SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)
Mission Viejo, California, United States
Title: Student Services Assistant, Categorical Job Category: CSEA Job Opening Date: October 05, 2023 Job Closing Date: Location: Saddleback College Work Location: Mission Viejo, CA Department: Enrollment Services Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Rate Type: Monthly Work Days: Monday - Friday Work Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm and Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Schedule and Shift are subject to change in accordance with the department needs.) Hours Per Week: 40 Percentage of Employment: 100% Months of Employment: 12 Salary: Starting at $4,530 per month Required Documents: Resume Job Description: C.S.E.A. Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Range 118 Initial Screening Date: October 19, 2023 NOTE: Employment in this position is contingent upon funding from Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEAP). Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision by the appropriate level Manager or Administrator, serves as the initial point-of-contact for Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and other student support programs and services. Provides information and assistance to students, parents, and the public in completing applications, forms, and documents; ensures student records are updated in a timely manner and that student files contain all required documentation for higher level staff to review and make decisions on; performs a variety of administrative office support duties of a general or specialized nature. 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. Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of Student Services programs, including Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and other student support programs and services. Serves as initial contact for assigned area; provides a high level of customer service; greets and assists students, faculty, staff, and the general public; responds to routine questions and requests for information from a variety of sources; provides documents, forms, applications, materials, and other information in response to requests for information; conveys messages; refers students and visitors to appropriate faculty, staff, resources, or services for further assistance as needed; communicates information where tact, judgment, and knowledge of policies and procedures are required. Provides technical assistance and information regarding Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, and other student support programs and services; assists others with navigating through appropriate websites and applications; assists students with registration as well as understanding and completing various types of applications, forms, and other documents; explains policies, procedures, special requirements, restrictions, and supporting documentation needed; provides information regarding eligibility requirements; verifies student application status; explains deadlines and disbursement dates; refers students to other departments or agencies as necessary to obtain required documentation; completes housing and agency verifications. Collects, compiles, and maintains information related to area of assignment; performs data entry into computer databases; researches and resolves discrepancies in data, referring complex situations to higher-level staff. Reviews materials, applications, records, files, and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established regulations and procedures; processes, scans, and inputs student documents into a document imaging management system; organizes and maintains filing systems. Assists students in understanding the relationship between financial aid awards and course load, grades, and other student achievement factors; assists with monitoring student compliance with program requirements; assists higher-level staff on specific programs as assigned. Operates a variety of office equipment and machines; learns to use modern technology as necessary to perform duties; utilizes electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; utilizes various computer applications and software packages. Types, word processes, and proofreads a variety of documents and forms including general correspondence, agendas, reports, and memoranda; disseminates information as appropriate; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; prepares and generates reports. May assist in preparing a variety of documents for publications and marketing pieces including brochures, flyers, event programs, and related materials; orders brochures, applications, and forms as necessary; receives, sorts, and delivers materials. Assists in maintaining office supplies and resources; assures proper functioning of office equipment; maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment. Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, presentations, and training sessions as required; maintains compliance with mandatory trainings and certifications (i.e., FERPA, etc.) as directed by supervisor; attends and participates in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events. Participates in the planning of, and attends, various events and activities targeted at new or returning students and/or potential students; may represent the College at on- and off-campus meetings, conferences, community events, and high school career and college fairs; assists in the distribution of promotional and marketing materials. Maintains departmental area(s) in a safe, clean, and orderly environment; assures compliance with established safety procedures and regulations; seeks to resolve any disruptive behavior; refers unresolved problems to supervisor; may call Campus Police in emergency situations. Maintains current knowledge and stays up to date on program requirements and changes to services and options for students by attending and participating in trainings, workshops, and conferences and learning new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the area of assignment; participates in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; maintains working knowledge of standard operating procedures within the area of assignment. Uses District, College, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures to provide accurate information and services to students and others; abides by all confidentiality practices required by department, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations, including FERPA and ADA. Participates in updating the departmental website, as required. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, as well as various outside groups to ensure efficient, effective, and correct implementation of departmental objectives; serves as liaison, and assists with the coordination of services, functions, and activities with other College/District departments, including those at off-site locations; facilitates communications between assigned supervisor, other administrators, students, academic and classified staff, other offices, educational institutions, public agencies, and the general public; interacts and relays information, questions, and decisions regarding area of assignment. Assists in coordinating the efforts of the assigned office with other departments and student services. Provides training, mentoring, and work direction to assigned student workers and lower-level staff; reviews and validates completed work for accuracy. Performs related duties as required. 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: Methods and standards used in processing paperwork within student services. Student Services resources available to students, including Financial Aid. Current office practices, procedures, methods, and computer equipment, software, and applications related to the work, including word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and databases. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems; basic principles and procedures of business letter writing and report preparation. Work organization principles and practices. Effective written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service including methods and techniques of proper telephone etiquette. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including FERPA and the Americans with Disabilities Act; confidentiality requirements when dealing with personal and sensitive student information; legal requirements related to area of assignment. Principles and techniques used in public relations. Goals and objectives of the assigned project or program area. Information and research resources available related to areas of assignment. Methods and techniques used in the performance of duties and responsibilities specific to the area of assignment. Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of the area of assignment. Philosophy, goals, and objectives of the assigned area; eligibility requirements; activities, operations, rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions related to area of assignment; terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the assigned area. Occupational hazards and standard safety policies and procedures. College administrative services and financial aid programs; District and College organization, operations, policies, and objectives. Principles and practices of providing training and guidance to temporary staff and student workers. Ability to: Assist students in locating appropriate resources; provide assistance to students on matters related to Student Services programs. Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, explain, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances; work within the policies, functions, and requirements of area of assignment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English; use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; understand and follow oral and written directions in English; listen actively and effectively. Develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone, and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis. Interact extensively with and respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public; provide excellent customer service. Perform a variety of office support and clerical duties and activities of in support of the assigned area; operate office equipment including hardware, software, and devices supporting word processing, database management, and spreadsheets; type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; maintain accurate filing, record keeping, and tracking systems; apply excellent organization skills and attention to detail; compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda; maintain filing systems; prepare documentation, reports, and other written materials. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities; concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time; work confidentially, independently, and collaboratively. Exercise good judgment, discretion, and personal initiative in resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations, according to established policies and procedures; use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority; maintain critical and sensitive information, records, and reports confidentially. Provide training and work direction to assigned temporary and student staff. Effectively utilize computer applications and equipment in the performance of duties; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job. Work some evening/weekend shifts as required. Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; monitor activities in assigned area and enforce policies for proper use and behavior. Participate in trainings and meetings on-site and off-site as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of college level course work in business administration, social sciences, or a related field is highly desirable. Experience: Two years of specialized clerical or office experience preferably involving extensive public contact. 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, typically at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, staff, and others. 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; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and may occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job. CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must complete your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Standard Time, by the deadline, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position. Applicants must complete all fields/sections on the application. Do not type "See Resume" or leave any fields blank. Applicants must enter their work experience, education, etc. on the District application. Applications reflecting "See Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for recruitment.
Oct 06, 2023
Full Time
Title: Student Services Assistant, Categorical Job Category: CSEA Job Opening Date: October 05, 2023 Job Closing Date: Location: Saddleback College Work Location: Mission Viejo, CA Department: Enrollment Services Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Rate Type: Monthly Work Days: Monday - Friday Work Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm and Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Schedule and Shift are subject to change in accordance with the department needs.) Hours Per Week: 40 Percentage of Employment: 100% Months of Employment: 12 Salary: Starting at $4,530 per month Required Documents: Resume Job Description: C.S.E.A. Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Range 118 Initial Screening Date: October 19, 2023 NOTE: Employment in this position is contingent upon funding from Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEAP). Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision by the appropriate level Manager or Administrator, serves as the initial point-of-contact for Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and other student support programs and services. Provides information and assistance to students, parents, and the public in completing applications, forms, and documents; ensures student records are updated in a timely manner and that student files contain all required documentation for higher level staff to review and make decisions on; performs a variety of administrative office support duties of a general or specialized nature. 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. Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of Student Services programs, including Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and other student support programs and services. Serves as initial contact for assigned area; provides a high level of customer service; greets and assists students, faculty, staff, and the general public; responds to routine questions and requests for information from a variety of sources; provides documents, forms, applications, materials, and other information in response to requests for information; conveys messages; refers students and visitors to appropriate faculty, staff, resources, or services for further assistance as needed; communicates information where tact, judgment, and knowledge of policies and procedures are required. Provides technical assistance and information regarding Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, and other student support programs and services; assists others with navigating through appropriate websites and applications; assists students with registration as well as understanding and completing various types of applications, forms, and other documents; explains policies, procedures, special requirements, restrictions, and supporting documentation needed; provides information regarding eligibility requirements; verifies student application status; explains deadlines and disbursement dates; refers students to other departments or agencies as necessary to obtain required documentation; completes housing and agency verifications. Collects, compiles, and maintains information related to area of assignment; performs data entry into computer databases; researches and resolves discrepancies in data, referring complex situations to higher-level staff. Reviews materials, applications, records, files, and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established regulations and procedures; processes, scans, and inputs student documents into a document imaging management system; organizes and maintains filing systems. Assists students in understanding the relationship between financial aid awards and course load, grades, and other student achievement factors; assists with monitoring student compliance with program requirements; assists higher-level staff on specific programs as assigned. Operates a variety of office equipment and machines; learns to use modern technology as necessary to perform duties; utilizes electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; utilizes various computer applications and software packages. Types, word processes, and proofreads a variety of documents and forms including general correspondence, agendas, reports, and memoranda; disseminates information as appropriate; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; prepares and generates reports. May assist in preparing a variety of documents for publications and marketing pieces including brochures, flyers, event programs, and related materials; orders brochures, applications, and forms as necessary; receives, sorts, and delivers materials. Assists in maintaining office supplies and resources; assures proper functioning of office equipment; maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment. Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, presentations, and training sessions as required; maintains compliance with mandatory trainings and certifications (i.e., FERPA, etc.) as directed by supervisor; attends and participates in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events. Participates in the planning of, and attends, various events and activities targeted at new or returning students and/or potential students; may represent the College at on- and off-campus meetings, conferences, community events, and high school career and college fairs; assists in the distribution of promotional and marketing materials. Maintains departmental area(s) in a safe, clean, and orderly environment; assures compliance with established safety procedures and regulations; seeks to resolve any disruptive behavior; refers unresolved problems to supervisor; may call Campus Police in emergency situations. Maintains current knowledge and stays up to date on program requirements and changes to services and options for students by attending and participating in trainings, workshops, and conferences and learning new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the area of assignment; participates in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; maintains working knowledge of standard operating procedures within the area of assignment. Uses District, College, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures to provide accurate information and services to students and others; abides by all confidentiality practices required by department, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations, including FERPA and ADA. Participates in updating the departmental website, as required. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, as well as various outside groups to ensure efficient, effective, and correct implementation of departmental objectives; serves as liaison, and assists with the coordination of services, functions, and activities with other College/District departments, including those at off-site locations; facilitates communications between assigned supervisor, other administrators, students, academic and classified staff, other offices, educational institutions, public agencies, and the general public; interacts and relays information, questions, and decisions regarding area of assignment. Assists in coordinating the efforts of the assigned office with other departments and student services. Provides training, mentoring, and work direction to assigned student workers and lower-level staff; reviews and validates completed work for accuracy. Performs related duties as required. 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: Methods and standards used in processing paperwork within student services. Student Services resources available to students, including Financial Aid. Current office practices, procedures, methods, and computer equipment, software, and applications related to the work, including word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and databases. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems; basic principles and procedures of business letter writing and report preparation. Work organization principles and practices. Effective written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service including methods and techniques of proper telephone etiquette. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including FERPA and the Americans with Disabilities Act; confidentiality requirements when dealing with personal and sensitive student information; legal requirements related to area of assignment. Principles and techniques used in public relations. Goals and objectives of the assigned project or program area. Information and research resources available related to areas of assignment. Methods and techniques used in the performance of duties and responsibilities specific to the area of assignment. Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of the area of assignment. Philosophy, goals, and objectives of the assigned area; eligibility requirements; activities, operations, rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions related to area of assignment; terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the assigned area. Occupational hazards and standard safety policies and procedures. College administrative services and financial aid programs; District and College organization, operations, policies, and objectives. Principles and practices of providing training and guidance to temporary staff and student workers. Ability to: Assist students in locating appropriate resources; provide assistance to students on matters related to Student Services programs. Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, explain, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances; work within the policies, functions, and requirements of area of assignment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English; use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; understand and follow oral and written directions in English; listen actively and effectively. Develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone, and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis. Interact extensively with and respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public; provide excellent customer service. Perform a variety of office support and clerical duties and activities of in support of the assigned area; operate office equipment including hardware, software, and devices supporting word processing, database management, and spreadsheets; type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; maintain accurate filing, record keeping, and tracking systems; apply excellent organization skills and attention to detail; compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda; maintain filing systems; prepare documentation, reports, and other written materials. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities; concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time; work confidentially, independently, and collaboratively. Exercise good judgment, discretion, and personal initiative in resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations, according to established policies and procedures; use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority; maintain critical and sensitive information, records, and reports confidentially. Provide training and work direction to assigned temporary and student staff. Effectively utilize computer applications and equipment in the performance of duties; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job. Work some evening/weekend shifts as required. Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; monitor activities in assigned area and enforce policies for proper use and behavior. Participate in trainings and meetings on-site and off-site as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of college level course work in business administration, social sciences, or a related field is highly desirable. Experience: Two years of specialized clerical or office experience preferably involving extensive public contact. 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, typically at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, staff, and others. 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; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and may occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job. CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must complete your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Standard Time, by the deadline, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position. Applicants must complete all fields/sections on the application. Do not type "See Resume" or leave any fields blank. Applicants must enter their work experience, education, etc. on the District application. Applications reflecting "See Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for recruitment.
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Position Information Join the Department of Health Services as an extra-help Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) Assistant I! Starting salary up to $25.55/hour, plus $1.50/hour for bilingual positions Please note that California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) requires AODS Assistants to be licensed, registered, or certified. Applicants who do not meet this qualification will not be considered qualified for this position. A list of approved certification agencies recognized by the DHCS may be found on the DHCS website . The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services is seeking qualified candidates to fill non-bilingual (English) and fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) Alcohol and Other Drug Services Assistant I positions for their Drug Testing Program in Santa Rosa. These positions may be filled at the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the II level, you must submit a separate application to the recruitment currently being conducted for that level. As an extra-help AODS Assistant I, you will learn to perform alcohol/drug screening through urinalysis, retinal scan, and breathalyzer testing and provide paraprofessional services and clerical support for the Behavioral Health Division's Drug Testing Unit. Additional responsibilities will also include: Ensuring consistent Chain of Custody handling procedures are observed in the transfer of client urinalysis specimens from client to the testing staff Packaging client urinalysis samples for daily pickup by testing laboratory couriers Learning to and operating a Passpoint retinal scan machine and breathalyzer for client drug and alcohol screening, and running reports at end of shift to capture data of clients screened Accurately entering the client encounter screening data into the Sonoma Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (SWITS) database and performing daily accurate updates and corrections to testing records Collecting and recording client fee payments and reconciling daily payments collected Completing and verifying a daily Urinalysis (UA) count sheet Providing email reports to case managers regarding client absences, refusals/inability to provide specimens, and when a client is uncooperative with testing procedures Conducting client transports for programs as needed As the ideal candidate you have experience handling and processing urine samples for alcohol and drug testing and be familiar with Chain of Custody procedures. You also possess: Experience working with AODS clients in an AODS program The ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and documentation An aptitude for developing rapport and maintaining cooperative relationships with clients, service providers, and partner agencies Knowledge and experience in data entry and database management and intermediate Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and WebEx The ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including some evening and weekend shifts EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. I ntermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage. This recruitment is being conducted to fill intermittent, extra-help Alcohol and Other Drug Services Assistant I positions in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination of training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be either: six months of experience either paid or volunteer working with alcoholics and/or drug addicts in a treatment and/or recovery program that would provide basic understanding of the needs of alcohol and other drug abusing persons. OR Related coursework, training, conferences and workshops that would provide basic understanding of the needs of the alcohol and other drug abusing person. License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Special Qualification : All employees of this class must register, obtain, and maintain a Counselor Certification as defined by the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8: Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors. Upon appointment to this class, employees will have six months to register and five years to obtain Certification from an ADP approved certifying organization whose curriculum includes a minimum of 240 hours of formal classroom training. Human Resources will waive the Counselor Certification requirement for licensed professionals (or registered interns) who successfully pass a written examination similar to that administered for Certification. This examination will be administered by the Sonoma County Human Resources Department, and will be designed to measure those areas included in the curriculum required for certification. Additional Special Qualification : Some positions may require the ability to fluently speak and write a language other than English. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working Knowledge of : the needs, problems, attitudes and behavior problems of the alcohol and drug abusing person. Knowledge of : Basic principles of individual and group behavior; Socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors affecting the behavior of alcohol and drug abusing persons; Services and resources provided through other governmental agencies and community-based organizations. Ability to : learn how to interpret and apply County Alcohol and Other Drug Services Program policies and procedures; learn informal/peer counseling techniques; work irregular hours, different shifts, weekends and holidays; understand and follow oral and written instructions; stand for long periods of time, stoop, lift clients, and lift heavy articles in accordance with accepted safety standards and perform physical tasks as required; learn how to evaluate the behavioral and physiological conditions of the alcohol/drug client; learn how to coordinate the delivery of alcohol and other drug abuse services; analyze situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; recognize problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; effectively listen, mediate and resolve complaints; read, interpret, apply, and explain complex regulations and reports; communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds; establish and maintain effective work relationships with all types of persons encountered in the course of work; develop rapport and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and service providers; read, understand, apply and explain regulations and procedures governing job training programs; work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; use computers and related equipment as necessary for job assignments. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all your employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Positions that are assigned to one or more facilities with a COVID-19 and/or influenza vaccine mandate pursuant to the California Department of Public Health must meet all vaccination requirements. Documented proof of vaccination(s) will be required. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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Position Information Join the Department of Health Services as an extra-help Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) Assistant I! Starting salary up to $25.55/hour, plus $1.50/hour for bilingual positions Please note that California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) requires AODS Assistants to be licensed, registered, or certified. Applicants who do not meet this qualification will not be considered qualified for this position. A list of approved certification agencies recognized by the DHCS may be found on the DHCS website . The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services is seeking qualified candidates to fill non-bilingual (English) and fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) Alcohol and Other Drug Services Assistant I positions for their Drug Testing Program in Santa Rosa. These positions may be filled at the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the II level, you must submit a separate application to the recruitment currently being conducted for that level. As an extra-help AODS Assistant I, you will learn to perform alcohol/drug screening through urinalysis, retinal scan, and breathalyzer testing and provide paraprofessional services and clerical support for the Behavioral Health Division's Drug Testing Unit. Additional responsibilities will also include: Ensuring consistent Chain of Custody handling procedures are observed in the transfer of client urinalysis specimens from client to the testing staff Packaging client urinalysis samples for daily pickup by testing laboratory couriers Learning to and operating a Passpoint retinal scan machine and breathalyzer for client drug and alcohol screening, and running reports at end of shift to capture data of clients screened Accurately entering the client encounter screening data into the Sonoma Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (SWITS) database and performing daily accurate updates and corrections to testing records Collecting and recording client fee payments and reconciling daily payments collected Completing and verifying a daily Urinalysis (UA) count sheet Providing email reports to case managers regarding client absences, refusals/inability to provide specimens, and when a client is uncooperative with testing procedures Conducting client transports for programs as needed As the ideal candidate you have experience handling and processing urine samples for alcohol and drug testing and be familiar with Chain of Custody procedures. You also possess: Experience working with AODS clients in an AODS program The ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and documentation An aptitude for developing rapport and maintaining cooperative relationships with clients, service providers, and partner agencies Knowledge and experience in data entry and database management and intermediate Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and WebEx The ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including some evening and weekend shifts EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. I ntermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage. This recruitment is being conducted to fill intermittent, extra-help Alcohol and Other Drug Services Assistant I positions in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination of training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be either: six months of experience either paid or volunteer working with alcoholics and/or drug addicts in a treatment and/or recovery program that would provide basic understanding of the needs of alcohol and other drug abusing persons. OR Related coursework, training, conferences and workshops that would provide basic understanding of the needs of the alcohol and other drug abusing person. License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Special Qualification : All employees of this class must register, obtain, and maintain a Counselor Certification as defined by the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8: Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors. Upon appointment to this class, employees will have six months to register and five years to obtain Certification from an ADP approved certifying organization whose curriculum includes a minimum of 240 hours of formal classroom training. Human Resources will waive the Counselor Certification requirement for licensed professionals (or registered interns) who successfully pass a written examination similar to that administered for Certification. This examination will be administered by the Sonoma County Human Resources Department, and will be designed to measure those areas included in the curriculum required for certification. Additional Special Qualification : Some positions may require the ability to fluently speak and write a language other than English. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working Knowledge of : the needs, problems, attitudes and behavior problems of the alcohol and drug abusing person. Knowledge of : Basic principles of individual and group behavior; Socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors affecting the behavior of alcohol and drug abusing persons; Services and resources provided through other governmental agencies and community-based organizations. Ability to : learn how to interpret and apply County Alcohol and Other Drug Services Program policies and procedures; learn informal/peer counseling techniques; work irregular hours, different shifts, weekends and holidays; understand and follow oral and written instructions; stand for long periods of time, stoop, lift clients, and lift heavy articles in accordance with accepted safety standards and perform physical tasks as required; learn how to evaluate the behavioral and physiological conditions of the alcohol/drug client; learn how to coordinate the delivery of alcohol and other drug abuse services; analyze situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; recognize problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; effectively listen, mediate and resolve complaints; read, interpret, apply, and explain complex regulations and reports; communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds; establish and maintain effective work relationships with all types of persons encountered in the course of work; develop rapport and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and service providers; read, understand, apply and explain regulations and procedures governing job training programs; work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; use computers and related equipment as necessary for job assignments. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all your employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Positions that are assigned to one or more facilities with a COVID-19 and/or influenza vaccine mandate pursuant to the California Department of Public Health must meet all vaccination requirements. Documented proof of vaccination(s) will be required. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Microbiology Instructor (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $69.28 - $88.55 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 2223-00028 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to develop curriculum for, provide lecture and laboratory instruction for and evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of microbiology and other related courses as directed, to maintain microbial cultures for use in classroom and laboratory experiments and activities, to participate in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, and to do related work as required. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum Development ESSENTIAL : Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present recommendations for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet changes in laws, regulations and standards. Lecture/Laboratory ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms and provide the District bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; Preparation coordinate with area bookstores and other suppliers to make necessary supplies available to students at reasonable prices; review study guides and other ancillary materials to determine potential for classroom and/or laboratory and/or field use; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; select laboratory manuals and/or develop syllabi of laboratory exercises; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; select locations for suitable microbiological investigation and instruction; coordinate with District Transportation Office and Business Office to arrange transportation and/or other amenities for off-campus field investigations; coordinate with contacts at visitation sites (research laboratories, hospitals, water treatment plants, etc.) to arrange clearances and details of field investigation activities; select and provide students with materials for use in field investigations; maintain living stock cultures of microorganisms used regularly in microbiology laboratory experiments and activities; prepare live cultures for use in specific laboratory protocols; recognize hazards associated with live bacterial and fungal microorganisms and practice aseptic techniques to prevent unnecessary exposure; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) to prepare solutions, reagents and media and to assist in maintenance of microbial specimens as needed (other than living-stock cultures, addressed above); prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supply Instructional Assistant(s) with a materials listing and schedule of laboratory protocols; recognize responsibility to personally prepare reagents and media required on a last-minute basis; assemble laboratory materials, move equipment in and out of laboratories; determine whether laboratory equipment is functioning properly. