Adult School Liaison (Temporary Pool)

Ohlone College•Fremont Campus, CA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ohlone College is seeking a passionate individual to serve as an adult school transition liaison supporting enrollment from adult schools in the Fremont, Newark, and Union City region. The College would like to strengthen the pathway and services offered to these students by having a consistent and coordinated presence on the adult school campuses. This position provides the employee(s) with the skills, expertise, and experience necessary to enter professional roles in high school, adult school, and higher education environments. This opportunity will equip the employee with general and in-depth knowledge of a vast range of student support services and programs.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience
Demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills, including presentations
Possession of working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs
Possession of good record-keeping skills with attention to detail
Possession of the ability to provide an equitable and inclusive working and educational environment
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual competency in Spanish and/or American Sign Language preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop professionals who can, under the supervision of a designated manager, aid incoming adult school students.
Serve designated location(s) and provide student assistance with the Ohlone college application, Adult School Partnership Program applications, dual enrollment application, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
Be versed in various student support programs (i.e. UMOJA, Puente, AANHPI, Career Services, Dreamers/Undocumented, Student Accessibility Services, EOPS, etc.).
Assist students and adult school staff in the enrollment process; including but not limited to admissions, basic residency questions, Adult School Partnership Program processes and any other paperwork related to enrollment, support in navigating student account set up (MyOhlone, canvas, outlook), College aid Award Letters, Dreamer/undocumented access.
Complete a transition plan with students and follow up on student progress toward their goals.
Collaborate with site administrators and staff to determine the needs of the school and students.
Facilitate collaboration between the Tri-City adult schools, Ohlone College and community members.
Develop skills, abilities, and sensitivities for assisting a diverse student population in an educational setting.
Employ the use of technology and communication systems to monitor, prepare and generate reports, track student progress, and inform students of critical information essential to their success at Ohlone.
Utilize excellent oral and written communication.
Perform other duties as assigned to support student success.