Student Services Specialist - TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science
Salary: $26.79 - $35.84 Hourly
Job Type: $ATSJobType$
Job Number: 6131-c-09/22
Closing: 10/18/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: Outreach
Division:
General Description
Under the direction of the assigned Director, the Student Services Specialist will perform a variety of specialized duties in support of the TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science Program; including coordinating, planning and implementing program activities and providing student with
related program information.
This position is assigned to the Visalia College Campus, Grant Funded 5 year's term, Full-Time 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., 11-months. Initial placement is at $26.79.
College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.
Job Duties
Job duties of the Student Services Specialist:
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Plan, organize and deliver on and off campus activities and programs to provide information and assistance to students regarding academic and financial support services to TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science high School students.
- Assist with the evaluation and determination of student eligibility; assist student with the completion, submission and review of financial aid and scholarship applications, community college and university admission applications; assure accuracy and completeness of forms, applications and other related materials.
- Coordinate with Financial Aid to assure program participants receive the correct amount of financial aid assistance.
- Plan, prepare and deliver outreach presentations; Information Orientation Sessions, and Student Success Workshops to assist students in achieving their educational goals.
- Maintain regular contact with students to address and assist with problem solving; update student files as necessary.
- Assist with tracking, monitoring and interviewing of students who are considered to be risk or high risk students; provide tutorial referrals to students to aid in retention and course completion; refer students to academic counselors for creation of and /or updates to Student Educational Plans.
- Prepare and disseminate information, applications, and other program related documentation/items to students.
- Assist with maintaining and monitoring of the budget; process reimbursement for program related items issued to students (uniforms, tools, textbooks, etc).
- Prepare and maintain a variety of reports related to program activities; compile and maintain statistics for inclusion in District, state, and Federal reports; develop flyers and promotional brochures as necessary.
- Coordinate and participate in a variety of campus events (Fall Kick Off, Multi-Cultural Fair and Academic Achievement Award Ceremony) to recruit and retain students and identify fundraising opportunities for program.
- Maintain a directory of services for on campus and off campus resources to assist and refer students to aid in recruitment, retention and graduation.
- Interpret, apply and explain state and federal eligibility requirements of the assigned program and District policies to students.
- Plan, organize and implement recruitment efforts; identify and establish professional contacts with colleagues at high schools, community service agencies, and other educational agencies to assist with recruitment efforts.
- Work in conjunction with program representative from outside community service agency to monitor student's program participation where required.
- Assist with training and providing work direction to student employees.
- Assist with the development of the department newsletter; draft and edit articles in collaboration with other staff members.
- Attend staff meetings, conferences, and seminars to maintain current knowledge regarding program eligibility requirements, regulations and District policies.
- Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Any combination equivalent to the following minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, social services, or related field or a combination of related experience and education.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
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A valid California driver's license.
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An incumbent must be insurable at the standard rate by the employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the Sequoias.
Working Conditions:
Environment
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Indoor/Outdoor environment
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Constant interruptions
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Travel from to site to site to conduct work
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Extensive contact with students
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Evening and weekend hours
Physical Abilities
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Ability to drive a vehicle from site to site to conduct business of the college.
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Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
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Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
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Ability to communicate in person or on the phone
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Ability to read documents
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Ability to reaching in all directions to retrieve files and supplies
Knowledge and Abilities
The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:
Knowledge of:
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Rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the assigned program.
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College admission procedures.
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Scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
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Community organizations and agencies.
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Word processing, spreadsheet and database related software.
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Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
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Recruitment procedures and techniques.
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Oral and written communication skills.
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Interpersonal skill using tract, patience and courtesy.
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District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
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Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.
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Federal, state and local welfare reform programs, goals and objectives.
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Report writing techniques
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Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to:
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Develop and coordinate a variety of programs and activities to identify, recruit and retain students.
- Read, interpret, and apply state and federal eligibility requirements.
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Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
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Work confidentially and independently with discretion.
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Prepare correspondences, reports, and verify, and maintain statistical records for reporting purposes.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with department staff and other COS personnel.
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Train and provide work direction to student employees.
Application Procedure
To be considered applicants must submit
ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:
- An online job application.
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Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
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Resume
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Norma Chavez at (559) 737-6237.normach@cos.edu
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/3740297/student-services-specialist-trio-upward-bound-math-science