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) to train and direct student help to assist in laboratory preparation and clean-up chores; experiment with changes in laboratory protocols and/or equipment which will improve instruction; familiarize self with operation of equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area. Laboratory Presentation ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important (microbiological concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; demonstrate various scientific processes and proper use of pertinent equipment (for example: stain preparations, identify microorganisms with microscopes and/or other viewing equipment; carry out and explain recombinant DNA techniques, etc.); make modifications/substitutions to allow for completion of laboratory protocols and effective data collection; interpret and explain data collected and/or results of laboratory protocols; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions, providing equal opportunity for student participation; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; design and develop new laboratory exercises to demonstrate major microbiological concepts; promote use of the scientific method in all laboratory protocols; help students to set up, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; practice correct handling of laboratory specimens and solutions to maintain safety and environmental hazard prevention and abatement controls, including "right-to-know" considerations; stay physically present in laboratory, to work with students; advise students of hazards associated with electrical equipment, live cultures, etc. PERIPHERAL: Clean up broken glassware in laboratory. Student Performance Evaluation ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests, laboratory/classroom examinations and homework assignments which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress in acquiring knowledge of subject material; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations, quizzes and homework, marking and grading accordingly; assign, read and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.) PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software), and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students. Shared Governance Activities -ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in weekly departmental staff meetings and periodic divisional and campus meetings and activities, including collaborative problem resolution (CPR) activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.); participate in articulation/curriculum development, investigation and costing of departmental equipment needs and selection of textbooks; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees. PERIPHERAL: Serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council Meetings, as necessary, and read shared governance body minutes, Board of Trustees reports, etc., to maintain knowledge of campus activities; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate and other shared governance bodies and those distributed in connection with peer and administrator performance reviews. Ancillary Student Services ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Biology Department curriculum, particularly with regard to the field of microbiology; participate in campus museum program series and/or other activities, and provide student opportunities for participation in extracurricular field trips and/or club activities. Minimum Qualifications Degrees/Experience: ESSENTIAL: Master's degree in any biological science OR Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, marine science OR the equivalent. Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL : Microbiology and related fields, such as morphology, physiology and genetics; laboratory specimen preparation procedures, including staining procedures for preparation of slides for viewing under a microscope and recombinant DNA preparation and preservation techniques; operation of laboratory equipment utilized to record microbiological phenomena; computer operation, particularly word processing applications; scientific methodology; teaching practices, methods, and techniques; laboratory equipment calibration procedures; laboratory hazards and appropriate safety protocols, including "right-to-know" hazard communication requirements and equipment safety standards; aseptic techniques for proper handling of biohazardous organisms. Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation; explain microbiological concepts and processes in a logical, sequential fashion; operate, troubleshoot, test, and calibrate laboratory equipment; prepare laboratory equipment, materials, and specimens; provide students with a "hands on" learning experience in a laboratory setting; correctly interpret microbiological data and draw accurate conclusions; form and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff, and students; work independently to solve problems and/or participate in collaborative problem resolution activities. PERIPHERAL: Operate a computer (including word processing software). Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to work indoors in work primarily of a sedentary to moderately active nature or outdoors to accomplish field investigations in work primarily of an active nature, and to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost constantly: Utilize vision (near) to read computer screens and printed materials, operate equipment and to observe microbiological phenomena through a microscope and/or other close-range viewing equipment; utilize hearing for ordinary conversation, telephone calls, and to respond to student questions in the classroom, laboratory and field environments. Frequently: Work in areas subject to exposure to pathogenic micro-organisms, chemicals, and flame and heat producing equipment such as Bunsen burners and autoclaves; utilize vision (far) to observe student performance, microbiological phenomena and equipment operation in laboratory and field environments; stand, sit, walk and turn to deliver lectures, other instruction, or instructional materials; reach overhead and low to operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; utilize manual and finger dexterity to operate computers and other equipment and to prepare laboratory materials (including complex specimens); work in areas subject to exposure to risk of cuts and sticks from glassware and other sharps and risk of contact with bloodborne and/or other pathogens. Occasionally: Lift, push, pull, stoop, squat, bend and carry to move and operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; wear protective equipment to protect face, eyes, arms, hands and fingers; work in areas subject to dust, mists, fumes, chemicals, caustics, and allergenic plants/materials. EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOGOV Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Faculty Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications listed on the job announcement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. The transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for teaching in this discipline. Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3819619/microbiology-instructor-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b1f08fca1e3e5f4699dbf662194cd9c8
Oct 21, 2023
Microbiology Instructor (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $69.28 - $88.55 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 2223-00028 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to develop curriculum for, provide lecture and laboratory instruction for and evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of microbiology and other related courses as directed, to maintain microbial cultures for use in classroom and laboratory experiments and activities, to participate in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, and to do related work as required. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum Development ESSENTIAL : Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present recommendations for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet changes in laws, regulations and standards. Lecture/Laboratory ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms and provide the District bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; Preparation coordinate with area bookstores and other suppliers to make necessary supplies available to students at reasonable prices; review study guides and other ancillary materials to determine potential for classroom and/or laboratory and/or field use; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; select laboratory manuals and/or develop syllabi of laboratory exercises; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; select locations for suitable microbiological investigation and instruction; coordinate with District Transportation Office and Business Office to arrange transportation and/or other amenities for off-campus field investigations; coordinate with contacts at visitation sites (research laboratories, hospitals, water treatment plants, etc.) to arrange clearances and details of field investigation activities; select and provide students with materials for use in field investigations; maintain living stock cultures of microorganisms used regularly in microbiology laboratory experiments and activities; prepare live cultures for use in specific laboratory protocols; recognize hazards associated with live bacterial and fungal microorganisms and practice aseptic techniques to prevent unnecessary exposure; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) to prepare solutions, reagents and media and to assist in maintenance of microbial specimens as needed (other than living-stock cultures, addressed above); prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supply Instructional Assistant(s) with a materials listing and schedule of laboratory protocols; recognize responsibility to personally prepare reagents and media required on a last-minute basis; assemble laboratory materials, move equipment in and out of laboratories; determine whether laboratory equipment is functioning properly. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) to train and direct student help to assist in laboratory preparation and clean-up chores; experiment with changes in laboratory protocols and/or equipment which will improve instruction; familiarize self with operation of equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area. Laboratory Presentation ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important (microbiological concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; demonstrate various scientific processes and proper use of pertinent equipment (for example: stain preparations, identify microorganisms with microscopes and/or other viewing equipment; carry out and explain recombinant DNA techniques, etc.); make modifications/substitutions to allow for completion of laboratory protocols and effective data collection; interpret and explain data collected and/or results of laboratory protocols; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions, providing equal opportunity for student participation; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; design and develop new laboratory exercises to demonstrate major microbiological concepts; promote use of the scientific method in all laboratory protocols; help students to set up, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; practice correct handling of laboratory specimens and solutions to maintain safety and environmental hazard prevention and abatement controls, including "right-to-know" considerations; stay physically present in laboratory, to work with students; advise students of hazards associated with electrical equipment, live cultures, etc. PERIPHERAL: Clean up broken glassware in laboratory. Student Performance Evaluation ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests, laboratory/classroom examinations and homework assignments which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress in acquiring knowledge of subject material; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations, quizzes and homework, marking and grading accordingly; assign, read and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.) PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software), and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students. Shared Governance Activities -ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in weekly departmental staff meetings and periodic divisional and campus meetings and activities, including collaborative problem resolution (CPR) activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.); participate in articulation/curriculum development, investigation and costing of departmental equipment needs and selection of textbooks; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees. PERIPHERAL: Serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council Meetings, as necessary, and read shared governance body minutes, Board of Trustees reports, etc., to maintain knowledge of campus activities; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate and other shared governance bodies and those distributed in connection with peer and administrator performance reviews. Ancillary Student Services ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Biology Department curriculum, particularly with regard to the field of microbiology; participate in campus museum program series and/or other activities, and provide student opportunities for participation in extracurricular field trips and/or club activities. Minimum Qualifications Degrees/Experience: ESSENTIAL: Master's degree in any biological science OR Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, marine science OR the equivalent. Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL : Microbiology and related fields, such as morphology, physiology and genetics; laboratory specimen preparation procedures, including staining procedures for preparation of slides for viewing under a microscope and recombinant DNA preparation and preservation techniques; operation of laboratory equipment utilized to record microbiological phenomena; computer operation, particularly word processing applications; scientific methodology; teaching practices, methods, and techniques; laboratory equipment calibration procedures; laboratory hazards and appropriate safety protocols, including "right-to-know" hazard communication requirements and equipment safety standards; aseptic techniques for proper handling of biohazardous organisms. Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation; explain microbiological concepts and processes in a logical, sequential fashion; operate, troubleshoot, test, and calibrate laboratory equipment; prepare laboratory equipment, materials, and specimens; provide students with a "hands on" learning experience in a laboratory setting; correctly interpret microbiological data and draw accurate conclusions; form and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff, and students; work independently to solve problems and/or participate in collaborative problem resolution activities. PERIPHERAL: Operate a computer (including word processing software). Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to work indoors in work primarily of a sedentary to moderately active nature or outdoors to accomplish field investigations in work primarily of an active nature, and to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost constantly: Utilize vision (near) to read computer screens and printed materials, operate equipment and to observe microbiological phenomena through a microscope and/or other close-range viewing equipment; utilize hearing for ordinary conversation, telephone calls, and to respond to student questions in the classroom, laboratory and field environments. Frequently: Work in areas subject to exposure to pathogenic micro-organisms, chemicals, and flame and heat producing equipment such as Bunsen burners and autoclaves; utilize vision (far) to observe student performance, microbiological phenomena and equipment operation in laboratory and field environments; stand, sit, walk and turn to deliver lectures, other instruction, or instructional materials; reach overhead and low to operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; utilize manual and finger dexterity to operate computers and other equipment and to prepare laboratory materials (including complex specimens); work in areas subject to exposure to risk of cuts and sticks from glassware and other sharps and risk of contact with bloodborne and/or other pathogens. Occasionally: Lift, push, pull, stoop, squat, bend and carry to move and operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; wear protective equipment to protect face, eyes, arms, hands and fingers; work in areas subject to dust, mists, fumes, chemicals, caustics, and allergenic plants/materials. EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOGOV Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Faculty Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications listed on the job announcement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. The transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for teaching in this discipline. Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3819619/microbiology-instructor-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b1f08fca1e3e5f4699dbf662194cd9c8
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)
Mission Viejo, California, United States
Title: Child Development Assistant (Sub) Job Category: NBU Job Opening Date: July 31, 2023 Job Closing Date: June 30, 2024 Locations: Saddleback College Department: Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Type: Hourly Hours Per Week: 0 Job Description: Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under supervision, assists in the education, health, and safety of young children 0 to 60 months of age enrolled in the Child Development Center programs; participates in the implementation of developmentally appropriate programs for assigned children that promote learning of language, communication, emergent literacy, social, cognitive, play, and creative skills. This is the entry-level class in the Child Development series providing child development services and activities at the Child Development Center. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Child Development Specialist level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Child Development Specialist in that the Child Development Specialist serves as the lead in an assigned classroom with full responsibility for education, health, and safety of young children in the assigned classroom while the Child Development Assistant serves in an assistant capacity. 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. Assists the Child Development Specialist in supervising planned activities in a classroom and outdoor setting; works with groups of children in a variety of activities in a warm and positive manner while maintaining order and discipline; follows the child management and guidance procedures of the Child Development Center. Assists the Child Development Specialist in maintaining a clean, healthy, safe, and orderly indoor and outdoor environment by following Center policies and procedures for health and safety related issues; does laundry; performs general housekeeping duties as required. Assists with the general hygiene of the children including toilet training, diaper changing, and other activities requiring contact with bodily fluids. Assists in supervising and feeding children at family style meals including breakfast, lunch, and snack. Assists in providing a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for children to sleep. Assists in preparing children to attend and perform at special events including graduation ceremony and winter break ceremony. Observes each individual child's growth and development on a continuous basis; assists in the documentation of each child's growth and development through pictures, anecdotal notes, and sample work. Maintains appropriate records and completes assigned paperwork in an accurate and timely manner; takes attendance and meal counts; assists in the preparation of assigned reports. Communicates with parents and staff to develop positive, reciprocal relationships; communicates with parents about children's health and development as well as daily routines. Participates in staff meetings. Performs related duties as required. 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: Basic concepts in early childhood education. Basic principles and applications of child development theory. Basic socialization techniques. Health and safety requirements of children. Potential safety issues within a group care setting; appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Basic methods of observing, evaluating, and recording child behavior. Principles of basic first aid and CPR. Principles and procedures of record keeping. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Assist in the instruction and supervision of children of various ages involved in Child Development Center activities. Develop and maintain effective relationships with preschool and school-aged children, students, parents, and staff. Participate in observing, evaluating, and recording child development. Apply appropriate disciplinary action. Maintain assigned records. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented college level course work in early childhood education, child development, education, or a related field. Experience: Six months of experience working in a licensed child development program assisting in the teaching of infants or preschoolers. License or Certificate: Possession of, or eligibility to obtain a Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. Possession of a current pediatric C.P.R. Certificate and First Aid Certificate. Possession of a Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Certificate. 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 in a child development center; exposure to communicable diseases; subject to noise from children and equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person with children, parents, students, staff, and others. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a child development center; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate classroom equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Additional Information: $20.51/hr Up to 25 hours per week Schedule TBD On-site only This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment ("onboarding") process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis." The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Disability Accommodations: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated. Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times. 160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work. Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/23 through 02/14/23 will be paid on March 10th. California Sick leave : NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522. Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process. Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year. Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics. Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information. Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s). Campus Crime and Safety Awareness : Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request. Drug-Free Environment: The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal. Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position.
Sep 07, 2023
Part Time
Title: Child Development Assistant (Sub) Job Category: NBU Job Opening Date: July 31, 2023 Job Closing Date: June 30, 2024 Locations: Saddleback College Department: Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Type: Hourly Hours Per Week: 0 Job Description: Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under supervision, assists in the education, health, and safety of young children 0 to 60 months of age enrolled in the Child Development Center programs; participates in the implementation of developmentally appropriate programs for assigned children that promote learning of language, communication, emergent literacy, social, cognitive, play, and creative skills. This is the entry-level class in the Child Development series providing child development services and activities at the Child Development Center. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Child Development Specialist level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Child Development Specialist in that the Child Development Specialist serves as the lead in an assigned classroom with full responsibility for education, health, and safety of young children in the assigned classroom while the Child Development Assistant serves in an assistant capacity. 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. Assists the Child Development Specialist in supervising planned activities in a classroom and outdoor setting; works with groups of children in a variety of activities in a warm and positive manner while maintaining order and discipline; follows the child management and guidance procedures of the Child Development Center. Assists the Child Development Specialist in maintaining a clean, healthy, safe, and orderly indoor and outdoor environment by following Center policies and procedures for health and safety related issues; does laundry; performs general housekeeping duties as required. Assists with the general hygiene of the children including toilet training, diaper changing, and other activities requiring contact with bodily fluids. Assists in supervising and feeding children at family style meals including breakfast, lunch, and snack. Assists in providing a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for children to sleep. Assists in preparing children to attend and perform at special events including graduation ceremony and winter break ceremony. Observes each individual child's growth and development on a continuous basis; assists in the documentation of each child's growth and development through pictures, anecdotal notes, and sample work. Maintains appropriate records and completes assigned paperwork in an accurate and timely manner; takes attendance and meal counts; assists in the preparation of assigned reports. Communicates with parents and staff to develop positive, reciprocal relationships; communicates with parents about children's health and development as well as daily routines. Participates in staff meetings. Performs related duties as required. 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: Basic concepts in early childhood education. Basic principles and applications of child development theory. Basic socialization techniques. Health and safety requirements of children. Potential safety issues within a group care setting; appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Basic methods of observing, evaluating, and recording child behavior. Principles of basic first aid and CPR. Principles and procedures of record keeping. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Assist in the instruction and supervision of children of various ages involved in Child Development Center activities. Develop and maintain effective relationships with preschool and school-aged children, students, parents, and staff. Participate in observing, evaluating, and recording child development. Apply appropriate disciplinary action. Maintain assigned records. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented college level course work in early childhood education, child development, education, or a related field. Experience: Six months of experience working in a licensed child development program assisting in the teaching of infants or preschoolers. License or Certificate: Possession of, or eligibility to obtain a Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. Possession of a current pediatric C.P.R. Certificate and First Aid Certificate. Possession of a Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Certificate. 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 in a child development center; exposure to communicable diseases; subject to noise from children and equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person with children, parents, students, staff, and others. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a child development center; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate classroom equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Additional Information: $20.51/hr Up to 25 hours per week Schedule TBD On-site only This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment ("onboarding") process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis." The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Disability Accommodations: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated. Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times. 160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work. Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/23 through 02/14/23 will be paid on March 10th. California Sick leave : NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522. Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process. Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year. Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics. Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information. Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s). Campus Crime and Safety Awareness : Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request. Drug-Free Environment: The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal. Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position.
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)
Mission Viejo, California, United States
Title: Program Assistant (Cat. Fund) (Sub) Job Category: NBU Job Opening Date: November 28, 2023 Job Closing Date: June 30, 2024 Locations: Irvine Valley College Department: Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Type: Hourly Hours Per Week: 0 Job Description: Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, provides word processing and other computer operation services in support of the assigned grant funded program; performs a variety of administrative office support duties of a general or specialized nature; and provides information and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. May provide training and work direction to student workers if assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from similar classifications in that the position assigned to this class is categorically funded, not financed by District funds. The incumbent works with students and faculty to implement the activities of a grant program. Duties include assisting faculty and classified staff by performing word processing and other administrative support functions that further the goals of the grant program and support division-wide activities and duties. 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. Provide word processing and other computer operation services in support of the assigned grant funded program; produce letters, manuals, syllabi, handbooks, course materials, board agendas, position announcements and reports; create and maintain originals of documents; distribute finished materials as appropriate. Participate in preparing a variety of required and comprehensive reports within the assigned grant funded area. Serve as receptionist for assigned grant funded program; receive office and telephone callers; provide material and information in response to requests for information related to program; convey telephone messages; refer callers to appropriate staff for further assistance as needed. Follow up on registration problems for the assigned grant funded area; respond to questions and inquiries from students regarding registration guidelines and procedures. Provide assistance to students and staff in the orientation process; attend orientation meetings, collect student paperwork, make copies of documents as necessary and respond to questions and inquiries. Proctor tests to students within the program; inform students of directions; maintain a quiet testing environment for students, and ensure security of test materials; maintain confidentiality of confidential and/or sensitive matters with regard to test proctoring. Verify and review materials, applications, records, files, and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; apply applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, files, and reports; collect and process appropriate information. Design, develop and prepare a variety of graphics, brochures, flyers, charts and other documents utilizing desktop publishing hardware and software. Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and records for assigned program; develop and monitor various logs, accounts, and files for current and accurate information; verify accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information; organize and maintain filing systems. Provide program information to students and faculty; assist in preparing program materials; receive, sort, and deliver materials. Perform related duties as required. 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: Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Current word processing, spreadsheet and database programs, methods, and techniques. Basic principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Methods and standards used in processing College paperwork. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Basic principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Principles and practices of public relations. Work organization principles and practices. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, interpret, and apply general administrative and office policies and procedures. Perform a variety of office support and clerical duties and activities of a general and specialized nature for an assigned office. 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. Proctor tests and examinations, maintaining confidentiality of information. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Compile and organize data and information. Maintain filing systems. Exercise good judgment in maintaining information, records, and reports. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of college level course work in business administration or a related field is highly desirable. Experience: Two years of specialized clerical or office experience preferably involving extensive public contact. License or Certificate: A valid California driver's license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions to drive a District or personal vehicle to attend meetings or pick up/deliver documents or other materials. 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, typically at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, academic and classified staff, and others. 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; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and may occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Additional Information: $26.13/hr Up to 25 hours per week Schedule TBD On-site only This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment ("onboarding") process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis." The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Disability Accommodations: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated. Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times. 160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work. Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/23 through 02/14/23 will be paid on March 10th. California Sick leave : NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522. Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process. Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year. Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics. Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information. Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s). Campus Crime and Safety Awareness : Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request. Drug-Free Environment: The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal. Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position.
Nov 29, 2023
Part Time
Title: Program Assistant (Cat. Fund) (Sub) Job Category: NBU Job Opening Date: November 28, 2023 Job Closing Date: June 30, 2024 Locations: Irvine Valley College Department: Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Type: Hourly Hours Per Week: 0 Job Description: Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, provides word processing and other computer operation services in support of the assigned grant funded program; performs a variety of administrative office support duties of a general or specialized nature; and provides information and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. May provide training and work direction to student workers if assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from similar classifications in that the position assigned to this class is categorically funded, not financed by District funds. The incumbent works with students and faculty to implement the activities of a grant program. Duties include assisting faculty and classified staff by performing word processing and other administrative support functions that further the goals of the grant program and support division-wide activities and duties. 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. Provide word processing and other computer operation services in support of the assigned grant funded program; produce letters, manuals, syllabi, handbooks, course materials, board agendas, position announcements and reports; create and maintain originals of documents; distribute finished materials as appropriate. Participate in preparing a variety of required and comprehensive reports within the assigned grant funded area. Serve as receptionist for assigned grant funded program; receive office and telephone callers; provide material and information in response to requests for information related to program; convey telephone messages; refer callers to appropriate staff for further assistance as needed. Follow up on registration problems for the assigned grant funded area; respond to questions and inquiries from students regarding registration guidelines and procedures. Provide assistance to students and staff in the orientation process; attend orientation meetings, collect student paperwork, make copies of documents as necessary and respond to questions and inquiries. Proctor tests to students within the program; inform students of directions; maintain a quiet testing environment for students, and ensure security of test materials; maintain confidentiality of confidential and/or sensitive matters with regard to test proctoring. Verify and review materials, applications, records, files, and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; apply applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, files, and reports; collect and process appropriate information. Design, develop and prepare a variety of graphics, brochures, flyers, charts and other documents utilizing desktop publishing hardware and software. Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and records for assigned program; develop and monitor various logs, accounts, and files for current and accurate information; verify accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information; organize and maintain filing systems. Provide program information to students and faculty; assist in preparing program materials; receive, sort, and deliver materials. Perform related duties as required. 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: Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Current word processing, spreadsheet and database programs, methods, and techniques. Basic principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Methods and standards used in processing College paperwork. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Basic principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Principles and practices of public relations. Work organization principles and practices. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, interpret, and apply general administrative and office policies and procedures. Perform a variety of office support and clerical duties and activities of a general and specialized nature for an assigned office. 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. Proctor tests and examinations, maintaining confidentiality of information. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Compile and organize data and information. Maintain filing systems. Exercise good judgment in maintaining information, records, and reports. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of college level course work in business administration or a related field is highly desirable. Experience: Two years of specialized clerical or office experience preferably involving extensive public contact. License or Certificate: A valid California driver's license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions to drive a District or personal vehicle to attend meetings or pick up/deliver documents or other materials. 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, typically at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, academic and classified staff, and others. 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; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and may occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Additional Information: $26.13/hr Up to 25 hours per week Schedule TBD On-site only This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment ("onboarding") process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis." The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Disability Accommodations: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated. Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times. 160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work. Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/23 through 02/14/23 will be paid on March 10th. California Sick leave : NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522. Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process. Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year. Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics. Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information. Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s). Campus Crime and Safety Awareness : Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request. Drug-Free Environment: The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal. Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu . CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must make sure that you have completed your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Time, on the posting's Job Close Date, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position.
Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California, USA
Description: Faculty Employment Opportunity Job no: 532661 Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Sonoma Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Non-Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association University Library (Tenure-Track) Senior Assistant Librarian Starting August 1, 2024 Our Commitment Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment. We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Library Faculty Responsibilities In addition to duties of the position and scholarship, library faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include p romoting discovery of and access to information; supporting students in finding, accessing, evaluating, and attributing information; and providing guidance for research, publication, and scholarly communication. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on library faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Library f aculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy and the University Library’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy . During the first two years of the probationary period the assignment will be reduced by 20% for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Library The Sonoma State University Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarly communication at the University by integrating the library with student success programs and instruction. One of 23 libraries in the California State University System, the Sonoma State University Library holds over 700,000 items, comprising print and electronic monographs, serials, and audiovisual material. The library’s mission is to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and transformational learning. The University Library is undergoing transformation with a deep commitment to improving the campus learning environment. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented in university libraries to join our organization of 4 library faculty, 20 staff, and approximately 20 student assistants. We take pride in the collaborative nature in which our students, staff, and faculty work together in a professional and supportive environment to ensure one another’s success. The University Library is committed to ensuring that our library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all of our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Sonoma State is a minority-serving institution, having the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). We strive to provide equal access to educational opportunities and commit ourselves to anti-racist and social justice objectives in service to our communities. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: library.sonoma.edu Duties of the Position Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Access Services Librarian works collaboratively with the Interim Senior Director of Library Services to provide leadership and direction for the staff in Access Services. The guiding vision for this position is to ensure impactful, inclusive, and adaptive library services. This position coordinates circulation, course reserves, resource sharing, room booking, and space use in the library, evaluating services and designing new services in response to campus needs. This position will lead highly collaborative efforts across the Library and campus to enhance access to and awareness of library materials and spaces for research, instruction, outreach, and programming. The Access Services Librarian will have space to experiment, reflect, and iterate as they develop inclusive approaches to providing library resources and services. The person in this position will: Provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to the Access Services team and student assistant program, which includes activities in circulation, course reserves, space use, and resource sharing. Employ culturally responsive practices to center the needs of historically underserved and marginalized communities. Devise and execute assessment tools and strategies to improve access services and to ensure services are meeting the needs of students and serving the university mission. Work collaboratively to develop and revise policies and processes for library services as needed, maintain awareness of campus policies and procedures that impact library use and services, and work with other units and departments to ensure library policies are aligned with campus policies and procedures. Coordinate, manage, and evaluate the use of library spaces, including study rooms, exhibit spaces, and other public-facing spaces, and work collaboratively with library administration, faculty, and staff to implement changes and ensure library spaces are being used effectively. Manage circulation-related functions in the library’s unified management system, including keeping opening hours up-to-date, updating loan rules, and troubleshooting circulation issues. Act as faculty lead for student assistants working in the library, including developing and maintaining a training program and working closely with administrative managers and other staff. Review library website content regularly to ensure current information on established policies and procedures, library hours, etc., and create content as needed. Represent Sonoma State University on system-wide committees and working groups related to library systems and services and keep abreast of changes related to system-wide policies, best practices, and procedures. Contribute to campus, state, regional, or national committees, and participate in research, publication, or creative activities, and other professional and scholarly activities in pursuit of meeting the library’s tenure requirements for scholarship, service, and leadership. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Assistant Librarian level with attendant expectations for professional competence, service, and scholarly and creative contributions to the field. The successful candidate will be held to the tenure and promotion requirements of the University Library . Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA accredited school, or equivalent degree. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, including facilitation, consensus-building, and communication. At least 2 years experience in access or public services and familiarity with best practices for access services. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Ex Libris’s Alma library management system and willingness to contribute to monitoring and configuring the system as needed. Familiarity with Springshare’s suite of library software, including LibAnswers, LibCal, and LibGuides. Knowledge of best practices for library assessment and evaluation of library services. Rank and Salary Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this 12 month position is: $90,312 - $93,648. Required Application Materials Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon the date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Application Deadline First consideration will be given to applications received by January 3, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged. Contact Information Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Rita Premo: premo@sonoma.edu Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. The University Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the Californian State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Oct 26, 2023
Full Time
Description: Faculty Employment Opportunity Job no: 532661 Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Sonoma Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Non-Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association University Library (Tenure-Track) Senior Assistant Librarian Starting August 1, 2024 Our Commitment Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment. We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Library Faculty Responsibilities In addition to duties of the position and scholarship, library faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include p romoting discovery of and access to information; supporting students in finding, accessing, evaluating, and attributing information; and providing guidance for research, publication, and scholarly communication. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on library faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Library f aculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy and the University Library’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy . During the first two years of the probationary period the assignment will be reduced by 20% for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Library The Sonoma State University Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarly communication at the University by integrating the library with student success programs and instruction. One of 23 libraries in the California State University System, the Sonoma State University Library holds over 700,000 items, comprising print and electronic monographs, serials, and audiovisual material. The library’s mission is to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and transformational learning. The University Library is undergoing transformation with a deep commitment to improving the campus learning environment. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented in university libraries to join our organization of 4 library faculty, 20 staff, and approximately 20 student assistants. We take pride in the collaborative nature in which our students, staff, and faculty work together in a professional and supportive environment to ensure one another’s success. The University Library is committed to ensuring that our library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all of our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Sonoma State is a minority-serving institution, having the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). We strive to provide equal access to educational opportunities and commit ourselves to anti-racist and social justice objectives in service to our communities. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: library.sonoma.edu Duties of the Position Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Access Services Librarian works collaboratively with the Interim Senior Director of Library Services to provide leadership and direction for the staff in Access Services. The guiding vision for this position is to ensure impactful, inclusive, and adaptive library services. This position coordinates circulation, course reserves, resource sharing, room booking, and space use in the library, evaluating services and designing new services in response to campus needs. This position will lead highly collaborative efforts across the Library and campus to enhance access to and awareness of library materials and spaces for research, instruction, outreach, and programming. The Access Services Librarian will have space to experiment, reflect, and iterate as they develop inclusive approaches to providing library resources and services. The person in this position will: Provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to the Access Services team and student assistant program, which includes activities in circulation, course reserves, space use, and resource sharing. Employ culturally responsive practices to center the needs of historically underserved and marginalized communities. Devise and execute assessment tools and strategies to improve access services and to ensure services are meeting the needs of students and serving the university mission. Work collaboratively to develop and revise policies and processes for library services as needed, maintain awareness of campus policies and procedures that impact library use and services, and work with other units and departments to ensure library policies are aligned with campus policies and procedures. Coordinate, manage, and evaluate the use of library spaces, including study rooms, exhibit spaces, and other public-facing spaces, and work collaboratively with library administration, faculty, and staff to implement changes and ensure library spaces are being used effectively. Manage circulation-related functions in the library’s unified management system, including keeping opening hours up-to-date, updating loan rules, and troubleshooting circulation issues. Act as faculty lead for student assistants working in the library, including developing and maintaining a training program and working closely with administrative managers and other staff. Review library website content regularly to ensure current information on established policies and procedures, library hours, etc., and create content as needed. Represent Sonoma State University on system-wide committees and working groups related to library systems and services and keep abreast of changes related to system-wide policies, best practices, and procedures. Contribute to campus, state, regional, or national committees, and participate in research, publication, or creative activities, and other professional and scholarly activities in pursuit of meeting the library’s tenure requirements for scholarship, service, and leadership. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Assistant Librarian level with attendant expectations for professional competence, service, and scholarly and creative contributions to the field. The successful candidate will be held to the tenure and promotion requirements of the University Library . Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA accredited school, or equivalent degree. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, including facilitation, consensus-building, and communication. At least 2 years experience in access or public services and familiarity with best practices for access services. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Ex Libris’s Alma library management system and willingness to contribute to monitoring and configuring the system as needed. Familiarity with Springshare’s suite of library software, including LibAnswers, LibCal, and LibGuides. Knowledge of best practices for library assessment and evaluation of library services. Rank and Salary Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this 12 month position is: $90,312 - $93,648. Required Application Materials Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon the date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Application Deadline First consideration will be given to applications received by January 3, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged. Contact Information Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Rita Premo: premo@sonoma.edu Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. The University Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the Californian State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton
800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
Description: Job Title Compensation Services Analyst Classification Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt AutoReqId 531135 Department Compensation Services Sub-Division Human Resource Services Salary Range Classification Range $3,518 - $6,791 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,518 - $4,100 per month) Appointment Type Ongoing Time Base Full Time Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM About CSUF Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program. Job Summary It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish. About the Position: Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is committed to the mission of meeting the needs of a multi-cultural, diverse campus community. Our highly qualified team of professionals is focused on providing human resource services and supports the University's goal to recruit and retain a high-quality and diverse faculty and staff. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Compensation Services team as the Compensation Services Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager, Compensation Services, provides day-to-day process coordination and support for the Compensation Services unit. Provides consistent, high-quality customer service when answering questions, solving problems, and interpreting procedures for the campus community. Facilitates the processing of compensation actions, including following up with other departments and end-users. Responsible for the movement/electronic scanning of documents to employee personnel files and the HR server. Generates a variety of reports, researching and correcting discrepancies as needed. Contributes to process improvements and automation efforts, such as assisting with defining and evaluating current business workflow and functional needs, and provides input towards the development of processes consistent with these needs. Serves as the fiscal coordinator for the unit. Supports a variety of compliance and CBA-mandated programs. Demonstrates a high level of trust and confidentiality and uses judgment and discretion in handling complex and sensitive work assignments. May lead the work of student assistant(s). Other duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs. Working knowledge of the general practices, program or administrative specialty. Basic knowledge of and the ability to apply fundamental concepts. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program, organizational unit or administrative specialty. Knowledge of and the ability to apply basic methods and procedures used for research and statistical analysis. Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Ability to make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, handle multiple priorities, and organize and plan work assignments. Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of CSU compensation and classification procedures and policies and various CSU Collective Bargaining Agreements. Working knowledge of CSUF compensation and classification process and procedures. Experience maintaining large volume electronic files. Special Working Conditions Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator Additional Information California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). Hiring Preference On-Campus CSUEU Employees Closing Date/Time: December 7, 2023
Nov 18, 2023
Full Time
Description: Job Title Compensation Services Analyst Classification Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt AutoReqId 531135 Department Compensation Services Sub-Division Human Resource Services Salary Range Classification Range $3,518 - $6,791 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,518 - $4,100 per month) Appointment Type Ongoing Time Base Full Time Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM About CSUF Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program. Job Summary It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish. About the Position: Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is committed to the mission of meeting the needs of a multi-cultural, diverse campus community. Our highly qualified team of professionals is focused on providing human resource services and supports the University's goal to recruit and retain a high-quality and diverse faculty and staff. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Compensation Services team as the Compensation Services Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager, Compensation Services, provides day-to-day process coordination and support for the Compensation Services unit. Provides consistent, high-quality customer service when answering questions, solving problems, and interpreting procedures for the campus community. Facilitates the processing of compensation actions, including following up with other departments and end-users. Responsible for the movement/electronic scanning of documents to employee personnel files and the HR server. Generates a variety of reports, researching and correcting discrepancies as needed. Contributes to process improvements and automation efforts, such as assisting with defining and evaluating current business workflow and functional needs, and provides input towards the development of processes consistent with these needs. Serves as the fiscal coordinator for the unit. Supports a variety of compliance and CBA-mandated programs. Demonstrates a high level of trust and confidentiality and uses judgment and discretion in handling complex and sensitive work assignments. May lead the work of student assistant(s). Other duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs. Working knowledge of the general practices, program or administrative specialty. Basic knowledge of and the ability to apply fundamental concepts. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program, organizational unit or administrative specialty. Knowledge of and the ability to apply basic methods and procedures used for research and statistical analysis. Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Ability to make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, handle multiple priorities, and organize and plan work assignments. Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of CSU compensation and classification procedures and policies and various CSU Collective Bargaining Agreements. Working knowledge of CSUF compensation and classification process and procedures. Experience maintaining large volume electronic files. Special Working Conditions Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator Additional Information California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). Hiring Preference On-Campus CSUEU Employees Closing Date/Time: December 7, 2023
Veterans Services Specialist Salary: $27.27 Hourly Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2324-00019 Closing: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Student Services Description Under general supervision from assigned manager, performs program, technical, and administrative duties in support of the veterans services program; serves as an advisor for and assists active military, veteran, and eligible dependent students with obtaining resources and services; assists with the coordination and oversight of the activities and daily operation of the Veterans' Success Center; and serves as the School Certifying Official (SCO) and liaison between the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the District. Examples Of Functions and Tasks 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. Serves as the School Certifying Official (SCO) and liaison between the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the District to ensure compliance with VA educational regulations; supports the program during VA and Department of Defense (DOD) audits; maintains, verifies, and updates documentation and student enrollment records; ensures certification of veteran student eligibility and enrollment; advocates for distribution of eligible benefits and receipt of services and resources; consults with students regarding academic concerns and monitors academic progress; assists students with scheduling courses, determining an appropriate class schedule, and registering for classes. Advises and assists active military, veteran, and eligible dependent students with obtaining resources to maximize their VA and DOD educational benefits; assists students with completing applications for services and other required documents. Conducts and participates in outreach events for recruitment and veteran benefits awareness; plans, coordinates, organizes, schedules, and conducts orientations, workshops, seminars, presentations, tours, meetings, and other activities related to the veterans' program; arranges and confirms speakers; reserves facilities and makes other necessary arrangements. Partners with marketing to develop promotional and informational collateral for outreach events to raise awareness and promote available programs, services, and educational resources to military and community organizations offered to aid the applicable student population. Partners with appropriate District offices for the billing, receipt, and accounting of funds as defined by the VA. Coordinates with Admissions and Records staff to verify periodic activity reports and comply with federal reporting requirements for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Serves as the point of contact for students, District staff, and the public regarding department and program services; provides technical and specialized program information and assistance; explains program applications, policies, procedures, requirements, and restrictions; assesses students' current knowledge, understanding, and experience to determine next steps and recommend applicable resources; assists students and provides technical assistance in the use of programs and resources; refers students to counselors, other student services, and resources, as needed; answers phones and refers callers to appropriate office or District staff, as needed. Establishes and maintains records, files, and record keeping systems, including confidential and sensitive information; collects, compiles, records, and verifies narrative, statistical, and financial data, and other information; researches and verifies information, as requested. Coordinates communications and activities with other District departments and personnel, educational institutions, government, private agencies, and the public. Performs clerical and administrative duties in support of department and program operations; composes and prepares correspondence, materials, reports, forms, brochures, presentations, handbooks, manuals, and information; develops promotional and informational materials for distribution; assists with planning, developing, documenting, and implementing department or program operations and procedures; recommends changes regarding policies and procedures; collects, compiles, verifies, and records information in preparation of reports; researches and resolves problems; maintains and generates reports from a database or network system; maintains assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; maintains inventory of office and department supplies, resources, and collateral; arranges for equipment repair or service, as needed. Serves as a technology resource for students and District staff for information and assistance. Determines program eligibility and prepares needs analysis, as needed; reviews, processes, and assists students with program and college applications; registers students for programs; uses case management strategies to monitor, track progress, and provide support to students ensuring they maintain program eligibility and reach educational goals. Compiles and tabulates statistical data; compiles information from various sources and prepares appropriate forms, schedules, and summarizes data related to standard reports; lists, abstracts, or summarizes data; inputs and reviews data and prepares special and periodic reports related to an assigned project or program area, including federal and state mandated reporting; verifies accuracy, completeness, and compliance with rules, procedures, regulations, policies, and other mandates. Participates in evaluating current processes and procedures that impact effectiveness and the ability to fully leverage technology to serve students; makes recommendations to increase efficiencies. Pulls research and data reports to identify students who may be eligible for additional support programs. Reviews updated or new technical instructions or references; assists in providing training and direction to others regarding changes and new regulations, including creating and disseminating new instructions. Assists students in the preparation and completion of forms, petitions, and certifications, including, but not limited to, program and college applications, graduation petitions, and other documents; clears prerequisites and registration holds; verifies completeness and processes forms and petitions; enters data and maintains records of student activity. Monitors accuracy of college catalog and changes in academic programs that impact student's eligibility. Assists manager with hiring process for the VA Work-Study program as the Work-Site Supervisor. Develops and establishes relationships with the service area communities to promote the college, including educational programs and resources, campus events, career workshops, and scholarships. Develops and implements a peer-to-peer veteran's mentorship program. Collaborates with the Sierra College Foundation to fund programs to improve the educational experience and outcomes of applicable students. Attends VA trainings and conferences, as needed, to ensure compliance with VA rules and regulations for certified program funding. May perform general clerical accounting duties related to various financial processes. Provides assistance to and backs up co-workers and other staff within the assigned area, as needed. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students or temporary employees. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. Minimum Qualifications 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: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the veteran's services program, including objectives, policies, and procedures. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official Handbook. Veterans Affairs education benefits and military tuition assistance programs. College course prerequisites and matriculation policies. Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding support of active military, veteran, and eligible dependent students, including, but not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and educational benefits and military tuition assistance programs. Principles, practices, and techniques of marketing, public speaking, and outreach. Principles, practices, and procedures of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping. Basic research methods and data analysis techniques. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Provide assistance, training, and information to students, District staff, and the public concerning veteran services and programs. Serve as the School Certifying Official and ensure the college abides by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies and regulations. Coordinate and conduct workshops, seminars, special events, presentations, orientations, and tours. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare administrative and financial records. Screen, interview, and assess needs of students and clients. Make presentations to groups. Properly handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations and materials. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact. Maintain current, accurate, and confidential records and files. Utilize office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers, technology, and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification, including the District's Banner Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Maintain confidentiality of information. Follow oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Provide onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and direct activities of students or temporary workers. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with and show sensitivity to a diverse student population from a wide range of ethnic, socio-economic, gender, sexuality, and accessibility backgrounds. Work independently and collaboratively. Apply District policies and procedures. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required qualifications for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or General Educational Development (GED) supplemented by college level course work. Experience: Three years of experience with Veteran Services or increasingly responsible clerical and program support experience involving frequent customer contact. License/Certificate - Possession of, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, each of the following: Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record. School Certifying Officer (SCO) Certification. 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. Position may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Position may require occasional travel to other locations. 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 walk, 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. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) 17 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/4270540/veterans-services-specialist Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4655f354609b9e45b500196486a89086
Nov 08, 2023
Full Time
