What are the responsibilities and job description for the NextUp Program Specialist - Categorically Funded position at Antelope Valley College?
Salary : $4,360.22 Monthly
Location : Lancaster, CA
Job Type : Classified
Job Number : RN23-105
Department : EOPS
Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
RANGE : 13
ANTICIPATED START DATE : February 2025
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS : Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Transcripts Confirming all Course work
WORK SCHEDULE : Hours not to exceed 40 hours per week. Exact work schedule is Monday - Thursday 7 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm and Friday 7 : 30 am to 11 : 30 am. Schedule may be subject to change by supervisor based on department needs and college hours of operation.
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Director of EOP&S, the NextUp Specialist, will, from an equity-centric approach, perform a variety of specialized duties related to reviewing and determining new and ongoing program eligibility for current and former foster youth; provide case management, prepare grants, and provide training and work direction for student and hourly workers; and perform other related duties as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
E = indicates essential duties of the position
- Develops, plans, and organizes events, activities, organizational fairs, campus activities, meetings, presentations, and programs to provide equitable access to information and assistance to current and former foster youth students regarding the NextUp program. (E)
- Works in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office, Business Services and Cashier Office to prepare book / financial grants. (E)
- Assists in developing and implementing of equitable strategies to promote access, recruitment, success, retention, and completion of educational goals for current and former foster youth. (E)
- Coordinates the dissemination of college program and service information and the financial aid process to current or former foster youth. (E)
- Serves as a liaison between prospective current or former foster youth students, current students, and college departments. (E)
- Reviews and determines ongoing student eligibility processes; reviews new, potential, and continuing NextUp program applicants.
- Reviews college transcripts as necessary; reviews and prints class schedules.
- Assesses Department of Social Services documents for student eligibility. (E)
- Provides and coordinates a variety of services for the NextUp program, such as case management, and activities to assist students in their academic achievement and personal growth.
- Use student information systems to record and retrieve student data.
- Assists in office recordkeeping and filing activities, assembles data and prepares reports, and maintains equipment and office inventory.
- Serves as a liaison to community groups, organizations, other higher education institutions, the high schools, middle schools and / or elementary schools. (E)
- Recruits, trains, and provides work direction to student workers, including, but not limited to, initial and on-going training, meetings, and office duties. (E)
- Verifies students are meeting program requirements for NextUp. (E)
- Attends departmental staff meetings, in-services, and job-related conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Some travel required.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to : two years college-level course work in social science, human services or related field and two years' experience in a related human services field.
This is a categorically funded position; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.
OTHER INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE OF :
ABILITY TO :
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Provides training and work direction to student workers and hourly workers.
CONTACTS : Co-workers, other departmental staff, students, and the general public.
PHYSICAL EFFORT :
WORKING CONDITIONS (Refer to Classified CBA) :
APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered :
This is a categorically funded position; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.
Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by January 10, 2025.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or
missing documents will not be considered.
VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns / if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722-6311.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at .
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.
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Antelope Valley Community College District offers a comprehensive benefit package including sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
More detailed information regarding benefit package eligibility will be presented at the time of employment offer.
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