Student Success Specialist; MESA)

Initial Review Date: 11/19/2026*

Salary Grade: C1-48

Starting Salary: $4,586.09 (per month) plus benefits

Full Salary Range: $4,586.09 - $6,142.44 (per month)

This position is 75% FTE, equivalent to 30 hours per week.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant.

Foothill – De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students.

Foothill-De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students' well-being, and sustainability.

Foothill College Mission Statement:

Embracing inclusivity and building strong communities, Foothill College serves diverse learners and equips its students with critical thinking skills to address complex societal challenges, to thrive in the global workforce, and to engage in a life of inquiry.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the MESA director, this individual is responsible for providing recruitment, outreach, and ongoing student support services to promote student success and awareness of and participation in the Foothill College MESA program by students who meet the eligibility requirements. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Researching and sharing resources for study skills in STEM classes and STEM careers.
• Organizing and implementing workshops, field trips, and other activities that increase exposure of academic and career tracks in STEM.
• Supporting partnerships both on and off campus that increase resources for MESA students to support student recruitment, retention, and success.
• Meeting with students one on one to provide support in developing organization and time management skills, resumes, applications for transfer, internships, scholarships, and programs, and other areas specific to transfer and career readiness.
• Conducting outreach and inreach activities to increase participation in MESA activities and programs supporting data entry, tracking, reporting and presenting about the MESA program both internally in the community.
• Supporting supervision of the MESA Center, along with the MESA staff team, including at least once a week closing the center.

The position will require in-person presence to assist with supervision of the MESA Center and in-person meetings with students. A consistent work schedule will be set up each quarter, not to exceed 30 hours per week. The position will require some flexibility to work on weekends or events for field trips, conferences, or evening events – these will be organized with advance notice.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, provides guidance and designs and delivers services to prospective and current students including performing enrollment, evaluation, and student support services and planning, organizing, coordinating, and facilitating outreach activities, workshops, and events to promote District and college academic, student services, and campus resources; collaborates and partners with College and District divisions, departments, and programs, community agencies, and other educational institutions;

assists in providing support and guidance to faculty and staff regarding College policies and regulations pertinent to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned managerial staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey-level classification responsible for providing enrollment, evaluation, outreach, and student support services to promote student success and awareness of and participation in College and District programs, academic opportunities, and services. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual…