Student Service Specialist COSER Merritt

Job Description Summary
Under direction performs professional work in the analysis research and preparation of reports in a broad range of student services areas. Performs COSER and Rising Scholars related as required. (This class differs from other program and staff-related classes in its requirement of professional-level skills knowledge and abilities relative to assigned areas of responsibility in student particular this position differs from the Staff Assistant/Student Services position in the breadth of programs supported and the knowledge required. Positions within this class will only be assigned at the College level. This position is 100% grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: o reentry barriers due to impacts of the criminal justice system o concepts techniques procedures and policies applicable to community college student services areas o best practices in trauma informed care o administrative and office procedures and practices o research and analytical methods Ability to: o work with formerly incarcerated student populations o evaluate effectiveness of functions and operations o develop and evaluate alternatives for possible courses of action o prepare detailed reports and recommendations

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university and two years of college-level student services administrative support experience and/or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. 2. Demonstrated proficiency in the effective use of word processing spreadsheet database management and presentation software programs (e.g. MS Office Suite programs) Internet and online administrative systems through personal computers. 3. Ability to independently set up monitor and track budgets and prepare reports. 4. Ability to organize and work independently 5. Knowledge and ability to apply proper English usage grammar and punctuation. 6. Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges students faculty staff and community. 7. Valid Californias Driver License