.Student Assistant - Orange Coast College 2026/2027 Academic Year

Coast Community College District • Costa Mesa, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Orange Coast College (OCC) is accepting applications for Student Assistant positions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. OCC, located in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, was founded in 1947 with a mission to serve diverse educational needs. The college offers programs leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, and workforce development, fostering an inclusive and equitable campus climate. OCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), with a student population reflecting significant racial and ethnic diversity. The college is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism, aiming to create a culture of inclusive excellence. The Coast Community College District, which includes OCC, Golden West College, and Coastline College, enrolls over 60,000 students annually and is a leading community college district in the U.S. The Student Employment Program provides opportunities for students to earn money, gain experience, and combine academic study with on-the-job training. Student Assistant roles are non-academic, non-classified, and at-will employees, not eligible for benefits. They work under varying levels of supervision depending on the specific role (Student Assistant I, II, or III) and are expected to balance work and studies. Eligibility requires part-time student status with a minimum enrollment of 6 units within the Coast Community College District.

Requirements

• Students must be at least part-time with enrollment in a minimum of 6 units at one or a combination of the three colleges within the Coast Community College District (OCC, GWC, CCC) to be eligible for a student assistant position.
• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
• Complete Online Employment Application (education and work experience/volunteer experience must be completed).
• Attach Current Class schedule (Academic Year Fall 2026 / Spring 2027).
• Attach Letter of Verification of part-time student status from the Disabled Student Programs and Services, if you are a student who carries less than the minimum of 6 units required and who has been approved for this accommodation.
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card.
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Nice To Haves

• Student Assistant II: Some previous knowledge, experience, or education required.
• Student Assistant III: Prior experience, education, or specialized skills required.
• Student Assistant II: Must have a minimum of one year of experience in the same student assistant assignment.
• Student Assistant III: Must have a minimum of two years of experience in the same student assistant assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties from unskilled to skilled and/or specialized in a variety of positions that typically require the use of manual, clerical, and public contact.
• Assignments have limited use of discretion and judgment.
• Work is regularly reviewed and may entail detailed instructions.
• Student Assistant I – Entry level/Semi-skilled: Work is under immediate supervision; assignments involve standardized duties that are of a routine and repetitive nature; may include the use of special equipment, software applications, or tools per an established procedure.
• Student Assistant II – Intermediate/Advanced: Work is under general supervision; assignments are varied and less routine and involve a moderate degree of responsibility; may involve access to and use of sophisticated data systems and confidential information; may require moderate independent judgment, analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Student Assistant III – Specialist/Lead: Work is under general supervision; assignments involve a broad variety of skills and/or tasks for which considerable training is required; require the application of considerable independent judgment and decision-making; may have the responsibility to direct the work of lower-level student employees.

Benefits

• Student employment provides an opportunity to earn money and continue your education.
• Train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the institution you attend.
• Combine your academic study with on-the-job experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed