Dream Center Coordinator Position Type: Classified Tenure Information: Position Code: 3CDS12 FTE: 1.0 Pay Rate (or Annual Salary): $5,264.58/month FLSA: Job Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551 Department: Counseling Job Summary: Las Positas College Las Positas College provides an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students' transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning. At Las Positas College we know that equity will be achieved by changing the impacts of structural racism, ableism, homophobia, and systematic poverty on student success and access to higher education, achieved through continuous evaluation and improvement of all services. We believe in a high-quality education focused on learning and an inclusive, culturally-relevant environment that meets the diverse needs of all our students and staff. ? Equity is parity in student educational outcomes; it places belonging for students of color and disproportionately impacted students at center focus. Our prized and emerging equity efforts include Puente, Umoja, ConnectUp, Brother 2 Brother, Sister 2 Sister, Black Student Union, Presidential Task Force on Systemic and Institutionalized Racism, the Presidential Speaker Series, Black Education Association, UndocuAlly Taskforce, curriculum reviews and a linguistic justice curriculum. Located in Livermore, Las Positas College is becoming an institution that reflects the diversity in California. We are a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success, and are fully committed to supporting all Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement. Joining Our College Community We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: 1. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference2. Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence3. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice4. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals6. Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities7. Empower the underrepresented and underserved8. Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders9. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Dream/Cultural Center Coordinator for Las Positas College in Livermore, California. Under general direction, coordinates and provides bilingual (English/Spanish) services in a confidential manner to prospective and current undocumented students at Las Positas College. Coordinates, develops, and implements services and programs that support the academic success and retention of undocumented students, and serves as a resource for Dream/Cultural Center information and processes; provides assistance in the interpretation of College, District, state and federal policies and laws pertaining to undocumented students and residency; develops relationships with and provides training to college departments and community partners; and gives outreach presentations to students and families. Evaluates eligibility for and processes AB 540 and residency reclassification petitions. This is a grant/categorically funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding on a year to year basis. Representative Duties: The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Serves as the AB 1645 UndocuLiaison for Las Positas College, including, but not limited to, being the primary point of contact on campus for undocumented student support, reporting support services to the state, and participating in regional UndocuLiaison meetings. 2. Coordinates activities of and oversees the Dream/Cultural Center at Las Positas College, including, but not limited to, events, workshops, and legal services. 3. Participates in outreach and student success activities. 4. Provides information, resources, assistance, and follow-up to students; assists with student application and enrollment processes; evaluates student status to determine eligibility for CA residency for tuition purposes. 5. Evaluates eligibility for and processes AB 540 and residency reclassification petitions; follows-up with students as needed. 6. Interprets, implements, and provides training to Las Positas faculty and staff on supports, resources, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to undocumented students and residency. 7. Works collaboratively with college faculty and staff, surrounding school districts, and community partners to provide appropriate services for undocumented students. 8. Assists with researching, developing, and maintaining programmatic relevance related to trends and shifts in student demographics; gathers data, maintains databases, and prepares reports related to undocumented students. 9. Assists in developing and monitoring the Dream/Cultural Center budget. 10. Develops and maintains a marketing strategy, including web pages, social media, and outreach materials. 11. May supervise and train student employees. 12. Perform related duties as required. Minimum Education and Experience: Any combination of the following would provide a typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities. Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree. Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible administrative, technical, and/or programmatic experience, preferably in outreach, program development, or in an educational institution; experience working with undocumented students. Minimum Qualifications: The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: 1. Local, state and federal laws and regulations related to undocumented students and residency; pertinent district and college policies, procedures, and regulations. 2. California Community College residency and AB 540 regulations and requirements. 3. District policy regarding admissions and records, evaluations, residency, calculation of credit units and hours for AB 540 eligibility. 4. Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. 5. Principles and practices of program planning and implementation. 6. Problem solving techniques and resources. 7. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 8. Work organization and office management principles and practices. 9. Principles, practices and procedures of complex fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation. 10. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. 11. Principles and procedures used in complex, inter-related record keeping. 12. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. 13. Principles and techniques used in public relations. 14. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 15. English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to: 1. Coordinate and oversee the daily operations and activities of the Dream/Cultural Center, including, but not limited to, events, workshops, and legal services. 2. Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. 3. Analyze residency and financial needs of undocumented students to determine their eligibility; maintain current knowledge of residency and financial aid rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions, as they pertain to undocumented students. 4. Perform responsible and difficult programmatic and administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. 5. Review student transcripts and other residency documents according to established procedures. 6. Provide information, assistance, and referrals to undocumented students on a variety of topics; including residency, AB 540, CA Dream Act Application, legal aid services, scholarships etc. 7. Advocate on behalf of students. 8. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. 9. Exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential, complex, and sensitive situations. 10. Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, or the public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public. 11. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data and information. 12. Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial reports. 13. Implement and maintain filing and record-keeping systems. 14. Independently compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda. 15. Develop and maintain a marketing strategy, including web pages, social media, and outreach materials. 16. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. 17. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, adapting to changing technologies and learning functionality of new equipment and systems. 18. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. 19. Work independently and in a team. 20. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish (bilingual abilities required). 21. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Work collaboratively with college faculty and staff, surrounding school districts, and community partners to provide appropriate services for undocumented students. 22. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and varied abled populations of community college students. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of Puente Program Job Work Schedule: Schedule Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent student and public contact. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Posting Number: AS553P Open Date: 08/19/2022 Close Date: 9/23/2022 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions to Applicants: The Board of Trustees has implemented a vaccine mandate for all employees. Accordingly, finalist(s) must comply with the vaccine mandate prior to being forwarded to the Board of Trustees for approval. See vaccine mandate information at http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf. Notification to Applicants: The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position Instructions for Personal Qualifications Statement: The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3359578 It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled. Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-229f2aa4cdcab3489738f9b8abb285c0