Student Services Assistant - 19hr Los Banos

Salary: $1,189.00 - $1,505.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified Part time
Job Number: 2019110403
Closing: 11/18/2019 12:00 PM Pacific
Location: Los Banos, CA
Department: Los Banos Campus



19hrs/week
This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding.
Interviews tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2019
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Incorporated in 1889, Merced offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county. The college is currently in a time of exciting innovation.

The Financial Aid Student Services Assistant serves an important role in the Financial Aid Office and the lives of our students. This position will assist Merced College students in taking their first steps to the exciting world of financial aid. We are looking for a dynamic, customer service centered person who is comfortable multi-tasking and can adjust to change quickly. If this sounds like you and you are dedicated to the success of students Financial Aid invites you to apply.

Merced College Vision
Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission
Growing our community through education and workforce training:

• lifelong learning
• basic skills
• career technical education
• transfer
• degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description:
Under general supervision, to provide student services; to perform technical functions in the area to which assigned; and to do related work as required. Will work at both Los Banos and Merced Campus.


Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:

• Accepts and evaluates applications of potential program participants
• Interviews potential participants and completes preliminary determination of eligibility to participate in program involved
• Assists with the college testing program and monitoring of students in area of responsibility
• Coordinates area of specialty with community, state and federal agencies
• Participates in workshops, orientations, and in-service training
• Assists students by providing information regarding the types of services available
• Gathers and compiles data regarding needs and status of students
• Assists students with applications and checks applications for accuracy and completeness
• Keeps books and records of monies received and expended in preparation for audits by funding agencies
• Coordinates with instructional departments and reviews students' status
• Provides a variety of administrative relief for program administration
• Assists in compilation and preparation of reports
• Writes letters and follows through on details
• Assists with budget preparation and securing of funding from outside agencies

Knowledge of:

• Office practices, procedures and equipment
• Computer data base and network operations

Ability to:

• Learn and apply the principles of individual appraisal including interview techniques
• Learn, communicate and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations
• Compile and analyze data
• Complete forms necessary for making application for funds and/or services
• Maintain complex records requiring effective accountability and accurate controls
• Prepare reports
• Spell and punctuate correctly
• Use good English
• Perform a variety of clerical duties
• Make comparisons and computations quickly and accurately
• Deal with the public effectively
• Train and/or supervise student workers
• Work cooperatively with others

Typical Qualifications
Required:

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent from an acceptable accredited institution
• Three years of experience in public service, including interaction with students
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Supplemental Information
How to Apply: Candidates will submit a complete application on the Merced College Career page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position
2. Resume

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Interview Information: Those applicants deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. Finalist interviews with district administrators may follow. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Expenses for travel and accommodations will be the responsibility of the candidates.

Employee Benefits: The District pays (with small contribution from employee) health, prescription, vision and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents. Life and income protection insurance premiums are provided for the employee only, as well as paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. An applicant must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.




To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/2622440/student-services-assistant-19hr-los-banos





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