DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

• 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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 -

Conditions of Employment

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.

Cabrillo College currently provides a benefit stipend contribution for medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees and eligible dependents. Please note: Employees who work less than 1,040 hours per year are not eligible for benefits. More than part-time contracts will receive a pro rata benefit stipend based on the percentage of assignment.

Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employee's Retirement System (CalPERS) and as such contribute 8% of their monthly salary to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis. (For additional details you can visit the CalPERS webpage.)

For more information related to benefits, please visit the Cabrillo College Human Resources Benefits webpage on our website.