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Student Services Specialist (TRANSFER ONLY)


Job Location:

Fountain Valley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 64368 - 86781
Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Definition


THIS POSITION IS FOR TRANSFER CCCD CANDIDATES ONLY.
IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT TRANSFER CANDIDATE WITH CCCD PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AT THIS TIME.

This position is grant funded continuation of this position is contingent on funds available in the grant.


Summary
Performs a full range of administrative programmatic and technical duties in support of student services programs. Coordinates and supports delivery of daily activities and operations involving a broad range of student services activities within a special program area/office. Works closely with administration faculty management external entities staff and students.

Distinguishing Career Features
The Student Services Specialist is the mid-level classification in the Student Services series. This class is distinguished from the Student Services Assistant which performs entry-level administrative functions and more basic duties in support of the assigned program division or area; or the Student Services Specialist Senior which performs a broader range and/or more complex program support and/or specialized functions related to the area of assignment program department or office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties as assigned:
1. Coordinates projects and activities for a student services program.
2. Provides technical information to students instructors counselors and others in the assigned program.
3. Works with students counselors instructors and other staff to address students needs within the assigned program; advocates for student needs.
4. Creates maintains and delivers program resource information presentations reports correspondence and promotional materials.
5. Assists with preparation and planning schedules for workshops informational sessions and program orientations for new and/or prospective program participants.
6. Provides information and technical assistance regarding specialized program guidelines and applicable state and federal laws college and program policies rules and regulations.
7. Interprets and conveys specialized program guidelines and applicable state and federal laws college and program policies rules and regulations to students instructors counselors and others.
8. Maintains approved budgets transaction records and audit trails including those for projects and grant-funded activities.
9. Researches and may reconcile expenditures initiates budget allocation changes and reassignments of funds to and from various accounts works with accounting staff to ensure compliance with business practices and regulations.
10. Meets with prospective and enrolled students individually and in groups to provide program related guidance and advisement.
11. Prepares designs and maintains correspondence reports presentations brochures and various program materials.
12. Collects updates and maintains relevant confidential student information in student database and files and/or special program databases and/or additional corresponding reporting systems.
13. Monitors and responds to requests for service and refers/schedules student appointments for program services as needed; maintains records related to student changes and/or needs.
14. Verifies and reviews forms for completeness accuracy and quality control against established policies and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications records and files.
15. Assists with hiring process for student assistants and other staff as assigned.
16. Schedules trains and provides work direction to student assistants and/or other staff as assigned.
17. Researches and assists in analyzing and interpreting guidelines and regulations associated to assigned program.
18. Coordinates workflow and the implementation of policies and procedures.
19. Performs technically complex and difficult student advising and processing with minimal supervision.
20. Assists with data collection for the preparation and dissemination of program reports and maintains necessary database records.
21. Develops creates maintains and disseminates program communication materials.
22. Plans organizes facilitates and assesses co-curricular student activities excursions and events.
23. Serves as program liaison on campus District-wide and among external entities such as community organizations local and state institutions and partner organizations.
24. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
25. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics.
Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills
1. Requires working knowledge of the principles and practices associated with assigned program within the higher education environment.
2. Requires basic knowledge of and use of learning communication tools and technologies.
3. Requires proficient knowledge of computer applications including common office productivity software internet and software applications and platforms supporting academic and higher education in general.
4. Requires proficient knowledge of specialized program-specific computer applications or reporting databases.
5. Requires general knowledge to support curriculum development processes to know recording and monitoring of master calendar and school schedules interpret budget information and processing of payroll transactions.
6. Requires sufficient math skills to read record and understand statistical data and concepts.
7. Requires sufficient English language and writing skills sufficient to prepare materials and reports.
8. Requires well-developed oral communication skills to convey concepts in individual and group settings in college and community-based meetings.
9. Requires intercultural communication skills and cultural competency to work cooperatively with a diverse population of students and service providers.

Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to learn and apply knowledge to support curriculum development processes to know recording and monitoring master calendar and school schedules interpret budget information and processing of payroll transactions.
3. Requires the ability to prepare spreadsheets graphs and charts.
4. Requires the skill sets to perform the responsibilities of the position including delivery of student service advisory and advocacy services.
5. Requires the ability to learn interpret and apply District state and federal requirements and objectives for academic achievement.
6. Requires the ability to work cooperatively with students faculty and staff as well as external service providers families community organizations and other agencies. 7. Requires the ability to exercise independent judgement.
8. Requires the ability to prepare spreadsheets graphs and charts.
9. Requires the ability to learn about basic budgeting and information systems used by the department/division/college within a reasonable time frame.
10. Requires the ability to develop and maintain active advocacy relationships with students.
11. Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time to meet established program deadlines.
12. Requires the ability to communicate in a professional manner orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings with students faculty staff managers and others involved with the program.

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.

Education and Experience
The position requires an Associates degree in social science education or related field along and two years in a highly responsible technical/administrative support capacity involving frequent customer contact preferably in an educational environment. 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 Certificates
May require a valid driver license. May require proof of US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status if federal database access is required.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

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 steps and skills required of the job.

Conditions of Employment

THIS POSITION IS FOR TRANSFER CCCD CANDIDATES ONLY.
IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT TRANSFER CANDIDATE WITH CCCD PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AT THIS TIME.

This is a TRANSFERONLYfull-time 12-months per year classified position. This position is grant funded continuation of this position is contingent on funds available in the grant. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends if necessary to meet the departments needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.

ATTENTION: Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) 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:11:59 pm Tuesday July 7 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. Answers to the Supplemental Questions.

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 the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.(Salary Range EE-115)

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.

  • Generous medical dental vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
  • 21 paid holidays
  • Cumulative sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Longevity salary programs
  • PERS/STRS retirement plans
  • Deferred compensation/457 plans
  • Employee Assistance Program

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.

Additional Information

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:

direct link 2024 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report(Download PDF reader)is the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.


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