Student Services Assistant

Los Angeles Community College District • Monterey Park, CA

419d • $66,704 - $82,634

About The Position

The Student Services Assistant plays a crucial role in the development, promotion, coordination, and evaluation of various student services programs at East Los Angeles College. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities aimed at supporting students in their educational and vocational pursuits, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and guidance.

Requirements

• An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university AND one year of full-time paid experience with a student services, social services, or closely related community-based program.
• OR Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of full-time paid experience with a student services, social services, or closely related community-based program.
• A valid Class 'C' California driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of eligibility requirements of assigned student services programs.
• Basic educational and vocational advisory techniques.
• Community resources and organizations common to community colleges.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and evaluation of student services programs.
• Performs a variety of paraprofessional staff duties related to student events and programs.
• Assists students in identifying and developing educational, career, and vocational needs and goals.
• Provides support services to students in assigned program areas.
• Conducts intake screening and interviews students to determine eligibility for various programs and services.
• Explains and interprets District policies related to assigned student services programs.
• Attends meetings, job fairs, and recruiting events to provide information about programs.
• Visits local high schools and community groups to present college programs.
• Assists in coordinating college orientation and counseling programs.
• Maintains liaison with community and public agencies to promote services.
• Participates in the design and writing of promotional materials for college programs.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget and controlling expenditures for services.
• Assists in the selection, orientation, and training of program staff and participants.
• Writes descriptive, statistical, and evaluative reports related to student services.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans for employees and dependents.
• $50,000 life insurance policy provided free of charge for each employee.
• 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing to 24 days based on years of service.
• Other paid time off includes bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System.
• Coverage by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED