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Rio Hondo College

Student Success Coach II

Whittier, CA · On-site

$23/hr

Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State ... Basic Function/Definition Student Success Coach II's (SSC II) assist RHC students with navigating ...

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A Student Success Associate is a professional who supports students throughout their academic journey to help them achieve their educational goals. They typically provide guidance, resources, and support services such as academic advising, mentoring, and connecting students to campus resources. Their main focus is to improve student retention, satisfaction, and overall success by addressing any barriers students may face. Student Success Associates often work closely with faculty, staff, and other student support services to create a supportive learning environment.

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Student Success Coach I

Whittier, CA

Rio Hondo College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Rio Hondo Collegeexternal

$16.90/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Job Number AP00049P Position Title Student Success Coach I Position Type Non Academic/Non Classified Percentage Employee 47.5% Number of Months Assignment Starting Date As soon as possible Current Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm. Days and hours of employment varies, including some weekends and evenings.
Salary Range 5 Salary
$16.90 per hour (up to 19 hours per week)
Shift Differential FLSA Non-Exempt Location Main Campus, High School partners Department Business Open Date 11/21/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled No About Rio Hondo College
About Rio Hondo College
Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function/Definition
Student Success Coach I's (SSC I) assist students with the process of being successful in college. They will work within any Division in Academic Affairs and Student Services and will be directed and overseen by a Manager. Student Success Coach I's assist program students with planning and preparing to attend a two-year and/or four year university/college, completing a Certificate or Associate Degree.
Time commitment:
These are temporary positions based on grant funding. SSC I's may work up to 19 hours per week.
Essential Duties
  • Closely monitor and communicate with students. Communication may include face-to-face interactions, via phone, email, texting and Internet as necessary; E
  • Act as an informed referral source throughout the academic year, including accompanying students to various resources as needed; E
  • Support students in acquiring and understanding college and financial aid entrance requirements; E
  • Participate in/lead program seminars, workshops and other presentations; E
  • Maintain detailed student contact logs in the database; E
  • Collaborate with fellow Student Success Coach I's and II's to develop supplemental projects; E
  • Attend regular meetings and training sessions; E
  • Support the activities of the assigned program as needed. E

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the District to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Knowledge and Abilities Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience
  • Graduation from high school or GED 
AND
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate program
Equivalencies
None
Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials Desired Qualifications Working Conditions Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Student Success Coach I..
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
  • Rio Hondo College online application
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
  • The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
  • Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
  • As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
  • Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
  • For positions requiring a valid California driver's license, proof of insurability is required.
  • Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
  • A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

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