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East Los Angeles College

FYC / Adelante Programs

First Year Completion ProgramCareer Guidance Counselor Assistant(Unclassified Code #8210)

2014-2015 Academic YearProgram Description:

The First Year Completion (FYC) program is a pathway designed for first-time East Los AngelesCollege (ELAC) students who are committed to enrolling full-time at ELAC and are ready to completetheir English and Math sequence in one year. Students are enrolled in their courses each semesterand are provided with extensive, proactive student support services through the First Year ProgramsOffice.

Career Guidance Counselor Assistant Description:Under the direct supervision of a counselor, the CGCA serves a critical role in monitoring, guiding,and mentoring FYC students during their first year at East Los Angeles College. Successful candidateswill have strong listening, organizational, presentation, and research skills. The incumbents mustalso have initiative, motivation, and a strong desire to help talented First-Generation studentsexplore and discover their academic and career options. Applicants must be able to work withfrequent interruptions in a fast-paced, high-volume office.

Requirements: Must be enrolled full-time as graduate student in an accredited Masters degree program in

counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidancecounseling, educational counseling, social work (MSW) or career development, or relatedfield

Be available to work 20-25 hours per week, between the hours of 8am-5pm and mayinclude some weekend mornings and evenings Completed Counseling Theory, Student Development Theory, and/or Career Counseling

Theories preferred, but not required Must be skilled with using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Must be able to commit for the East Los Angeles College 2014-2015 Academic Year

Job Duties: Closely monitor, communicate, and provide follow-up for the assigned 120-125 student

caseload Be a liaison between the student, their instructors, and the administration of FYC

(Counselor and Associate Dean) Periodically update assigned student files. Information that is updated includes: Student

appointments, drop-in questions, number of student contacts (email or phone calls),student early alerts, follow-up with tutoring services, and when a schedule change occurs

Assist in coordinating, developing, and facilitating FYC workshops and information sessions Collaborate with ELACs Student Services division and represent FYC in campus community

events Participate in weekly FYC staff meetings and/or trainings

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Take part in professional development opportunities, such as the CSU and UC transferconferences

Participate in FYC student campus visits to four-year institutions Other office duties as assigned

Compensation:This is a temporary paid internship and position is contingent upon funding

$17.49 per hourApplication Process:

Interested applicants should emaildomingk@elac.eduthe following materials:1. Cover letter2. Resume with a list of three references with contact information3. Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired)

Deadline:Review of applications will begin immediately. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a personalinterview. Potential start date for this position is late July/early August

Please direct any inquiries about this internship to:Kirby Dominguez, M.S.

CounselorEast Los Angeles College

domingk@elac.edu(323) 780-6795

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