Job Posting Title:

Admissions/Records Evaluator I

Location:

Los Rios Community College District (American River College)

Department Location:

Admissions Records Department

Posting Number:

C01937P

The Institution:

AboutFounded in 1955, American River College (ARC) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.
Our StrengthsThe College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.
Our VisionOur vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.
Our Commitment to Social Justice and EquityAmerican River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Position Summary:

The entry level of the class of this series. Incumbent implements admission, transfer, and graduation requirements of the District. Assists students in achieving degree or certificate objectives and resolves academic problems through interpretation of policies, rules and procedures of the area to which the position is assigned. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) postingclick here.

Benefits:

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

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position’s FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked divided by the percentage of months worked to get the position’s FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 12 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 12/12 = 1; 0.75/1 = 0.75 FTE). For the full LRCEA contract agreement, details click here.

Assignment Responsibilities:

Evaluates student transcripts for credit acceptability and for admissions and graduation; works with counselors to resolve graduation petitions; and distributes, explains, receives and checks for completion and accuracy of graduation and other petitions; use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system software, including degree and certificate planning and evaluation related software tools for Admissions/Records data including but not limited to: data entry, retrieval of data, degree map maintenance, transcript review and printing, external transcript review and coursework data entry, and college catalog data; researches, interprets, and applies varied and complex policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines related to transfer credits and graduation requirements; compiles initial athletic eligibility; performs a variety of clerical and technical duties involving student registration, admissions, veterans’ affairs, and records maintenance; performs a variety of public contact tasks; communicates with students, staff, and other individuals to disseminate or explain information; aids students in registration and admission procedures by giving information about admissions, credit transfer, and courses offered; prepares and maintains student files, reviews files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests; compiles and types reports; receives and accounts for various fees; processes records, posts and processes grades; processes and sends transcripts to students and colleges; types and files various notices and forms; composes and types letters and routine correspondence; answers telephone, responds to requests and delivers messages; receives and distributes mail; orders materials, supplies, and services; oversees the work of temporary classified staff; performs related duties as required.

Work Year:

12 month

Work Schedule:

10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday

Alternate work schedules and remote/hybrid assignments may be available depending upon the operational needs of the department and employee performance.

Total Hrs per Week/Day:

40 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Three years of experience related to the duties of the position. (One year of college level course work may be substituted for one year of required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Promotional: One year of experience performing clerical duties at the level of A/R Clerk II. (Promotional applies to regular, current Classified employees working with the Los Rios Community College District.)

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions:

1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required).
2. Resume (required).
3. Letter of Interest (required).
4. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications of this position).

NOTES:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.·
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• 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.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Salary:

$3,614.18 per month LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information:

Plus shift differential.

Posting Date:

04/22/2022

Closing Date:

05/12/2022

Beginning On (or About):

06/01/2022

How and where to apply:

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

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

Conditions:

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

All faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated in order to:

• be physically present on District premises for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• participate in District activities for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• be inside a building or office unless they receive an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation. All new hires must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious exemption within forty-five (45) calendar days of hire. Within seven (7) calendar days,

All new hires must show proof they have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine, or have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

For the latest information on the COVID Vaccine mandate, please visit the COVID Vaccine Requirements informational page.

Quicklink:

https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18090