Student Service Specialist/ COSER - Merritt

Peralta Community College District Careers • Oakland, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs professional work in the analysis, research, and preparation of reports in a broad range of student services areas. Performs COSER and Rising Scholars related as required. This class differs from other program and staff-related classes in its requirement of professional-level skills, knowledge, and abilities relative to assigned areas of responsibility in student services. In particular, this position differs from the Staff Assistant/Student Services position in the breadth of programs supported and the knowledge required. Positions within this class will only be assigned at the College level. This position is 100% grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and two years of college-level student services administrative support experience and/or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software programs (e.g. MS Office Suite programs), Internet and online administrative systems through personal computers.
• Ability to independently set up, monitor and track budgets and prepare reports.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Knowledge and ability to apply proper English usage, grammar, and punctuation.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.
• Valid California’s Driver License

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of reentry barriers due to impacts of the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of concepts, techniques, procedures, and policies applicable to community college student services areas
• Knowledge of best practices in trauma informed care
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and practices
• Knowledge of research and analytical methods
• Ability to work with formerly incarcerated student populations
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of functions and operations
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternatives for possible courses of action
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and recommendations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level