Job Details

Categorical Services Coordinator II - SOAR

Position Number: 6456604
Location: Monterey, CA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Monterey Peninsula College

Categorical Services Coordinator II - SOAR

Salary: $4,979.00 - $5,498.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 2025-00006
Closing: 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey Peninsula College and/or Marina Education Center, CA
Division: Student Services

Description

Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. MPC serves approximately 18,789 students (for the 2023-24 year). MPC's comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer, career and technical education, basic skills, and continuing education offerings. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing
equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally
responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related
initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.

*** Priority Screening Deadline September 1, 2025 ***
Description
Under general direction, the Outreach CSC II plans, coordinates, and participates in a variety of complex and responsible administrative activities that support the day-to-day operations of the Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) department. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with local schools, community-based organizations, and other community partners, with a particular focus on expanding access for historically underrepresented student populations.

The Outreach CSC II represents the college at school visits, community events, and recruitment activities, delivers presentations to high school students, families, and community groups, and assists prospective students with the application, registration, and onboarding processes. The role also involves planning and implementing outreach strategies to increase student enrollment and engagement, coordinating daily office and program operations, conducting research, assisting with report preparation, and monitoring departmental budgets.

In addition, the CSC II provides general information and guidance to students who do not require counselor-level support, exercises sound judgment in interpreting and communicating college policies and departmental decisions, and ensures positive public relations with students, staff, and the broader community. The position requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to student success and equity.

Example of Duties

Example of Duties

Process administrative details not requiring the immediate attention of the supervisor; perform a variety of paraprofessional and administrative duties in support of the assigned program.
Meet with action committees to facilitate grant and program development needs.

Lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the day-to-day operations of the assigned program services and procedures.
Serve as a source of information regarding the policies and procedures of assigned program; provide information where judgment, knowledge and interpretation are necessary; refer inquires to appropriate sources.
Coordinate student recruitment and assist with registration of participants within assigned program; check on progress of enrolled students; collect and monitor compliance and outcome data on assigned program's participants.
Create assigned program binders as needed; maintain student files and enter student data into the database; assist students to enroll.
Maintain ongoing working relationships with Federal, State, county and/or regional administrators and managers as needed with assigned program.
Monitor a variety of data for completion and conformance with established program compliance procedures.
Develop and prepare a variety of documents, forms and procedures for the assigned program's office, which may also include, but is not limited to: statistical reports, brochures, pamphlets and flyer, newsletter, agendas, manuals, event programs, invitation flyers, yearbooks, program brochures, and posters.
Serve as liaison with college administration, academic personnel and students as well as community agencies, organization, professionals, vendors and other colleges to maintain up-to-date resource data.
Coordinate preparation of workshops and meetings, including travel arrangements for staff members and students in assigned programs.
Attend and lead sponsored workshops, seminars and other events as assigned.
Participate in budget development and justification; monitor budget expenditures; monitor and maintain spreadsheet and database for budgets and assigned programs; inventory and requisition necessary supplies using District procedures.
Develop a wide variety of community contacts for resources for referrals; give general consultation and assist individual students in utilizing the many and varied services available.
Assist students in resolving paper work or system problems; expedite resolution of problems requiring utilization of on- and off-campus resources.
Maintain control files on matters in progress and expedite their completion; coordinate, lead, and monitor special projects, assignments and activities; check reports, records, and other materials for accuracy, completeness and conformity with established standards of Federal, State, county, regional, and/or institutional guidelines and regulations.
Lead the preparation of special program projects which may include, but is not limited to, annual grant applications, budgets, periodic and annual reports, and program evaluations.
Consult with other program related organizations, advisory committees, and social service agencies on matters of program quality and enhancement.
Research and compile information and prepare periodic reports and evaluations in assigned program.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

Other Duties:

Attend meetings and serve on college, local and state committees and organizations, as required.
Assist in the hiring process, train and direct the work of part-time temporary and student employees, as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Any combination of education, experience, and training which would indicate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed herein. For example, two years of coursework in public or business administration or a related field, and three years of administrative support experience.

Knowledge

Knowledge of: public and human relations techniques; research methods; report writing; presentation skills; current office procedures and practices including filing systems; a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job.

Diversity

Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

Abilities

Ability to: learn and apply Federal, State, regional, and District regulations, policies, and procedures; understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions; prioritize tasks and manage several tasks

simultaneously; accurately and efficiently use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs to create/produce letters, reports, spreadsheets and other documents as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job; learn and successfully use new software programs as required to fulfill the duties of the job; use appropriate and correct English spelling, grammar, and punctuation; perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; learn and successfully apply current office policies and procedures; analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; efficiently use a variety of office equipment as needed to fulfill the needs of the job; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Light to moderate physical effort; occasional standing or walking; periodic handling of parcels, supplies or equipment up to 15 pounds. Indoor work environment.

Desired Qualifications (Not Required)

Knowledge of outreach and retention services that promote academic pathways, with experience developing strategies to enhance student completion and success.
Ability to develop and implement early alert systems to support student success.
Experience tracking student engagement with on-campus support resources, including academic counseling, educational planning, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and transfer services.
Familiarity with Guided Pathways and case management systems.
Two years of related experience in student services at a college campus or in a community agency providing comparable services.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year
Occasional evenings and weekends required. Management reserves the right to change
schedules as needed.

Monthly Salary Range

$4,979 (Step A) - $5,498 (Step C)

How to Apply

Visit http://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/campus-resources/human-resources/employment and select "classified and other positions." Here you will find the job announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right hand corner. You will be asked to log-in or create a new user account.

Complete all required fields of the application AND
Attach a .pdf of your cover letter that describes why you are interested in the position and how your background applies to the major duties of the position, and please address each of the desirable qualifications listed in this job announcement (2 pages maximum). AND
Attach a .pdf of your resume

Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of commendation from schools, or transcripts with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.

For questions, please contact:

Gerardo Cardenas Hernandez - HR Specialist
gcardenashernandez@mpc.edu

CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/5035044/categorical-services-coordinator-ii-soar