Temporary Pool - College Assistant Hispanic Serving Institution​/STEM

The Monterey Peninsula College’s Enhancing Diversity in STEM through Magnified Resources, Completion support, and Career Preparation (E=MC2) HSI-STEM Grant allows for temporary employees to support various HSI-STEM programming under the EMC^2 grant. Temporary employment can include support with the outreach team, support the STEM department with student completion and success initiatives, and administrative duties with STEM work-based experiences.

• Support outreach team efforts related to the HSI-STEM program.
• Assist the STEM department with student completion and success initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties for STEM work‑based experience programs.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Employment experience in higher education supporting student success in STEM disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact, sensitivity, independent judgment, diplomacy, flexibility, and discretion.
• Organizational ability to track and follow up on tasks.
• Customer service skills and a positive, welcoming approach.
• Responsive to needs, solicits feedback, and meets commitments.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience in student development, including mentoring and academic support to foster student success.
• Experience in outreach and community engagement, such as community tabling events, awareness campaigns, and collaborative programming.
• Experience working in an academic setting (college, K‑12).

Medium physical effort; frequent standing, walking, and lifting materials up to 40 pounds. Indoor/outdoor work, occasional weather exposure.

Short‑term, non‑continuous employment. Up to 29 hours per week (maximum 180 days per fiscal year). Monday–Sunday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm (up to 29 hours/week). Weekends may be required as needed. Management reserves right to change schedules.

$20 per hour base salary (minimum experience). Base salary may increase upon review of background and specialization.

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Application requirements:

• Complete all required application fields.
• Attach a cover letter (.doc, .docx, or .pdf) describing your interest and qualifications.
• Attach a resume (.doc, .docx, or .pdf).
• Answer any supplemental questions if prompted.

HR will not review additional materials such as reference letters, test scores, certificates, commendations, or transcripts. If you are a finalist, HR may request reference information.

Employment contingent upon Governing Board approval. Must submit proof of tuberculosis clearance, eligibility to work in the U.S., sign the Oath of Allegiance, and provide fingerprints for California DOJ clearance.

Monterey Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer. The college is a Hispanic Serving Institution and an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. The college is committed to educational equity for all students and employees. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate equity-mindedness and a dedication to closing equity gaps.