Student Support Specialist

Position Summary

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 will be assigned to the Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS). The EOPS helps educationally and economically disadvantaged students achieve their higher education goals. Since 1969, EOPS has been a California state funded program that provides an accessible and rewarding college experience to low-income students. The EOPS program is governed by California Title 5 regulations and policies. At Sacramento City College, EOPS has a budget of over 2 million dollars and supports more than 900 students every academic year with an employee team of over 10 members. In addition, Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education (CARE) is a special program for EOPS students who are single parents, head of household, and receiving public assistance from CalWORKS or TANF.

Typical Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.


Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified .

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

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.