Veterans Services Specialist Salary: $27.27 Hourly Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2324-00019 Closing: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Student Services Description Under general supervision from assigned manager, performs program, technical, and administrative duties in support of the veterans services program; serves as an advisor for and assists active military, veteran, and eligible dependent students with obtaining resources and services; assists with the coordination and oversight of the activities and daily operation of the Veterans' Success Center; and serves as the School Certifying Official (SCO) and liaison between the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the District. Examples Of Functions and Tasks 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. Serves as the School Certifying Official (SCO) and liaison between the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the District to ensure compliance with VA educational regulations; supports the program during VA and Department of Defense (DOD) audits; maintains, verifies, and updates documentation and student enrollment records; ensures certification of veteran student eligibility and enrollment; advocates for distribution of eligible benefits and receipt of services and resources; consults with students regarding academic concerns and monitors academic progress; assists students with scheduling courses, determining an appropriate class schedule, and registering for classes. Advises and assists active military, veteran, and eligible dependent students with obtaining resources to maximize their VA and DOD educational benefits; assists students with completing applications for services and other required documents. Conducts and participates in outreach events for recruitment and veteran benefits awareness; plans, coordinates, organizes, schedules, and conducts orientations, workshops, seminars, presentations, tours, meetings, and other activities related to the veterans' program; arranges and confirms speakers; reserves facilities and makes other necessary arrangements. Partners with marketing to develop promotional and informational collateral for outreach events to raise awareness and promote available programs, services, and educational resources to military and community organizations offered to aid the applicable student population. Partners with appropriate District offices for the billing, receipt, and accounting of funds as defined by the VA. Coordinates with Admissions and Records staff to verify periodic activity reports and comply with federal reporting requirements for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Serves as the point of contact for students, District staff, and the public regarding department and program services; provides technical and specialized program information and assistance; explains program applications, policies, procedures, requirements, and restrictions; assesses students' current knowledge, understanding, and experience to determine next steps and recommend applicable resources; assists students and provides technical assistance in the use of programs and resources; refers students to counselors, other student services, and resources, as needed; answers phones and refers callers to appropriate office or District staff, as needed. Establishes and maintains records, files, and record keeping systems, including confidential and sensitive information; collects, compiles, records, and verifies narrative, statistical, and financial data, and other information; researches and verifies information, as requested. Coordinates communications and activities with other District departments and personnel, educational institutions, government, private agencies, and the public. Performs clerical and administrative duties in support of department and program operations; composes and prepares correspondence, materials, reports, forms, brochures, presentations, handbooks, manuals, and information; develops promotional and informational materials for distribution; assists with planning, developing, documenting, and implementing department or program operations and procedures; recommends changes regarding policies and procedures; collects, compiles, verifies, and records information in preparation of reports; researches and resolves problems; maintains and generates reports from a database or network system; maintains assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; maintains inventory of office and department supplies, resources, and collateral; arranges for equipment repair or service, as needed. Serves as a technology resource for students and District staff for information and assistance. Determines program eligibility and prepares needs analysis, as needed; reviews, processes, and assists students with program and college applications; registers students for programs; uses case management strategies to monitor, track progress, and provide support to students ensuring they maintain program eligibility and reach educational goals. Compiles and tabulates statistical data; compiles information from various sources and prepares appropriate forms, schedules, and summarizes data related to standard reports; lists, abstracts, or summarizes data; inputs and reviews data and prepares special and periodic reports related to an assigned project or program area, including federal and state mandated reporting; verifies accuracy, completeness, and compliance with rules, procedures, regulations, policies, and other mandates. Participates in evaluating current processes and procedures that impact effectiveness and the ability to fully leverage technology to serve students; makes recommendations to increase efficiencies. Pulls research and data reports to identify students who may be eligible for additional support programs. Reviews updated or new technical instructions or references; assists in providing training and direction to others regarding changes and new regulations, including creating and disseminating new instructions. Assists students in the preparation and completion of forms, petitions, and certifications, including, but not limited to, program and college applications, graduation petitions, and other documents; clears prerequisites and registration holds; verifies completeness and processes forms and petitions; enters data and maintains records of student activity. Monitors accuracy of college catalog and changes in academic programs that impact student's eligibility. Assists manager with hiring process for the VA Work-Study program as the Work-Site Supervisor. Develops and establishes relationships with the service area communities to promote the college, including educational programs and resources, campus events, career workshops, and scholarships. Develops and implements a peer-to-peer veteran's mentorship program. Collaborates with the Sierra College Foundation to fund programs to improve the educational experience and outcomes of applicable students. Attends VA trainings and conferences, as needed, to ensure compliance with VA rules and regulations for certified program funding. May perform general clerical accounting duties related to various financial processes. Provides assistance to and backs up co-workers and other staff within the assigned area, as needed. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students or temporary employees. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. Minimum Qualifications 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: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the veteran's services program, including objectives, policies, and procedures. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official Handbook. Veterans Affairs education benefits and military tuition assistance programs. College course prerequisites and matriculation policies. Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding support of active military, veteran, and eligible dependent students, including, but not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and educational benefits and military tuition assistance programs. Principles, practices, and techniques of marketing, public speaking, and outreach. Principles, practices, and procedures of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping. Basic research methods and data analysis techniques. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Provide assistance, training, and information to students, District staff, and the public concerning veteran services and programs. Serve as the School Certifying Official and ensure the college abides by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies and regulations. Coordinate and conduct workshops, seminars, special events, presentations, orientations, and tours. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare administrative and financial records. Screen, interview, and assess needs of students and clients. Make presentations to groups. Properly handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations and materials. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact. Maintain current, accurate, and confidential records and files. Utilize office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers, technology, and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification, including the District's Banner Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Maintain confidentiality of information. Follow oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Provide onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and direct activities of students or temporary workers. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with and show sensitivity to a diverse student population from a wide range of ethnic, socio-economic, gender, sexuality, and accessibility backgrounds. Work independently and collaboratively. Apply District policies and procedures. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required qualifications for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or General Educational Development (GED) supplemented by college level course work. Experience: Three years of experience with Veteran Services or increasingly responsible clerical and program support experience involving frequent customer contact. License/Certificate - Possession of, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, each of the following: Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record. School Certifying Officer (SCO) Certification. 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. Position may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Position may require occasional travel to other locations. 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 walk, 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. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) 17 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/4270540/veterans-services-specialist Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4655f354609b9e45b500196486a89086
Cal State University (CSU) Channel Islands
1 University Dr, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA
Description: Program: Native American Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track Title: Native American Indigenous Studies - Assistant or Associate Professor Effective Date of Appointment: August 21, 2024 About the University: California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) opened in 2002 as the newest campus in the California State University system. Since that time, the University has grown and developed into one of the premier public universities, not only in the California State University system, but also in the nation. Indeed, U.S. News & World Report listed CSUCI as 29th among “Regional Universities West” in its 2023 edition of Best Colleges Rankings. In 2023, CollegeNET ranked CSUCI 71st out of over 1,400 schools in its “Social Mobility Index.” In 2020, Money Magazine rated CSUCI as the 15th “Most Transformative College” in the nation. CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The University is located in Ventura County and is home to more than 4,959 undergraduate and 168 graduate students. Approximately 48% of CSUCI’s students are Pell Grant eligible, and approximately 60% are first-generation college students. CSUCI is also proud to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with 61% of its undergraduate students self-identifying as Latinx, 23% as White, 6% as Asian/Asian American, 4% as multiracial, and 2% as Black/African American. In 2022, CSUCI was among the first institutions to be recertified with Excelencia in Education’s "Seal of Excelencia” for its facilitation of Latinx student success. CSUCI is committed to diversifying its faculty in order to address students’ ever-changing needs in the 21st century. The University is also taking steps to confront racism and to advocate for social justice. To this end, CSUCI encourages applicants to apply who are motivated to serve and contribute to the university’s tenure-track body, which self-identifies as 54% White, 24% Latinx, 11% Asian/Asian American, and 4% Black/African America. Diversity Statement: CSUCI is committed to recruiting individuals who are dedicated to furthering inclusive excellence in our campus community. We seek to enhance our diverse University population by welcoming people from all backgrounds, and by working to sustain an environment where colleagues can not only work and learn, but also create and thrive. CSUCI Mission Statement: Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives. CSUCI’s Commitment to You : CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning. About the Program: CSUCI is currently in the process of building a Native American Indigenous Studies (NAIS) department. CSUCI recognizes and acknowledges the Barbareño/Ventureño Chumash, the first people of this ancestral and unceded territory that is now occupied by our institution. We strive to honor their elders, past and present, and the descendants who are citizens of the Barbareño/Ventureño Chumash Band of Mission Indians. We recognize that the Chumash Peoples are still here and we are committed to lifting up their stories, culture, and community. For more information about the Barbareño/Ventureño Chumash Band of Mission Indians see: https://www.bvbmi.com/ Native American Indigenous Studies is dedicated to advancing the self determination of Native peoples and Nations. The long-term vision for NAIS is to approach our history and ways of knowing utilizing a hemispheric and global Indigenous perspective, including North, Central, South American and Peoples of the Pacific Islands. The program seeks to demonstrate the relevance of Native/Indigenous perspectives to contemporary political, economic, and social issues in the United States and the globe. The inauguration of NAIS at CSUCI will begin with promoting an understanding of California Native histories, cultures, and self determination. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and strengthening the relationships and knowledge of California Native and Indigenous communities, and those Native/Indigenous communities that have been relocated or migrated to our region. The candidate will implement courses and projects that highlight and center California Native communities and histories as well as work with an established campus network of other Ethnic Studies programs and faculty. About the Position: We invite applicants with a proven background in Native American Indigenous Studies, and more specifically, California Native Studies. Candidates who specialize in Native American history, tribal sovereignty and governance, Indigenous identity, decolonization, cultural preservation, Indigenous research methodologies and theory, Federal Indian policy, and Indigenous rights are especially encouraged to apply. CSUCI is in Camarillo, California and candidates with knowledge of California Native Peoples, customs, and protocols are preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate lived experience and knowledge working with and for Indigenous peoples. Scholars whose research contributes directly back to Indigenous communities are encouraged to apply. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses on a variety of topics and will assist with the development, implementation, and review of NAIS curriculum. Participation and engagement with local, national, and/or international Indigenous communities is preferred. The NAIS program and this position was created in response to a new general education Ethnic Studies requirement (GE area F) implemented by the CSU. This requirement was developed to advance innovative approaches to the study of racialization and the practice of social justice. Along with GE area F courses, the candidate will also be expected to teach core courses in their fields of specialization, as well as additional courses. Further, candidates should have expertise to teach comparative Ethnic Studies courses, integrate multiple disciplinary cultural and global perspectives, and incorporate educational technology in their teaching and professional activities. Candidates committed to working with the campus cultural centers, a diverse student population, and have a demonstrated commitment to activism are especially encouraged to apply. Minimum Degree Requirements: Candidate must possess a terminal degree (Doctoral Degree/MFA) in any of the following: -Native American Studies -American Indian Studies -Indigenous Studies -Ethnic Studies -American Studies -Gender and Sexuality/Women’s Studies -Indigenous Feminisms -Interdisciplinary Studies -or closely related discipline/field incorporating ethnic studies methodologies Advanced ABD candidates will be considered. Terminal degree must be completed by August 2024 start. Required Qualifications : Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students. -Ability to teach Introduction to Native American Indigenous Studies -Ability to teach a history of California Native Peoples-Teaching experience -Working with and engaging a diverse multi-ethnic student population -Expertise in Indigenous research methods (such as decolonizing methodologies, oral histories, etc.), decolonial, anti-colonial, and tribal-centered research and sustained engagement with Indigenous communities Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to teach and research for and about California Native/Indian Peoples and Northern hemispheric Native Americans. We seek applicants with a proven commitment to Ethnic Studies and whose research and teaching focus on American Indian/Native American Studies, California Native History and Culture. Must be able to build and maintain partnerships with Indigenous communities and demonstrate interest in research with Native American communities, with preference given to research with California Indian communities. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to collaborating with campus, regional, state and/or Inter/national tribal partners in the fields of their expertise. Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students. Preferred Qualifications : Curriculum development Leadership experience Evidence of successfully mentoring historically underrepresented students, with special focus on Native American Indigenous students Lived experience in Native American communities Experience working with Native American/Indigenous communities Research in Urban Native American experiences Experience with Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA) Responsibilities: Faculty success at CSUCI is measured by three criteria: teaching effectiveness; contributions to one's field of study, and service to the University and Community. The standard teaching assignment is 12 units (4 courses per semester). However, new probationary faculty members in their first two years teach 9 units per semester (3 courses). Weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and program in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Successful candidates will develop new courses as needed by the Program. Teaching in other departments is possible, depending on the candidate's interests. Provide future-oriented guidance in the continuing evaluation and development of the curriculum; assure that the program outcomes and curriculum are reflective of relevant professional standards. Capacity to foster faculty inter-relationships and ability to manage interactions involving faculty, students, and staff and to handle areas of controversy. Tenure-track faculty members participate in shared governance, usually in Program, College, and University committees and other service assignments. The service for this position will be Program development. In service, mentoring students and working with members of the Native American and Indigenous communities in Ventura County. Collaborate with the Chumash nation, on whose land the CSUCI campus sits, and with members of the nearby Tongva and Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin 1/30/2024. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must submit the following materials: Cover Letter that clearly addresses the listed qualifications (with examples, when possible) and the responsibilities described above and how these relate to your current and future research, teaching, and community engagement; Include a description of their vision for Native American Indigenous Studies and how they work toward that vision in their research, teaching, and service. The cover letter should also explain how their research is accountable to Indigenous communities. Curriculum Vitae that includes contact information for three (3) professional references. The references must be people who have served in a supervisory role with the applicant and one must be from an indigenous community leader. A statement describing your experience mentoring and/or working with minoritized students with a special focus on Native American students. A teaching philosophy describing how you plan to engage and interact with students, with a special focus on Chicanx/Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Native American students. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates. Writing sample (15-30 pages) In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates. Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below: http://jobs.csuci.edu Compensation: California State University Tenure Track (Academic Year) Salary Schedules can be found at Assistant Professor Associate Professor Starting salaries at CSU Channel Islands are equity-minded and are generally at the lower half of the salary range. The University offers excellent fringe benefits. General Information: Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. CSUCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096 . Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at academicpersonnel@csuci.edu . Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Dec 02, 2023
Full Time
Description: Program: Native American Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track Title: Native American Indigenous Studies - Assistant or Associate Professor Effective Date of Appointment: August 21, 2024 About the University: California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) opened in 2002 as the newest campus in the California State University system. Since that time, the University has grown and developed into one of the premier public universities, not only in the California State University system, but also in the nation. Indeed, U.S. News & World Report listed CSUCI as 29th among “Regional Universities West” in its 2023 edition of Best Colleges Rankings. In 2023, CollegeNET ranked CSUCI 71st out of over 1,400 schools in its “Social Mobility Index.” In 2020, Money Magazine rated CSUCI as the 15th “Most Transformative College” in the nation. CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The University is located in Ventura County and is home to more than 4,959 undergraduate and 168 graduate students. Approximately 48% of CSUCI’s students are Pell Grant eligible, and approximately 60% are first-generation college students. CSUCI is also proud to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with 61% of its undergraduate students self-identifying as Latinx, 23% as White, 6% as Asian/Asian American, 4% as multiracial, and 2% as Black/African American. In 2022, CSUCI was among the first institutions to be recertified with Excelencia in Education’s "Seal of Excelencia” for its facilitation of Latinx student success. CSUCI is committed to diversifying its faculty in order to address students’ ever-changing needs in the 21st century. The University is also taking steps to confront racism and to advocate for social justice. To this end, CSUCI encourages applicants to apply who are motivated to serve and contribute to the university’s tenure-track body, which self-identifies as 54% White, 24% Latinx, 11% Asian/Asian American, and 4% Black/African America. Diversity Statement: CSUCI is committed to recruiting individuals who are dedicated to furthering inclusive excellence in our campus community. We seek to enhance our diverse University population by welcoming people from all backgrounds, and by working to sustain an environment where colleagues can not only work and learn, but also create and thrive. CSUCI Mission Statement: Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives. CSUCI’s Commitment to You : CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning. About the Program: CSUCI is currently in the process of building a Native American Indigenous Studies (NAIS) department. CSUCI recognizes and acknowledges the Barbareño/Ventureño Chumash, the first people of this ancestral and unceded territory that is now occupied by our institution. We strive to honor their elders, past and present, and the descendants who are citizens of the Barbareño/Ventureño Chumash Band of Mission Indians. We recognize that the Chumash Peoples are still here and we are committed to lifting up their stories, culture, and community. For more information about the Barbareño/Ventureño Chumash Band of Mission Indians see: https://www.bvbmi.com/ Native American Indigenous Studies is dedicated to advancing the self determination of Native peoples and Nations. The long-term vision for NAIS is to approach our history and ways of knowing utilizing a hemispheric and global Indigenous perspective, including North, Central, South American and Peoples of the Pacific Islands. The program seeks to demonstrate the relevance of Native/Indigenous perspectives to contemporary political, economic, and social issues in the United States and the globe. The inauguration of NAIS at CSUCI will begin with promoting an understanding of California Native histories, cultures, and self determination. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and strengthening the relationships and knowledge of California Native and Indigenous communities, and those Native/Indigenous communities that have been relocated or migrated to our region. The candidate will implement courses and projects that highlight and center California Native communities and histories as well as work with an established campus network of other Ethnic Studies programs and faculty. About the Position: We invite applicants with a proven background in Native American Indigenous Studies, and more specifically, California Native Studies. Candidates who specialize in Native American history, tribal sovereignty and governance, Indigenous identity, decolonization, cultural preservation, Indigenous research methodologies and theory, Federal Indian policy, and Indigenous rights are especially encouraged to apply. CSUCI is in Camarillo, California and candidates with knowledge of California Native Peoples, customs, and protocols are preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate lived experience and knowledge working with and for Indigenous peoples. Scholars whose research contributes directly back to Indigenous communities are encouraged to apply. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses on a variety of topics and will assist with the development, implementation, and review of NAIS curriculum. Participation and engagement with local, national, and/or international Indigenous communities is preferred. The NAIS program and this position was created in response to a new general education Ethnic Studies requirement (GE area F) implemented by the CSU. This requirement was developed to advance innovative approaches to the study of racialization and the practice of social justice. Along with GE area F courses, the candidate will also be expected to teach core courses in their fields of specialization, as well as additional courses. Further, candidates should have expertise to teach comparative Ethnic Studies courses, integrate multiple disciplinary cultural and global perspectives, and incorporate educational technology in their teaching and professional activities. Candidates committed to working with the campus cultural centers, a diverse student population, and have a demonstrated commitment to activism are especially encouraged to apply. Minimum Degree Requirements: Candidate must possess a terminal degree (Doctoral Degree/MFA) in any of the following: -Native American Studies -American Indian Studies -Indigenous Studies -Ethnic Studies -American Studies -Gender and Sexuality/Women’s Studies -Indigenous Feminisms -Interdisciplinary Studies -or closely related discipline/field incorporating ethnic studies methodologies Advanced ABD candidates will be considered. Terminal degree must be completed by August 2024 start. Required Qualifications : Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students. -Ability to teach Introduction to Native American Indigenous Studies -Ability to teach a history of California Native Peoples-Teaching experience -Working with and engaging a diverse multi-ethnic student population -Expertise in Indigenous research methods (such as decolonizing methodologies, oral histories, etc.), decolonial, anti-colonial, and tribal-centered research and sustained engagement with Indigenous communities Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to teach and research for and about California Native/Indian Peoples and Northern hemispheric Native Americans. We seek applicants with a proven commitment to Ethnic Studies and whose research and teaching focus on American Indian/Native American Studies, California Native History and Culture. Must be able to build and maintain partnerships with Indigenous communities and demonstrate interest in research with Native American communities, with preference given to research with California Indian communities. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to collaborating with campus, regional, state and/or Inter/national tribal partners in the fields of their expertise. Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students. Preferred Qualifications : Curriculum development Leadership experience Evidence of successfully mentoring historically underrepresented students, with special focus on Native American Indigenous students Lived experience in Native American communities Experience working with Native American/Indigenous communities Research in Urban Native American experiences Experience with Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA) Responsibilities: Faculty success at CSUCI is measured by three criteria: teaching effectiveness; contributions to one's field of study, and service to the University and Community. The standard teaching assignment is 12 units (4 courses per semester). However, new probationary faculty members in their first two years teach 9 units per semester (3 courses). Weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and program in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Successful candidates will develop new courses as needed by the Program. Teaching in other departments is possible, depending on the candidate's interests. Provide future-oriented guidance in the continuing evaluation and development of the curriculum; assure that the program outcomes and curriculum are reflective of relevant professional standards. Capacity to foster faculty inter-relationships and ability to manage interactions involving faculty, students, and staff and to handle areas of controversy. Tenure-track faculty members participate in shared governance, usually in Program, College, and University committees and other service assignments. The service for this position will be Program development. In service, mentoring students and working with members of the Native American and Indigenous communities in Ventura County. Collaborate with the Chumash nation, on whose land the CSUCI campus sits, and with members of the nearby Tongva and Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin 1/30/2024. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must submit the following materials: Cover Letter that clearly addresses the listed qualifications (with examples, when possible) and the responsibilities described above and how these relate to your current and future research, teaching, and community engagement; Include a description of their vision for Native American Indigenous Studies and how they work toward that vision in their research, teaching, and service. The cover letter should also explain how their research is accountable to Indigenous communities. Curriculum Vitae that includes contact information for three (3) professional references. The references must be people who have served in a supervisory role with the applicant and one must be from an indigenous community leader. A statement describing your experience mentoring and/or working with minoritized students with a special focus on Native American students. A teaching philosophy describing how you plan to engage and interact with students, with a special focus on Chicanx/Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Native American students. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates. Writing sample (15-30 pages) In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates. Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below: http://jobs.csuci.edu Compensation: California State University Tenure Track (Academic Year) Salary Schedules can be found at Assistant Professor Associate Professor Starting salaries at CSU Channel Islands are equity-minded and are generally at the lower half of the salary range. The University offers excellent fringe benefits. General Information: Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. CSUCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096 . Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at academicpersonnel@csuci.edu . Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Program Manager/Director - Natural History Museum Salary: $104,153.64 - $126,599.41 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2324-00018 Closing: 1/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description Under general administrative direction of the Dean of Sciences and Math, plans, directs, manages, oversees and provides leadership for Sierra College Natural History Museum. This position will also be responsible for establishing connections with the community via public outreach, through the coordination, marketing, event planning and general facilitation of museum tours, and lectures, including teacher-training activities. The position is also responsible for the general management of the on campus nature preserve and arboreta and plays an active role in the development of an endowment fund to address long-term funding needs. Examples Of Functions and Tasks 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. Conduct fundraising activities/duties for the Sierra College Natural History Museum. These activities may include: identifying potential donors, soliciting for donations, hosting of donor events, maintenance of the membership program for the Museum, identification and solicitation of sponsors for Museum events and/or displays, and any additional campaigns or items deigned to build the endowment for the Museum. Identify and apply for grants (one-time or sustainable) that can be used to build the endowment for the Museum, or that can be used to perform other currently performed activities within the Museum which would allow the Museum to redirect funds otherwise spent on these activities towards the endowment. Participates in the preparation and administration of the Museum budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Act as the public face of the Museum. These activities may include giving presentations about the Museum in the community and conducting radio, TV or other media interviews designed to promote the Museum. Act as a liaison between the Sierra College Natural History Museum Committee, the Sierra College Natural History Museum Guild, Sierra College Administration, and the Sierra College Foundation. Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Conduct Community Events (such as Dinosaur Day: Science Fest or donor events) in consultation with the Museum Committee. Coordinate the volunteer program for the Museum, including the development and teaching of a docent-training program. Oversee volunteers and interns with the Museum. Provide updates to various museum committees the status of ongoing activities. Attends and participates in professional group meetings/conferences; maintains awareness of new trends and developments; incorporates new developments as appropriate. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications 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: Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive museum administration program. Advanced principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and applications of general facilities management. Principles and practices of public agency budget preparation and administration. Grant applications and the facilitation of fundraising campaigns Marketing concepts, principles, and techniques. Methods and techniques of public relations. Methods and techniques of facilitating small group processes for resolving problems and optimizing actions with diverse groups. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Principles of business letter writing and complex report preparation. Cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff in higher education. Ability to: Manage and direct a comprehensive museum program for a college or other related public service agency. Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Speak in public and make presentations to small and large groups. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of others. Delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Represent the District and form partnerships with external agency/organization representatives, District constituents, and the general public. Work cooperatively with other departments, District officials, and outside agencies. Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, District staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Masters of Arts or Sciences in a Scientific field, such as, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Museum Sciences or another scientific field. Experience: 3-5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience with either a museum or non-profit organization or in the position of a Museum Director. 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. 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. Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) 17 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/4255592/program-manager-director-natural-history-museum Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-76c5638e5c2c8144ad6a0b560f336b8a
Nov 15, 2023
Full Time
Program Manager/Director - Natural History Museum Salary: $104,153.64 - $126,599.41 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2324-00018 Closing: 1/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description Under general administrative direction of the Dean of Sciences and Math, plans, directs, manages, oversees and provides leadership for Sierra College Natural History Museum. This position will also be responsible for establishing connections with the community via public outreach, through the coordination, marketing, event planning and general facilitation of museum tours, and lectures, including teacher-training activities. The position is also responsible for the general management of the on campus nature preserve and arboreta and plays an active role in the development of an endowment fund to address long-term funding needs. Examples Of Functions and Tasks 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. Conduct fundraising activities/duties for the Sierra College Natural History Museum. These activities may include: identifying potential donors, soliciting for donations, hosting of donor events, maintenance of the membership program for the Museum, identification and solicitation of sponsors for Museum events and/or displays, and any additional campaigns or items deigned to build the endowment for the Museum. Identify and apply for grants (one-time or sustainable) that can be used to build the endowment for the Museum, or that can be used to perform other currently performed activities within the Museum which would allow the Museum to redirect funds otherwise spent on these activities towards the endowment. Participates in the preparation and administration of the Museum budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Act as the public face of the Museum. These activities may include giving presentations about the Museum in the community and conducting radio, TV or other media interviews designed to promote the Museum. Act as a liaison between the Sierra College Natural History Museum Committee, the Sierra College Natural History Museum Guild, Sierra College Administration, and the Sierra College Foundation. Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Conduct Community Events (such as Dinosaur Day: Science Fest or donor events) in consultation with the Museum Committee. Coordinate the volunteer program for the Museum, including the development and teaching of a docent-training program. Oversee volunteers and interns with the Museum. Provide updates to various museum committees the status of ongoing activities. Attends and participates in professional group meetings/conferences; maintains awareness of new trends and developments; incorporates new developments as appropriate. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications 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: Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive museum administration program. Advanced principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and applications of general facilities management. Principles and practices of public agency budget preparation and administration. Grant applications and the facilitation of fundraising campaigns Marketing concepts, principles, and techniques. Methods and techniques of public relations. Methods and techniques of facilitating small group processes for resolving problems and optimizing actions with diverse groups. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Principles of business letter writing and complex report preparation. Cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff in higher education. Ability to: Manage and direct a comprehensive museum program for a college or other related public service agency. Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Speak in public and make presentations to small and large groups. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of others. Delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Represent the District and form partnerships with external agency/organization representatives, District constituents, and the general public. Work cooperatively with other departments, District officials, and outside agencies. Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, District staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Masters of Arts or Sciences in a Scientific field, such as, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Museum Sciences or another scientific field. Experience: 3-5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience with either a museum or non-profit organization or in the position of a Museum Director. 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. 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. Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) 17 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/4255592/program-manager-director-natural-history-museum Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-76c5638e5c2c8144ad6a0b560f336b8a
