American River College

Student Personnel Assistant Outreach Services

Job Posting Number: C00564P

Salary: $3,695.23 per month

Closing Date: 04/17/2018

Complete job description and application available online at: http://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/6750

Position Summary

The Student Personnel Assistant, Outreach Services, (SPA) for the Upward Bound (UB) program reports to the Upward Bound Project Director under the Dean of Equity & Pathways. Hosted by American River College, the Upward Bound program is housed at Inderkum High School and Center High School. The Student Personnel Assistant, Outreach Services, (SPA) for the Upward Bound (UB) program will recruit high school students to participate in a college prep program that aims to foster a college-going culture for students who are low-income and first-generation students. The Student Personnel Assistant, Outreach Services, (SPA) for the Upward Bound (UB) program will individually coach students, create programs and workshops to educate on college options, financial resources, tutorial programs, and other academic programs. The Student Personnel Assistant, Outreach Services, (SPA) for the Upward Bound (UB) program will coordinate the summer program, after school programs, and Saturday college instructions and college visits.

Under the general supervision of an assigned administrator / supervisor, assists the Outreach Specialist in providing a variety of student services and information on college programs to facilitate recruitment and retention of students. [For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting Job Descriptions click here].

This position is assigned to the Student Services department.

• Job location for Los Rios feeder high school: Inderkum, Student Center, 2500 New Market Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835.

• Job location for Los Rios feeder high school: Center High School, Student Center, 3111 Center Ct Lane, Antelope, CA 95843.

Assignment Responsibilities

• Explains the college educational outreach program to individuals and community organizations and seeks information concerning the need for additional programs. 

• Assists with college activities and events related to outreach and matriculation efforts, which may include visitations to secondary schools and community based organizations. 

• Represents the college at feeder (local or service area) high schools. 

• Provides information and referrals to students, staff, and community on college programs and procedures; may represents the college at community functions and organizational meetings; 

• Works with the Outreach Specialist and other student services departments on executing workshops, forums, and related college-sponsored events. 

• May assist in the development and/or selection of marketing and promotional materials. 

• Serves as a resource person to staff, students, and the community. 

• May oversee student workers. 

• May assist with tracking student contacts to monitor services required and provide follow-up throughout the enrollment process.

• Performs related duties as required.

Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience working in a LRCCD student support services or similar position with related duties or three years working with students and/or target groups in public relations, information campaigns or related field.

EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate’s Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units). NOTE: One additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for up to 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of the required education.

Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.