.Federal Work-Study Student Assistant - Orange Coast College 2025/2026 Academic Year

Orange Coast College (OCC) engages in a wide range of collaborative efforts aimed at fostering a culture of educational excellence and inclusivity. With a commitment to providing high-quality academic programs and student-centered support services OCC creates an environment where all students can thrive. As a diverse and globally-minded institution the college takes pride in initiatives that empower student communities by promoting cultural synergy across departments including the Office of Student Equity the Global Engagement Center and the Multicultural Center.

OCC is a recognized leader in preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and holds the prestigious designations of both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The college also boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is the first community college in Southern California to offer on-campus residential housing with over 300 apartment units further enhancing the student experience.

Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information

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

• Student Assistants may not exceed 19.5 working hours per week duringthe fall and spring semesters. Student Assistants may work a maximum of 28 hours per week outside of the fall and spring semesters.

• Student Assistants are prohibited from being employed by the District in any other capacity during the same Fiscal Year (July 1 June 30).

• Skills required to perform job assignments.
• Depending on the Student Assistant level and specific job assignment jobs require limited independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to balance work and studies.

• Students must be enrolled in classes for the current semester and have been awarded federal work-study through the financial aid office to be eligible for a student assistant position under the federal work-study funding.
• D.E.I.A - Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial ethnic disability gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population including students with different ability statuses (e.g. physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment); AND
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information.

TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS