Coordinator, Native American Program

Salary: $6,013.00 - $7,311.00 Monthly
Location : Sonoma County, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 21-01297
Department: Student Services
Opening Date: 09/15/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
FILING DEADLINE: Deadline Extended to Wednesday, October 11. Position is open until filled with applications received by the October 11th, 2023 filing deadline being given priority consideration
It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by the filing deadlineto be given consideration.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $6,013.00 - $7,311.00 per month (22/23 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $6,628.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials).
• Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our
• Leave/Holiday time: Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after third year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (17 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under general direction, oversees the Native American Student Support and Success Program/Native American Center and provides leadership, support, coordination, programming and student development best practices that support recruitment and retention of and create a sense of belonging for Native American/Indigenous/Alaska Native students in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including Student Life & Engagement and the Intercultural Centers. Serves as tribal liaison contact for local tribes.
This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-months per year, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.
ABOUT SRJC:
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. Many of SRJC's students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds. SRJC's mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. At SRJC, we value learning that includes:

• Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
• A learning- and learner-centered environment;
• A welcoming physical environment;
• Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
• Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment.
• Access to lifelong learning opportunities

In 2021, SRJC served approximately 21,000 students each semester and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. SRJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We also support diverse learning communities including, APASS, HSI Connections, Puente, Umoja. SRJC received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the past three consecutive years and SRJC was the only California Community College recipient of this award. This award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.
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Essential Functions
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

1. Coordinates, implements, and assesses co-curricular programs, activities and special events with student organizations, college departments, and community partners that improve the academic, career, and social success of Native/Indigenous students.
2. Develops student success initiatives and interventions, including increasing student success, transfer and goal completion and the number of Native American student leaders, fostering student learning and development; and serves as a role model, mentor, student advocate and educator.
3. Builds K-12 partnerships and pathways to and through the California Community College system for Native American students, including student transfer to the University of California and the California State University systems.
4. Collaborates with tribal partners to ensure the educational success of Native American/Indigenous students.
5. Oversees and creates the production of Native American Program electronic communications, marketing, publications, and outreach materials.
6. Collaborates with Student Outreach to increase Native American/Indigenous student recruitment from state, national and county-wide efforts.
7. Guides and advises prospective students and families on how to access campus District resources. Coordinates field trips for elementary, middle, and high school Native American/Indigenous students to SRJC.
8. Assists Native American/Indigenous prospective and current students with applications, forms and completion of student success steps; provides referral services for assigned area(s).
9. Monitors student progress, retention programs, and referral services for assigned area(s), and maintains statistical records; analyzes student data to develop intervention strategies; develops Native American Student Success program plan and annual reports.
10. Creates reports, correspondence, agendas, and meeting minutes; drafts communication materials; monitors budgets; utilizes procurement software.
11. May lead the work of other Classified Professionals in assigned area.
12. May supervise and direct the work of student and short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees.

ABILITY TO:
Use an equity lens to address barriers for student success; collaborate productively and cooperatively with individuals and groups both internally and/or externally; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; exercise appropriate judgment in interactions with others and with work processes; interact with the public in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner; and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sexual and gender identities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Best practices and theories of student-centered practices in serving Native American/Indigenous; communities in higher education; principles and practices of leadership; student success and retention initiatives; outreach strategies and marketing techniques; advocacy work and activism, both at the personal and institutional level; data and records management; crisis management, intervention, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices; local, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures, impacting Native American/Indigenous students including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA); and applicable technology usage, including standard office productivity software and other appropriate technology.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of experience in an educational setting including experience implementing student support activities for historically underrepresented communities, with experience leading and/or developing professional development opportunities focused on equity and social justice required, including tribal community experience.
Preference shall be given to qualified candidates of American Indian or Alaskan Native Heritage. (Federal Indian Preference Act of 1990). Applicants claiming American Indian Preference are required to submit verification of Indian heritage certified by a tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
Preference shall be given to qualified candidates with:
Community building, multi-cultural and indigenous cultural humility skills.
American Indian or Alaskan Native Heritage. (Federal Indian Preference Act of 1990). Applicants claiming American Indian Preference are required to submit verification of Indian heritage certified by a tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This classification requires the use of a personal or District vehicle while conducting District business. Must possess a valid (Class C) California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Position may require travel to various area middle and high schools, organizations, and community agencies. Will require work in the evening, especially during particular months of the year.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, crawling, or walking.

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMITMENT:
All classified job descriptions require a commitment to the District's Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives as articulated in the Strategic Plan.
Application Procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
2. Applicants claiming American Indian Preference are required to submit verification of Indian heritage certified by a tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
3. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.
4. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
5. Current Resume.
6. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework, including confirmation of degrees. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.
   • If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.

1. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee.
If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
PHONE: (707) 527-4954
EMAIL: Please contact Jamie Cook at jcook@santarosa.edu
The office is located in the Bussman Building on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

1. In accordance with Federal Law, all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Successful candidates will be extended a conditional job offer and will be required to undergo background screening prior to their first day of employment in order for an individual assessment to be conducted prior to commencing employment. Candidates must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense);
3. Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment (at the District's expense). Candidates selected for the position will need to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment.
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