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Santa Fe Springs, California, United States
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without notice. The City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking applicants for the position of Library Information Desk Assistant. This position is an hourly/non-benefited position. The candidate selected to fill this position is expected to work approximately 20 hours per week during days, nights, and/or weekends. Examples of work shifts include; Monday - Friday (8am-5pm), Monday - Friday (11am-8pm), and Saturdays (8am-5pm). Library Services Division: The Library Services Division of the Community Services Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and planning of cultural and educational events and programs. Library events include our award-winning First Friday cultural event series, an annual Great Gatsby night for local students, holiday programs, a Summer Reading program for all ages, and other cultural events. Library Services is also responsible for the educational component at the City's Heritage Park. Incumbent will be placed as needed at one of the following locations: Santa Fe Springs Library, Heritage Park, or William C. Gordon Learning Center. POSITION PURPOSE: Under direct supervision, assists Librarians with the day-to-day operation of the Library including circulation, reference, material processing, special programming, public computer assistance and outreach. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives direct supervision from a Librarian. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. A. Held in Common: Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.Works cooperatively with other City employees.Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior. B. Essential Job Specific Duties: Provides general and specialized reference and information to patrons in person and over the telephone. Retrieves information from an on-line computer catalog or written documents.Gives friendly and helpful service to library users.Performs miscellaneous material collection related duties within context of library needs. Provides research assistance to patrons, helping them to gain access to both print and computer generated information.Assists patrons in the use of the online public access catalog, and the internet.Fills requests for reserved materials.Assists with basic clerical functions.Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. C. Other Job Specific Duties: Provides referral and information services to patrons.Provides general and specialized reference to patrons. Refers complex reference questions to Librarians.Provides library assistance at the William C. Gordon Learning Center, or at any location set up to provide that assistance.Assists in all library programming; may be needed to assist Literacy with small-group tutoring, outreach activities, and special events.Assists at City events, as needed.Performs related duties as required. D. Desired Qualifications: 1. A proactive public service initiative with strong communication and interaction skills and the ability to relate to people of all ages. 2. Knowledge, interest and appreciation of literature and other sources of information available at the library. 3. Ability to provide research assistance. 4. Ability to assist in organizing activities and to perform routine tasks. 5. Ability to use computers and perform data entry. 6. Exhibits flexibility and possesses a high degree of patience and tolerance. REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of: Library policies and procedures. Integrated library systems. Modern office procedures and equipment including computers. Word processing and other related software applications. Ability to: Operate computers. Follow written and oral instructions. Communicate effectively in the English language by phone or in person, in a group or individual setting, and in writing. Operate and use modern office equipment. Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work. Speak Spanish is highly desirable. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be: Two (2) years of college coursework AND one (1) year of library experience is required. Enrollment in MLS degree program is highly desirable. A valid State of California driver's license and an acceptable driving record. *Required Documentation at time of online application submission : The following documentation must be uploaded and submitted with your online application: Proof of education (degree or unofficial college transcripts) Failure to provide the required documentation will result in your application being removed from further consideration. Note: to ensure proper uploading of documents to on-line application record, it is best to reduce the file size of the electronic document before uploading. NEPOTISM POLICY: Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed indoors. Noise level is moderate. Hazards are minimal. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Stand, sit, walk, and bend. Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders. Hear and speak both in person and on the telephone. Lift and move up to 25 pounds. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are required to complete and submit a City Application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must first create an account first. METHOD OF SELECTION: Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon a criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen. ACCOMMODATION: If you require special testing and/or interview accommodation due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date. Non-Benefited
Nov 03, 2023
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without notice. The City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking applicants for the position of Library Information Desk Assistant. This position is an hourly/non-benefited position. The candidate selected to fill this position is expected to work approximately 20 hours per week during days, nights, and/or weekends. Examples of work shifts include; Monday - Friday (8am-5pm), Monday - Friday (11am-8pm), and Saturdays (8am-5pm). Library Services Division: The Library Services Division of the Community Services Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and planning of cultural and educational events and programs. Library events include our award-winning First Friday cultural event series, an annual Great Gatsby night for local students, holiday programs, a Summer Reading program for all ages, and other cultural events. Library Services is also responsible for the educational component at the City's Heritage Park. Incumbent will be placed as needed at one of the following locations: Santa Fe Springs Library, Heritage Park, or William C. Gordon Learning Center. POSITION PURPOSE: Under direct supervision, assists Librarians with the day-to-day operation of the Library including circulation, reference, material processing, special programming, public computer assistance and outreach. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives direct supervision from a Librarian. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. A. Held in Common: Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.Works cooperatively with other City employees.Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior. B. Essential Job Specific Duties: Provides general and specialized reference and information to patrons in person and over the telephone. Retrieves information from an on-line computer catalog or written documents.Gives friendly and helpful service to library users.Performs miscellaneous material collection related duties within context of library needs. Provides research assistance to patrons, helping them to gain access to both print and computer generated information.Assists patrons in the use of the online public access catalog, and the internet.Fills requests for reserved materials.Assists with basic clerical functions.Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. C. Other Job Specific Duties: Provides referral and information services to patrons.Provides general and specialized reference to patrons. Refers complex reference questions to Librarians.Provides library assistance at the William C. Gordon Learning Center, or at any location set up to provide that assistance.Assists in all library programming; may be needed to assist Literacy with small-group tutoring, outreach activities, and special events.Assists at City events, as needed.Performs related duties as required. D. Desired Qualifications: 1. A proactive public service initiative with strong communication and interaction skills and the ability to relate to people of all ages. 2. Knowledge, interest and appreciation of literature and other sources of information available at the library. 3. Ability to provide research assistance. 4. Ability to assist in organizing activities and to perform routine tasks. 5. Ability to use computers and perform data entry. 6. Exhibits flexibility and possesses a high degree of patience and tolerance. REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of: Library policies and procedures. Integrated library systems. Modern office procedures and equipment including computers. Word processing and other related software applications. Ability to: Operate computers. Follow written and oral instructions. Communicate effectively in the English language by phone or in person, in a group or individual setting, and in writing. Operate and use modern office equipment. Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work. Speak Spanish is highly desirable. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be: Two (2) years of college coursework AND one (1) year of library experience is required. Enrollment in MLS degree program is highly desirable. A valid State of California driver's license and an acceptable driving record. *Required Documentation at time of online application submission : The following documentation must be uploaded and submitted with your online application: Proof of education (degree or unofficial college transcripts) Failure to provide the required documentation will result in your application being removed from further consideration. Note: to ensure proper uploading of documents to on-line application record, it is best to reduce the file size of the electronic document before uploading. NEPOTISM POLICY: Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed indoors. Noise level is moderate. Hazards are minimal. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Stand, sit, walk, and bend. Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders. Hear and speak both in person and on the telephone. Lift and move up to 25 pounds. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are required to complete and submit a City Application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must first create an account first. METHOD OF SELECTION: Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon a criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen. ACCOMMODATION: If you require special testing and/or interview accommodation due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date. Non-Benefited
Counseling - DSPS (Adjunct/Part-Time) Salary: $51.96 - $66.41 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 2223-00006 Closing: Continuous Location: Grass Valley, CA Division: Student Services Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Examples Of Functions and Tasks Academic Advising/ Educational Planning - ESSENTIAL: Assist students with the process of course selection and other educational processes/experiences; provide information regarding District degree/certification requirements; provide direction regarding selection of educational major(s); provide information regarding transfer requirements to other post-secondary educational institutions; develop Student Educational Plans (SEPs) with individual students, updating as necessary; evaluate student progress toward established goals. PERIPHERAL: Refer students to other District and/or external support services for assistance, as appropriate to meet student needs. Career/ Vocational Counseling and Development - ESSENTIAL: Assist students to clarify life and career goals; provide assistance to students to develop greater self-knowledge and self-awareness to enhance self-esteem; provide "world of work" vocational information to students; obtain current labor market information for students; maintain information regarding occupational trends; utilize a variety of occupational resources and systems to serve student needs; administer to students and interpret various career assessment tools. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with job-seeking skills and strategies, as appropriate Personal Counseling - ESSENTIAL: Provide personal counseling to students, as appropriate, regarding assistance with interpersonal relationship issues and problems, development of interpersonal communications skills, clarification of values and goals, psychological and/or behavioral difficulties, development of decision-making skills, chemical dependency problems, gender/sexuality issues and concerns, health problems and concerns, and/or other problems and concerns; provide referrals to students to external community mental health and/or professional counseling and/or other assistance agencies, as appropriate to meet student needs; provide crisis intervention and/or emergency counseling for students experiencing serious problems, as necessary to meet student needs. Assessment and Interpretation - ESSENTIAL: Provide counseling to students to assure that assessment/matriculation regulations and guidelines are followed; administer to students and interpret various career assessment instruments; provide advisement to students based upon results of basic skills assessment. Instruction - ESSENTIAL: Instruct Personal Development courses, including developing and providing curriculum for student enhancement, maintaining current occupational information and professional resources, reviewing current texts, presenting lectures and lessons, maintaining records of student grades and attendance, and participating in conferences and professional workshops, as authorized. Outreach/ Liaison - ESSENTIAL: Participate in visits to local area high schools to provide outreach information; function as liaison between the District, local area high schools, and other post-secondary educational institutions regarding Counseling Center programs and services. PERIPHERAL: Attend community events as District representative, as authorized; provide bi-lingual translational assistance to students and prospective students regarding information on District and/or Counseling Center programs and services, as assigned and authorized. Student Advocacy/ Development - ESSENTIAL: Facilitate support groups for students, as feasible and appropriate; provide workshops for students on topics of interest, as appropriate; refer students to District and/or external resources and support services, as appropriate to meet student needs; participate in new student orientation. PERIPHERAL: Participate as a member of student governmental and/or District shared governance and/or other committees with regard to student affairs, as feasible and appropriate. District Programs - ESSENTIAL: Participate as a member of District shared governance and/or other committees regarding District affairs, as feasible and appropriate; function as liaison between Counseling Center and other District organizational units and/or individual faculty or other staff member(s), as necessary; participate in District institutional planning, as requested. Specialized Programs - ESSENTIAL: Participate in program development for specific student and/or prospective student populations, as requested; coordinate activities of specialized programs, as requested; evaluate activities of specialized programs, as applicable. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling OR Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; OR (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, including: The transferable experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities for college-level counseling; Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive counseling methods, particularly as it relates to career, personal, and academic counseling. Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within counseling, the classroom, Student Services, and the campus community. Applicable Transcripts (transcripts must show degree awarded and conferred/awarded date) Counseling Philosophy Statement that must include discussion of the following questions: Describe how your background and experiences have prepared you to work in a diverse academic environment where the student body varies widely with regard to socioeconomics, cultural/ethnic backgrounds, linguistics and physical/developmental disabilities. Describe how your counseling approach has changed/evolved since you began counseling. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? What role should counseling faculty play in student success? How might that differ, be similar or integrate with the role of teaching faculty as related to student success? Describe how your education, training, experience, and/or professional activities enable you to do the job which you are applying. Please use specific examples Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3637046/counseling-dsps-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3b41490b2f1ec4409d2cc7de4289a91e
Oct 21, 2023
Counseling - DSPS (Adjunct/Part-Time) Salary: $51.96 - $66.41 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 2223-00006 Closing: Continuous Location: Grass Valley, CA Division: Student Services Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Examples Of Functions and Tasks Academic Advising/ Educational Planning - ESSENTIAL: Assist students with the process of course selection and other educational processes/experiences; provide information regarding District degree/certification requirements; provide direction regarding selection of educational major(s); provide information regarding transfer requirements to other post-secondary educational institutions; develop Student Educational Plans (SEPs) with individual students, updating as necessary; evaluate student progress toward established goals. PERIPHERAL: Refer students to other District and/or external support services for assistance, as appropriate to meet student needs. Career/ Vocational Counseling and Development - ESSENTIAL: Assist students to clarify life and career goals; provide assistance to students to develop greater self-knowledge and self-awareness to enhance self-esteem; provide "world of work" vocational information to students; obtain current labor market information for students; maintain information regarding occupational trends; utilize a variety of occupational resources and systems to serve student needs; administer to students and interpret various career assessment tools. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with job-seeking skills and strategies, as appropriate Personal Counseling - ESSENTIAL: Provide personal counseling to students, as appropriate, regarding assistance with interpersonal relationship issues and problems, development of interpersonal communications skills, clarification of values and goals, psychological and/or behavioral difficulties, development of decision-making skills, chemical dependency problems, gender/sexuality issues and concerns, health problems and concerns, and/or other problems and concerns; provide referrals to students to external community mental health and/or professional counseling and/or other assistance agencies, as appropriate to meet student needs; provide crisis intervention and/or emergency counseling for students experiencing serious problems, as necessary to meet student needs. Assessment and Interpretation - ESSENTIAL: Provide counseling to students to assure that assessment/matriculation regulations and guidelines are followed; administer to students and interpret various career assessment instruments; provide advisement to students based upon results of basic skills assessment. Instruction - ESSENTIAL: Instruct Personal Development courses, including developing and providing curriculum for student enhancement, maintaining current occupational information and professional resources, reviewing current texts, presenting lectures and lessons, maintaining records of student grades and attendance, and participating in conferences and professional workshops, as authorized. Outreach/ Liaison - ESSENTIAL: Participate in visits to local area high schools to provide outreach information; function as liaison between the District, local area high schools, and other post-secondary educational institutions regarding Counseling Center programs and services. PERIPHERAL: Attend community events as District representative, as authorized; provide bi-lingual translational assistance to students and prospective students regarding information on District and/or Counseling Center programs and services, as assigned and authorized. Student Advocacy/ Development - ESSENTIAL: Facilitate support groups for students, as feasible and appropriate; provide workshops for students on topics of interest, as appropriate; refer students to District and/or external resources and support services, as appropriate to meet student needs; participate in new student orientation. PERIPHERAL: Participate as a member of student governmental and/or District shared governance and/or other committees with regard to student affairs, as feasible and appropriate. District Programs - ESSENTIAL: Participate as a member of District shared governance and/or other committees regarding District affairs, as feasible and appropriate; function as liaison between Counseling Center and other District organizational units and/or individual faculty or other staff member(s), as necessary; participate in District institutional planning, as requested. Specialized Programs - ESSENTIAL: Participate in program development for specific student and/or prospective student populations, as requested; coordinate activities of specialized programs, as requested; evaluate activities of specialized programs, as applicable. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling OR Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; OR (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, including: The transferable experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities for college-level counseling; Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive counseling methods, particularly as it relates to career, personal, and academic counseling. Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within counseling, the classroom, Student Services, and the campus community. Applicable Transcripts (transcripts must show degree awarded and conferred/awarded date) Counseling Philosophy Statement that must include discussion of the following questions: Describe how your background and experiences have prepared you to work in a diverse academic environment where the student body varies widely with regard to socioeconomics, cultural/ethnic backgrounds, linguistics and physical/developmental disabilities. Describe how your counseling approach has changed/evolved since you began counseling. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? What role should counseling faculty play in student success? How might that differ, be similar or integrate with the role of teaching faculty as related to student success? Describe how your education, training, experience, and/or professional activities enable you to do the job which you are applying. Please use specific examples Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3637046/counseling-dsps-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3b41490b2f1ec4409d2cc7de4289a91e
Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) Salary: $69.28 - $88.55 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 2223-00003 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications and conducts interviews throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to directly provide health care to District students and staff, and perform related work, as required. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Direct Care - ESSENTIAL: Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; make assessments/diagnoses; develop and implement individualized care plans in accordance with Standardized Procedures; Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care; maintain confidentiality of information provided by and to patients, as appropriate and in accordance with District policies and procedures; provide medical care as stipulated in protocols developed by incumbent in collaboration with College Health Center physicians; furnish drugs or devices in accordance with Article 8, Section 2836.1 of the Nursing Practice Act, including implementing rules and regulations issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); observe mandatory requirement to provide patients with pregnancy counseling, pregnancy testing, birth control information and/or materials, and community referrals, as necessary and/or as requested by patient(s). Emergency Care - ESSENTIAL: Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing emergency and/or first aid care to patients, with appropriate referral(s), as necessary; observe provisions of District policy as contained in the District Injury and Illness Program Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Plan, and other policies and laws, as applicable; actively participate as member of the District Crisis Intervention Team, as required. Record-Keeping - ESSENTIAL: Maintain confidential medical records of students and other College Health Center patients; maintain records of hours worked, meetings attended, etc. to maintain accountability with terms of contract; assist in peer evaluations of full-time and adjunct faculty College Health Center staff members as a participant on peer review committees. Precept Nursing - ESSENTIAL: Precept student nurses, including orientation to College Health Center programs and services and to careers in school nursing; serve as a professional role model for Student Nurses. Liaison - ESSENTIAL: Interface with Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD) to obtain immunization and birth control materials for use in the College Health Center facilities; speak on various topics for students in District Residence Hall facilities and for Instructors for instructional skill development; contact representatives of area service organizations for donations of materials and services for District students, as appropriate and feasible; contact area Physicians and Dentists for arrange for reduced fees and other donations of services for District students, as appropriate and feasible. Related Professional Responsibilities - ESSENTIAL: Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in Nursing, Medicine, and Nursing Education; adhere to all established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel, and the general public; attend and/or participates in a variety of local professional Nursing and Nursing Education meetings, conferences, and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance, and staff development activities, as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.). PERIPHERAL: Represent department by serving on campus-wide committees; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings, as necessary; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Licenses/Certifications: Master's Degree or higher degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND a Master's Degree or higher degree in Health Education or Health Science from an accredited college or university OR the equivalent as determined by the California BRN and/or the District Equivalency Committee, as appropriate AND a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) as issued by the BRN. Incumbent must also possess a valid California Class C or higher Driver's License in order to accomplish official travel between District sites and other destinations in District or privately owned vehicle. Incumbent must be a licensed family or adult "Nurse Practitioner" as determined by the California BRN. This position is a part-time assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts (transcripts must show degree awarded and conferred/awarded date) Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, including: The transferable experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve as a part-time nurse practitioner for a college campus. Describe how your education, training, experience, and/or professional activities enable you to do the job which you are applying. Please use specific examples. Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive and trauma-informed health care methods/practices. Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the campus community. Philosophy Statement that must include discussion of the following questions: Describe how your background and experiences have prepared you to work in a diverse academic environment where the student body varies widely with regard to socioeconomics, cultural/ethnic backgrounds, linguistics and physical/developmental disabilities. Describe how you have evolved/grown as a health care practitioner. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How do your practices reflect and ensure equity and inclusion? Given the current pandemic in our country, first-round interviews may potentially take place virtually via Zoom or a conference call and second round interviews may potentially take place in person. Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3617829/nurse-practitioner-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d691a2feafcab64f87c4abb15e711ad1
Oct 21, 2023
Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) Salary: $69.28 - $88.55 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 2223-00003 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications and conducts interviews throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to directly provide health care to District students and staff, and perform related work, as required. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Direct Care - ESSENTIAL: Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; make assessments/diagnoses; develop and implement individualized care plans in accordance with Standardized Procedures; Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care; maintain confidentiality of information provided by and to patients, as appropriate and in accordance with District policies and procedures; provide medical care as stipulated in protocols developed by incumbent in collaboration with College Health Center physicians; furnish drugs or devices in accordance with Article 8, Section 2836.1 of the Nursing Practice Act, including implementing rules and regulations issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); observe mandatory requirement to provide patients with pregnancy counseling, pregnancy testing, birth control information and/or materials, and community referrals, as necessary and/or as requested by patient(s). Emergency Care - ESSENTIAL: Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing emergency and/or first aid care to patients, with appropriate referral(s), as necessary; observe provisions of District policy as contained in the District Injury and Illness Program Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Plan, and other policies and laws, as applicable; actively participate as member of the District Crisis Intervention Team, as required. Record-Keeping - ESSENTIAL: Maintain confidential medical records of students and other College Health Center patients; maintain records of hours worked, meetings attended, etc. to maintain accountability with terms of contract; assist in peer evaluations of full-time and adjunct faculty College Health Center staff members as a participant on peer review committees. Precept Nursing - ESSENTIAL: Precept student nurses, including orientation to College Health Center programs and services and to careers in school nursing; serve as a professional role model for Student Nurses. Liaison - ESSENTIAL: Interface with Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD) to obtain immunization and birth control materials for use in the College Health Center facilities; speak on various topics for students in District Residence Hall facilities and for Instructors for instructional skill development; contact representatives of area service organizations for donations of materials and services for District students, as appropriate and feasible; contact area Physicians and Dentists for arrange for reduced fees and other donations of services for District students, as appropriate and feasible. Related Professional Responsibilities - ESSENTIAL: Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in Nursing, Medicine, and Nursing Education; adhere to all established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel, and the general public; attend and/or participates in a variety of local professional Nursing and Nursing Education meetings, conferences, and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance, and staff development activities, as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.). PERIPHERAL: Represent department by serving on campus-wide committees; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings, as necessary; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Licenses/Certifications: Master's Degree or higher degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND a Master's Degree or higher degree in Health Education or Health Science from an accredited college or university OR the equivalent as determined by the California BRN and/or the District Equivalency Committee, as appropriate AND a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) as issued by the BRN. Incumbent must also possess a valid California Class C or higher Driver's License in order to accomplish official travel between District sites and other destinations in District or privately owned vehicle. Incumbent must be a licensed family or adult "Nurse Practitioner" as determined by the California BRN. This position is a part-time assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts (transcripts must show degree awarded and conferred/awarded date) Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, including: The transferable experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve as a part-time nurse practitioner for a college campus. Describe how your education, training, experience, and/or professional activities enable you to do the job which you are applying. Please use specific examples. Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive and trauma-informed health care methods/practices. Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the campus community. Philosophy Statement that must include discussion of the following questions: Describe how your background and experiences have prepared you to work in a diverse academic environment where the student body varies widely with regard to socioeconomics, cultural/ethnic backgrounds, linguistics and physical/developmental disabilities. Describe how you have evolved/grown as a health care practitioner. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How do your practices reflect and ensure equity and inclusion? Given the current pandemic in our country, first-round interviews may potentially take place virtually via Zoom or a conference call and second round interviews may potentially take place in person. Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3617829/nurse-practitioner-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d691a2feafcab64f87c4abb15e711ad1
