Merced College Hiring for Student Support Coordinator – hr (ASMC) at Merced Full Time

Student Support Coordinator – 19hr (ASMC)

Salary: $2,371.00 – $3,000.00 Monthly
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: 20230724
Closing: 8/7/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Los Banos, CA
Department:

Range 25
19 hours/week12 months/yearThis is a categorically funded assignmentInterview dates to be determined
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California’s Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students, with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120-acre Los Banos site, as well as at our innovative Business Resource Center in Downtown Merced. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Merced is known as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and is home to the University of California’s newest campus, UC Merced. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes — large and small — throughout the county.

Merced College is looking for a dynamic, high energy candidate for the ASMC Student Support Coordinator position! This is an exciting time to be a part of the community college system and an opportunity to join a team committed to engaging students in the college’s Associate Student Government. This position will work with talented managers, classified professionals, faculty and our ASMC Student Officers and Student Council. The position will help to coordinate the activities of the ASMC, serve as the colleges Civic and Voter Empowerment coordinator, and make strong connections with our students and in the community.
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.
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 DSP&S.

Examples of Duties

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

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

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

Resume

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

List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

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 https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts

Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

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.

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

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4134026/student-support-coordinator-19hr-asmc

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