About
Founded in 1955, American River College (ARC) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.

Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Under general supervision of an assigned manager/supervisor, provides continuing educational support services to disabled students in one or more of four areas: DSP&S, Learning Disabilities, Deaf Services, and/or Academic Testing; assists with program development, planning, and implementation; and performs related work as assigned. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 18 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position’s FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked divided by the percentage of months worked to get the position’s FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 12 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 12/12 = 1; 0.75/1 = 0.75 FTE). For the full LRCEA contract agreement, details click here.

Serves as initial source of information and assistance to persons contacting DSP&S; orients students to the program and its resources and assists with the intake process. Provides information about college schedules, policies and procedures; answers student questions concerning prerequisites and graduation requirements or refers to appropriate staff. Assists in the interviewing, hiring, training, and oversight of student help and classified temporary staff; oversees and/or acts as lead for student help and work-study positions, and staff. Answers telephone, responds to requests, delivers messages, and runs errands; operates office machines; and provides clerical assistance in the areas of typing, filing, record keeping, payroll timesheets, equipment inventory, and budgeting; completes paperwork for ordering materials, supplies and services; reviews, catalogs, inventories, and maintains materials for the program. Trains support staff whose duties include preparation of blanket orders, requisitions, and budget/accountability reports. Composes letters and other correspondence; designs and maintains flyers and brochures; assists in creating an aesthetic, warm atmosphere of acceptance; and advises students to assist in their development of educational and vocational objectives. Maintains student records and files, and off-site storage of previous records; reviews files, records and documents to respond to requests; and maintains confidentiality of information and materials. Assists coordinators in advocating for disabled students from related community agencies and campus community; establishes and maintains working relationships with support service agencies to develop opportunities for disabled students; and facilitates cooperation between counselors, faculty, DSP&S, and Learning Disability staff and campus resources and/or appropriate college staff. Attends appropriate conferences, workshops and staff meetings as assigned; assists in coordinating DSP&S/LD meetings and student functions; and performs related duties as required.

DSP&S: Prepares and monitors daily schedules and pulls files for counselors; schedules student appointments; assists students with registration; and assigns rooms for adjunct counselors. Assists in providing general assistance for disabled students including: communication with Para-transit, acquisition of specific furniture through the campus maintenance department, travel assistance to campus locations, and assistance with assistive technology.

Deaf Services: Schedules and coordinates sign language interpreters, real-time captioners, and tutor/note takers as needed.

Learning Disabilities: Provides database management tracking system for students going through the learning disabilities testing process, qualified learning disabilities students, ineligible students, and inactive students. Performs data entry and maintenance of statewide community college model scoring program. Supports instructors by completing student registration process, status reports for learning skills assessments, and making sure that instructors have materials ready for each class. Maintains understanding of processes and procedures of Learning Disabilities Program and how LD and DSP&S work together as a unit.

Academic Testing: Implements, monitors, and maintains the integrity of the test proctoring procedure; schedules proctored exams and facilities; and acts as liaison with faculty for test administration guidelines.

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in working with disabled persons or equivalent.

EDUCATION:Completion of an Associate’s Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units). NOTE: An additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for up to one year of college education.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and 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; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 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: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

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