Student Support Services Specialist
Company: College of the Sequoias
Location: Visalia
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Student Support Services SpecialistSalary: $55,723.00 -
$74,547.00 AnnuallyJob Type: Classified - Full-timeJob Number:
6110-c-06/22Closing: 1/20/2023 11:59 PM PacificLocation: Visalia,
CADepartment: OutreachDivision: General Description Under the
direction of the appropriate Dean, the Student Support Services
Specialist will perform a variety of specialized duties related to
the planning and the implementation of the assessment, orientation
and matriculation programs in support of the student success with
an emphasis in Financial Aid. This will include but is not limited
to planning, and implementation of program activities and providing
students with related information. Funded by Student Equity to
represent disproportionately impacted Groups (DIG) Category
funded.There are two position openings. One position will have an
emphasis in Financial Aid and will be supervised by both the
Director, Welcome Center and Early College Partnerships and the
Director of Financial Aid. The second position will have an
emphasis in general student support and outreach duties and will be
supervised by the Director, Welcome Center and Early College
Partnerships. Seeking two positions. Full-Time 12-months. Initial
placement is at $55,723. The working hours will be:Position 1:
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday - 7:45 a.m. - 4:45
p.m.Position 2: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.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 Support Services
Specialist include:Prepare and edit a wide variety of materials
such as correspondence, reports, forms, applications, flyers,
brochures, memoranda and other documents.Plan, organize and deliver
on and off campus activities and programs to provide information
and assistance to students regarding academic and financial support
services.Provide and maintain accurate information about
educational and student support programs of the college; distribute
information to students and public via webpage, newsletters,
flyers, brochures, posters, presentations, etc.Plan, prepare and
deliver presentations; Information Orientation Sessions and
Workshops to assist students in applying to college and achieving
their educational goals.Maintain regular contact with students to
address and assist with problem solving; update student files as
necessary.Prepare and disseminate information, applications, and
other program related documentation/items to students.Establish
professional contacts with colleagues at high schools, community
service agencies, and other educational agencies to assist with
student success, enrollment, and retention.Organize and conduct
campus tours and activities for students and community
groups.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.Collaborate and coordinate with the College community and
appropriate staff to develop and implement orientation strategies
required for matriculation.Maintain online orientation information.
Establish and maintain relationships with staff and District feeder
high schools to implement the goals of the Student Support Services
Program.Perform related duties as assigned.Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications (Education & Experience):Any combination equivalent
to: Completion of two years of college-level coursework and two
years of increasingly responsible business/office
experience.Licenses and Other Requirements:Valid California's
driver's licenseAn 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
Community College District. Desirable Qualifications:Case
Management experienceOutreach and recruitment
experienceBi-lingualFinancial Aid experienceWorking
Conditions:EnvironmentIndoor/Outdoor environmentConstant
interruptionsTravel from site to site.Extensive contact with
studentsMulti-project, fast-paced working environmentWeekend and
evening hoursPhysical Abilities:Ability to drive a vehicle from
site to site to conduct business of the District.Ability to operate
a computer and office equipmentAbility to read documentsAbility to
communicate to provide information over the phone and in
personAbility to sit and stand for extended periods of timeAbility
to reach in all directionsAbility to lift up to 20 pounds.Knowledge
and AbilitiesThe hiring committee is seeking evidence of the
following: Knowledge of:Federal and state guidelines/regulations,
policies and procedures as related to orientation, and
matriculationCollege admission procedures.Word processing,
spreadsheet and database related software.Oral and written
communication skills.District organization, operations, policies
and objectives.Applicable sections of State Education Code and
other applicable laws.Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and
punctuation.Public relations and student support
techniquesInterpersonal skill using tact, patience and courtesy
Ability to:Prepare and deliver oral presentations.Work
confidentially and independently with discretion.Communicate
effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain
cooperative and effective working relationships with department
staff and other COS personnel.Meet concurrent deadlines.Application
Procedure To be considered applicants must submit all of the
following required material: An online COS applicationLetter of
interest, which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or
education enables him/her to be able to perform the job
duties.ResumeUnofficial copies of transcripts of all
college/university work. Official transcripts required upon
employment. Recruitment Analyst: Nancy Yanes at nancyy@cos.edu or
559-737-4886 College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B VisasTo
apply, visit
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/3829661/student-support-services-specialistCOLLEGE
OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is
committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is
the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for
employment and employees have full and equal access to employment
opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or
activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group
identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship
status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran
status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on
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