Job Details

Student Support Coordinator - 19hr

Position Number: 6770589
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Student Support Coordinator - 19hr

Salary: $2,589.00 - $3,273.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 20251126
Closing: 12/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Are you driven to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people impacted by the justice system? At Merced College, we believe education transforms lives and that justice-impacted students deserve every opportunity to succeed. Our Rising Scholars faculty and staff believe every student deserves a second chance and the tools to succeed. As a Student Support Coordinator, you'll work directly with juvenile justice-impacted students helping them navigate challenges, access resources, and discover their potential through education. This position is more than coordination-it's about advocacy, compassion, empowerment, and transformation. You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals, build meaningful relationships, and help students rewrite their stories with confidence and purpose. If you're committed to equity and ready to make a lasting difference, join us in shaping brighter futures.

Join the Transformation at Merced College

Merced College isn't just a community college - we're pioneers of change, redefining the educational landscape and setting new standards for excellence. Serving more than 11,000 students each semester, we're proud to be a hub of learning and opportunity in the heart of California's dynamic Central Valley. Merced College is a gateway to limitless possibilities.

About Us :Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.

Invested in You: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. We prioritize employee well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Location Perks: Surrounded by natural beauty, Merced offers a vibrant community of 90,000+ with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, Merced College invites you to apply and join our journey of growth and transformation!

Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:
Degree/Certificate Programs
Transfer
Career Technical Education
Workforce Training
Lifelong Learning
Basic Skills
Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule:
Range 25
19 hours/week
12 months/yearThis is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding.

General Description:

Under general direction to assist with the formulation of special programs, procedures and services provided to students; to provide the necessary monitoring and supervised opportunities for students; and to do related work as required. Student Support Coordinators may be assigned and provide support in a variety of special programs, including EOPS, CARE, Veteran's Center and DSP&S.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

Organizes and coordinates support services for students on and off campus; assist in developing and coordinating services, programs, and other support strategies.
Meets with students to determine their needs and assists them in finding ways to meet these needs; interprets diagnostic, interest, and performance tests and makes recommendation of choices available to the students.
Assist with outreach and recruitment of eligible students' recruitment activities including preparation of informational and marketing materials.
Coordinate, organize and participate in program activities and events, including but not limited to community relations and recruitment, End-of-Year Recognition Celebration, workshops, and program orientation.
Using data driven research to plan and implement new services as directed.
Maintain student records, file documentation in accordance with federal, state, and district policies.
Determine student initial and ongoing eligibility for program or services; track individual student and cohort progress and adherence to program guidelines; ensure accuracy of and correct permanent student records and associated coding; verify documentation from third-party providers.
Coordinate and schedule counseling appointments.
Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and conduct orientation and workshops for students.
Provide regular reports to management and federal/state agencies as requested; participate on program reviews; assist in assuring program compliance with federal or state program guidelines.
Participate in program budgeting; prepare for audits; provide records, reports, backup information for auditors; Under direction, close out program accounts at the end of the fiscal year in collaboration with the Fiscal Office.
Coordinates phases of the grants process, including maintaining compliance. Serves as liaison person between students, the college district and with other community organizations.
Oversee and assign the work of student assistants.
Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Role of the community colleges in education and the community
Effective communication techniques used in writing and speaking
Local school districts and their structure and procedures
Group dynamics and characteristics of young adults
Advising and interview techniques
Compliance requirements of assigned special program

Ability to:

Relate and understand the needs of individuals from low income backgrounds and assist these individuals in the most appropriate utilization of Merced College services
Adhere to district policies, procedures, and rules regarding budgeting, purchasing and travel/training and expense reporting, and grants administration methods and practices
Organize, train and direct student workers
Motivate students in career decisions
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor's degree
OR
Associate's degree AND three (3) years of applicable experience
OR
The equivalent education and experience
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed matter and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
Reach in all directions

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5155020/student-support-coordinator-19hr