Student Success Advocate for STEM & MESA

Foothill De Anza; Los Altos Hills (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a Student Success Specialist (MESA) at Foothill College. This 75% FTE, on-site role focuses on recruitment, outreach, and ongoing student support to promote student success in the MESA program.

The position requires in-person presence and occasional evening or weekend events. Starting salary is $4,586.09 per month, with a full range of $4,586.09 to $6,142.44 per month and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of outreach planning and event coordination.
• Experience with enrollment, counseling resources, and student services.
• Ability to manage records, reports, and data entry.
• Effective communication and teamwork with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment, outreach, and ongoing student support services to promote student success.
• Organize workshops, field trips, and activities to expose STEM tracks.
• Support partnerships on and off campus to enhance resources for MESA students.
• Meet with students one-on-one to assist with resumes, applications for transfer, internships, and scholarships.
• Conduct outreach and in-reach activities to increase participation and track/report program data.
• Assist in supervising the MESA Center and coordinating with MESA staff.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Student services knowledge

Data reporting

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a Student Success Specialist (MESA) at Foothill College. This 75% FTE, on-site role focuses on recruitment, outreach, and ongoing student support to promote student success in the MESA program.

The position requires in-person presence and occasional evening or weekend events. Starting salary is $4,586.09 per month, with a full range of $4,586.09 to $6,142.44 per month and benefits.