Coordinator/Basic Needs - Merritt INTERNAL POSTINGS

Peralta Community College District Careers • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Student Activities & Campus Life, the Coordinator of Basic Needs will plan, organize, and direct operation/activities related to basic needs program. This position serves as a resource to students and employees regarding students’ basic needs, and coordinates with community organizations to obtain resources for students and to promote student success, retention and completion by removing barriers to their education. This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Positions assigned to this classification are professional level positions which support and are funded by a categorically funded program/project. Continuation of the position is contingent upon refunding of the program/project

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in a discipline related to the assignment and four (4) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and qualifying professional experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fulfill the duties assigned to the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the use of office productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet, database management, email) using personal computers and the Internet.
• Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students
• Principles for creating an environment where students are included and belong.
• Racial equity & principles of Anti-Racism and their connections to Basic Needs and student success.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision of others.
• Program evaluation techniques and methodology.
• Laws, regulations and guidelines that govern administration of activity of assignment.
• Plan, organize, and schedule the work of others.
• Train, evaluate, and supervise staff.
• Interpret laws and regulations, and apply this knowledge to the performance of daily duties and responsibilities and/or interpret the information to others.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or knowledge of program administration in the California Community College System.
• Maintain social media presence.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct operation/activities related to basic needs program
• Serves as a resource to students and employees regarding students’ basic needs
• Coordinates with community organizations to obtain resources for students and to promote student success, retention and completion by removing barriers to their education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time