Coordinator/Undocumented Student Services Part-Time - Laney College (GRANT FUNDED) INTERNAL POSTING

Peralta Community College District Careers • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

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. Under the general direction of the Dean of Counseling & Special Programs (or designee), the Coordinator for Undocumented Student Services provides culturally responsive, equity-driven leadership and coordination of daily operations for the Undocumented Community Resource Center ( UCRC ). The role supports undocumented students and students from mixed-status households by developing, implementing, and evaluating programs aligned with California policies (e.g., AB 540, AB 2000, SB 68). The Coordinator also collaborates closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to enhance student enrollment, retention, and success.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field and four (4) years of experience in program planning and coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying professional experience.
• Knowledge of undocumented student needs, including AB 540 eligibility, residency challenges, and common barriers to access.
• Familiarity with legislation and policies impacting undocumented students, such as residency determination, enrollment, and financial aid navigation.
• Understanding of key matriculation processes for undocumented students, such as residency determination, enrollment, and financial aid navigation.
• Experience connecting students to legal services, basic needs support, and campus-based resources.
• Commitment to equity, student advocacy, and cross-departmental collaboration in support of undocumented student success.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience as an undocumented or mixed-status student or working in undocumented student advocacy.
• Experience with California residency policies (e.g., AB 540, AB 2000, SB 68) and the California Dream Act.
• Familiarity with student services programs in California community colleges.
• Principles and practices of program evaluation and student-centered service delivery.
• State and federal policies affecting undocumented students.
• Title V, Ed Code, and regulations governing student services.
• Coordinate and evaluate complex student support programs.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately, both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Plan and prioritize tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of daily operations for the Undocumented Community Resource Center
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating programs aligned with California policies (e.g., AB 540, AB 2000, SB 68)
• Collaborating closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to enhance student enrollment, retention, and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time