Mission Statement:
To provide culturally competent comprehensive college preparation information and assistance. The program targets students who are low-income and the first of their family to attend post-secondary educational programs.
Who We Are:
The SF College Access Center is a state funded program known as the California Student Opportunity and Access program (Cal-SOAP). Our services focus on coordination, enhancement, and collaboration. We work closely with local school districts and higher education institutions to provide students from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds the college access and financial aid information they need to enroll into college. Since 2001, SFCAC has been an education program administered through the Japanese Community Youth Council, who also acts as its fiscal agent.
Contact Info:
phone: 415.921.5537
fax: 415.563.7431
email: info_sfcac_jcyc.org
1596 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
SFCAC provides assistance and support for high school students through the following activities to help them stay on track throughout their educational paths and continue to college:
College and Financial Aid Information and Application Assistance
Educational Advising
Career Exploration
College Campus Field Trips
Tutoring
SAT/ACT Test Information
SFCAC provides services at 3 high school sites throughout the San Francisco Unified School District:
Mission High School
3750 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Philip & Sala Burton High School
400 Mansell Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
Thurgood Marshall High School
45 Conkling Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
SFCAC provides after-school tutorial services at the following community based agencies:
Independent Living Skills Program
225 Valaencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Richmond Village Beacon
600 32nd Avenue, Building T5
San Francisco, CA 94121
Career and Technical Education: Career Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare students with 21st-century skills. CTE is made up of 15 industry sectors, which include 58 career pathways related to all occupations. A career pathway is a sequence of rigorous academic and technical courses that integrate core academic knowledge, providing students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. For more information about this program or if you are interested in becoming a speaker, please contact Lucy Zhou at 415-921-5537 or email her at lzhou_jcyc.org.
Cash For College: Every January and February students and parents attend free Cash for College Workshops across California for help to fill out the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form required for Cal Grants.
IGTC: The I'm Going To College (IGTC) program is designed to make elementary school children excited about going to college. IGTC introduces students to the idea that going to college is a real possibility. IGTC targets elementary school children who attend schools in low-income and/or underserved areas. Each student participates in a three-month curriculum that includes a number of in-class exercises and activities that relate to IGTC. As a special finale, the classes of students involved visit the University of California at San Francisco. During the day-long visit, they are given mock financial aid to pay tuition and purchase college materials, attend college classes with actual professors, and experience workshops and demonstrations designed to give them a taste of what it is like to really be in college. For more information, please contact Patrick San Juan at 415-921-5537 or email him at psanjuan_jcyc.org.
PROGRAM: SAN FRANCISCO COLLEGE ACCESS CENTER (SFCAC)
POSITION: EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR
Location: Four high schools located in different SF neighborhoods
Hourly: $13 per hour; Part-Time Position, MondayFriday, 20-25 hrs/wk, some evenings and weekends. This is a 10-12 month contract position. Possible extension of the position will be based on job performance and program funding.
Apply: Open Till Filled
Expected Start Date: September 2010
Qualification Requirements:
1) Must be currently enrolled in college as an undergraduate or graduate student for the Fall 2010 academic year.
2) Must demonstrate that you are the recipient of financial aid that includes Pell Grant, Cal Grant, loans, or work-study for the Fall 2010 academic year.
The San Francisco College Access Centers (SFCAC) mission is to provide culturally relevant, comprehensive college preparation information and assistance. Although open to the community, the program targets students who are low income and/or first of their family to attend postsecondary education programs. SFCAC is a collaborative program focusing on service coordination, enhancement, and expansion.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Educational Advisor reports directly to the Program Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Direct Service/Outreach
1. To identify, select and serve eligible participants at target school site based on Cal-SOAP eligibility criteria
2. Assess and determine participants educational needs and academic potential.
3. Provide high school, college and career counseling on an individual and group basis to encourage participants to complete high school and enroll in college
4. Assist participants in completing applications for college admissions, financial aid, entrance exams and scholarships.
6. Coordinate and chaperone college campus and vocational field trips
7. Participate in community outreach events, school and college fairs, conferences and trainings.
8. Participate in Career Technical Education (CTE) advising and workshop at designated work sites
Administrative
1. Manage a caseload of 80 to 100 high school students who will receive "intensive contacts/services" as defined by program guidelines
2. Maintain and complete participants' files with all required documents for all students in caseload
3. Provide support to target SFUSD high school counseling staff and collaborate on events that complement SFCAC program timeline.
Other Program Duties
1. Participate in other SFCAC, and intra-agency meetings, activities, committees, conferences, retreats, etc., as appropriate.
2. Perform related duties as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 or more years experience working with youth providing support services and/or understanding of obstacles of youth who are low-income and first in their families to attend college; experience in conducting presentations and activity planning; Effective verbal and written communication skills; team player; and possess strong organizational and follow-through skills; Proficient in MS Word and Excel and knowledgeable in Power Point. Experience working with diverse student populations and bilingual preferred (Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese) preferred. Knowledge of community activities, resources and programs for youth in SF and ability to work cooperatively with high school faculty and community agency staff, desired.
How to Apply:
1. Email cover letter AND resume to info_sfcac_jcyc.org OR
2. Mail to: SFCAC, 1596 Post St., SF, CA 94109, Attn: SFCAC Advisor Position
Administrative Staff:
Ken Songco: Project Director
Patrick San Juan: Program Manager
Christopher Wong: Program Assistant
Calvin Lin: Database Assistant
Career Technical Education:
Lucy Le Ting Zhou: Career Technical Education Coordinator
Educational Advisors:
Elmaneca Cabrera: Philip & Sala Burton HS
Jobelle Romulo: Philip & Sala Burton HS
Gloria Hernandez: Mission HS
Joelle Fernandez: Thurgood Marshall HS
