Student Programs Project Coordinator



Student Programs Project Coordinator

Salary

$72,846.00 - $96,813.00 Annually

Location

Costa Mesa, CA

Job Type

Classified Management

Job Number

OM-014-19

Division

Orange Coast College

Department

SS

Opening Date

04/03/2019

Closing Date

5/17/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition

About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Founded in 1947, with classes beginning in 1948, OCC has grown into one of the nation's largest -- and finest -- community colleges, enrolling more than 25,000 students each semester.  OCC's has an unwavering commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and rich racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity.  Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 21,498 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 35% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 23% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 31% are White, and 6% are multiracial. OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve all students and eliminate the success gap for disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS). 

Summary 
Plans, organizes, supervises, and provides technical oversight for specialized projects or activities directly related to the campus-wide student success initiatives. Performs research to provide data analytics to achieve project goals, objectives and implement solutions.
 
Distinguishing Career Features 
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Services or Designee, the Student Programs Project Coordinator is recognized as a professional-level coordinator with supervisory authority, that supports and participates with administrators in the management of student success programs and initiatives.  Advancement to this position is based on need, compliance with the stated qualifications, and a demonstrated ability to manage and perform special project initiatives and functions.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs.  Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties: 

  • Supervises and coordinates projects and activities between various departments, teams, and vendors to ensure objectives and technology needs of student program are communicated effectively. 
  • Establishes goals and schedules for projects, including staffing and time requirements for participating end users. Prepares and presents progress reports on a regular basis. 
  • Researches, analyzes, and evaluates student-related information and prepares reports on the progress of student programs, projects, technology implementations, enhancements, modifications and data requirements. 
  • Researches, recommends, prepares and implements solutions in accordance with student success goals and initiatives. Identifies, documents, and communicates constraints or potential concerns related to the implementation of projects and programs related to Student Success and Equity. 
  • Oversees and coordinates project schedules, including participation in meetings, documentation and distribution of action items, and tracking action items for successful completion. 
  • Serves as a liaison and primary resource to staff concerning the operation of student success technology integration and implementation relating to Admissions and Records, Assessment, Counseling, Financial Aid and other related offices, as assigned. 
  • Provides technical documentation for enhancing department/division best practices, policies and procedures.  Prepares and presents statistical reports using various report writing sources including, but not limited to, Argos, Operational Data Stores, Data Warehouses, SQL, and Oracle databases. 
  • Serves as a project liaison between Information Technology personnel, end users, and outside vendors to facilitate the development, documentation, testing, implementation and integration of software applications and data storage systems. 
  • Supervises, arranges for, and provides programming support, technical assistance, and training to end users concerning the tracking and entry of enterprise-level and student information and use of decision support software applications. 
  • Researches, analyzes, and consults with end users, technical staff, managers and vendors on administering and maintaining program access control for faculty and staff. 
  • Develops and maintains technical documentation including user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Maintains student success library of documentation which includes, and is not limited to, standards for software applications, manuals, and process and procedural documentation. 
  • Oversees and tests software applications to facilitate integration and implementation, analyze user interaction experience, and provide feedback to vendors and Information Technology staff user interface issues; recommend policy modifications and application standards. 
  • Identifies and coordinates training needs for student success technology users in the following areas: system usage, hardware, software applications, software upgrades and enhancements, hardware/software modifications. 
  • Coordinates technology projects with the District-level and campus technology staff. Maintains a calendar of events related to installation, upgrades, implementation, training, and other various activities involving student success technology plans. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills:
The position requires professional-level knowledge of the strategies, techniques, and principles of project management and leadership of staff in a community college or similar environment. Requires working knowledge of the goals, objectives, and functions set forth for student programs and the information needs to monitor progress toward educational outcomes.  Requires in-depth knowledge of computer software and applications supporting business and student information sufficient to install, modify, test, maintain, and update.  Requires working knowledge of enterprise-level systems, data warehouses, and exchanges that enable data compilation for further analytics.  Requires knowledge of California Education Code and Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) law as it applies to student information.  Requires professional-level knowledge of and skill at using proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation for reports and communications.  Requires sufficient math skills to administer budgets, and understand reports containing financial and demographic information.  Requires well-developed human relations skills to prepare and make presentations, facilitate group processes, resolve problems and confrontations, and convey technical or policy details to general audiences.
 
Abilities:
Requires the ability to independently perform all of the duties of the position.  Requires the ability to supervise and coordinate special projects and complex office functions. Requires the ability to develop, plan, and sequence steps to successfully execute special projects related to the assigned programs. Requires the ability to learn, interpret, explain, and apply knowledge of District and department organization, operations, programs, functions and special industry terminology. Requires the ability to manage, plan, organize, prioritize multiple projects through all phases, including analysis, research, implementation and evaluation in order to meet schedules and timelines.  Requires the ability to analyze situations and implement the appropriate actions or response.   Requires the ability to effectively write and present professional reports, presentations, and correspondence for a diverse audience including but not limited to the Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, elected officials, and the community.  Requires the ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts within and outside the District with tact, professionalism, and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the department and District. Requires the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff of faculty, administration, staff, and students.

Education and Experience:
The position typically requires a Bachelor's degree in education or related discipline and two (2) years of experience in project management or business process analytics. An Associate's degree or IT Certifications from an accredited institution with six (6) years of direct experience may be accepted.  Or, any combination of education and experience that meets the equivalent qualifications. 
 
Licenses and Certificates:
May require valid driver license.

Physical Abilities:
The incumbent performs work of largely a sedentary nature.  Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time and relocate to multiple locations.  Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize letters and numbers and notice non-verbal behavior.  Requires auditory ability to hear and respond to in-person and phone conversations, and give presentations to large audiences.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Conditions of Employment

This is a temporary, full-time, categorically-funded, 12-months per year classified management position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The normal hours of work will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to work weekends, evenings and early mornings when necessary to meet the demands of the department.
 

  • Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
  • 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 Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) The Coast Community College District 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 District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., May 17, 2019.  Application materials must be electronically submitted online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment.  Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.

Additional Information

Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Electronic applications may be completed by visiting http://www.cccd.edu/employment. 

Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714.
 
All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.

Application Requirements: 
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

  1. A complete online Classified/Management Employment Application.
  2. A current resume. (Attached as a separate document.)
  3. A cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the desired position. (Attached as a separate document.)
  4. Answers to Supplemental Questions. (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
 
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested.  Additional materials will not be considered or returned.  Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "n/a" (not applicable). If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.
 
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
 
Any documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed to (714) 782-6065. Faxes must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your name.

Disability Accommodations:
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4714 OR (714) 438-4713.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community CollegeGolden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in a transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.  Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. 

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. 

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week.  Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union

The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.


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Please describe your education and experience as they relate to this position.
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Share your experience with initiating, planning, and implementing projects. Provide specific examples.
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Share your experience in analyzing user needs, identifying solutions, and writing reports. Provide specific examples.
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This position works closely with all levels of personnel throughout the college, district, and external entities. Describe your experience working collaboratively with others from different departments and organizations.
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What is your understanding of the relationship between equity and inclusion? Describe how you would work to help create a campus environment that is equitable and inclusive for both students and employees.
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I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application 2. A current resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 3. A cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the desired position (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 4. Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)
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  • No

Required Question

Agency
Coast Community College District
Address
1370 Adams Avenue

Costa Mesa, California, 92626
Phone
714-438-4668
714-438-4714