Student Support Specialist (Limited Term)

Los Rios Community College District; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks a programs coordinator to oversee student support initiatives, coordinate planning for activities, and assist in program reviews to enhance student success.

This role supports compliance with regulations, data collection for state reports, and connecting students to resources, contributing to accessible education and stronger outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in student services on a college campus or community agency.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the assignment.
• Equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more college student support programs and plan activities and events.
• Coordinate and conduct program reviews and strategic planning for assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with student services regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Gather and maintain data and statistics to ensure services meet requirements.
• Develop and present communications for career education events and initiatives.
• Assist with professional development for faculty and staff to support student success.
• Recruit, train and oversee temporary employees as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in student services

Program coordination

Data gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor/manager, coordinatestudent success and support related programs, components andactivities; assist in the planning, implementation and delivery ofsupport programs and services associated with the collegeplans.

This position is 100% categorically funded (funded by federal orstate grants). Categorical funded positions are for a limited term,see beginning and ending dates in this job posting. When thefunding ends, the District may eliminate this position due to thelack of funding. If that happens, the District will provide noticesto all affected employees explaining their rights under the BoardPolicy, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Education Code. Pleasealso see Frequently Asked Questions regarding thisprocess.

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Typical Duties

Oversee one or more college student support programs; providecoordination and planning for assigned program activities andevents; and assist in conducting program review and strategicplanning for the assigned college programs; ensuring compliancewith and implementation of student services related regulations,policies, and procedures; gather and maintain data and statisticalinformation in an effort to ensure appropriate services areprovided to students in compliance with district and stateregulations, policies, and procedures; participate in recommendingand monitoring systems to provide and track support services tostudents; budget development and coordination and preparation ofthe required state and district reports; attend college, district,and department meetings in an effort to assist in ensuringcoordination of support services and follow-up activities;communicate with and advise students to move them through the Stepsto Success and core services of assessment and educationalplanning; assist students in their academic career by providingthem referrals and resources to meet their educational andvocational career objectives; present activities to connectstudents to college programs and services; develop, coordinate andconduct workshops and activities, including subjects such asentering students coming directly from high school, studentstransferring to a four year university, financial literacy andother related subjects; assist in planning and coordinatingfollow-up and retention activities for at-risk students includingthose on probation and dismissal; prepare appropriate forms ofcommunication regarding career education events, activities,programs, and initiatives for dissemination to college personneland students; assist with the development and presentation ofprofessional development activities for faculty and staff tosupport student success; assist in the recruitment, training andoversight of temporary employees; perform related duties asassigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Two years of related experience in studentservices on a college campus or in a community agency that providescomparable services to students or diverse community members.

EDUCATION: Completion of a Bachelor's degree from anaccredited college or university, in an area related to theassignment. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may besubstituted for up to two years of the required education on ayear-for-year basis.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to andunderstanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, including those withphysical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences inlearning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusiveeducational and employment environment.

( Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equalto 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicablepart-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalentfor purposes of meeting the experience requirement. EducationRequirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semesterunits.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.