Latinx Student Program Coordinator

Overview

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Starting Wage/Salary $61,371-$64,167 for 11-months, plus exceptional benefits

Develop, coordinate, and evaluate activities and programs that enhance the quality of student life. The position provides direct support for campus-wide program initiatives to prospective and current Latinx students. The position works in collaboration with other areas providing support and advice to guide and to assist students with issues which affect college success, including housing, admission and placement, financial aid, advising, retention, and liaison with campus community.

Leadership and Supervision:

• Hire, train and supervise the Latinx College Preparation Program Coordinator. Support the program coordinator in building connections to in-district high school partners, recruiting students, and developing program content.
• Assist with the collection of data, evaluation of effectiveness of programs and services and preparation of reports and surveys concerning Latinx populations. Assist with performing ongoing assessments to ensure that program goals and objectives are met.
• Participate in advisory committees and facilitate training, workshops, or like events as assigned.
• Provide leadership and support for the Ganas Summer Symposium, sharing responsibilities with Latinx College Preparation Coordinator. This includes, but it not limited to program curriculum, logistics, and events. Requires that individuals stay on campus for the duration of the program, coordinating after-hours activities for Symposium students.

Program Support and Development:

• Coordinate COCC’s Latinx student programs, including its college preparation and college student programs.
• Design, coordinate, and present programs, seminars, workshops, and events focused on education, personal skill development, and goal attainment.
• Connect, collaborate, and establish partnerships with campus department and community organizations to maximize services and to strengthen outreach efforts. Increase the understanding of needs, experiences, culture of Latinx students.
• Monitor Latinx program expenses and assist in the development and writing of grant proposals for additional program funds.

Student Services:

• Advise, mentor, and advocate for prospective and current Latinx students from across the service district about admissions, academics, financial aid, personal and other pertinent issues. Serve as an advisor to campus groups or student clubs.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs for Latinx students, including activities and events focused on enrollment, academic success, personal skill development and goal attainment.

Administrative Duties:

• Perform other essential functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Department Specific

Central Oregon Community College believes that diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs enrich the learning experience of our campus. As a result, we are committed to providing work and learning environments that respect and educate about cultural differences.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is dedicated to promoting educational opportunities for students and employees; plan cultural events and activities; advocate for students from groups that have been historically underrepresented and underserved; connect students to resources that assist them in meeting their educational goals; develop strong recruitment and retention programs.

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues on a college campus. Knowledge of developing and implementing social and educational programs and activities. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines, set work priorities, and manage workload. Excellent communication skills and ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds. Ability to monitor budgets and other administrative processes in a timely and professional manner.

Ability to interpret College enrollment policies and explain rationale behind policies for prospective and current students, ensuring their understanding of expectations and requirements. Ability to work cooperatively with and…