*Student Support Coordinator

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 737,000 - 933,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced College is seeking a dynamic, student-centered candidate for the Student Support Coordinator in the Career & Transfer Center. This role supports students exploring career pathways, preparing for employment, and transferring to four-year colleges, while providing resources, workshops, and individualized guidance to help achieve educational and professional goals.

The coordinator will work with students, counselors, faculty, staff, university partners, and employers to ensure access to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in student services or related programs preferred.
• Ability to plan and coordinate programs and events.
• Data-driven planning and reporting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate student support services on and off campus.
• Meet with students to assess needs and advise on options.
• Coordinate outreach and recruitment activities.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and conduct orientation/workshops.
• Maintain student records and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate counseling appointments and provide support to students.
• Prepare regular reports for management and agencies.
• Oversee the work of student assistants.

Skills

Student support

Counseling coordination

Communication

DEIA awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree & 3 years experience

Equivalent education & experience

Job description

Student Support Coordinator

Salary: $5,506.00 - $6,965.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified Full Time

Job Number: 20260803

Closing: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

Merced College is seeking a dynamic, student-centered candidate for the Student Support Coordinator position in the Career & Transfer Center! This is an exciting opportunity to support students as they explore career pathways, prepare for meaningful employment, and successfully transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The Career & Transfer Center serves as a hub for student success, providing career exploration, employment resources, transfer guidance, workshops, university connections, and individualized support that helps students achieve their educational and professional goals.

The coordinator will work closely with students, counselors, faculty, staff, university partners, and employers to ensure students have access to the resources, information, and opportunities needed to thrive. This position plays a vital role in coordinating programs and events, supporting student engagement, providing outreach and recruitment, and connecting students with career development and transfer services. By helping students successfully navigate their academic and career journeys, this role directly advances Merced College's mission of expanding access, promoting equity, and creating pathways to educational and workforce success.

As you consider this opportunity, know that 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 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 25

40 hours/week

12 months/year

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

General Description:

Under general direction to assist with the formulation of special programs, procedures and services provided to students; to provide the necessary monitoring and supervised opportunities for students; and to do related work as required. Student Support Coordinators may be assigned and provide support in a variety of special programs, including EOPS, CARE, Veteran's Center and DSPS.

Representative Duties:

• Organizes and coordinates support services for students on and off campus; assist in developing and coordinating services, programs, and other support strategies.
• Meets with students to determine their needs and assists them in finding ways to meet these needs; interprets diagnostic, interest, and performance tests and makes recommendation of choices available to the students.
• Assist with outreach and recruitment of eligible students' recruitment activities including preparation of informational and marketing materials.
• Coordinate, organize and participate in program activities and events, including but not limited to community relations and recruitment, End-of-Year Recognition Celebration, workshops, and program orientation.
• Using data driven research to plan and implement new services as directed.
• Maintain student records, file documentation in accordance with federal, state, and district policies.
• Determine student initial and ongoing eligibility for program or services; track individual student and cohort progress and adherence to program guidelines; ensure accuracy of and correct permanent student records and associated coding; verify documentation from third-party providers.
• Coordinate and schedule counseling appointments.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and conduct orientation and workshops for students.
• Provide regular reports to management and federal/state agencies as requested; participate on program reviews; assist in assuring program compliance with federal or state program guidelines.
• Participate in program budgeting; prepare for audits; provide records, reports, backup information for auditors; Under direction, close out program accounts at the end of the fiscal year in collaboration with the Fiscal Office.
• Coordinates phases of the grants process, including maintaining compliance. Serves as liaison person between students, the college district and with other community organizations.
• Oversee and assign the work of student assistants.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Role of the community colleges in education and the community
• Effective communication techniques used in writing and speaking
• Local school districts and their structure and procedures
• Group dynamics and characteristics of young adults
• Advising and interview techniques
• Compliance requirements of assigned special program

Ability to:

• Relate and understand the needs of individuals from low income backgrounds and assist these individuals in the most appropriate utilization of Merced College services
• Adhere to district policies, procedures, and rules regarding budgeting, purchasing and travel/training and expense reporting, and grants administration methods and practices
• Organize, train and direct student workers
• Motivate students in career decisions
• 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

• Bachelor's degree
• OR
• Associate's degree AND three (3) years of applicable 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:

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• 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
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
• Reach in all directions

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

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. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer