Student Assistant; -Study

Position: Student Assistant (Work-Study) – Earn While You Learn

Overview

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR: 2025 - 2026

Orange Coast College (OCC) is a 164-acre campus in Costa Mesa with a main campus and a Waterfront Campus in Newport Beach. OCC serves a diverse community and emphasizes pathways to degrees, transfers, certificates, and lifelong learning. Ideal candidates will share OCC’s dedication to transforming lives through education and serving a diverse student population. OCC enrolls approximately 17,859 students with a diverse demographic profile and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

OCC engages in collaborative efforts to foster educational excellence, inclusivity, and student success through units such as the Office of Student Equity, the Global Engagement Center, and the Multicultural Center. OCC is a leader in transfer preparation and offers on-campus housing facilities for students.

Student Employment Program

Orange Coast College participates in a Student Employment Program with opportunities from summer through the academic year. Roles may be related to academic study or provide on-the-job experience within the Coast Community College District. Employment is managed under the District and can include work-study options.

Responsibilities and Roles

• Representative duties are defined by the appropriate Division and/or Department and may include on-the-job training.
• Student Assistant I – Entry level/Semi-skilled: supervised work with established methods and routine duties.
• Student Assistant II – Intermediate/Advanced: work with general supervision, varied assignments, and use of data systems.
• Student Assistant III – Specialist/Lead: broader responsibilities with independent judgment and potential leadership of lower-level student employees.

Specific duties and assignments vary by department and will be determined based on campus needs and student goals.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Education and experience vary by level:
  Student Assistant I requires little or no prior experience;
  Student Assistant II requires some experience or education;
  Student Assistant III requires prior experience, education, or specialized skills.
• Skills include ability to balance work and studies and, depending on level and assignment, limited independent judgment.
• Eligibility includes enrollment in current semester classes and eligibility for federal work-study, where applicable.
• D.E.I.A:
  Demonstrated responsiveness to diversity and equity within the community college student population.

Note:

Part-time students may qualify for federal work-study or other grants. Complete the Financial Aid FAFSA and indicate interest in Federal Work-Study. Contact the campus Financial Aid office for details.

Application Process and Requirements

• Application materials must be submitted online. A complete packet includes an Online Employment Application, and the Current Class Schedule (Fall 2025 / Spring 2026) in PDF is recommended.
• Apply online at the District employment portal.

Reasonable accommodations are available. Notify Human Resources for ADA accommodations.

Important Policies

• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Mandated reporter obligations apply under state law.
• The Coast Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants with disabilities.
• Title IX resources and Campus Safety information are available through the District’s offices and website.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands and work environment information are available upon request.

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