Student Support Specialist

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District in Sacramento seeks a qualified professional to coordinate student success programs and support services. Under supervision, you will plan, implement, and deliver activities, assist with program reviews, and ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in student services, and a commitment to equity and inclusive education; previous planning, budgeting, and data reporting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an area related to the assignment.
• Note: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Equity-minded focus and ability to foster an inclusive educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate one or more student support programs and activities.
• Assist in program reviews and strategic planning for assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with district/state regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Gather and maintain data and reports to support services for students.
• Plan and deliver workshops and events for student success and retention.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and oversight of temporary staff.

Skills

Student services coordination

Data collection & reporting

Workshop & event planning

Budget coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor/manager, coordinate student success and support related programs, components and activities; assist in the planning, implementation and delivery of support programs and services associated with the college plans. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here.

Oversee one or more college student support programs; provide coordination and planning for assigned program activities and events; and assist in conducting program review and strategic planning for the assigned college programs; ensuring compliance with and implementation of student services related regulations, policies, and procedures; gather and maintain data and statistical information in an effort to ensure appropriate services are provided to students in compliance with district and state regulations, policies, and procedures; participate in recommending and monitoring systems to provide and track support services to students; budget development and coordination and preparation of the required state and district reports; attend college, district, and department meetings in an effort to assist in ensuring coordination of support services and follow-up activities; communicate with and advise students to move them through the Steps to Success and core services of assessment and educational planning; assist students in their academic career by providing them referrals and resources to meet their educational and vocational career objectives; present activities to connect students to college programs and services; develop, coordinate and conduct workshops and activities, including subjects such as entering students coming directly from high school, students transferring to a four year university, financial literacy and other related subjects; assist in planning and coordinating follow-up and retention activities for at-risk students including those on probation and dismissal; prepare appropriate forms of communication regarding career education events, activities, programs, and initiatives for dissemination to college personnel and students; assist with the development and presentation of professional development activities for faculty and staff to support student success; assist in the recruitment, training and oversight of temporary employees; perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of related experience in student services on a college campus or in a community agency that provides comparable services to students or diverse community members.

EDUCATION

Completion of a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university, in an area related to the assignment. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Required Application Documents

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume

Additional Instructions

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see other documents e.g. “see resume” or “see transcripts” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.