*Student Services Assistant - 19hr

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 20,500 - 25,935; Part time

Job summary

Merced College Los Banos campus is seeking a part-time Student Services Assistant (19 hours per week) to support CalWORKS initiatives. Under supervision, you will handle student services tasks, assist with applications, testing, and eligibility determinations, and help coordinate services with community agencies.

We seek a self-motivated, customer-focused individual with strong communication skills who can contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment and help students access resources and

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, solution-oriented professional with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about supporting students and fostering student success.
• CalWORKS team encourages applicants to apply.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and evaluates applications of potential program participants
• Interviews potential participants and completes preliminary eligibility determinations
• Assists with the college testing program and monitoring of students
• Coordinates area of specialty with community, state and federal agencies
• Plans and organizes workshops, orientations, and in-service training
• Gathers and compiles data regarding needs and status of students
• Assists with applications and checks applications for accuracy and completeness
• Assists in compilation and preparation of reports
• Writes letters and follows through on details
• Assists with budget preparation and securing of funding from outside agencies

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

Student Services Assistant - 19hr

Salary: $1,837.00 - $2,324.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified Part Time

Job Number: 20260729

Closing: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College Los Banos Campus, CA

Department:

Merced College is excited to announce an opening for a 19-hour/week CalWORKS Student Services Assistant at our Merced College Los Banos campus. We're seeking a self-motivated, solution-oriented professional with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills to join our diverse, student-centered team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to fostering access and success for all. If you're dedicated to making a meaningful impact in students' lives, the CalWORKS team encourages you to apply.

Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park. If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule

Range 16

19 hours/week

12 months/year

This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding

General Description

Under general supervision, provides student services, performs technical functions in the area to which assigned, and does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Accepts and evaluates applications of potential program participants
• Interviews potential participants and completes preliminary determination of eligibility to participate in program involved
• Assists with the college testing program and monitoring of students in area of responsibility
• Coordinates area of specialty with community, state and federal agencies
• Plans and organizes workshops, orientations, and in-service training
• Assists students by providing information regarding the types of services available
• Gathers and compiles data regarding needs and status of students
• Assists students with applications and checks applications for accuracy and completeness
• Keeps books and records of monies received and expended in preparation for audits by funding agencies
• Coordinates with instructional departments and reviews students' status
• Provides a variety of administrative relief for program administration
• Assists in compilation and preparation of reports
• Writes letters and follows through on details
• Assists with budget preparation and securing of funding from outside agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of

• Office practices, procedures and equipment
• Computer data base and network operations
• Student Information Systems/Enterprise Resource Planning

Ability to

• Learn and apply the principles of individual appraisal including interview techniques
• Learn, communicate and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations
• Compile and analyze data
• Complete forms necessary for making application for funds and/or services
• Maintain complex records requiring effective accountability and accurate controls
• Prepare reports
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Perform a variety of clerical duties
• Make comparisons and computations quickly and accurately
• Deal with the public effectively
• Assigns work, trains, and/or supervises student workers
• Work cooperatively with others
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Training/Experience

OR

• The equivalent education and experience
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical ability to

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Reach in all directions
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

Interview Information

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Condition of Employment

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer