Student Life & Leadership Specialist
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Salary : $72,592.57 - $97,869.59 AnnuallyLocation : Costa Mesa, CAJob Type: Classified StaffJob Number: O-019-25Division: Orange Coast CollegeDepartment: SS/Dean of StudentOpening Date: 11/04/2024Closing Date: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM PacificDefinition(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position) Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as a Student Life & Leadership Specialist under the ASOCC, as part of the Student Services wing. About Orange Coast College (OCC)Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry. OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS) (known on OCC's campus as: Accessibility Resource Center or ARC). Additionally, OCC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-RacismThe Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page
• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Plan (DEIA)

Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. We currently enroll 17,102 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 36% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 25% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 29% are White, and 5% are multiracial. Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic InformationDirect Link: Department Specifics - About OCC's Student Life and LeadershipThe Orange Coast College Student Life & Leadership Department's (SLLD) mission is to create opportunities for student involvement, leadership development, and campus engagement in support of OCC's vision and mission. Engagement opportunities are offered through programmatic efforts in the Student Union, on the OCC campus, and through student clubs and organizations. The Student Life & Leadership Specialist is part of the Student Life & Leadership Department team. It works closely in supporting the creation of intentional student engagement opportunities at the college. The position also works closely with and collaborates with other departments to develop and implement engagement strategies to ensure a student's connection to campus. An important part of this position is the collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators who serve as student club and organization advisors to support a robust student club and organization life on campus for students. SummaryPlans, advises, and performs a variety of services supporting Student Life & Leadership (i.e., Associated Students and Student Union) activities, and social, cultural, and educational programs and events. Facilitates Student Life & Leadership Department experiences, working closely with students, faculty, and staff to assemble, populate, and implementservices. Distinguishing Career FeaturesThe Student Life & Leadership Specialist serves as an entry-level professional and procedural advisor as well as facilitator to enhance the Student Life & Leadership experience. The Student Life & Leadership Specialist assists with organizing and carrying out student activities and supports outreach and prospective student participation in assigned programs and/or student clubs and organizations. Advancement to the Student Leadership Coordinator position is determined by demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills through open recruitment to a potential vacancy. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties may vary among departments, divisions, and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

• Coordinates and oversees various Student Life & Leadership programmatic components and activities related to student clubs and organizations, including but not limited to club recruitment events, Inter-Club Council (ICC), student club and organization handbook, and student government. Trains and supports faculty/staff advisors and student leaders for student clubs and organizations.
• Assists with the coordination of the Associated Student Organization (ASO) leadership development program through advisement, program development, and training.
• Coordinates activities related to students' participation on committees, community service programs, and projects.
• Coordinates, plans, and implements Student Life & Leadership events and activities by organizing and connecting with the appropriate groups, college functional areas (i.e. Counseling, Veteran Services, Residential Life, etc.), vendors, and student leadership.
• Assists in the administration of budgets and accounts for the assigned area. Monitors and reconciles various accounts and statements, records expenses, runs and provides status updates utilizing various statistical reports; identifies and analyzes discrepancies and errors. Advises administrator and/or manager related to necessary corrections.
• Updates, prepares, and coordinates publication of documents relevant to the assigned area. Drafts correspondence and other documents of a complex nature. Formats documents and edits for grammar, spelling, accessibility, and accuracy. Takes notes and types various documents such as correspondence, reports, and memos.
• Oversees and conducts surveys related to student satisfaction from activities, programs, and outcomes derived from activities and events; researches, compiles, and analyzes data for assessing program effectiveness and change.
• Works collaboratively with the Student Leadership Coordinator and/or Director, Student Life & Leadership Development in providing quality training, programs, services, and advising to ASO students.
• May serve on a variety of District and campus-wide committees with supervisory approval.
• Reviews and recommends procedural changes to enable the assigned area to function more effectively. Collaborates with supervisor and others to establish work priorities and ensure appropriate implementation of decisions.
• May provide work direction to other classified staff, hourly, and student assistants to support programming and the needs of students.
• May serve as advisor and chaperone for ASO, ICC, and Student Life & Leadership field trips, conferences, conventions, and all other off-campus student trips. Organizes and manages trip planning and schedules.
• Serves as a resource to students and the campus community. Resolves problems within area of responsibility and consults with designated management on diverse and/or complex issues. Interprets college policies and standards pertaining to student clubs and organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures, including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands Knowledge and Skills

• Requires working knowledge of the activities associated with supporting students in academic, advising, and co-curricular settings.
• Requires working knowledge of the philosophy and practices of student learning, development, success, and leadership.
• Requires a working knowledge of the student governance process.
• Requires a working knowledge of student advising, meeting facilitation, agenda creation, and parliamentary procedure.
• Requires knowledge of college programs, policies, and procedures governing student activities, governance, and conduct.
• Requires knowledge of and skill at using computer-aided applications for office productivity, research, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and special applications used for decision support and data entry into databases.
• Requires sufficient math skills to perform financial and statistical record-keeping.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare professional correspondence.
• Requires knowledge of population demographics focusing on the characteristics and needs of students with diverse backgrounds.
• Requires working knowledge of various audio/visual equipment.
• Requires knowledge of and skill at peer-level mediation to facilitate problem-solving processes and conflict resolution.
• Requires well-developed human relations skills to convey policies, procedures, and instructions to others, make presentations to small groups, work productively and collaboratively with diverse teams, exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers, and convey technical concepts.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to learn college policies and procedures including those associated with counseling, advising, student services, and leadership.
• Requires the ability to facilitate student-centered programs and activities that require identifying outcomes and sequencing steps from design to implementation and evaluation.
• Requires the ability to use a computer and common office productivity software, conduct internet research, enter, organize, and extract data relating to program and activity performance, and produce outcome-based reports.
• Requires the ability to accurately take notes and compose meeting minutes/recollections.
• Requires the ability to learn, interpret, explain and apply knowledge of District and division organization, operations, programs, functions, special terminology used in the organization unit, to relieve an administrator of a variety of administrative details.
• Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Requires the ability to interact with a wide range of students of varying abilities and background, including economic, social, and cultural diversity.
• Requires the ability to communicate with administrators, parents, students, staff, and the community using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the college.
• Requires the ability to exercise a positive attitude, patience, empathy, compassion, and good judgment when dealing with others.

Physical Abilities

• Requires the ability to lift, bend, and squat up to 50 pounds.
• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ( FEHA ), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Education and Experience and demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access):

• The position requires a Bachelor's degree. One year of experience in a student services environment.
  • Alternatively, may accept an Associate's degree and five years of student services experience.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.

AND

• 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.

Licenses and Certificates

• Requires a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors or outdoors where health and safety considerations are minimal, but exist from sustained digital physical movements. May require work during early morning, evening, and weekend hours based on the needs of the department.

Conditions of Employment

• Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position) This is a temporary, categorical-funded, full-time, 12-months per year classified position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based on available funds. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. (Salary Schedule: EE-118)Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.Pay Philosophy:Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees. Application Requirements:The deadline to apply is November 22, 2024 to be considered for employment. Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). A complete application packet includes:

A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.

Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put see resume or N/A , or leave blank).

A Cover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access). (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).

A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).

Submit an application online at: Coast Community College District - Human Resources 1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.###.####. Additional InformationSelection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.
• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense.

• During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical.
• Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
• The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.
• The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
• The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
• The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following before employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate's expense (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College, . The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. Coast Community College District Title IX:This direct link 2024 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Reportis the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report. Comprehensive Medical, Dental and VisionWe know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week. Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.District-paid Life InsuranceThe District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.District-paid Disability BenefitsCoast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.Voluntary PlansA variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.Enrich Your ProfessionProfessional Development ProgramsThe District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.Sabbatical LeavesFaculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.Academic SenateThe Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.Time to RefuelVacationClassified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.Sick LeaveAll contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.HolidaysThe District observes 21 paid holidays per year.Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military LeaveCoast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.Great ExpectationsPension PlansThe District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.AnnuitiesThe District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.Schools First Federal Credit UnionThe Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.01 I understand the active assessment of the required minimum qualification of demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. and Anti-racism throughout the recruitment process in every phase and the commitment, importance, and focus Orange Coast College has to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (D.E.I.A.), and Anti-racism.

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02 What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism and how have your experiences prepared you to advance our institution's commitment to D.E.I.A.A (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, Anti-Racism)? 03 How does your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism guide your work, and why are DEIA and anti-racism significant in this Student Life & Leadership Specialist role? Please provide examples. 04 Outline your philosophy on student development and how it informs your approach to student government advising. 05 I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following:1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application2. A current resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)3. A cover letter (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)4. Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses required as they willbe carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be in