Program Facilitator - Global Engagement Center

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)  
Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking an equity-minded, classified professional as a Program Facilitator-Global Engagement within the Student Services wing.
About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning.  The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry.  
OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS) (known on OCC's campus as:  Accessibility Resource Center or ARC).  Additionally, OCC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). 
D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page
• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Plan (DEIA)

• Assists in program planning phases and implements programs to enhance international student engagement through activities such as, but not limited to, Navigate OCC orientation program, multi-cultural enhancement, social introduction, workshops, and support that provides easy access to services such as individualized tutoring, assessments, and financial aid. 
• Conducts information and advisement sessions for F1 visa obligations and benefits to ensure reporting obligations are met on the state and federal levels. 
• Assists students with identifying opportunities, processing applications, and ongoing support to those actively engaged in college-sponsored study abroad programs. 
• Works with team and Associate Dean to ensure consistency in advising and appropriate division of workload. 
• Collaborates with Student Life and Leadership to provide various in-service training and volunteer experiences on campus and in the community designed to enhance acceptance and participation in co-circular activities such as student government and leadership. 
• Works closely with Associated Students, student clubs, the honors program, and other student groups to collaborate on events connecting students with each other. 
• Assists with identifying and arranging for outside vendors/contractors and organizations from other industry sector organizations for services, performances, speakers, and material support. 
• Assists the Associate Dean in ensuring that SEVIS reporting obligations are met and processing of IEC@OCC intensive English program admissions. 
• Prepares, distributes, and prepares reports of results from student satisfaction surveys after the conclusion of special events and activities. Recommends new and modified student engagement activities from survey feedback. 
• Creates informational materials and publications supporting the Global Engagement and Multicultural Centers in collaboration with Marketing and Public Relations. 
• Participates with other services in the campus community to create, generate, and carry out innovative ideas and processes to enhance student involvement. 
• Oversees and schedules events, student development activities, cultural trips, speakers, and other activities that encourage students to participate in college life. May include partnering with other departments on events such as Outreach, Equity, CLEEO, UMOJA, and others.
• Provides functional assistance and support to faculty assigned to student support services programs. 
• Assists with and may prepare funding proposals. Researches and recommends program and activity budgets. Carries out expenditure of project funds according to fiscal guidelines. 
• Maintains records of grant funds or contracted expenditures. Assists with evaluation of, and reporting for program components and services. 
• Researches and compiles demographic and statistical data related to program participants. Monitors outcomes for grant awards. 
• Ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Oversees the maintenance of all records including computer-aided student databases. Ensures confidentiality of student information. 
• Participates in a variety of campus/college, education, and grantee committees and functions that promote student retention and achievement. 
• Assesses the need for informational materials and publications supporting the Global Engagement and Multicultural Centers in collaboration with Marketing and Public Relations. 
• May maintain and update website pages using established formats and standards. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics. 

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires specialized knowledge of educational and student services program goals and objectives, procedures, and regulations. 
• Requires a working knowledge of the education and administrative services provided by the District, as well as special programs designed for student engagement and enrichment. 
• Requires specialized knowledge of the role of cultural, social, and economic differences impacting the ability of students to achieve academic success. 
• Requires in-depth knowledge of regional and community demographics including the needs of international and disadvantaged students, age-appropriate learning, and community resources. 
• Requires a working knowledge of mentoring and tutoring techniques as well as study skill development methods. 
• Requires professional-level writing skills to prepare grants and performance reports. 
• Requires math skills sufficient to read and analyze budget documents. 
• Requires well-developed human relations skills to make formal presentations, facilitate group processes, and exercise sensitivity to diverse populations in school site and community environments. 

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position. 
• Requires the ability to convert program goals into sequenced action and activity plans.
• Requires the ability to learn and apply the rules and procedures for international visas and travel requirements both to and from the US. 
• Requires the ability to evaluate program outcomes. 
• Requires the ability to schedule and organize work to ensure an efficient flow of programs/activities in a manner conducive to the successful accomplishment of program goals. 
• Requires the ability to plan, prioritize, and assign work in order to meet yearly schedules and timelines. 
• Requires the ability to facilitate meetings and processes involving diverse groups. 
• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information. 
• Requires the ability to secure funding, secure local interagency partnerships, and accomplish goals within financial limitations. 
• Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with others. 

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. 
• Essential functions will vary by position. 
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law. 

• The position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, business, education, or a related area and two years of experience in an outreach-oriented student services program, preferably in higher education. 
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. 

• May require a valid driver's license. 
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for SEVIS access. 

• Work is performed indoors where health and safety considerations are minimal. 

• Note:  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.   We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) 
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). 

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4714.

Selection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.
• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense . 

• During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical. 
• Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
• The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.
• The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
• The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
• The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
  
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes  Coastline, Community College,  Golden West College ,  and  Orange Coast College .  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. 

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. 

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This direct link 2023 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader)   is the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices.  Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.