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Program Specialist/Outreach & Retention - HSI ASPIRA Program-Merritt College



College Information

Peralta/College Information

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.

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:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*

• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 25.37% 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:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Position Information

Job Title
Program Specialist/Outreach & Retention - HSI ASPIRA Program-Merritt College

Time Base
40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year

Compensation
Salary Range: $5,106.26 - $6,512.71/mo. Hiring Range: $5,106.26 - $5,624.86/Mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience

Position Type

Department
Student Services-VP (641)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

( This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position)

Under the general supervision of the Director of HSI, the Program Specialist is responsible for implementation and oversight of outreach and retention efforts that promote Merritt College’s ASPIRA projec t visibility; engage Latina, Latino, and Latinx students and communities; develop partnerships with middle schools, high schools, and adult schools; and networks with other educational community agencies or non-profits

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.

• Maintains a master calendar of campus and general partnership
events and updates the College HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution)
website.
• Develops bilingual (English and Spanish) promotional materials
and correspondence for prospective students and families;
disseminates college and financial aid brochures and other
materials as required.
• Compiles data, maintain records, and prepare correspondence,
reports, and other written material using a variety of software such
as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and website
management.
• Identifies marketing opportunities and facilitates the College’s
presence at public events and with the Latinx community.
• Initiates, coordinates and makes public presentations promoting
the College’s HSI ASPIRA program and financial aid information
to high schools, civic and community, industry and professional
organizations.
• Assists high school students and potential students with
CCCApply application, and complete enrollment forms related to
admissions and financial aid ( FAFSA and CA Dream Act).
• Leads bilingual campus tours (in person and virtual) and college/
financial aid workshops for prospective students and their families.
• Assists in planning and organizing the daily activities of the
ASPIRA Center.
• Plans, organizes, evaluates, and promotes activities and events
for the HSI : ASPIRA Program in consultation with the Director
of HSI and HSI Counselor.
• Assist efforts to increase retention of Latina, Latinx and Latino,
Undocumented and Black students per the College’s Student
Equity and Achievement plan.
• Provides information and support to identified high schools to
complete the dual enrollment process
• Assist with oversight of HSI operational budgets, including
personnel action forms, requisitions, supply invoices, etc.
• Coordinates and interfaces with vendors and consultants in order
to help ensure successful execution of events, activities and
programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in
one of the social sciences, business, or related field and one (1)
year of experience working with young adults and adults in
situations requiring both democratic supervisory techniques and
basic business management involving social activities; or an
equivalent combination of training and/or experience that could
likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the
duties of the position.

2. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records
and reports.

3. Demonstrate proficiency with software programs such as
desktop publishing, word processing, and spreadsheets

4. Experience with event coordination.

5. Ability to draft professional correspondence;

6. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency,
sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of
community college staff, faculty, and students

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Latina, Latinx. and Latino serving the community
agencies, and resources
• Knowledge of barriers and systemic challenges impacting Latina,
Latinx and Latino student outcomes
• Knowledge of marketing strategies related to Latina, Latinx and
Latino student and family recruitment
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and
Spanish
• Demonstrate effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on improvements
to existing activities and operations
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to Admissions &
Records, Enrollment, and Financial Aid
• Experience managing a professional social media presence
• Experience with webpage design
• Knowledge of organization and
operation of community college outreach programs

Environmental Demands

● Occasional work performed alone
● Constant work around and with people

Other Requirements


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

● Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
● Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Occasional pushing and pulling up to 75 lbs.
● Occasional twisting of body
● Frequent use of manual dexterity
● Frequent use of tactile acuity
● Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
● Frequent work at a rapid pace
● Frequent reaching, high, low, and level
● Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
● Frequent visual acuity for reading
● Frequent sitting
● Constant use of clear oral communication

Tools & Equipment Used

Standard Office Equipment

● Personal computer
● Metrology tools and equipment
● Manufacturing tools of all types
● Hand tools of all types
● Computer-assisted design ( CAD ) and computer-assisted manufacturing ( CAM ) software
● Project management software
● Spreadsheet and word processing software
● Email and communication softwar

Application Deadline Date
April 17, 2023

Open Date
03/27/2023

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