Peralta Community College District Careers
This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Under general supervision of the Vice President of Student Services or Director of Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ), the HSI Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of their assigned activities within the HSI Grant. The individual leads the coordination of grant activities which may include high school outreach, peer mentorship programs, student onboarding, community partnerships, campus visits, university tours, student success workshops, and other grant-specific retention campaigns. The individual also works collaboratively to provide support for the HSI grant evaluation process. (Positions assigned to this classification are professional level positions which support and are funded by a categorically funded program/project. Continuation of the position is contingent upon refunding of the program/project.)
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: o Hispanic Serving Institutions Grants and/or the California Community College system. o Practices and research surrounding strategies and priorities that promote Latino, Latina and Latinx student success and completion. o Program evaluation techniques and methodology. o Laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect for grant/budget regulations. o Current development, standards, methods, and trends, that will demonstrate professional competency in the field of activity. Ability: o Bilingual (English and Spanish). o Occasional local travel to attend events at school and community partner sites. o Occasional local/non-local travel to attend program-related professional development conferences and trainings. o Implement a working framework centered on diversity, inclusion, racial equity and access. o Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports. o Communicate effectively in the oral and written form, including public speaking in both English and Spanish. o Demonstrate other professional knowledge that may be required to successfully perform in the field of activity.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience involving proposal development, fundraising, and grant performance monitoring, including experience developing concept driven curricula incorporating applied academics; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. 2. Knowledge of, and proficiency in, the operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and PowerPoint) and the Internet browser, websites and E-mail. 3. Ability to manage complex multi-tiered projects in a cooperative environment, manage budgets, develops policies and procedures, supervise staff, and work with consultants. 4. Ability to review, research, and assess complex analytical information and project future needs, plan strategies, and formulate actions. 5. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.
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