Coordinator, Intercultural Center, Petaluma

JOB FILING DEADLINE: January 5th, 2024 It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by the filing deadline to be given consideration.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary Range: $6,407 -$7,790 per month (23/24 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $7,062 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 Benefits page.
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).
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, coordinates services, programs and initiatives that lead to increased success of Petaluma Campus students who are identified in the District’s Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) initiative and Student Equity plan, including Dream Center services, support for Petaluma Learning Communities and identity-based clubs and organizations; provides a variety of educational support services and programming based on the needs of the students served; assists with south county outreach activities; and partners with Petaluma Student Success teams to provide direct student support.
SCOPE: The Coordinator, Intercultural Center, performs a broad range of duties with the purpose of providing a comprehensive system of service delivery that is responsive to institutional initiatives to improve access and achievement of identified students by coordinating student support services for students defined in the District’s Student Equity plan.
The scope of this work will require collaboration with community members, faculty, staff and students to provide effective outcomes.
This classification supervises peer advisors and tutors and serves as the lead worker to other Classified staff in the area.
Department Description: The SRJC Petaluma Our House (Intercultural Center) houses its own programmatic efforts as well as serving as the home for Queer Resource Center and the new Black Student Support Center, Sawubona.
The Coordinator, Intercultural Center, is part of the Petaluma Student Engagement and Support Services unit working in partnership with the Coordinators of Student Engagement Programs and Student Success Programs.
This position also works closely with the Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, as well as SRJC Petaluma faculty and the community at large.
Petaluma Campus Description: The SRJC Petaluma Campus currently enrolls approximately 6,500 students over the year in credit and non-credit courses.
Each semester, approximately 350 course sections in nearly 60 disciplines are offered, including many majors and certificates as well as courses necessary for transfer to UC, CSU, or to complete SRJC's local AA/AS degrees.
SRJC has been offering courses in the Petaluma area for over 50 years; in 1995, permanent facilities on the current 40- acre site were completed.
In 2008, SRJC tripled the square footage of the campus with an extensive expansion and remodel project.
Among the new facilities are life sciences labs, a second art studio, physical science labs, a 35,000 square foot library, a physical fitness center, a bookstore, student services and support areas (including student health services, student life and leadership, admissions and records, counseling, disabled student services, tutorial center, and career/transfer center), expanded dining space, classrooms/technology labs, faculty/administrative offices, digital media lab, and a 256-seat auditorium with some of the best media technology in the District.
The campus offers state-of-the-art technology throughout, including a wireless network, fully mediated instructional facilities, and video-conferencing capabilities.
Other unique features of the Petaluma Campus include the Capri Creek restoration project, community and permaculture gardens, sustainable design, and an accessible pedestrian and bike trail system with a route that extends around the perimeter of the campus and continues throughout the city of Petaluma.
Some of the unique program offerings on the Petaluma Campus are the fall and spring Cinema Series, annual LumaFest community education fair and open house, Veterinary Technology program, Digital Media certificate, Water Utility Operations certificates, CISCO Networking certification in CCNA, IT Support certificate, Yoga Teacher Training program and Fitness, Nutrition and Health certificate.
The campus is also host to a bustling Intercultural Center, the annual We the Future social justice conference, and several learning communities.
SRJC Petaluma has more than 40 full-time faculty and 150 adjunct faculty members who enjoy interdisciplinary collaborations with their colleagues.
Our faculty fully utilize the campus as an indoor/outdoor learning environment.
SRJC Petaluma offers students a full complement of Student Services with a mission to "Welcome, guide, and engage" students.
This beautiful campus is located only 35 miles north of San FranciscoABOUT 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 opportunitiesIn 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.
Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC: Office of the President Student Services Accreditation SRJC Factbook EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 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.
Provides Dream Center services for the Petaluma campus.
Develops and implements on-going educational and social programming, in partnership with key shared governance groups, to support increased completion and transfer rates of students identified in the District’s Student Equity plan.
Coordinates operations of the Intercultural Center, including third-party partners, and support activities for students who are identified in the District’s Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) initiative and Student Equity plan.
Works directly with students, in partnership with the Petaluma Student Success Teams, to complete student success steps, and overcome barriers to successful completion of courses, degree and certificate attainment, and transfer.
Coordinates direct Petaluma student support efforts for the District’s Student Equity plan.
Works with designated faculty and staff to facilitate student engagement in learning communities and other group cohorts.
Works collaboratively with Public Relations and other outreach staff to design and develop publications to serve student populations served by the Intercultural Center.
Prepares written materials and reports including data gathering to monitor the effectiveness of services and programs offered by the Center; implements improvements in services based on data.
Prepares and monitors budget expenditures in key areas of responsibility including, but not limited to, operational expenses, short-term non-continuing (STNC) salaries, travel, outreach and marketing.
1May supervise and organize the work of student and short-term non-continuing (STNC) employees.
ABILITY TO: Work independently with minimum supervision; establish priorities; organize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously; track, compile and analyze statistical information; prepare and present reports and information to individuals and groups; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (bilingual English/Spanish preferred); demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population; operate current office equipment, technology, and standard office productivity software; maintain cooperative working relationships.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Outreach and marketing techniques related to higher education opportunities; an understanding of the District initiatives regarding academic achievement and personal success of students; District policies and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following: 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.
Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.
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.
Current Resume.
If applicable, 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.
Information on Foreign Degree RequirementsIf you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Classified Equivalency Application 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.
MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCESBUSSMAN HALL ANNEXMAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401PHONE: (707) 527-4954EMAIL: 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): In accordance with Federal Law, all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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); 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.
Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter.
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report.
Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age.
This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
SRJC Strategic PlanVISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community.
The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.
MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness.
We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.
We focus on student learning by preparing students for transfer; by providing responsive career and technical education; and by improving students’ foundational skills.
We provide a comprehensive range of student development programs and services that support student success and enrich student lives.
We support the economic vitality, social equity and environmental stewardship of our region.
We promote personal and professional growth and cultivate joy at work and in lifelong learning.
We foster critical and reflective civic engagement and thoughtful participation in diverse local and global communities.
We regularly assess, self-reflect, adapt, and continuously improve.
Equal Employment OpportunitySRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment.
Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.
The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity E