Student Services Specialist
Job Title:
Student Services Specialist/Transfer Center
Position Number:
CCC799
Location:
Cypress College
Department:
CC Counseling & Student Development
Percentage of Employment :
100%
Months of Employment :
12 Months Per Year
Work Schedule:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)
About Us::
Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.
The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Cypress College student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.
Cypress College is a 2023 Aspen Top 150 college, a 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education, is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is career-technical studies such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was awarded a DHSI Title V grant in 2019. The college is also eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs, and our STEM Program, which is one of only 11 community colleges in the nation to be acknowledged by NASA for supporting minority student populations in the STEM fields. The College also provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.
College employees are guided by the five core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness, centered in Equity. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.
Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We proudly invest in our students’ success and we invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners. Buen Cypress! We Take This Journey Together. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu .
What We Offer::
Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex technical duties in a specialized area of Student Services such as registration, record maintenance, EOPS, adult education, disabled student services, student placement, and counseling services.
Essential Functions:
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Job Description:
Plans and coordinates program activities; participates as directed in the formulation, development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures for the assigned specialized student service; communicates with instructors, administrators, other District staff and outside agencies to coordinate and implement programs, resolve conflicts and exchange information.
Conducts informational workshops regarding programs and services; participates in outreach activities to promote educational opportunities and services available; works with social services agencies to promote awareness of assigned student service.
Oversees and coordinates the processing of a variety of documents related to the assigned specialized student service; assists students with application process for programs, services, and university transfers; assures the availability of specialized equipment or services for special needs students.
Provides technical information and expertise to students, instructors and others in an assigned area of Student Services; serves as peer counsel to students; works with students, instructors, administrators and staff to understand students’ academic needs and progress.
Maintains various records and files related to assigned area; inputs and downloads data from computer database; gathers, compiles and analyzes pertinent data and statistics; prepares and maintains a variety of narrative and statistical records and reports related to program activities and effectiveness.
Prepares and maintains program ledgers and reconciles budgets; monitors and records program administration, personnel, supply and equipment expenditures; prepares deposits and arranges for transport to bank.
Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.
Maintains current knowledge of legal requirements, procedures and policies used in providing student services.
Learns and applies emerging technologies as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Working Relationships:
The Student Services Specialist maintains frequent contact with co-workers, counselors, faculty, students, various departments and outside agencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives
Knowledge of applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws
Knowledge of organization, policies, and rules of assigned department or program
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of local, State and Federal laws applicable to assigned programs
Knowledge of specialized equipment used to communicate with blind and hearing-impaired individuals
Knowledge of District rules and regulations governing participation in financial aid and other government sponsored programs as assigned
Knowledge of the basic principles of bookkeeping
Knowledge of record keeping techniques
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculator, computer, copier, etc.
Ability to prepare budgets and financial reports
Ability to compile, organize, and analyze statistical data
Ability to work confidentially with discretion
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to work independently with little direction
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to understand scope of authority in making independent decisions
Ability to review situations accurately and determine appropriate action according to established guidelines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Special Requirements:
Coursework must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of college-level course work
Minimum two (2) years increasingly responsible training or experience in student services
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Banner, Adobe and/or similar software and and web-based applications (GoogleDocs).
Excellent customer service skills and ability to multi-task in a student service, team-oriented environment.
Experience assisting and promoting the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded practices or initiatives.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Working Conditions:
College or District office environment; may require standing for long periods while assisting students. May be subject to sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours). Repetitive use of upper extremities including hand coordination activities.
Salary Range:
$4,987 – $6,009 Per Month
Number of Vacancies:
1
Posting Number:
2015634P
Open Date:
04/25/2023
Close Date:
05/09/2023
Special Instructions Summary:
Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees adopted a position of strongly recommending, rather than mandating, COVID-19 vaccines and strongly recommending boosters for all employees and students, effective January 1, 2023. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .
Work Schedule: District employees are currently working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week until further notice. Number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.
This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.
The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).
Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website at https://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
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