What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employment Support Specialist position at Rogue Community College?
Rogue Community College welcomes applications for a part-time Student Employment Support Specialist.
The Student Employment Support Specialist supports the operational administration of the College’s student employment program. This position coordinates and executes employment-related processes, including recruitment support, onboarding, data management, and offboarding activities, in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies. Working in close collaboration with the Student Employment Specialist, this role provides systems support within the applicant tracking and human resources information systems, maintains confidential student and employee records, and serves as a primary point of contact for students and hiring departments. The position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment.
Review of applications is scheduled to begin 4/16/2026.
Why Work at RCC?
Rogue Community College is a rewarding workplace where our employees enjoy helping others transform their lives through education. For the last 50 years, RCC has served as an important economic engine for the Southern Oregon community. With three unique campuses in Grants Pass, Medford and White City, Rogue is a comprehensive public community college serving about 14,000 individual learners, or 5,700 FTE, each year. We are committed to hiring a diverse faculty and staff who uphold our mission, vision and values.
Living in the Rogue Valley
Southern Oregon's beautiful Rogue Valley offers vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities along with friendly people and a mild climate. Conveniently situated along Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley is home to Southern Oregon University, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Britt Music & Arts Festival and a wonderful menu of restaurants, wineries and breweries. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will enjoy the Valley's plentiful opportunities for hiking, cycling, rafting, fishing, camping and golfing as well as easy access to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves and the scenic Oregon and Northern California coast.
Inclusion Statement
Opportunity Starts Here – with people who bring curiosity, creativity, and care to their work. At Rogue Community College, we strive to hire and support employees who enrich our community and bring fresh perspectives to our work. Together, we’re creating a welcoming environment where people feel valued and respected, and where innovation grows.
We value the many ways people gain experience and develop skills. If your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just what we’re looking for.
Benefits and Retirement
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, RCC benefits include paid leaves, tuition waivers, and on-campus wellness activities. Qualifying employees will contribute to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) and have the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
This is a Part-time Classified, 19 hour per week (47.5%) position in the Student Employment Services department. Starting compensation is entry level for Group 5 on the 2025-26 Classified Wage Schedule.
Student Employment Operations
- Coordinates and supports the hiring, onboarding, and separation processes for student employees in accordance with established procedures.
- Reviews employment documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to processing and release to work.
- Ensures positions are authorized and appropriately approved prior to posting in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Communicates hiring steps, requirements, and deadlines to students and hiring departments to ensure timely processing.
Systems & Compliance Administration
- Administers student employment processes within the applicant tracking system (ATS), human resources information system (HRIS), and related platforms.
- Maintains accurate student employment records and ensures data integrity across systems.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies related to student employment, including eligibility and documentation requirements.
- Coordinates with Human Resources and Payroll to support accurate processing of employment records and transactions.
- Reviews and updates student employment materials, handbook content, and web-based resources to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Student & Department Support
- Serves as a primary point of contact for students and hiring departments regarding student employment processes, procedures, and requirements.
- Provides guidance to students on navigating the application and hiring process and may offer general feedback on application materials as appropriate.
- Collaborates with department coordinators and supervisors to support effective implementation of student employment procedures.
- Participates in outreach and engagement activities to promote student employment opportunities.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Provides administrative support for the Student Employment program, including tracking activities and processes, maintaining records, and supporting operational needs.
- Supports routine departmental administrative functions such as purchasing, supply coordination, and documentation management.
Other Duties as Assigned
- May participate in college committees or workgroups as assigned.
- Engages in professional development activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Institutional Expectations
- Demonstrates our core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability, and courage.
- Actively contributes to a culture of respect and inclusivity by collaborating effectively with students, colleagues, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success.
- Embraces and leverages appropriate technology to accomplish job functions.
- Provides high quality, effective service through learning and continuous improvement.
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