Photographic Technology/Commercial Photography (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $69.28 - $88.55 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 00089 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum - ESSENTIAL: Review, update, and evaluate curriculum development in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content, and, in collaboration with the Division Dean, design and develop Photography Department curriculum; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure; serve as Photography Department liaison with area high schools, colleges and universities on articulation matters; provide updated information for course catalogs and other publications regarding Photography Department degree and certification requirements; prepare semester schedules of Photography Department course offerings, noting sequencing and/or prerequisites for each course; prepare and submit to Division Dean annual and updated Photography Department budgets; participate in hazardous materials training, as necessary. PERIPHERAL: Review curriculum for compliance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards. Lecture/ Laboratory - ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms, as necessary; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library, as preparation necessary; prepare lesson plans to be used in lectures and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; organize and present laboratory demonstrations in all photography courses; organize field study courses and field trips; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use, when appropriate; mix chemicals for color and black-and white processes; perform basic equipment repairs; check equipment in and out to students; hire and coordinate the training and supervision of student help to assist in laboratory preparation and clean-up chores; order supplies and compile and/or direct student assistants in compilation of inventories; prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supply student assistants with a materials listing and a schedule of laboratory activities; coordinate with student assistants to: assemble laboratory materials and move equipment in and out of laboratories, acquire and maintain materials as needed, select and prepare materials for use in the classroom and/or laboratory, prepare solutions and chemicals, check availability and operation of equipment and needed materials, clean, calibrate and check equipment, and return items and equipment to proper storage areas after classroom and/or laboratory use; practice correct handling of hazardous chemical materials and recognize hazards associated with materials; check materials and equipment setups before each laboratory to determine suitability for use; in close coordination with Art Instructors, design courses and materials for team teaching Portfolio Design. PERIPHERAL: Produce work as a photographic artist; In consultation with appropriate department members, review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness and select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposia to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to enhance preparation of lectures; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials; experiment with changes in laboratory procedures and/or equipment which will improve instruction; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area. Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts to individuals and groups in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts of photography black-and-white, color (including both positive and negative film processes and lighting), photojournalism (including production of photo documentaries), and field studies; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; identify and discuss characteristics and composition of photographs and other media in the classroom and laboratory; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, when appropriate; prepare and distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom and laboratory discussions; provide equal opportunity for student participation; monitor student activity and takes steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; design and develop new classroom and laboratory exercises to demonstrate major photographic and/or photojournalistic concepts; promote use of critical thinking and the scientific method in all laboratory exercises or experiments; demonstrate laboratory techniques and operation of equipment (cameras, printing equipment, studio lighting equipment, etc.); help students to set up, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and monitor laboratory activities, assisting as necessary; troubleshoot equipment set-up and operation and make modifications and/or substitutions to allow completion of laboratory activities; instruct students on proper safety standards, precautions, and techniques; move around in the laboratory, working with students; stay physically present in the laboratory to supervise activities. PERIPHERAL: Speak to other classes and groups on the subject of photography; supervise student clean-up of the laboratory; advise students of hazards associated with electrical equipment, chemicals, etc.; monitor disposal of chemical wastes by students. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; conduct student critiques evaluating work; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; tabulate scores, assign official grades, and maintain student records of grades; record scores and student attendance on appropriate forms, as required; conduct student conferences and advises students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.); assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments and/or projects to promote learning. PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software) and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students. Shared - Governance Activities - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.); represent department by serving on campus-wide committees; speak to students and others concerning Photography Department activities and programs. PERIPHERAL: Assist in coordination of the Learning Resources Center Gallery; attend and participates in divisional and/or building meetings and activities, as well as those organized by the Faculty Senate and the Staff Development Committee; serves on employee selection committees and task forces, as requested; serve as a functional member of committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council Meetings, as necessary; respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate; promote more effective communication with the Art Department and other departments; advise campus community on photography matters, as requested. Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance and coordinate departmental advisory committee; coordinate annual Student Photography Show in the Learning Resources Center Gallery; advise student newspaper staff on matters concerning operations, layout, and photography; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Photography Department curriculum; provide opportunities for participation in field trips and/or club activities. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Any Bachelor's or Master's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience OR any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience. Verification of prior employment (relatable teaching or work experience) will be required upon hire to verify minimum qualifications. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts Faculty Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications on the job announcement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. The transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for teaching in this discipline. Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3550727/photographic-technology-commercial-photography-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2147c5141d2e1748ba4f790ae959c52c
Oct 21, 2023
Photographic Technology/Commercial Photography (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $69.28 - $88.55 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 00089 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum - ESSENTIAL: Review, update, and evaluate curriculum development in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content, and, in collaboration with the Division Dean, design and develop Photography Department curriculum; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure; serve as Photography Department liaison with area high schools, colleges and universities on articulation matters; provide updated information for course catalogs and other publications regarding Photography Department degree and certification requirements; prepare semester schedules of Photography Department course offerings, noting sequencing and/or prerequisites for each course; prepare and submit to Division Dean annual and updated Photography Department budgets; participate in hazardous materials training, as necessary. PERIPHERAL: Review curriculum for compliance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards. Lecture/ Laboratory - ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms, as necessary; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library, as preparation necessary; prepare lesson plans to be used in lectures and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; organize and present laboratory demonstrations in all photography courses; organize field study courses and field trips; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use, when appropriate; mix chemicals for color and black-and white processes; perform basic equipment repairs; check equipment in and out to students; hire and coordinate the training and supervision of student help to assist in laboratory preparation and clean-up chores; order supplies and compile and/or direct student assistants in compilation of inventories; prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supply student assistants with a materials listing and a schedule of laboratory activities; coordinate with student assistants to: assemble laboratory materials and move equipment in and out of laboratories, acquire and maintain materials as needed, select and prepare materials for use in the classroom and/or laboratory, prepare solutions and chemicals, check availability and operation of equipment and needed materials, clean, calibrate and check equipment, and return items and equipment to proper storage areas after classroom and/or laboratory use; practice correct handling of hazardous chemical materials and recognize hazards associated with materials; check materials and equipment setups before each laboratory to determine suitability for use; in close coordination with Art Instructors, design courses and materials for team teaching Portfolio Design. PERIPHERAL: Produce work as a photographic artist; In consultation with appropriate department members, review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness and select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposia to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to enhance preparation of lectures; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials; experiment with changes in laboratory procedures and/or equipment which will improve instruction; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area. Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts to individuals and groups in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts of photography black-and-white, color (including both positive and negative film processes and lighting), photojournalism (including production of photo documentaries), and field studies; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; identify and discuss characteristics and composition of photographs and other media in the classroom and laboratory; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, when appropriate; prepare and distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom and laboratory discussions; provide equal opportunity for student participation; monitor student activity and takes steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; design and develop new classroom and laboratory exercises to demonstrate major photographic and/or photojournalistic concepts; promote use of critical thinking and the scientific method in all laboratory exercises or experiments; demonstrate laboratory techniques and operation of equipment (cameras, printing equipment, studio lighting equipment, etc.); help students to set up, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and monitor laboratory activities, assisting as necessary; troubleshoot equipment set-up and operation and make modifications and/or substitutions to allow completion of laboratory activities; instruct students on proper safety standards, precautions, and techniques; move around in the laboratory, working with students; stay physically present in the laboratory to supervise activities. PERIPHERAL: Speak to other classes and groups on the subject of photography; supervise student clean-up of the laboratory; advise students of hazards associated with electrical equipment, chemicals, etc.; monitor disposal of chemical wastes by students. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; conduct student critiques evaluating work; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; tabulate scores, assign official grades, and maintain student records of grades; record scores and student attendance on appropriate forms, as required; conduct student conferences and advises students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.); assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments and/or projects to promote learning. PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software) and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students. Shared - Governance Activities - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.); represent department by serving on campus-wide committees; speak to students and others concerning Photography Department activities and programs. PERIPHERAL: Assist in coordination of the Learning Resources Center Gallery; attend and participates in divisional and/or building meetings and activities, as well as those organized by the Faculty Senate and the Staff Development Committee; serves on employee selection committees and task forces, as requested; serve as a functional member of committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council Meetings, as necessary; respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate; promote more effective communication with the Art Department and other departments; advise campus community on photography matters, as requested. Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance and coordinate departmental advisory committee; coordinate annual Student Photography Show in the Learning Resources Center Gallery; advise student newspaper staff on matters concerning operations, layout, and photography; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Photography Department curriculum; provide opportunities for participation in field trips and/or club activities. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Any Bachelor's or Master's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience OR any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience. Verification of prior employment (relatable teaching or work experience) will be required upon hire to verify minimum qualifications. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts Faculty Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications on the job announcement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. The transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for teaching in this discipline. Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3550727/photographic-technology-commercial-photography-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2147c5141d2e1748ba4f790ae959c52c
Ethnic Studies (Adjunct/Part-Time) Salary: $65.03 - $83.11 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 103 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Examples Of Functions and Tasks Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use current examples and /or analogies to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to assist student learning; outline, summarize and emphasize major points; enhance presentations with visual aids, handouts, and demonstrations; answer student questions clearly; encourage student participation in classroom discussions. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, examinations, term papers, homework assignments, projects, and laboratory assignments which fairly evaluate student progress in acquiring knowledge of subject material; monitor student activity during examinations and quizzes; read, evaluate, and grade student responses on examinations, quizzes, and projects; assign, read, and evaluate student homework assignments and projects; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance; refer students to appropriate student services (e.g., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, etc.) for specialized testing and tutoring. Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Review and select textbooks appropriate for each course; further evaluate textbooks for cost and readability; read material to stay current in the field; develop supplemental materials for use in classroom and laboratory; develop syllabi for each course; prepare lesson plans for each class meeting, as appropriate; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments, as applicable. PERIPHERAL: Maintain memberships in groups organized to maintain currency in various fields. Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs; work with local businesses and advisory committees to meet employment needs; coordinate with regular and part time faculty members to enhance consistency of courses; evaluate and/or revise courses to meet changing needs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies. Shared Governance Activities - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in District, division, and department meetings; participate in Advisory Committee meetings, attend Board of Trustees and/or Strategic Council meetings, as necessary; represent department and/or division by serving on District-wide committees; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve on faculty peer evaluation committees, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Read minutes of shared governance bodies, Board of Trustees reports, and other written material to maintain knowledge of District activities; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic Senate and/or other shared governance bodies. Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Post and hold regular office hours; acknowledge of diversity of student population and plan accordingly to include all students; provide students with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in commencement and other student award ceremonies; provide students with letters of reference, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Promote articulation with feeder high schools and with transfer universities; encourage and assist students with internships and scholarship applications; invite guest speakers to share their on-the-job experiences; arrange field trips to enhance students' knowledge of job opportunities. Special Programs - ESSENTIAL: Participate in special programs related to enhancement of instruction (e.g.,Career fairs, Student Services outreach activities, etc). Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook . Master's in the ethnic studies field OR A master's in American Studies/Ethnicity, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian-American Studies, or African-American Studies OR the equivalent OR Master's in the interdisciplinary area OR Master's in one of the disciples included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline (NOTE: The Interdisciplinary Studies discipline is provided to allow for those cases where it is locally dtermined that a course must be taught by someone with qualifications that exceed a single discipline. The constituent disciplines can include any disciplines found in the Master's List.) For more information please see the This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 7% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts Faculty Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications on the job announcement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. The transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for teaching in this discipline. Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3188993/ethnic-studies-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-077eb66d1affa749984fefe8aef712b7
Oct 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies (Adjunct/Part-Time) Salary: $65.03 - $83.11 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 103 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Examples Of Functions and Tasks Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use current examples and /or analogies to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to assist student learning; outline, summarize and emphasize major points; enhance presentations with visual aids, handouts, and demonstrations; answer student questions clearly; encourage student participation in classroom discussions. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, examinations, term papers, homework assignments, projects, and laboratory assignments which fairly evaluate student progress in acquiring knowledge of subject material; monitor student activity during examinations and quizzes; read, evaluate, and grade student responses on examinations, quizzes, and projects; assign, read, and evaluate student homework assignments and projects; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance; refer students to appropriate student services (e.g., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, etc.) for specialized testing and tutoring. Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Review and select textbooks appropriate for each course; further evaluate textbooks for cost and readability; read material to stay current in the field; develop supplemental materials for use in classroom and laboratory; develop syllabi for each course; prepare lesson plans for each class meeting, as appropriate; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments, as applicable. PERIPHERAL: Maintain memberships in groups organized to maintain currency in various fields. Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs; work with local businesses and advisory committees to meet employment needs; coordinate with regular and part time faculty members to enhance consistency of courses; evaluate and/or revise courses to meet changing needs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies. Shared Governance Activities - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in District, division, and department meetings; participate in Advisory Committee meetings, attend Board of Trustees and/or Strategic Council meetings, as necessary; represent department and/or division by serving on District-wide committees; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve on faculty peer evaluation committees, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Read minutes of shared governance bodies, Board of Trustees reports, and other written material to maintain knowledge of District activities; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic Senate and/or other shared governance bodies. Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Post and hold regular office hours; acknowledge of diversity of student population and plan accordingly to include all students; provide students with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in commencement and other student award ceremonies; provide students with letters of reference, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Promote articulation with feeder high schools and with transfer universities; encourage and assist students with internships and scholarship applications; invite guest speakers to share their on-the-job experiences; arrange field trips to enhance students' knowledge of job opportunities. Special Programs - ESSENTIAL: Participate in special programs related to enhancement of instruction (e.g.,Career fairs, Student Services outreach activities, etc). Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook . Master's in the ethnic studies field OR A master's in American Studies/Ethnicity, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian-American Studies, or African-American Studies OR the equivalent OR Master's in the interdisciplinary area OR Master's in one of the disciples included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline (NOTE: The Interdisciplinary Studies discipline is provided to allow for those cases where it is locally dtermined that a course must be taught by someone with qualifications that exceed a single discipline. The constituent disciplines can include any disciplines found in the Master's List.) For more information please see the This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources . Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 7% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts Faculty Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications on the job announcement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. The transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for teaching in this discipline. Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3188993/ethnic-studies-adjunct-part-time Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-077eb66d1affa749984fefe8aef712b7
Nursing Instructor Salary: $63,865.76 - $85,586.23 Annually Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Job Number: 2223-00068 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description Under minimum administrative direction of an educational administrator, collaborates as a team member with the nursing faculty and director in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's nursing educational programs, instructs nursing courses, and performs related work, as required. Incumbent must be qualified in accordance with California Board of Registered Nursing ( BRN ). Examples Of Functions and Tasks Program Development - ESSENTIAL : Participate in ongoing faculty meetings to plan, evaluate and develop all aspects of the nursing programs including the philosophy, theoretical curriculum framework, program and level objectives, curriculum, policies, documents, forms and the total program evaluation plan as required by State regulating agencies; participate in preparing written curriculum revision proposals, self-studies and other reports for State regulating agencies, the District Curriculum Committee and/or other shared governance bodies as necessary; participate, either as course coordinator or as a course team member in ongoing faculty meetings to plan and develop assigned courses and course materials that are consistent with the philosophy and curriculum framework and are based upon program and level objectives (including course content, theory objectives, course methods, media, textbooks, assignments, examinations, syllabi, clinical objectives, correlated clinical experiences and clinical evaluation tools); review, select and order course textbooks and class media, supplies and equipment; assist in regularly updating the nursing literature in the District Learning Resource Center and the department reference library; assist in evaluating and establishing new clinical facilities to use for student learning experiences and participate in regional planning meetings to coordinate clinical experiences with other colleges. Program Implementation - ESSENTIAL : Assume shared responsibility and accountability for implementing the planned instructional program (including conducting theory classes in areas of content expertise, supervising students in clinical areas of expertise, providing students with timely constructive feedback and advice regarding their theory and clinical performance, evaluating student theory and clinical performance according to established policies and procedures, meeting with clinical agency representatives to implement and evaluate specific clinical experiences, assisting in orienting, supervising and evaluating part-time nursing faculty, orienting new full-time faculty and preparing and maintaining program and student records including attendance, anecdotal notes, evaluations, needs improvement and educational agreement forms and grades). Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL : Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; serve as a professional role model for students; advise students concerning job and educational opportunities; participate in graduation and other student award ceremonies; assume responsibility for ensuring student participation in all aspects of curriculum and policy development and evaluation. PERIPHERAL : Write letters of recommendation upon student requests as warranted; precept students in local area graduate nursing programs. Related Professional Responsibilities - ESSENTIAL : Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in nursing and nursing education; adhere to established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel and the general public; attend and/or participate in a variety of local professional nursing and nursing education meetings, conferences and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance and staff development activities as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, Unit Planning Guides, Environmental Impact Reports, etc.). PERIPHERAL : Represent department by serving on District committees; serve on employee selection committees as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings as necessary; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications Master's or higher degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND a Master's or higher degree in Health Education or Health Science from an accredited college or university which included course work in Nursing, Education, or Administration OR the equivalent, as determined by the BRN and/or the District Equivalency Committee, as appropriate. Incumbent must possess a valid, active California license as a Registered Nurse (RN) as issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and a valid California Class C or higher Driver's License in order to accomplish travel among District sites and other locations. Additionally, the incumbent must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN, the equivalent of one (1) year's full-time experience as a RN providing direct patient care within the last five (5) years (clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care) AND must have completed a course in teaching from an accredited college or university AND must have completed at least one (1) year's experience teaching courses related to Nursing OR a course which included practice in teaching Nursing which include: Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL : Medical-surgical nursing; teaching principles and methods and their impact on the learning process; curriculum development; Nursing Education trends and issues; nursing theory; supervisory techniques; professional standards of conduct and ethics in the nursing profession; laboratory equipment operation, uses, and precautions. Ability to: ESSENTIAL : Lecture and otherwise instruct students in the classroom AND practice laboratory AND clinical settings; exercise skill in fundamentals of nursing and the practice of medical-surgical nursing; instruct in fundamentals of nursing and medical-surgical nursing; supervise students in the clinical setting; contribute to curriculum development; form and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students to facilitate learning; maintain accurate student records; work cooperatively with peers, other faculty, staff, and students; teach in registered and vocational nursing and Nursing Assistant programs; work some evenings and/or weekends, as required; write course objectives, outlines, and lesson plans; prepare course syllabi; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; function as a team member; maintain positive relationships with external clinical agencies; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; function as a professional role model; participate in student, faculty, shared governance, and professional activities; exercise appropriate safety precautions in practice laboratory and clinical settings; type/keyboard and/or utilize mouse to operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for word processing. PERIPHERAL : Operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for spreadsheets and/or database management and/or desktop publishing and to access host computer network utilities to send and receive electronic ("e") mail. Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL : Incumbent must be able to work in office, laboratory, and clinical work environments engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature, and to meet the following physical suitability requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly: walking, standing, and bending in performance of duties; operate machinery (stationary and/or mobile), including Hoyer lift, intravenous (I.V.) pumps, feeding pumps, etc.; utilize manual and finger dexterity to utilize computers and classroom equipment, make beds, dispense medications, remove sutures and dressings, and for other aspects of patient care; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials, computer screens, analog and digital gauges and meters associated with medical equipment, and patient monitors, observations required for patient assessment, patient records, medication and other orders; utilize hearing for ordinary conversation and for hearing other sounds, such as equipment sound prompts, patient breathing, etc. Frequent: lifting (max. 75 lbs. from floor and waist levels), pushing, pulling and carrying (both in clinical laboratory sessions and hospital practicums) to utilize and move equipment and materials and for routine patient care. Occasional: running, to assist in hospital emergency room, as needed. Environmental Hazards/Precautions: Incumbent is required to frequently wear protective clothing/equipment to protect skin, arms, hands, fingers, face, eyes, and overall body, and must work in environments subject to almost constant exposure to hazards from risk of contagion with infectious diseases, and occasional exposure to hazards from needle sticks, radiation from X-ray and other medical equipment, and caustic chemicals used in chemotherapy and other medical treatments. EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Competitive benefits package 175 day per year contract Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. COMPENSATION Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $60,413.56 to $80,959.95 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $108,494.06. The District offers a very competitive benefits package, which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, sabbatical, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3977521/nursing-instructor Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b2d2850c68b7e44382142fa0bdc9d605
Oct 21, 2023
Full Time
