Student Support Specialist (Limited Term)

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District is seeking a coordinator to support student success through planning and coordinating college programs and services. This role involves helping implement services, conducting program review, and ensuring compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience in student services, with an equity-minded approach to working with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in student services on a college campus or in a community agency.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in an area related to the assignment.
• Have an equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate one or more college student support programs and assist in planning and delivery of services.
• Assist in program planning, implementation, and conducting program review and strategic planning.
• Gather and maintain data to ensure compliant services and assist in required state and district reporting.
• Assist with professional development activities for faculty and staff and recruit/oversee temporary employees.

Skills

Program coordination

Student interactions

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.

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This position is 100% categorically funded (funded by federal or state grants). Categorical funded positions are for a limited term, see beginning and ending dates in this job posting. When the funding ends, the District may eliminate this position due to the lack of funding. If that happens, the District will provide notices to all affected employees explaining their rights under the Board Policy, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Education Code. Please also see Frequently Asked Questions regarding this process.

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.