Coordinator / HSI -Merritt College

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Merritt College

Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves. Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.

Position Information

Job Title

Not specified in the provided content

Time Base

Time Base 40 Hours / Week 12 Months / Year

Compensation

Salary Range : $6,636.76 - $8,437.65 / Month

Hiring Range : $6,636.76 - $7,300.75. The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience

Position Type

Classified

Department

Director of H S I (641)

City

Oakland

State

CA

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Student Services or Director of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the HSI Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of their assigned activities within the HSI Grant. The individual leads the coordination of grant activities which may include high school outreach, peer mentorship programs, student onboarding, community partnerships, campus visits, university tours, student success workshops, and other grant-specific retention campaigns. The individual also works collaboratively to provide support for the HSI grant evaluation process.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours / week. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year-end, graduation, etc.

(Positions assigned to this classification are professional-level positions that support and are funded by a categorically funded program / project. Continuation of the position is contingent upon refunding of the program / project.)

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Coordinates the assigned program activities with other departments or work units to achieve maximum fulfillment of goals and objectives and ensures optimum delivery of program / activity services.
• Initiates and coordinates partnerships that promote college access to high schools, community-based organizations, and other educational institutions.
• Supports with the design and development of student retention programming, including the coordination and facilitation of workshops, informational sessions, and / or career panels that align with assigned project activities.
• Maintains complex records of assigned grant activities including meeting notes, survey and evaluation data, schedules, and other information requested by partner institutions or the public.
• Supports in developing monthly and quarterly reports related to assigned grant activities to maintain compliance with internal and external record-keeping, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
• Evaluates assigned activities and develops recommendations to improve program / performance efficiency and effectiveness that promotes student success.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student employees, including submitting employment documents (eForms), student evaluations, and coordinating / preparing work schedules.
• Supports internal and external evaluation and reporting functions, including the development of survey and evaluation data.
• Supports with monitoring and tracking of program budget; monitors and analyzes the budget; prepares reports, and records budgetary activities for program management purposes as needed.
• Acts as a resource and liaison for the program by responding to information and resource requests from other educational institutions, community partners, or the public.
• Provides support to the project team as needed; designs forms and procedures to assist in better project efficiency and implementation of grant deliverables.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of :

o Hispanic Serving Institutions Grants and / or the California Community College system.

o Practices and research surrounding strategies and priorities that promote Latino, Latina and Latinx student success and completion.

o Program evaluation techniques and methodology.

o Laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect for grant / budget regulations.

o Current development, standards, methods, and trends, that will demonstrate professional competency in the field of activity.

Ability :

o Bilingual (English and Spanish).

o Occasional local travel to attend events at school and community partner sites.

o Occasional local / non-local travel to attend program-related professional development conferences and trainings.

o Implement a working framework centered on diversity, inclusion, racial equity and access.

o Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

o Communicate effectively in the oral and written form, including public speaking in both English and Spanish.

o Demonstrate other professional knowledge that may be required to successfully perform in the field of activity.

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date

Application Deadline Date October 10, 2025

Open Date

Open Date 11 / 27 / 2024

First Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note : A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials / transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items :

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination : Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement : As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement : According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he / she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy : A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination : Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents :

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 26.81% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees' Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http : / / www.calpers.ca.gov / eip-docs / employer / program-services / summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA , please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov / . The CalPERS member handbook is available at http : / / www.calpers.ca.gov / eip-docs / about / pubs / member / your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include :

Mission Statement

The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

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