What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time: Student Services Specialist position at Umpqua Community College?
The Student Services Specialist position is Open Until Filled so that we can find the ideal candidates for our amazing team.
Join us as a Student Services Specialist and help students access funding, stay on track, and reach their goals. If you love a good spreadsheet and a good success story, this role has your name on it.
In this position, you’ll connect students with funding that supports retention and completion while ensuring all SOWIB/WOIA/ETPL requirements are met. You’ll identify students who qualify for various funding sources, walk them through eligibility steps, and help meet program goals. You’ll also provide outreach, advising, mentoring, and personalized career and college coaching to support students completing their GED or college programs. When needed, you’ll refer students to campus and community partners for additional support. This role works independently under the Director of Student Community Services and contributes to the Student Services Work Plan and the College’s Strategic Doing Plan.
The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50 years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities.
Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you’d want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of grant tracking, reporting, and accounting required.
- Proficiency in utilization of spreadsheet, word processing, ort other database software required.
- Experience developing and presenting seminars, workshops, and/or trainings.
- Demonstrated skills working with students, in particular developing quality mentor relationships.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience working with students and/or individuals from diverse social, economic, academic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Current Oregon driver's license and good driving record required, as well as willingness to provide own transportation.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant subject area preferred.
- Student services experience in higher education.
- Previous experience with unemployed, under-employed, low-income, veterans, re-entry, disabled, dislocated workers, English Language Learners, GED students, first generation immigrants and/or first-generation students.
- Experience in case management, crisis intervention, employment services, recruitment, training programs, social work, or related experience.
- Experience working with workforce systems and resources.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
- Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Request military service records:
- Veterans Preference information:
UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.