Program Coordinator, Upward Bound Math & Science (Temporary)

Ohlone College Fremont, CA Full-time Education

Posted on May 15, 2024

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Program Coordinator, Upward Bound Math & Science (Temporary)

Ohlone College

Salary: $34.39 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary
Division: President's Office
Opening Date: 05/14/2024
Location: Fremont Campus
Job Number: 202300098
Department: President's Office
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Position Description
This is a temporary position.
Under general supervision, organize the day-to-day operations of the District's Upward Bound Math & Science program. The position will assist the Director by performing duties that ensure the success and stability of the program along with supporting the meeting of program goals and metrics of student support. This position will require serving a cohort of students at local high schools with most of the time spent at our partnering high schools, connecting with students in the program in a variety of ways.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the recruitment process of students in the program.
Host information sessions, facilitate class visits, and generally promote the opportunities to prospective students.
Create and sustain a consistent schedule of being at our partnering high schools.
Create and sustain a consistent schedule of participating student check-ins while on site at our partnering high schools.
Coordinate with partnering high school administration to establish an agreed upon schedule and workflow for supporting participating students.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking and reporting key program information.
Attend all Upward Bound Math & Science Saturday Sessions, field trips, and program events.
Respond to participating student emails regarding general questions and/or support requests, as well as respond to prospective student inquiries.
Collaborate with a range of campus partners including but not limited to: Admission Records, Counseling, Tutoring, and a variety of faculty.
Participate in campus wide conversations regarding the Upward Bound Math & Science program.
Work at more than one District site, as needed.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of the Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.
Effectively engage and support historically disproportionately impacted groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

Recruitment and marketing strategies.
Student support and retention practices.
Higher education application process including but not limited to: Community College, California State University, and University of California.
Financial aid.
Data tracking and reporting tools and software.
General office software and equipment.

Skills To

Use data analysis and tracking software to extract data and develop workshops, events, activities, and programs.
Plan, organize, and facilitate large group discussions, field trips, and workshops.
Apply knowledge of student development theory to holistically support students.
Use content management software to update the departmental website.
Use marketing strategies to promote workshops, programs, and support services.
Use knowledge of financial aid and matriculation processes to develop awareness of important deadlines and provide support services that will allow students to reach postsecondary education.
Use general software to support tracking and obtaining student and program goals.
Use general office software and equipment to develop work schedules, presentation materials, reports, aggregate data, organize events, and communicate with District staff.

Ability To

Implement a marketing and recruitment timeline that fosters program number requirements.
Build professional relationships with participating students that fosters academic, career, and personal development.
Develop and maintain collegial relationships with Ohlone campus partners and partnering high school administration and staff to develop a workflow that supports student success in the program.
Deliver presentations to a variety of partners including but not limited to students, parents, Ohlone campus partners, and partnering high school administration and staff.
Coordinate with Ohlone and community partners to facilitate workshops and discussions during the Saturday Sessions.
Facilitate academic, professional, and personal development workshops and discussions during the Saturday Sessions.
Maintain a detailed tracking system for participating student that satisfy program goals and metrics.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Required Application Materials: The items below must be uploaded as attachments for your applications to be complete and considered

Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in a related field.
AND
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college employees and students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Other Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver's License
Physical Demands
This position requires physical abilities needed to work in a standard office setting, including but not limited to:

Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and twisting.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling light and moderate amounts of weight.
Operating office equipment which may require repeated fine motor skills (e.g.: keyboard use).
Ability to communicate in written and verbal forms.
The position requires vision and hearing in normal ranges (with or without correction) sufficient to operate any assigned equipment and the ability to clearly communicate with others in written and verbal forms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Elements
Work will primarily take place in an indoor office environment.

District Statement
Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

EEO Statement
The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ohlone/jobs/4507266/program-coordinator-upward-bound-math-science-temporary

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