Coordinator/Basic Needs - Merritt ( Temporary Position )

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 position is a 90-day recruitment substitute.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or knowledge of program administration in the California Community College System.
• Knowledge of :· 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.
• Ability to: · 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.· 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

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees