EOPS Program Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Bakersfield, California, United States Kern Community College District Full time


EOPS Program Technician (COF)
Kern Community College District

Salary: $3, $5,543.79 Monthly

Job Type:

Job Number: FY

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Department: Categorical Programs (EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, NextUp)

Basic Function

Under the supervision of an assigned manager, identify, inform, and recruit students eligible for college programs and services; assist in the coordination of an assigned program.

Representative Duties

Assist in the formulation of an assigned program's objectives and goals; recommend policy modifications and implementation procedures; prepare various required reports related to the assigned program.
Collect a variety of data, including calculating salaries and benefits, projected student numbers to be served, and expenditures for various individual college programs.
Identify eligible students; schedule and conduct individual or small group sessions with prospective students; provide information and assistance regarding the assigned program; respond to inquiries; interpret and clarify project policies and eligibility criteria.
Conduct workshops related to job placement; interview students to determine appropriate sites for job placement.
Organize 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 related to college programs and services, including recruitment, enrollment, and financial aid.
Assist in completing financial aid applications; monitor students through the financial aid process; track student academic progress for eligibility purposes.
Assist students in applying to four-year colleges and follow up with the appropriate counselor.
Establish and maintain relationships with public agencies and service-area schools, both public and private; respond to written and verbal inquiries concerning the program.
Establish and maintain connections with public and private employment agencies; stay informed about local hiring trends.
Assist in coordinating various individual college programs.
Attend and participate in various conferences and workshops related to the assigned program; drive a vehicle to different sites to establish and monitor job placements, 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to:
Associate degree with coursework in behavioral science, business, or a related field
AND
two years of experience in a student services area.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Program rules, regulations, and requirements.
Support services available at the college.
Financial aid functions and application procedures.
Recruitment strategies.
Job placement strategies.
Interviewing and advisement techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Record-keeping techniques.
Budget preparation and control.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Principles of training and providing work direction.

ABILITY TO:
Interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Determine program eligibility based on applications and supporting documentation.
Coordinate services and activities to recruit, retain, and assist students.
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Plan and organize work.
Operate a variety of office machines including a computer.
Train and provide work direction to others.

SALARY RANGE$3, $5,543.79 monthlyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $4,122.12 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 16, 2024, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet MUST include:Completed Online Application for Employment form Current resume Letter of interest (Cover Letter) Copy of legible transcripts List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.Discrimination Free Work EnvironmentThe District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at Emails will not be accepted.

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