Coordinator​/Rising Scholar Program - COA Temporary Position

Coordinator / Rising Scholar Program - COA- (Temporary Position)

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College of Alameda
College of Alameda’s mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals. The College is California’s only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs.

The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Job Title
:
Coordinator / Rising Scholar Program - COA- (Temporary Position)
Time Base
: 40 hours/Week (3 months)
Compensation
:
Hiring Range - $32.16 - $40.90 depending on experience
Position Type
:
Classified
Department
:
Student Services‑VP (241)
City
:
Alameda
State
: CA
Job Description Summary
:
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Rising Scholars Coordinator supports the daily operation of the Rising Scholars program and initiatives. (This is a 90‑day recruitment substitute)

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Support and coordinate the day‑to‑day functions of the Rising Scholars program.
• Coordinate and assist in completing multiple project activities to meet or exceed assigned program(s) expectations.
• Monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and/or directives from program agencies and cooperative educational partners.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the budget, control and authorize expenditures, approve invoices for payment, and respond to budget inquiries from college staff.
• Support the VPSS with planning and operations.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train and supervise student workers, prepare employment documents, student time sheets, student evaluations and coordinate and prepare work schedules for staffing coverage.
• Ensure appropriate channels of communication are used to share project information and outreach activities to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college.
• Collaborate with the VPSS to develop and implement methods to identify and serve students who meet project guidelines, assessing their needs and providing programming to address those needs.
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to programs within the assigned area; disseminate information, coordinate projects, and implement procedural changes; follow up on action items, and develop program reports as needed.
• Coordinate activities and opportunities to market the College and assign program(s) to the College community and the general public.
• Assist the VPSS with running queries and collaborating with research analysts for data requested to support the Rising Scholars program.
• Coordinate and delegate responsibility for specific work or functional activities.
• Collaborate with the VPSS to evaluate policies, procedures, and practices for accomplishing the Rising Scholars objectives and mission…