Student Leadership Coordinator

About Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California. The college is highly regarded for academic quality and its earliest years the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body and continues that tradition to this day.

Golden West College (GWC) has an unwavering commitment to quality education; equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial ethnic and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our college share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students employees and community populations. Currently our college enrolls approximately 11000 students per term; 34.2% are Latinx 31.8% are Asian 22.4% are White 1.8% are African American 0.5% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 4.8% are multiracial. GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). GWC engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include GWCs partnership with student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente Student Veterans and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program including UndocuAlly (undocumented students) SafeZone (LGBTQ) Vet Net (veterans) and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; and a full calendar of culturally responsive events.

D.E.I.A - Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility

At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students employees and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission Vison and Values
• GWC Strategic Plan 2025-2029
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

Knowledge and Skills
1. Requires a demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
2. Requires an in-depth knowledge of the activities associated with providing and supporting students in an academic counseling and advising setting.
3. Requires a well-developed knowledge of the philosophy and practices of student learning success leadership development and recruiting.
4. Requires a working knowledge of student advising meeting facilitation agenda creation and parliamentary procedure.
5. Requires specific working knowledge of student governance processes.
6. Requires working knowledge of college programs entrance requirements and application procedures.
7. Requires a working knowledge of District policies and procedures governing student activities governance and conduct.
8. Requires knowledge of and skill at using personal computer-aided applications for office productivity research and preparation of communications materials.
9. Requires knowledge of population demographics focusing on characteristics and needs of students with diverse backgrounds.
10. Requires skill in writing professional communications reports and materials.
11. Requires well-developed human relations skills to convey policies procedures and instructions to others to make presentations to small and large groups contract in-service training and to persuade students toward a course of action.

Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to learn District and college policies and procedures as well as those associated with counseling advising student services and leadership.
3. Requires the ability to coordinate programs and activities that require identifying outcomes and sequencing steps from design to implementation and evaluation.
4. Requires the ability to use a computer and common office productivity software conduct internet research enter organize and extract data relating to program and activity performance and produce outcome-based reports.
5. Requires the ability to interact productively with a wide range of students of varying abilities and background including economic social and cultural diversity.
6. Requires the ability to exercise a positive attitude patience empathy compassion and good judgment when dealing with others.

Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Minimum Qualifications: Education Experience D.E.I.A
The position typically requires a Bachelors degree in a counseling student development education or business discipline. Two years of experience in a student services environment. Additional progressive experience in student services along with an Associates degree may be accepted. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
AND
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

Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid driver license.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors or outdoors where health and safety considerations are minimal but exist from sustained digital physical movements. May require work during evening and weekend hours based on the needs of the department.

This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties work.

This is afull-time 12 month per year classified position. The normal hours of work are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours will vary and may include nights and/or weekends in order to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

ATTENTION:Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310)to check if your application may be impacted. Additionallyapplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you have any questions please contact HR Recruitment at or .

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at by the application deadline:11:59PM Friday May 29 2026.

Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A Current Resumeof professional and educational background and experience.
3. A Cover Letterdetailing your experience related to the role.
4. Responses toSupplemental Questions(please provide clear and detailed responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume put see resume or N/A or leave blank).

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing or by calling 714.438.4716.

Pay Philosophy

Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the district to place new employees at the first step of thesalary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.(Salary Range EE-121)

Employment Information

• 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 CANDIDATEis required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• 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.

Coast Community College District is an Equal 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. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community CollegeGolden West CollegeandOrange Coast College.

Coast Community College District Title IX

For more information on Title IX clickhere