Student Support Assistant

American River College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American River College is seeking a Staff Assistant to provide student services and information on college programs. The role involves supporting students with resources, forms, and program requirements, and aiding outreach to schools and communities.

The position emphasizes maintaining confidential information, coordinating calendars, and assisting with budget-related tasks while collaborating with faculty, staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.
• Equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Experience in coordinating office tasks and supporting student services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize students with resources, services and programs.
• Answer questions regarding program requirements and assist with forms.
• Present workshops and review forms for accuracy and completion.
• Coordinate and maintain calendars, records and reports.
• Assist with outreach to schools and community organizations.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train temporary staff as needed.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 semester units

Job description

Position Summary Under general supervision of assigned manager/supervisor, serve as a staff assistant in providing student services and information on college programs. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting .

Typical Duties

Familiarize students to available resources, services and programs, individually or in groups; answer questions regarding assigned program requirements; present workshops on topics related to area of assignment; assist students with completing related forms and reviewing for completion; interpret program regulations or benefit requirements for assigned area, and assist students in obtaining needed supportive services; serve as a resource person to students and staff on area of assignment; work in cooperation with campus faculty, staff, other campus student resources, and related community agencies to serve student needs and represent the college; assist with advertising the resources and programs provided by area of assignment, such as bulletin announcements, newsletters, flyers, handouts, web pages, and other visual displays; assist with outreach efforts including visits to secondary schools or community organizations; assist with coordination and support of campaigns for recruitment, retention and completion efforts; record and coordinate student documentation and maintain related records; assist with follow-up studies and activities relating to the evaluation of services provided by the program; maintain confidential information and materials; perform general office duties such as filing, data entry, maintaining records, answering the phone, and making appointments; assist with the development of the master calendar of events, and other related scheduling; order, review, catalog, inventory, maintain materials, and prepare and update lists of information and available resources; create, modify, and maintain reports, records and forms used; attend appropriate conferences, workshops and staff meetings as assigned; recruit, interview, hire, and train temporary employees, and assist with processing related timesheets; assist with monitoring budget information, such as processing requisitions and other related budget processes; perform related duties as assigned.

Duties

In addition to the Typical Duties noted above, duties for the below noted areas of assignment include (the below list does not represent all areas of assignment):

• Athletics: Review academic performance of student athletes and make appropriate referrals; assist in follow‑up of unsatisfactory reports, and complete eligibility unit checks.
• Call Center: Intake inquiries and refer students and public to appropriate resources; assist with coordination and support of call campaigns for recruitment, retention and completion efforts; guide students to complete application process, academic program selection, additional enrollment processes, financial aid application, and college visits.
• Career Center/Internships: Research current labor market for career and transfer opportunities, with emphasis on college program areas; refer qualified students to employers or employment services for placement, and conduct follow‑up interviews with students; provide assistance with mock interviews, resume critiques, and job searches; administer career planning assessments; provide vocational and educational guidance training for students.
• Student Life: Assist with the development and supervision of student organizations in collaboration with student leaders; plan and coordinate social and cultural activities for students; attend and assist with coordination of college activities sponsored by the student association and other student groups; coordinate the student election process.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.

EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate's Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units). NOTE: An additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for up to one year of college education.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

( Experience Requirement : One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part‑time experience will be converted to the full‑time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full‑time, twelve‑month employees receive 18 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position’s FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked multiplied by the percentage of months worked to get the position’s FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 10 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 10/12 = 0.8333; 0.75 * 0.8333 = 0.625 FTE).

For the full bargaining unit agreement and benefit details click the link below and select your employee group to learn more about the benefits available to you.