Rising Scholars Juvenile Justice Program Coordinator

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-time (100%)

Job Number: 2023-01744

Closing: 1/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Hybrid (Online and On-site at Aptos and Watsonville), CA

Department: Student Resources and Support Network

Employment Opportunity

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

This full-time, 12-months per year Rising Scholars Juvenile Justice Program Coordinator position under general supervision, plans, develops and implements programs and services for Rising Scholars, a program that provides outreach for currently or formerly incarcerated students; coordinates wrap around support services for justice-involved students; provides case management support to individual students; coordinates services for students to address the significant needs of reentry populations; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term. In the Fall of 2021, 58% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (48%), Multi Ethnic (5%), Asian (2%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (

• Twelve (12) days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at year ten (10)

• Twelve (12) days of sick leave accrued annually, seven (7) of which can be used as Personal Necessity days annually

• Nineteen (19) paid holidays annually

• Five percent (5%) Longevity award annually after ten (10) years of service with increases to fifteen percent (15%) at twenty (20) years

• Professional Growth educational incentive program

As a classified staff member at Cabrillo College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Identifies, enrolls and offers services to formerly incarcerated students who are eligible; prepares reports for the Student Services Division; and maintains a working knowledge of County, State and Federal regulations pertaining to the provision of educational benefits to formerly incarcerated students.

• Travels to off-site locations, including, but not limited to, probation offices in north and south county, juvenile hall, and the three county jail sites: Blaine St, the Main Jail, and the Roundtree Medium Facility. The incumbent will represent the District and perform duties with a high degree of independent judgment.

• Interacts directly with community partners including Santa Cruz County Probation, Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office, Roundtree Officers, Barrios Unidos, MILPA, and others, requiring adherence to specific rules and cultural awareness of the criminal justice system.

• Demonstrates professionalism in representing the Rising Scholars program and Cabrillo College as this program coordinator will be the point of contact for external partners regarding the Rising Scholars program.

• Plans, develops and implements programs and initiatives to advance student retention; administers and participates in developing and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and proce­dures to achieve annual component goals, objectives and work standards; contributes to the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget; approves purchases and other expen­ditures in accordance with District policies and procedures; makes presentations; prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

• Develops and oversees the delivery of Rising Scholars related workshops; meets individually with workshop participants to evaluate individual needs and refers them to on- and off-campus services and resources; assists students in developing action plans for personal success; tracks and follows up with students to evaluate workshop and program effectiveness; works with Counselors to update workshop content and identify program improvements.

• Assists assigned students with identifying wraparound services and strategies to maintain housing and gain access to food

• Meets with assigned students to connect them with campus support services and resources; acts as a liaison with other Student Services departments.

• Coordinates wraparound student support services for Rising Scholar students for college transi­tion assistance, academic success strategies, financial education, career/leadership develop­ment and Guided Pathways; tracks and analyzes various college activities related to the Rising Scholars program and advises campus leadership regarding changes within the Rising Scholars network.

• Provides input in selecting, training and providing day-to-day lead work guidance and coordination to other Classified and student staff; assigns, schedules and monitors work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with District, department and legal/regulatory requirements and standards; monitors workflow to ensure that mandated deadlines are being met in an optimal manner; provides informa­tion, instruction and training on work procedures and technical, legal and regulatory requirements.

• Assists in ensuring a fair, open and inclusive work environment in accordance with the District's mission, goals and values.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabi­lity, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

OTHER DUTIES

• Attends weekly Rising Scholars team meetings and a variety of training by Rising Scholars experts, training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and training by the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office regarding rules and expectations while in the jail environment.

• Serves on a variety of District work groups to participate in program planning/development and to identify resources that support assigned student populations and increase retention.

• Represents the District and/or Student Services on a variety of internal and external committees and community boards.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff; AND

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a bachelor's degree and major coursework in business administration, public administration, psychology, social sciences or a related field; AND

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in student services, at least two of which were performing interventions, case management or supporting at-risk student programs and activities; OR

• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desired:

• Experience working with incarcerated and/or justice system impacted people.

• Bilingual and biliterate skills in Spanish/English.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• All laws, policies and regulations pertaining to the area of work.

• The Rising Scholars program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and practices.

• Awareness or practices and techniques in working with trauma informed care.

• Principles, practices and techniques of program development and administration, particularly as they relate to student intervention, student retention and Guided Pathways programs.

• Recent developments, research methods, current literature and sources of information related to assigned program area needs, services and administration.

• District and community resources including governmental, community, and social service organiza­tions and their functions.

• Common issues and challenges facing a diverse population of community college students.

• Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing, contract admin­istration and maintaining public records.

• Student recordkeeping practices and procedures for processing and reporting student data.

• Research methods and analysis techniques.

• Practices and techniques of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Applicable sections of the California Education Code, Title 5 and other applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other District, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies governing student records.

• Safety policies and work practices applicable to the work being performed.

• Basic principles and practices of employee work guidance and direction.

• Applicable Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan, organize and implement a multi-component Rising Scholars program.

• Identify and respond to complex student concerns and needs, identify appropriate support programs and resources, and advocate effectively for students.

• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and confidential student situations and problems.

• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations on complex student issues in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.

• Work collaboratively with community partners, District deans, directors, managers, and the community and provide expert advice and counsel on student support.

• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

• Maintain confidentiality of District and student files and records.

• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Operate a computer and use standard business software.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Represent the District effectively in public settings and one-on-one with students, community groups, law enforcement agencies, other colleges and the public on a variety of subjects.

• Uphold the District's mission, values and objectives including equity and Guided Pathways.

• Support an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A valid California driver's license or ability to access and use alternative transportation.

Additional Information

Application Process:

• Complete the application and answer all supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining the minimum qualification requirements have been met

• Attach resume

• Attach all unofficial Transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable) displaying any degrees conferred. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant's expense -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGJTFIrRv2PERt9gT4AEOAsvI7PKIhwb/view for more information.

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters or letters of recommendation) for this position will not be reviewed. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas. A position eligibility pool may be established in order to fill other full-time, part-time, or substitute assignments as needs arise.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. Selected applicants will be required to pass a bilingual/biliterate test prior to being hired (when skill is required). In order to qualify for the bilingual and biliterate stipend, applicants will be required to pass a bilingual/biliterate test (when skill is desired). A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and can also be accessed through yourhttps://www.governmentjobs.com/

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes).

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at mailto:cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

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