Student Services Specialist - Campus Advising & Programs

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Coast College seeks a Student Services Specialist to support the Transfer Center and Counseling Division. This on-campus position coordinates programs, provides advisement and information to students, and supports equity-minded student services for our diverse campus.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining records, assisting workshops, and collaborating with counselors and staff to ensure accessible services for students pursuing transfers to four-year institutions.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree in social science or related field with two years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated equity-minded practice and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs and activities for a student services program.
• Provide information and advisement to students, instructors, and staff.
• Maintain confidential student data and program records; prepare reports and materials.
• Assist with planning schedules for workshops and program orientations.
• Collaborate with counselors, faculty, and external entities to support student success.

Skills

Customer service

Equity-minded practice

Intercultural communication

Education

Associate’s degree in social science or related field

Two years in a technical/administrative support role

Job description

Orange Coast College seeks a Student Services Specialist to support the Transfer Center and Counseling Division. This on-campus position coordinates programs, provides advisement and information to students, and supports equity-minded student services for our diverse campus.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining records, assisting workshops, and collaborating with counselors and staff to ensure accessible services for students pursuing transfers to four-year institutions.