Nursing Instructor Salary: $63,865.76 - $85,586.23 Annually Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Job Number: 2223-00068 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description Under minimum administrative direction of an educational administrator, collaborates as a team member with the nursing faculty and director in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's nursing educational programs, instructs nursing courses, and performs related work, as required. Incumbent must be qualified in accordance with California Board of Registered Nursing ( BRN ). Examples Of Functions and Tasks Program Development - ESSENTIAL : Participate in ongoing faculty meetings to plan, evaluate and develop all aspects of the nursing programs including the philosophy, theoretical curriculum framework, program and level objectives, curriculum, policies, documents, forms and the total program evaluation plan as required by State regulating agencies; participate in preparing written curriculum revision proposals, self-studies and other reports for State regulating agencies, the District Curriculum Committee and/or other shared governance bodies as necessary; participate, either as course coordinator or as a course team member in ongoing faculty meetings to plan and develop assigned courses and course materials that are consistent with the philosophy and curriculum framework and are based upon program and level objectives (including course content, theory objectives, course methods, media, textbooks, assignments, examinations, syllabi, clinical objectives, correlated clinical experiences and clinical evaluation tools); review, select and order course textbooks and class media, supplies and equipment; assist in regularly updating the nursing literature in the District Learning Resource Center and the department reference library; assist in evaluating and establishing new clinical facilities to use for student learning experiences and participate in regional planning meetings to coordinate clinical experiences with other colleges. Program Implementation - ESSENTIAL : Assume shared responsibility and accountability for implementing the planned instructional program (including conducting theory classes in areas of content expertise, supervising students in clinical areas of expertise, providing students with timely constructive feedback and advice regarding their theory and clinical performance, evaluating student theory and clinical performance according to established policies and procedures, meeting with clinical agency representatives to implement and evaluate specific clinical experiences, assisting in orienting, supervising and evaluating part-time nursing faculty, orienting new full-time faculty and preparing and maintaining program and student records including attendance, anecdotal notes, evaluations, needs improvement and educational agreement forms and grades). Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL : Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; serve as a professional role model for students; advise students concerning job and educational opportunities; participate in graduation and other student award ceremonies; assume responsibility for ensuring student participation in all aspects of curriculum and policy development and evaluation. PERIPHERAL : Write letters of recommendation upon student requests as warranted; precept students in local area graduate nursing programs. Related Professional Responsibilities - ESSENTIAL : Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in nursing and nursing education; adhere to established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel and the general public; attend and/or participate in a variety of local professional nursing and nursing education meetings, conferences and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance and staff development activities as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, Unit Planning Guides, Environmental Impact Reports, etc.). PERIPHERAL : Represent department by serving on District committees; serve on employee selection committees as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings as necessary; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications Master's or higher degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND a Master's or higher degree in Health Education or Health Science from an accredited college or university which included course work in Nursing, Education, or Administration OR the equivalent, as determined by the BRN and/or the District Equivalency Committee, as appropriate. Incumbent must possess a valid, active California license as a Registered Nurse (RN) as issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and a valid California Class C or higher Driver's License in order to accomplish travel among District sites and other locations. Additionally, the incumbent must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN, the equivalent of one (1) year's full-time experience as a RN providing direct patient care within the last five (5) years (clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care) AND must have completed a course in teaching from an accredited college or university AND must have completed at least one (1) year's experience teaching courses related to Nursing OR a course which included practice in teaching Nursing which include: Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL : Medical-surgical nursing; teaching principles and methods and their impact on the learning process; curriculum development; Nursing Education trends and issues; nursing theory; supervisory techniques; professional standards of conduct and ethics in the nursing profession; laboratory equipment operation, uses, and precautions. Ability to: ESSENTIAL : Lecture and otherwise instruct students in the classroom AND practice laboratory AND clinical settings; exercise skill in fundamentals of nursing and the practice of medical-surgical nursing; instruct in fundamentals of nursing and medical-surgical nursing; supervise students in the clinical setting; contribute to curriculum development; form and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students to facilitate learning; maintain accurate student records; work cooperatively with peers, other faculty, staff, and students; teach in registered and vocational nursing and Nursing Assistant programs; work some evenings and/or weekends, as required; write course objectives, outlines, and lesson plans; prepare course syllabi; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; function as a team member; maintain positive relationships with external clinical agencies; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; function as a professional role model; participate in student, faculty, shared governance, and professional activities; exercise appropriate safety precautions in practice laboratory and clinical settings; type/keyboard and/or utilize mouse to operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for word processing. PERIPHERAL : Operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for spreadsheets and/or database management and/or desktop publishing and to access host computer network utilities to send and receive electronic ("e") mail. Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL : Incumbent must be able to work in office, laboratory, and clinical work environments engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature, and to meet the following physical suitability requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly: walking, standing, and bending in performance of duties; operate machinery (stationary and/or mobile), including Hoyer lift, intravenous (I.V.) pumps, feeding pumps, etc.; utilize manual and finger dexterity to utilize computers and classroom equipment, make beds, dispense medications, remove sutures and dressings, and for other aspects of patient care; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials, computer screens, analog and digital gauges and meters associated with medical equipment, and patient monitors, observations required for patient assessment, patient records, medication and other orders; utilize hearing for ordinary conversation and for hearing other sounds, such as equipment sound prompts, patient breathing, etc. Frequent: lifting (max. 75 lbs. from floor and waist levels), pushing, pulling and carrying (both in clinical laboratory sessions and hospital practicums) to utilize and move equipment and materials and for routine patient care. Occasional: running, to assist in hospital emergency room, as needed. Environmental Hazards/Precautions: Incumbent is required to frequently wear protective clothing/equipment to protect skin, arms, hands, fingers, face, eyes, and overall body, and must work in environments subject to almost constant exposure to hazards from risk of contagion with infectious diseases, and occasional exposure to hazards from needle sticks, radiation from X-ray and other medical equipment, and caustic chemicals used in chemotherapy and other medical treatments. EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Competitive benefits package 175 day per year contract Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. COMPENSATION Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $60,413.56 to $80,959.95 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $108,494.06. The District offers a very competitive benefits package, which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, sabbatical, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/3977521/nursing-instructor Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b2d2850c68b7e44382142fa0bdc9d605
Cal State University (CSU) LA
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA
Description: Job No: 532450; 10/10/2023 Assistant Residential Coordinator Student Services Professional IB Housing and Residence Life Salary Range : $4,066 - $5,752/Monthly Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required on a rotational basis; temporary appointment, expires on or before one-year from date of hire; may be extended, may become permanent; non-exempt classification. Essential Functions : Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Residential Coordinator (ARC) assists in providing direction, leadership, and management of a student residence hall or apartment complex. The ARC works to establish an atmosphere that is conducive to accomplishing the goals and objectives of Housing and Residence Life, the mission of the Division of Student Life, and the mission of the University. The ARC supervises Program Assistants and advises Residence Hall Association. The position also maintains low level housing adjudication and minor budget management. This position requires living on campus in a residence hall or apartment complex in a furnished apartment. Meals are provided when dining service is open to the residence hall meal plan holders. Responsibilities include: encourage student responsibility for individual behavior as well as positive contributions to group behavior within the residence hall community; manage all programs provided to the community by Program Assistants and Residence Hall Association; assist in coordinating opening week orientation and community building activities; document behavioral guideline violations and emergency incidents as encountered; assist in the planning and execution of departmental and campus-wide events and programs including but not limited to Welcome Weeks, Spring Madness, Late Night Breakfast, Student Leader selection and recruitment processes, Eagle fest, and Wellness Weeks; co-advise the hall council/community council; serve on at least two HRL departmental committees; serve as a mentor for students and staff regarding areas of personal and academic concern, and when appropriate, will refer to campus resources for appropriate follow-up; assist with the coordination of administrative tasks including, but not limited to RHA recruitment and elections, executive board training, staff training, purchasing program supplies, assisting with tracking attendance etc. as assigned or needed; meet weekly with and serve as a co-advisor for RHA leadership to provide hands on oversight and guidance; attend large scale RHA events; create inclusive communities through programming to fulfill our departmental missions and goals; supervise Programming Assistants; maintain weekly Program Assistants staff meetings; assist the Residence Life Coordinator in the overall supervision of the Student Assistants; participate and assist in facilitating training in August and January prior to hall openings, as well as ongoing trainings and development opportunities as needed; attend in-hall team meetings held on Fridays and assist in facilitation; advise RHA in the planning and logistics associated with student leader conference attendance and serve as a chaperone as needed for conferences and other off-campus excursions, etc.; serve in an on-duty rotation responding to student crisis for the entire population served by Residence Life: Including but not limited to alcohol/drug overdose, sexual assault, fire/fire alarms, physical violence, suicide, relationship violence, and other mental health issues, and others; advise students to make appropriate and empowering choices that promote retention, deal with peer pressure, and manage conflict, alcohol, drugs, and community living responsibilities; make recommendations to the central office staff for administrative moves as necessary and appropriate due to contractual violations that impact property, community members, and/or other factors; assist Resident Life Coordinators to support and supervise student leaders in taking appropriate action to address students whose behavior needs to be limited or corrected to meet contract requirements and community living standards; author incident reports as necessary; assist in adjudication in low level conduct cases and educational cases; develop and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators at California State University, Los Angeles to utilize the full potential of the resources available on campus; build relationships with other campus programming departments to create a positive living experience for students living in Housing and Residence Life; attend workshops and retreats to develop new skills and experience and keep abreast of current research in college administration; attend department-wide and division-wide meetings and professional development sessions; provide daily office hours through which students may schedule appointments; manage RHA and PA programming budget; manage, access, and appropriately utilize several computer databases including StarRez, Peoplesoft, Maxient, Microsoft office, etc.; manage student check-in/check-out processes; disseminate important information to residents about updates in Housing and Residence Life; and other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications & Experience : Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, social work, education, ethnic studies, or a job-related field. Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entree trainee level. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Possess strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills; as well as good reading and writing skills. Ability to: work independently and develop solutions to complex problems; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; relate to the present-day population of college students and help them with their personal and social development; keep records and accounts; select, train, and evaluate student assistants and staff; analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action; prepare concise reports; develop, organize, and implement residence programs; perform mathematical calculations; assess needs quickly and effectively and intervene in student behavioral and crisis scenarios involving physical and/or emotional risk; advise students individually or in groups on routine matters, and general knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior; and ability to maintain dignity and self-control in stressful situations. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Desired Qualifications : Housing and Residence Life experience is preferred. Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on 10/24/2023 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer. To obtain employment information for the impaired call: TDD Line (323) 343-3670 24-hour Dial-A-Job Line (323) 343-3678 Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Oct 11, 2023
Full Time
Description: Job No: 532450; 10/10/2023 Assistant Residential Coordinator Student Services Professional IB Housing and Residence Life Salary Range : $4,066 - $5,752/Monthly Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required on a rotational basis; temporary appointment, expires on or before one-year from date of hire; may be extended, may become permanent; non-exempt classification. Essential Functions : Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Residential Coordinator (ARC) assists in providing direction, leadership, and management of a student residence hall or apartment complex. The ARC works to establish an atmosphere that is conducive to accomplishing the goals and objectives of Housing and Residence Life, the mission of the Division of Student Life, and the mission of the University. The ARC supervises Program Assistants and advises Residence Hall Association. The position also maintains low level housing adjudication and minor budget management. This position requires living on campus in a residence hall or apartment complex in a furnished apartment. Meals are provided when dining service is open to the residence hall meal plan holders. Responsibilities include: encourage student responsibility for individual behavior as well as positive contributions to group behavior within the residence hall community; manage all programs provided to the community by Program Assistants and Residence Hall Association; assist in coordinating opening week orientation and community building activities; document behavioral guideline violations and emergency incidents as encountered; assist in the planning and execution of departmental and campus-wide events and programs including but not limited to Welcome Weeks, Spring Madness, Late Night Breakfast, Student Leader selection and recruitment processes, Eagle fest, and Wellness Weeks; co-advise the hall council/community council; serve on at least two HRL departmental committees; serve as a mentor for students and staff regarding areas of personal and academic concern, and when appropriate, will refer to campus resources for appropriate follow-up; assist with the coordination of administrative tasks including, but not limited to RHA recruitment and elections, executive board training, staff training, purchasing program supplies, assisting with tracking attendance etc. as assigned or needed; meet weekly with and serve as a co-advisor for RHA leadership to provide hands on oversight and guidance; attend large scale RHA events; create inclusive communities through programming to fulfill our departmental missions and goals; supervise Programming Assistants; maintain weekly Program Assistants staff meetings; assist the Residence Life Coordinator in the overall supervision of the Student Assistants; participate and assist in facilitating training in August and January prior to hall openings, as well as ongoing trainings and development opportunities as needed; attend in-hall team meetings held on Fridays and assist in facilitation; advise RHA in the planning and logistics associated with student leader conference attendance and serve as a chaperone as needed for conferences and other off-campus excursions, etc.; serve in an on-duty rotation responding to student crisis for the entire population served by Residence Life: Including but not limited to alcohol/drug overdose, sexual assault, fire/fire alarms, physical violence, suicide, relationship violence, and other mental health issues, and others; advise students to make appropriate and empowering choices that promote retention, deal with peer pressure, and manage conflict, alcohol, drugs, and community living responsibilities; make recommendations to the central office staff for administrative moves as necessary and appropriate due to contractual violations that impact property, community members, and/or other factors; assist Resident Life Coordinators to support and supervise student leaders in taking appropriate action to address students whose behavior needs to be limited or corrected to meet contract requirements and community living standards; author incident reports as necessary; assist in adjudication in low level conduct cases and educational cases; develop and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators at California State University, Los Angeles to utilize the full potential of the resources available on campus; build relationships with other campus programming departments to create a positive living experience for students living in Housing and Residence Life; attend workshops and retreats to develop new skills and experience and keep abreast of current research in college administration; attend department-wide and division-wide meetings and professional development sessions; provide daily office hours through which students may schedule appointments; manage RHA and PA programming budget; manage, access, and appropriately utilize several computer databases including StarRez, Peoplesoft, Maxient, Microsoft office, etc.; manage student check-in/check-out processes; disseminate important information to residents about updates in Housing and Residence Life; and other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications & Experience : Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, social work, education, ethnic studies, or a job-related field. Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entree trainee level. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Possess strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills; as well as good reading and writing skills. Ability to: work independently and develop solutions to complex problems; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; relate to the present-day population of college students and help them with their personal and social development; keep records and accounts; select, train, and evaluate student assistants and staff; analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action; prepare concise reports; develop, organize, and implement residence programs; perform mathematical calculations; assess needs quickly and effectively and intervene in student behavioral and crisis scenarios involving physical and/or emotional risk; advise students individually or in groups on routine matters, and general knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior; and ability to maintain dignity and self-control in stressful situations. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Desired Qualifications : Housing and Residence Life experience is preferred. Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on 10/24/2023 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer. To obtain employment information for the impaired call: TDD Line (323) 343-3670 24-hour Dial-A-Job Line (323) 343-3678 Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
SIERRA JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Truckee, California, United States
Description Under general supervision of the Dean performs complex administrative, secretarial and clerical assistance duties in support of both student services and the Tahoe-Truckee Campus including admissions and records, counseling appointments, financial aid intake and data entry, residency support, scheduling classes, coordinating classroom usage, assisting in budget administration, accounting support and performing a variety of special tasks and projects relative to assigned area of responsibility. Schedule Info: 10 months (June & July off), 20 hours per week Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices . Performs secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned manager; relieves administrator of a variety of clerical, technical and administrative details.Serves as point of contact with students, prospective students, staff, and the general public regarding departmental services; provides technical information and assistance regarding area of assignment; explains program applications, policies, procedures, requirements, and restrictions; develops promotional and informational materials for distribution on and off campus; maintains assigned resource material.Verifies and reviews materials, applications, records, files, and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, files, and reports; collects and processes appropriate information.Performs a full range of clerical and administrative duties in support of program operations; assembles files and duplicates materials; composes and prepares office correspondence, materials, reports, forms, brochures, presentations, handbooks, manuals, and consumer information; answers phones, refer callers, and take messages; maintains and orders supplies.Facilitates the coordination of schedule production; coordinates and inputs data in accordance with established District policies and procedures; calculates class hours for reporting to state for apportionment purposes.Coordinates classroom usage; releases room schedule for electronic publication.Assists in budget administration; tracks and reconciles budget activity; posts, monitors and tracks invoices, credit card and other expenditures; prepares purchase requisitions, check requests, special assignment agreements, independent contracts, and claims for reimbursement.Maintains records of expenditures and income for organizational unit supplies; initiates, codes and monitors fund transfers from various budget accounts.Prepares requisitions and claims for reimbursement; resolves invoicing, purchase order and other financial documentation questions or problems with vendors.Prepares financial documents and reports; prepares and balances financial summaries.Arranges or coordinates with staff the use of campus and off site facilities and meeting rooms; researches room charts for available locations; initiates and submits required forms for use of facilities.Operates office equipment including computer equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier and facsimile machine; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; maintains and generates reports from a database or network system.Orders office supplies, equipment and materials; assures proper functioning of office equipment; coordinates repairs of office equipment as needed.Coordinates and oversees specialized functions or projects; assures that work is performed in a timely and accurate manner; uses independent judgment to develop and provide recommendations, suggestions or information as appropriate.Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications 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 : Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of the assigned office. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to area of assignment. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. Principles, practices, and procedures of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Basic research methods and techniques. Basic mathematical concepts. Principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Referral agencies, services, and departments on and off campus may be required for some assignments. Clerical accounting and bookkeeping principles. Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned office and/or program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, apply, and ensure compliance with administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. Perform a range of technical, program support, administrative, and clerical duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Provide specialized assistance, training, and information to students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public concerning assigned program area, functions, and resources. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial records. Implement and maintain filing systems. Compile information and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals using correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, or the public; effectively present technical information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work effectively with minimal supervision. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in business administration, secretarial science or a related field. Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible secretarial and clerical experience preferably in an administrative office of a public agency or in an educational environment. 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. 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 walk, 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. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Vacation and holiday pay (including extended time off during the winter break) Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Oct 11, 2023
Full Time
Description Under general supervision of the Dean performs complex administrative, secretarial and clerical assistance duties in support of both student services and the Tahoe-Truckee Campus including admissions and records, counseling appointments, financial aid intake and data entry, residency support, scheduling classes, coordinating classroom usage, assisting in budget administration, accounting support and performing a variety of special tasks and projects relative to assigned area of responsibility. Schedule Info: 10 months (June & July off), 20 hours per week Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices . Performs secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned manager; relieves administrator of a variety of clerical, technical and administrative details.Serves as point of contact with students, prospective students, staff, and the general public regarding departmental services; provides technical information and assistance regarding area of assignment; explains program applications, policies, procedures, requirements, and restrictions; develops promotional and informational materials for distribution on and off campus; maintains assigned resource material.Verifies and reviews materials, applications, records, files, and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, files, and reports; collects and processes appropriate information.Performs a full range of clerical and administrative duties in support of program operations; assembles files and duplicates materials; composes and prepares office correspondence, materials, reports, forms, brochures, presentations, handbooks, manuals, and consumer information; answers phones, refer callers, and take messages; maintains and orders supplies.Facilitates the coordination of schedule production; coordinates and inputs data in accordance with established District policies and procedures; calculates class hours for reporting to state for apportionment purposes.Coordinates classroom usage; releases room schedule for electronic publication.Assists in budget administration; tracks and reconciles budget activity; posts, monitors and tracks invoices, credit card and other expenditures; prepares purchase requisitions, check requests, special assignment agreements, independent contracts, and claims for reimbursement.Maintains records of expenditures and income for organizational unit supplies; initiates, codes and monitors fund transfers from various budget accounts.Prepares requisitions and claims for reimbursement; resolves invoicing, purchase order and other financial documentation questions or problems with vendors.Prepares financial documents and reports; prepares and balances financial summaries.Arranges or coordinates with staff the use of campus and off site facilities and meeting rooms; researches room charts for available locations; initiates and submits required forms for use of facilities.Operates office equipment including computer equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier and facsimile machine; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; maintains and generates reports from a database or network system.Orders office supplies, equipment and materials; assures proper functioning of office equipment; coordinates repairs of office equipment as needed.Coordinates and oversees specialized functions or projects; assures that work is performed in a timely and accurate manner; uses independent judgment to develop and provide recommendations, suggestions or information as appropriate.Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications 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 : Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of the assigned office. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to area of assignment. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. Principles, practices, and procedures of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Basic research methods and techniques. Basic mathematical concepts. Principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Referral agencies, services, and departments on and off campus may be required for some assignments. Clerical accounting and bookkeeping principles. Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned office and/or program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, apply, and ensure compliance with administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. Perform a range of technical, program support, administrative, and clerical duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Provide specialized assistance, training, and information to students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public concerning assigned program area, functions, and resources. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial records. Implement and maintain filing systems. Compile information and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals using correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, or the public; effectively present technical information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work effectively with minimal supervision. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in business administration, secretarial science or a related field. Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible secretarial and clerical experience preferably in an administrative office of a public agency or in an educational environment. 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. 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 walk, 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. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Vacation and holiday pay (including extended time off during the winter break) Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
SIERRA JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rocklin, California, United States
Description Under minimum administrative direction of an educational administrator, collaborates as a team member with the nursing faculty and director in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's nursing educational programs, instructs nursing courses, and performs related work, as required. Incumbent must be qualified in accordance with California Board of Registered Nursing ( BRN ). Examples Of Functions and Tasks Program Development - ESSENTIAL : Participate in ongoing faculty meetings to plan, evaluate and develop all aspects of the nursing programs including the philosophy, theoretical curriculum framework, program and level objectives, curriculum, policies, documents, forms and the total program evaluation plan as required by State regulating agencies; participate in preparing written curriculum revision proposals, self-studies and other reports for State regulating agencies, the District Curriculum Committee and/or other shared governance bodies as necessary; participate, either as course coordinator or as a course team member in ongoing faculty meetings to plan and develop assigned courses and course materials that are consistent with the philosophy and curriculum framework and are based upon program and level objectives (including course content, theory objectives, course methods, media, textbooks, assignments, examinations, syllabi, clinical objectives, correlated clinical experiences and clinical evaluation tools); review, select and order course textbooks and class media, supplies and equipment; assist in regularly updating the nursing literature in the District Learning Resource Center and the department reference library; assist in evaluating and establishing new clinical facilities to use for student learning experiences and participate in regional planning meetings to coordinate clinical experiences with other colleges. Program Implementation - ESSENTIAL : Assume shared responsibility and accountability for implementing the planned instructional program (including conducting theory classes in areas of content expertise, supervising students in clinical areas of expertise, providing students with timely constructive feedback and advice regarding their theory and clinical performance, evaluating student theory and clinical performance according to established policies and procedures, meeting with clinical agency representatives to implement and evaluate specific clinical experiences, assisting in orienting, supervising and evaluating part-time nursing faculty, orienting new full-time faculty and preparing and maintaining program and student records including attendance, anecdotal notes, evaluations, needs improvement and educational agreement forms and grades). Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL : Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; serve as a professional role model for students; advise students concerning job and educational opportunities; participate in graduation and other student award ceremonies; assume responsibility for ensuring student participation in all aspects of curriculum and policy development and evaluation. PERIPHERAL : Write letters of recommendation upon student requests as warranted; precept students in local area graduate nursing programs. Related Professional Responsibilities - ESSENTIAL : Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in nursing and nursing education; adhere to established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel and the general public; attend and/or participate in a variety of local professional nursing and nursing education meetings, conferences and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance and staff development activities as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, Unit Planning Guides, Environmental Impact Reports, etc.). PERIPHERAL : Represent department by serving on District committees; serve on employee selection committees as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings as necessary; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications Master's or higher degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND a Master's or higher degree in Health Education or Health Science from an accredited college or university which included course work in Nursing, Education, or Administration OR the equivalent, as determined by the BRN and/or the District Equivalency Committee, as appropriate. Incumbent must possess a valid, active California license as a Registered Nurse (RN) as issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and a valid California Class C or higher Driver's License in order to accomplish travel among District sites and other locations. Additionally, the incumbent must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN, the equivalent of one (1) year's full-time experience as a RN providing direct patient care within the last five (5) years (clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care) AND must have completed a course in teaching from an accredited college or university AND must have completed at least one (1) year's experience teaching courses related to Nursing OR a course which included practice in teaching Nursing which include: Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL : Medical-surgical nursing; teaching principles and methods and their impact on the learning process; curriculum development; Nursing Education trends and issues; nursing theory; supervisory techniques; professional standards of conduct and ethics in the nursing profession; laboratory equipment operation, uses, and precautions. Ability to: ESSENTIAL : Lecture and otherwise instruct students in the classroom AND practice laboratory AND clinical settings; exercise skill in fundamentals of nursing and the practice of medical-surgical nursing; instruct in fundamentals of nursing and medical-surgical nursing; supervise students in the clinical setting; contribute to curriculum development; form and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students to facilitate learning; maintain accurate student records; work cooperatively with peers, other faculty, staff, and students; teach in registered and vocational nursing and Nursing Assistant programs; work some evenings and/or weekends, as required; write course objectives, outlines, and lesson plans; prepare course syllabi; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; function as a team member; maintain positive relationships with external clinical agencies; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; function as a professional role model; participate in student, faculty, shared governance, and professional activities; exercise appropriate safety precautions in practice laboratory and clinical settings; type/keyboard and/or utilize mouse to operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for word processing. PERIPHERAL : Operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for spreadsheets and/or database management and/or desktop publishing and to access host computer network utilities to send and receive electronic ("e") mail. Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL : Incumbent must be able to work in office, laboratory, and clinical work environments engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature, and to meet the following physical suitability requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly : walking, standing, and bending in performance of duties; operate machinery (stationary and/or mobile), including Hoyer lift, intravenous (I.V.) pumps, feeding pumps, etc.; utilize manual and finger dexterity to utilize computers and classroom equipment, make beds, dispense medications, remove sutures and dressings, and for other aspects of patient care; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials, computer screens, analog and digital gauges and meters associated with medical equipment, and patient monitors, observations required for patient assessment, patient records, medication and other orders; utilize hearing for ordinary conversation and for hearing other sounds, such as equipment sound prompts, patient breathing, etc. Frequent : lifting (max. 75 lbs. from floor and waist levels), pushing, pulling and carrying (both in clinical laboratory sessions and hospital practicums) to utilize and move equipment and materials and for routine patient care. Occasional : running, to assist in hospital emergency room, as needed. Environmental Hazards/Precautions : Incumbent is required to frequently wear protective clothing/equipment to protect skin, arms, hands, fingers, face, eyes, and overall body, and must work in environments subject to almost constant exposure to hazards from risk of contagion with infectious diseases, and occasional exposure to hazards from needle sticks, radiation from X-ray and other medical equipment, and caustic chemicals used in chemotherapy and other medical treatments. EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Competitive benefits package 175 day per year contract Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. COMPENSATION Placement on the District’s Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $60,413.56 to $80,959.95 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $108,494.06. The District offers a very competitive benefits package, which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, sabbatical, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position: Employment ApplicationResume or Curriculum VitaeApplicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Description Under minimum administrative direction of an educational administrator, collaborates as a team member with the nursing faculty and director in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's nursing educational programs, instructs nursing courses, and performs related work, as required. Incumbent must be qualified in accordance with California Board of Registered Nursing ( BRN ). Examples Of Functions and Tasks Program Development - ESSENTIAL : Participate in ongoing faculty meetings to plan, evaluate and develop all aspects of the nursing programs including the philosophy, theoretical curriculum framework, program and level objectives, curriculum, policies, documents, forms and the total program evaluation plan as required by State regulating agencies; participate in preparing written curriculum revision proposals, self-studies and other reports for State regulating agencies, the District Curriculum Committee and/or other shared governance bodies as necessary; participate, either as course coordinator or as a course team member in ongoing faculty meetings to plan and develop assigned courses and course materials that are consistent with the philosophy and curriculum framework and are based upon program and level objectives (including course content, theory objectives, course methods, media, textbooks, assignments, examinations, syllabi, clinical objectives, correlated clinical experiences and clinical evaluation tools); review, select and order course textbooks and class media, supplies and equipment; assist in regularly updating the nursing literature in the District Learning Resource Center and the department reference library; assist in evaluating and establishing new clinical facilities to use for student learning experiences and participate in regional planning meetings to coordinate clinical experiences with other colleges. Program Implementation - ESSENTIAL : Assume shared responsibility and accountability for implementing the planned instructional program (including conducting theory classes in areas of content expertise, supervising students in clinical areas of expertise, providing students with timely constructive feedback and advice regarding their theory and clinical performance, evaluating student theory and clinical performance according to established policies and procedures, meeting with clinical agency representatives to implement and evaluate specific clinical experiences, assisting in orienting, supervising and evaluating part-time nursing faculty, orienting new full-time faculty and preparing and maintaining program and student records including attendance, anecdotal notes, evaluations, needs improvement and educational agreement forms and grades). Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL : Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; serve as a professional role model for students; advise students concerning job and educational opportunities; participate in graduation and other student award ceremonies; assume responsibility for ensuring student participation in all aspects of curriculum and policy development and evaluation. PERIPHERAL : Write letters of recommendation upon student requests as warranted; precept students in local area graduate nursing programs. Related Professional Responsibilities - ESSENTIAL : Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in nursing and nursing education; adhere to established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel and the general public; attend and/or participate in a variety of local professional nursing and nursing education meetings, conferences and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance and staff development activities as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, Unit Planning Guides, Environmental Impact Reports, etc.). PERIPHERAL : Represent department by serving on District committees; serve on employee selection committees as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings as necessary; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications Master's or higher degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND a Master's or higher degree in Health Education or Health Science from an accredited college or university which included course work in Nursing, Education, or Administration OR the equivalent, as determined by the BRN and/or the District Equivalency Committee, as appropriate. Incumbent must possess a valid, active California license as a Registered Nurse (RN) as issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and a valid California Class C or higher Driver's License in order to accomplish travel among District sites and other locations. Additionally, the incumbent must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN, the equivalent of one (1) year's full-time experience as a RN providing direct patient care within the last five (5) years (clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care) AND must have completed a course in teaching from an accredited college or university AND must have completed at least one (1) year's experience teaching courses related to Nursing OR a course which included practice in teaching Nursing which include: Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL : Medical-surgical nursing; teaching principles and methods and their impact on the learning process; curriculum development; Nursing Education trends and issues; nursing theory; supervisory techniques; professional standards of conduct and ethics in the nursing profession; laboratory equipment operation, uses, and precautions. Ability to: ESSENTIAL : Lecture and otherwise instruct students in the classroom AND practice laboratory AND clinical settings; exercise skill in fundamentals of nursing and the practice of medical-surgical nursing; instruct in fundamentals of nursing and medical-surgical nursing; supervise students in the clinical setting; contribute to curriculum development; form and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students to facilitate learning; maintain accurate student records; work cooperatively with peers, other faculty, staff, and students; teach in registered and vocational nursing and Nursing Assistant programs; work some evenings and/or weekends, as required; write course objectives, outlines, and lesson plans; prepare course syllabi; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; function as a team member; maintain positive relationships with external clinical agencies; maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics; function as a professional role model; participate in student, faculty, shared governance, and professional activities; exercise appropriate safety precautions in practice laboratory and clinical settings; type/keyboard and/or utilize mouse to operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for word processing. PERIPHERAL : Operate microcomputers to utilize software packages/applications for spreadsheets and/or database management and/or desktop publishing and to access host computer network utilities to send and receive electronic ("e") mail. Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL : Incumbent must be able to work in office, laboratory, and clinical work environments engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature, and to meet the following physical suitability requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly : walking, standing, and bending in performance of duties; operate machinery (stationary and/or mobile), including Hoyer lift, intravenous (I.V.) pumps, feeding pumps, etc.; utilize manual and finger dexterity to utilize computers and classroom equipment, make beds, dispense medications, remove sutures and dressings, and for other aspects of patient care; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials, computer screens, analog and digital gauges and meters associated with medical equipment, and patient monitors, observations required for patient assessment, patient records, medication and other orders; utilize hearing for ordinary conversation and for hearing other sounds, such as equipment sound prompts, patient breathing, etc. Frequent : lifting (max. 75 lbs. from floor and waist levels), pushing, pulling and carrying (both in clinical laboratory sessions and hospital practicums) to utilize and move equipment and materials and for routine patient care. Occasional : running, to assist in hospital emergency room, as needed. Environmental Hazards/Precautions : Incumbent is required to frequently wear protective clothing/equipment to protect skin, arms, hands, fingers, face, eyes, and overall body, and must work in environments subject to almost constant exposure to hazards from risk of contagion with infectious diseases, and occasional exposure to hazards from needle sticks, radiation from X-ray and other medical equipment, and caustic chemicals used in chemotherapy and other medical treatments. EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Competitive benefits package 175 day per year contract Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. COMPENSATION Placement on the District’s Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $60,413.56 to $80,959.95 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $108,494.06. The District offers a very competitive benefits package, which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, sabbatical, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position: Employment ApplicationResume or Curriculum VitaeApplicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations? What role should faculty play in student success? Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)
Mission Viejo, California, United States
Title: Senior Administrative Assistant, Categorical Job Category: CSEA Job Opening Date: November 22, 2023 Job Closing Date: December 08, 2023 Location: Saddleback College Work Location: Mission Viejo, CA Department: College, Equity, Inclusion and Access Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Rate Type: Monthly Work Days: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours Per Week: 40 Percentage of Employment: 100% Months of Employment: 12 Salary: Starting at $5,663 per month Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter Required Job Description: C.S.E.A. Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Range 127 Must apply by 12/07/2023 at 11:59 pm to be considered for the position. Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter - Applications with missing documents will not be considered. This position is categorically funded. Employment in this position is contingent upon the funding from Student, Equity, and Achievement Program. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under direction from the assigned administrator of record of a highly complex, multi-function division of large size, staff, and budget, such as a Dean or Director, performs the full range of administrative, secretarial, and clerical assistance in support of assigned complex program in a large business, instructional, or student services division; or serves as secondary administrative support for a larger office, such as a Vice President's office or the President's office. May receive direction from a Vice-President if assigned to provide specialized, independent secondary support in that office. May receive direction from the President or Executive Assistant to the President if assigned to provide specialized, independent secondary support in that office. May receive functional supervision, technical training, and work direction from an academic bargaining unit program supervisor or an executive assistant. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification is distinguished from other levels of the Administrative Assistant series in that the Senior Administrative Assistant is the experienced, journey-level classification of the series. Incumbents are assigned to perform the full range of complex administrative support, secretarial, and clerical duties independently for a large/complex business, instructional, or student services program. Incumbents at this level typically receive instruction or assistance only as new or unusual situations arise, and must be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. 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. Participate in the administration of the office to which assigned; assist supervisor in meeting reporting requirements, functional responsibilities, and research objectives; provide responsible and complex secretarial and administrative support and confidential assistance, relieving the supervisor of a wide variety of clerical, technical, and administrative detail; assist in organizing functions and activities promoted by the District, college, or program area. Plan and organize administrative office support functions; coordinate, oversee, and evaluate the flow of office work and assure that work is performed in a timely and accurate manner; review, update, and inform the supervisor and others of essential timelines; discuss and review calendar of events on a regular basis with supervisor to assure timely coordination of office activities and status of assigned projects; develop schedules related to division/department activities and services. Utilize electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; coordinate and arrange meetings; coordinate activities with other divisions and departments; make travel arrangements for department staff; process conference reimbursement and other requests. Participate in the orientation and training of new classified and academic employees when assigned; assign, schedule, train, and provide work direction to lower-level office staff and student workers as assigned; prioritize work assignments; review and validate completed work for accuracy; determine the necessity for and assign substitute classified and/or academic personnel as needed. Collect, research, compile, analyze, verify, summarize, record, and evaluate information; prepare and distribute narrative, statistical, and financial data, recommendations, and alternatives as requested; complete reports; verify and review forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures. Coordinate and oversee specialized functions or projects independently, as assigned including special event planning and implementation; assure that work is performed in a timely and accurate manner; use independent judgment to develop and provide recommendations, suggestions, or information as appropriate. Answer telephones and respond to questions and requests for information from administrative, management, academic, and/or classified staff and the general public; communicate information in person or by telephone where judgment, knowledge, and interpretation of policies and procedures are necessary. Serve as liaison between assigned supervisor and the College president, vice presidents, administrative staff, academic and classified staff, students, representatives of community agencies, and the general public by relaying messages, answering questions, clarifying information, responding to requests, resolving problems, explaining District, College, Department, or program area policies and procedures, or referring callers to the administrator or others as necessary. Assure that Board agenda items and supporting documents are developed, prepared, and forwarded within District timelines and legal requirements and guidelines; assure the administrator receives timely notification of Board requests for information or action; assure that the Board receives information and notification of action taken as requested. Assist supervisor in the preparation and administration of program budget(s); assist in preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations; assist in submitting justifications for budget items; allocate funds to proper budget codes; monitor and track expenditures in a timely manner; provide regular budget reports to administrator for control of expenditures; assist in resolving budget issues and problems; interact with others regarding deposits; process budget/expense transfers; recommend budget revisions. Recommend expenditures for office equipment, materials, and supplies and assure their timely ordering, receipt, and storage; assure proper functioning of office equipment; prepare purchase requisitions, check requests, independent contracts, and claims for reimbursement of special funds related to assignment; post, monitor, and track invoices and other expenditures; process and prepare time sheets for signature. Provide staff support to standing and ad hoc committees and other groups as assigned; attend meetings and take notes or record proceedings; prepare and distribute agendas, background materials, and minutes as appropriate. Compose correspondence independently; prepare preliminary responses to letters, general correspondence, and personal inquiries of a sensitive nature, including faculty, students, and staff grievances and complaints, for administrator's approval. Format, type, proofread, duplicate, and distribute correspondence, notices, lists, forms, memoranda, and other materials according to established procedures, policies, and standards. Establish and maintain a variety of complex, interrelated filing systems including confidential files; establish and maintain files for information, records, and reports involving classified, academic, and administrative payroll and attendance, budget, production and cost records, inventory, manuals, and updated resource materials. Receive mail and identify and refer matters to the administrator in order of priority. Utilize various computer applications and software packages; maintain and generate reports from a database or network system. Operate office equipment including computer equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine. Interact with South Orange County Community College District, Irvine Valley College, and Saddleback College's administrators, divisions, departments, faculty, staff, and students in all matters related to the area of assignment; interpret and apply policies and procedures and process sensitive complaints and requests for information. When assigned to an instructional division: develop, proof, and submit schedule of classes; direct the process for development of new course/curriculum and/or program offerings and assist in keeping current programs up-to-date; manage and coordinate use of facilities assigned to the division; assist in processes and procedures to facilitate the submission of grades and attendance records in accordance with guidelines and time schedules to meet established deadlines including to serve as contact point and liaison with Admissions and Records. Perform related duties as required. 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: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of the assigned division or department. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to area of assignment. Work organization and office management principles and practices. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Processes, procedures, and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. Principles and procedures used in complex, inter-related record keeping. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Principles, practices and procedures of complex fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation. Statistical procedures and mathematical concepts. Principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower-level office staff and student workers. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned division and/or department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. Perform responsible and difficult administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Oversee and participate in the management of the administrative functions and operations of the assigned office. Establish, review, and revise office work priorities. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports. 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. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Take and transcribe dictation, if required by the position, at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets. Use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Implement and maintain filing systems. Independently compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda. Plan, schedule, direct, coordinate, and review the work and performance of assigned staff in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to two years of college level course work or specialized training in public administration, business administration, secretarial science, or a related field. Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience as an administrative assistant or secretary, preferably in an administrative office of a public agency or in an educational environment, including some experience in a lead capacity. License or Certificate: A valid California driver's license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions to drive a District or personal vehicle to attend meetings or pick up/deliver documents or other materials. 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. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, academic and classified staff, and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. 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; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job. CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must complete your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Standard Time, by the deadline, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position. Applicants must complete all fields/sections on the application. Do not type "See Resume" or leave any fields blank. Applicants must enter their work experience, education, etc. on the District application. Applications reflecting "See Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for recruitment.
Nov 23, 2023
Full Time
Title: Senior Administrative Assistant, Categorical Job Category: CSEA Job Opening Date: November 22, 2023 Job Closing Date: December 08, 2023 Location: Saddleback College Work Location: Mission Viejo, CA Department: College, Equity, Inclusion and Access Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules Pay Rate Type: Monthly Work Days: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours Per Week: 40 Percentage of Employment: 100% Months of Employment: 12 Salary: Starting at $5,663 per month Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter Required Job Description: C.S.E.A. Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Range 127 Must apply by 12/07/2023 at 11:59 pm to be considered for the position. Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter - Applications with missing documents will not be considered. This position is categorically funded. Employment in this position is contingent upon the funding from Student, Equity, and Achievement Program. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under direction from the assigned administrator of record of a highly complex, multi-function division of large size, staff, and budget, such as a Dean or Director, performs the full range of administrative, secretarial, and clerical assistance in support of assigned complex program in a large business, instructional, or student services division; or serves as secondary administrative support for a larger office, such as a Vice President's office or the President's office. May receive direction from a Vice-President if assigned to provide specialized, independent secondary support in that office. May receive direction from the President or Executive Assistant to the President if assigned to provide specialized, independent secondary support in that office. May receive functional supervision, technical training, and work direction from an academic bargaining unit program supervisor or an executive assistant. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification is distinguished from other levels of the Administrative Assistant series in that the Senior Administrative Assistant is the experienced, journey-level classification of the series. Incumbents are assigned to perform the full range of complex administrative support, secretarial, and clerical duties independently for a large/complex business, instructional, or student services program. Incumbents at this level typically receive instruction or assistance only as new or unusual situations arise, and must be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. 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. Participate in the administration of the office to which assigned; assist supervisor in meeting reporting requirements, functional responsibilities, and research objectives; provide responsible and complex secretarial and administrative support and confidential assistance, relieving the supervisor of a wide variety of clerical, technical, and administrative detail; assist in organizing functions and activities promoted by the District, college, or program area. Plan and organize administrative office support functions; coordinate, oversee, and evaluate the flow of office work and assure that work is performed in a timely and accurate manner; review, update, and inform the supervisor and others of essential timelines; discuss and review calendar of events on a regular basis with supervisor to assure timely coordination of office activities and status of assigned projects; develop schedules related to division/department activities and services. Utilize electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; coordinate and arrange meetings; coordinate activities with other divisions and departments; make travel arrangements for department staff; process conference reimbursement and other requests. Participate in the orientation and training of new classified and academic employees when assigned; assign, schedule, train, and provide work direction to lower-level office staff and student workers as assigned; prioritize work assignments; review and validate completed work for accuracy; determine the necessity for and assign substitute classified and/or academic personnel as needed. Collect, research, compile, analyze, verify, summarize, record, and evaluate information; prepare and distribute narrative, statistical, and financial data, recommendations, and alternatives as requested; complete reports; verify and review forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures. Coordinate and oversee specialized functions or projects independently, as assigned including special event planning and implementation; assure that work is performed in a timely and accurate manner; use independent judgment to develop and provide recommendations, suggestions, or information as appropriate. Answer telephones and respond to questions and requests for information from administrative, management, academic, and/or classified staff and the general public; communicate information in person or by telephone where judgment, knowledge, and interpretation of policies and procedures are necessary. Serve as liaison between assigned supervisor and the College president, vice presidents, administrative staff, academic and classified staff, students, representatives of community agencies, and the general public by relaying messages, answering questions, clarifying information, responding to requests, resolving problems, explaining District, College, Department, or program area policies and procedures, or referring callers to the administrator or others as necessary. Assure that Board agenda items and supporting documents are developed, prepared, and forwarded within District timelines and legal requirements and guidelines; assure the administrator receives timely notification of Board requests for information or action; assure that the Board receives information and notification of action taken as requested. Assist supervisor in the preparation and administration of program budget(s); assist in preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations; assist in submitting justifications for budget items; allocate funds to proper budget codes; monitor and track expenditures in a timely manner; provide regular budget reports to administrator for control of expenditures; assist in resolving budget issues and problems; interact with others regarding deposits; process budget/expense transfers; recommend budget revisions. Recommend expenditures for office equipment, materials, and supplies and assure their timely ordering, receipt, and storage; assure proper functioning of office equipment; prepare purchase requisitions, check requests, independent contracts, and claims for reimbursement of special funds related to assignment; post, monitor, and track invoices and other expenditures; process and prepare time sheets for signature. Provide staff support to standing and ad hoc committees and other groups as assigned; attend meetings and take notes or record proceedings; prepare and distribute agendas, background materials, and minutes as appropriate. Compose correspondence independently; prepare preliminary responses to letters, general correspondence, and personal inquiries of a sensitive nature, including faculty, students, and staff grievances and complaints, for administrator's approval. Format, type, proofread, duplicate, and distribute correspondence, notices, lists, forms, memoranda, and other materials according to established procedures, policies, and standards. Establish and maintain a variety of complex, interrelated filing systems including confidential files; establish and maintain files for information, records, and reports involving classified, academic, and administrative payroll and attendance, budget, production and cost records, inventory, manuals, and updated resource materials. Receive mail and identify and refer matters to the administrator in order of priority. Utilize various computer applications and software packages; maintain and generate reports from a database or network system. Operate office equipment including computer equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine. Interact with South Orange County Community College District, Irvine Valley College, and Saddleback College's administrators, divisions, departments, faculty, staff, and students in all matters related to the area of assignment; interpret and apply policies and procedures and process sensitive complaints and requests for information. When assigned to an instructional division: develop, proof, and submit schedule of classes; direct the process for development of new course/curriculum and/or program offerings and assist in keeping current programs up-to-date; manage and coordinate use of facilities assigned to the division; assist in processes and procedures to facilitate the submission of grades and attendance records in accordance with guidelines and time schedules to meet established deadlines including to serve as contact point and liaison with Admissions and Records. Perform related duties as required. 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: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of the assigned division or department. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to area of assignment. Work organization and office management principles and practices. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Processes, procedures, and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. Principles and procedures used in complex, inter-related record keeping. Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems. Principles, practices and procedures of complex fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation. Statistical procedures and mathematical concepts. Principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist and telephone etiquette. Principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower-level office staff and student workers. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned division and/or department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. Perform responsible and difficult administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Oversee and participate in the management of the administrative functions and operations of the assigned office. Establish, review, and revise office work priorities. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports. 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. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Take and transcribe dictation, if required by the position, at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets. Use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Implement and maintain filing systems. Independently compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda. Plan, schedule, direct, coordinate, and review the work and performance of assigned staff in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person. Work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to two years of college level course work or specialized training in public administration, business administration, secretarial science, or a related field. Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience as an administrative assistant or secretary, preferably in an administrative office of a public agency or in an educational environment, including some experience in a lead capacity. License or Certificate: A valid California driver's license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions to drive a District or personal vehicle to attend meetings or pick up/deliver documents or other materials. 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. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with students, academic and classified staff, and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. 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; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE: Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD. The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information . NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. PLEASE NOTE: A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status. Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job. CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District's mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Important: You must complete your application for a posting by 11:59 p.m. , Pacific Standard Time, by the deadline, along with any required documents , in order to be considered for the position. Applicants must complete all fields/sections on the application. Do not type "See Resume" or leave any fields blank. Applicants must enter their work experience, education, etc. on the District application. Applications reflecting "See Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for recruitment.