Student Assistant - Golden West College Academic Year

About Golden West College

Located in Huntington Beach, Golden West College (GWC) is regarded as a beautiful campus in Southern California. The college is known for academic quality and innovation, with a history of learning-centered programs and services for its student body. GWC is committed to quality education, equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and diversity.

GWC enrolls approximately 11,000 students per term with diverse demographics and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The college supports equity-minded programs and professional development opportunities for students and employees.

D.E.I.A.

- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

GWC is committed to inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. Information about GWC can be found via the links below:

• Mission, Vision and Values
• GWC Strategic Plan
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

Student employment offers opportunities to earn money while continuing education and gaining on-the-job experience within the Coast Community College District. Employment ranges from summer jobs to positions that last while you are a student. These roles may be related to your field of study or not.

Available roles within the program include:

• General-Student Assistant
• Federal Work-Study Student Assistant
• CalWORKs Work-Study Student Assistant

A student assistant works in a department of the college or district site with duties designed for students in non-classified job roles. Duties range from unskilled to skilled and may require clerical, manual, or public-contact tasks. Assignments are aligned with class schedules and are more flexible than off-campus jobs.

Student assistants choose assignments that align with their academic and career goals; duties vary by department and position.

Specific duties are defined by the respective Division or Department. On-the-job training may be provided.

Student Assistant I - Entry level/Semi-skilled
:
Supervised with established methods; routine tasks; may involve special equipment or software. Supervisor assigns work and provides instructions.

Student Assistant II - Intermediate/Advanced
:
General supervision with some independent judgment; varied tasks; may involve access to data systems and confidential information; typically requires at least one year in the same assignment.

Student Assistant III - Specialist/Lead
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Broad responsibilities with considerable training; may supervise lower-level staff; typically requires at least two years in the same assignment.

Education and Experience:

• Student Assistant I:
  Little or no prior experience or education required
• Student Assistant II:
  Some prior knowledge, experience, or education required
• Student Assistant III:
  Prior experience, education, or specialized skills required

Skills and Competencies

• Skills required to perform a job assignment.
• Depending on the level and assignment, limited independent judgment and decision-making may be required.
• Ability to balance work and studies.

Qualifications:

• Students must be full-time students and enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at OCC, GWC, or CCC to be eligible for a student assistant position.

Note:

Part-time students may qualify for federal work-study or other grants; complete the Financial Aid application  and indicate interest in Federal Work-Study. Contact your campus Financial Aid office with questions.

Non-academic, non-classified Student Assistants are not part of the classified service. The Education Code prohibits displacement of classified personnel;
Student Assistants are at-will employees and are not benefits eligible.

• Student Assistants may not exceed 19.5 hours per week during fall and spring; may work up to 28 hours per week outside those semesters.
• Student Assistants are prohibited from additional District employment in the same fiscal year.

Employment is contingent upon verification of class schedule, employment history, background check, eligibility to…