Program Technician - Enrollment Services (Bilingual/Spanish)(Ridgecrest)

Kern Community College District•Ridgecrest, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this role involves identifying, informing, and recruiting students eligible for college programs and services, and assisting in the coordination of an assigned program. The technician will gather data, conduct sessions with potential students, provide information on programs, arrange campus tours, and assist with financial aid and college applications. They will also establish and maintain contacts with public agencies, service-area schools, and employment agencies, and may provide training and work direction to student assistants.

Requirements

Associate degree with course work in behavioral science, business or a related field
Two years of experience in a student services area
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English (verbal and written)
Program planning experience
Experience in education or a community-based setting
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work sensitively and effectively with diverse populations
Ability to work independently while maintaining a student-centered approach

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of an assigned program’s goals and objectives; recommend policy changes and implementation procedures; prepare a variety of required reports related to the assigned program.
Gather a variety of data, including calculating salaries and fringe benefits, projected numbers of students to be served, and expenditures for a variety of individual college programs.
Identify eligible students; schedule and conduct individual or small group sessions with potential students; provide information and assistance to students regarding the assigned program; respond to inquiries; interpret and explain project policies and eligibility requirements.
Conduct workshops pertaining to job placement; interview students to determine sites for job placement.
Arrange and conduct campus tours and department visitations for interested students; maintain contact and perform follow-ups with recruited students; interpret placement tests for program eligibility purposes.
Provide orientation regarding the college to community groups, agencies and institutions; distribute information pertaining to college programs and services, including recruitment, enrollment and financial aid.
Assist in the completion of financial aid forms; monitor students through the financial aid process; monitor student academic progress for eligibility purposes.
Assist students in completing applications to four-year colleges and follow-up with the appropriate counselor.
Establish and maintain contacts with public agencies and service-area schools, both public and private; respond to written and verbal inquiries concerning the program.
Establish and maintain contact with public and private employment agencies; keep current with local hiring trends.
Assist in coordination of a variety of individual college programs.
Attend and participate in a variety of conferences and workshops related to the assigned program; drive a vehicle to various sites to establish and monitor job placement, perform outreach duties, and participate in job fairs and job placement seminars.
Provide training and work direction to student assistants as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.