Jose Malta

Jose Malta

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Student | Student Advocate | Queer Trailblazer

  • Education

    • California State University, Northridge

      2023 - 2026
      Master of Science - MS Counseling College Counseling and Student Services Option
    • PALMDALE AEROSPACE ACADEMY INC

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma
    • California State University, Northridge

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Sociology 3.63 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor, Lambda Chi Alpha, New student orientation (NSO),Mentorship Program, Mentor connect Minor In psychology

  • Experience

    • California State University, Northridge

      Aug 2021 - May 2022

      Provide security for the Community Center/Learning Center.Served as an ambassador and customer service representative for CSUN Student Housing.Serve as an information source for residents and guests on Student Housing services and policies.Maintained records of transactions and services provided.Answer the phone and assist as needed.Support events and programs that take place in the Center.Assist the Senior and Assistant Community Directors with clerical tasks and other projects. Show less

      • Resident Mentor

        Aug 2021 - May 2022
      • Community Center Assistant/Learning Center Student Assistant

        Aug 2021 - May 2022
    • California State University, Northridge

      Aug 2022 - May 2024

      Provided program advisement, training, and student leadership development to support the Matador Involvement Center (MIC).Collaborated with Matador Involvement Center staff, campus departments, and external vendors/speakers to enhance program effectiveness.Assisted in planning, staffing, and attendance tracking for Clubs and Organizations program events and activities.Demonstrated familiarity with Executive Order 1068, University policies, procedures, and processes for managing recognized student organizations.Developed and executed student organization leadership training, including marketing campaigns, attendance tracking, and event evaluation.Assisted in processing student organization registration forms and ensured completion of required training.Provided support to students and advisors in utilizing the Engage platform.Contributed to the development of social media campaigns and managed the Clubs and Organization Instagram account.Attended Matador Involvement Center (MIC) staff meetings, training, and development days as assigned.Supported departmental efforts in assessing and evaluating programs and activities.Completed general office duties, including answering phones, data entry, drafting memorandums, and handling emails and photocopying. Show less Serve as a mentor to 10 to 11 first-time freshmen and Transfer Students.Developed academic, personal, and social SMART goals with first-year mentees, mostly first-generation, engaging them into university life.Document mentee progress and attendance through evaluations and assessments provided.Attend sponsored university events and find programs that best support menteesEncourage mentee student success by articulating university policies, reminders, and deadlines. Used critical thinking skills to address mentee concerns/questions to refer mentees to the appropriate on-campus and sometimes off-campus resources. Show less Serve as a mentor to second-year college students.Promoting academic excellence, whether through addressing student needs by answering questions and referring students to appropriate resources on campus.Conducting one on one academic advising appointments regarding what class they should take for the upcoming term by going over their Degree Progress Report (DPR), and informing them of university policy that they need to be aware of.Professional Development within the Academic Counseling field where I shadow current academic advisors and learn skills that will further my counseling skills, get hands-on experience in the field. Show less

      • Graduate Assistant

        Aug 2023 - May 2024
      • New Student Orientation Leader/ Matador Mentor

        Nov 2021 - Sept 2023
      • Peer Mentor

        May 2022 - Jun 2023
      • AME Academic Mentor

        Aug 2022 - May 2023
    • Los Angeles Valley College

      Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
      Career and Transfer Center Success Coach/Graduate Intern

      Serving as a Success Coach at the Career and Transfer Center, where I play a pivotal role in the daily operations of the Counseling Department, directly engaging with students. This position offers graduate students valuable hands-on experience in academic and career advisement/counseling, contributing to the overall success of the Counseling Department.Key Responsibilities:Providing insightful Career and Academic Pathway (CAP) guidance to studentsCollaborating with designated Counseling CAP teams to deliver follow-up services for studentsOffering expert advice on career and transfer processes, including deciphering CSUGE and IGETC patternsConducting engaging workshops on various transfer and career topics (e.g., AB540, Common Application, UC Application)Coordinating visits from representatives of colleges and universities, facilitating access to valuable resources for our studentsGuiding students through Career/Transfer Center resources, including websites and software programsSpearheading the planning of bus trips to four-year colleges and universities across California, overseeing promotion, coordination, and ensuring a seamless experience for over 40 studentsAdministering, interpreting, and scoring career assessmentsActive participation in daily, weekly, and monthly office tasks related to student assistance, workshop planning and marketing, and maintaining student contact documentation Show less

    • West Los Angeles College

      Aug 2024 - now
      Career Center Sucess Coach UPI
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trained Mentor

      Mentor Collective
      Aug 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • NASPA LKC Executive Board Member: Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement KC Liaison

      Issued by NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education on Jul 2024
      NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher EducationAssociated with Jose Malta