Student Support Specialist

Los Rios Community College District   Sacramento, CA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title

Student Support Specialist

Location

Los Rios Community College District (Cosumnes River College)

Department Location

Student Services - Latina/o Student Success

Posting Number

C03097P

Position Type

Classified (Limited Term)

Temporary Position Category

N/A

The Institution

About
Cosumnes River College (CRC) values diversity, focuses on creativity and personal enrichment, and empowers students to reach their full potential as informed and productive members of the community. CRC is a leader in innovative ideas and sustainable values. One of the four colleges of the Los Rios Community College District, Cosumnes River College seeks candidates who are knowledgeable about the impact of implicit bias in teaching and learning, and who implement culturally responsive teaching techniques and effective practices for engaging students.

Serving south Sacramento County and Elk Grove since 1970, CRC's main campus and its Elk Grove center provide a dynamic learning environment for more than 14,000 ethnically and racially diverse students. One of the top ten most diverse two-year public colleges in the nation (noted in the Almanac of Higher Education, Fall 2015), CRC is a student-centered, open-access community college dedicated to preparing students for an ever-changing future.

Our Strengths
CRC awards Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, Associate degrees for Transfer, Career Education certificates, and transfer credit for students who intend to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Our 200+ programs include automotive technology, radio, television and film, allied health, veterinary technology, and architecture and design technology, among others.

With a focus on improving completion outcomes for all students, programs like the Puente Project, Umoja DIOP Scholars, and Native American Higher Ed Resources, look to increase the number of Latinx, African-American, and Native American students who complete a degree, certificate and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Student support services and programs including CARE, EOPS, Enriched Scholars, and First-Year Experience enhance the ability of all students to complete college. CRC is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Our Vision
CRC strives to be an exemplary and innovative community college that empowers students and employees to strengthen the cultural, social, economic, and environmental well-being of their communities.

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.

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.

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Salary

$5,660.89 per month LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information

No additional salary information to note

Additional Information

Benefits

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 18 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days' vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position's FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked multiplied by the percentage of months worked to get the position's FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 10 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 10/12 = 0.8333; 0.75 * 0.8333 = 0.625 FTE). For the full LRCEA contract agreement details click here.

Assignment Responsibilities

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.

Work Year

12 month

Work Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Total Hrs per Week/Day

40 hours per week

Special Requirements

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

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
  1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Resume
  3. Letter of Interest
NOTES:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

04/04/2024

Closing Date

04/25/2024

Open Continuously

No

Beginning On (or About)

06/10/2024

Ending Date, if Temporary or Interim

06/30/2027

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

For the latest information on Los Rios Community College's COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.

Quicklink

https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/25121

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * If hired, can you provide proof that you are eligible to work in the United States (LRCCD does not provide sponsorship)?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please copy and paste the the link - https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2949/docs/133235.pdf - into a web browser. Read and review the CRC Statement concerning the value of cultural competence and choose the appropriate response. I have reviewed the CRC Statement Concerning the Value of Cultural Competence:
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * I understand that I am applying to a position that is 100% Categorically funded. I understand that this means this position is for a limited term as described in the position summary. When the funding ends, the District may eliminate these positions due to the lack of funding. If that happens, the District will provide notices to all affected employees explaining their rights under the Education Code, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Board Policy. Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions regarding this process. (https://losrios-staging.ingeniuxondemand.com/community/jobs-at-los-rios/job-application-resources/covid-19-recovery-block-grant-positions)
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
    • Asian Pacific Islander Legacy - Los Rios Employee Group
    • Before The Movie - Movie Theater Advertisement
    • Black Faculty & Staff Association - Los Rios Employee Group
    • California Community College Registry
    • CaliforniaJobNetwork.com
    • CalJobs
    • CareerBuilder
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Community College Jobs (communitycollegejobs.com)
    • Comunidad - Los Rios Employee Group
    • DiversityJobs (diversityjobs.com)
    • d'primeramano.net Magazine
    • EdCareers Portal (Standford)
    • Employee
    • Facebook
    • Glassdoor
    • Greater Sacramento Urban League
    • Handshake
    • HigherEdJobs (higheredjobs.com)
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • LinkedIn
    • Los Rios Human Resource Invite
    • Los Rios Job Site
    • Native American Collaborative - Los Rios Employee Group
    • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Builders Exchange
    • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Works
    • SacramentoDiversity.com
    • Spectrum LGBTQIA+ - Los Rios Employee Group
    • THE Hub Magazine (Sac Culture Hub)
    • YouTube
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Interest
Optional Documents