Temporary - Program Specialist - Student Retention

Mendocino College • Ukiah, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is seeking an equity-minded Program Specialist - Student Retention for their Hispanic Serving Institute department. This is a temporary, non-continuing position focused on supporting a diverse student population and the District Mission. The role involves providing program support, developing projects, and delivering stakeholder deliverables under the direction of a manager. The college is committed to diversity and seeks candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Requirements

• Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.
• Must have at least two years of experience in an administrative/educational environment
• AA required
• Employee must possess valid Class C driver's license, and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have access to personal vehicle (subject to mileage reimbursement) that can safely drive throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders
• Understand and interface with a broad range of community partners, agencies and organizations
• Gain an understanding of other programs/organizations/agencies and their processes
• Coordinate with internal and external partners in providing access to a full range of services and support
• Work independently
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Plan, coordinate, and implement activities
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities in situations using sound judgment
• Meet schedules and timeline
• Plan and prioritize work
• Complete work with interruptions and distractions
• Work flexible hours including evenings
• Drive personal vehicle throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties.
• Physical demands include sitting, reaching, bending, walking, standing for long periods, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Repetitive motion based on computer/filing practices use may be required.
• Occasional outdoor environmental exposure; including but not limited to events and/or special projects.

Nice To Haves

• BA preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities and/or programs
• Designs and delivers presentation and workshops as required
• Serves as a liaison between Mendocino College and appropriate stakeholders
• Disseminates information on program
• Coordinates schedules and makes appointments for stakeholders and program resources
• Participates in department meetings, provides information and/or reports on relevant issues
• Assists, follows up, and supports stakeholders regarding program processes and sourcing other available programs and services
• Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence, reports, documents, and forms; maintains and organizes records and files.
• Keeps all necessary records and submit required paperwork in a timely manner
• Operates a variety of office equipment including a computer and Microsoft Office software
• Attends required meetings and professional development sessions as directed by the manager
• Occasionally travel to off-site locations for program needs
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Assist with in-reach and retention of students to enhance student completion and success
• Proactively meet with students to monitor progress
• Perform support services for student success and support programs
• Involved in early alert system to connect with students who are under-performing in courses and may need additional support
• Maintains records and confidential files
• Promotes an anti-racist and culturally responsive student environment

Benefits

• Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.
• Forty (40) hours of sick leave per fiscal year.
• May be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree