Student Success & Equity Specialist – Veterans Resource Center

About Golden West College 

Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California , Golden West College is a two-year college, serving over 10,500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).  

D.E.I.A – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility 

At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission, Vison and Values
• GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

About the Veterans Resource Center 
The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at Golden West College is dedicated to supporting veterans and their dependents in their academic journey. We offer a variety of resources and services, including guidance on navigating the admissions and financial aid processes, connecting with academic support, and fostering a sense of community. Through individual advising, workshops, and events, the VRC empowers veterans to thrive at GWC and achieve their educational goals. The Student Equity Specialist will coordinate events for veterans and oversee daily operations and activities n the VRC. 
Summary
Performs a variety of student-centered services supporting acclamation to college life, retention, and success. Assists in coordinating and carrying out various student-centered events and activities contributing to student success and retention. Monitors students’ acceptable academic progress and other indicators to offer positive interventions and prepare reports for student success program compliance.
 
Distinguishing Career Features
The Student Success & Equity Specialist works collaboratively within Student Services providing support to new and at-risk student populations and to facilitate the delivery of student success and support services such as assessment, orientation, educational planning, and connections to activities contributing to retention. The Student Success & Equity Specialist also gathers data for use in writing reports to higher education oversight agencies and assists with outreach and collaborative efforts to secondary education for promoting pathways to college and careers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

Knowledge and Skills

 
Abilities

Physical Abilities 

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A 
The position typically requires an Associate’s degree in a social or human services field or education and three years of experience working with student populations. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience. Or, any combination of education and experience which would meet the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
 AND

Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.

Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid driver license.
 
Working Conditions 
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

This recruitment is for one permanent,  full-time classified, 40 hour per week, 12-month per year position. The normal hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. This position does not have a remote work option and is expected to be on campus Monday through Friday. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. 

ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) (Download PDF reader) to check if your application may be impacted. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716. 

Application Requirements 

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the application deadline: 11:59PM Sunday, March 17th, 2024.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). 

A complete application packet includes:

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing [email protected] or by calling 714.438.4716.

Pay Philosophy

Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality.  In general, it is the policy of the district to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade.  All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees. (Salary Range EE-114) (Download PDF reader)  

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.  

• Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
• 21 paid holidays
• Cumulative sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Longevity salary programs
• PERS/STRS retirement plans
• Deferred compensation/457 plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Employment Information

• 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 SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and 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. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College,  Golden West College ,  and  Orange Coast College .  

Coast Community College District Title IX:

https://prod.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/index.html
 
This direct link 2022 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report  (Download PDF reader) is the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2018 – 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices.  Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.