Professional Expert: Student Services - Graduate Intern

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.

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Student Services and the appropriate lead faculty member or program director/coordinator, the Professional Expert (Graduate Intern) will provide support to Counseling, Special Programs, the Basic Needs Center, and/or other related Student Services offices as needed. The Graduate Intern will play a leadership role in supporting program activities and initiatives that enhance student engagement, promote student success, and foster an inclusive and affirming campus environment.

In this role, the Graduate Intern will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and services that support diverse student populations. Responsibilities may include assisting with outreach efforts, supporting student programming and workshops, contributing to student success initiatives such as academic planning and transfer readiness, and connecting students to both on-campus and community-based resources. This position provides graduate students with hands-on professional experience in student services, program development, and higher education administration while supporting the mission of the college to advance equity and student achievement.

The Professional Expert will deliver district-wide on-campus support Monday through Friday, up to 12 hours per week. This is a temporary position unless extended based on program needs.

Example of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct and summarize research on relevant social issues and student wellness topics to inform programming and services that support student success.
• Provide ideas and support for solutions to social challenges affecting students, including behavioral health, housing and homelessness, food security, public safety, and other related areas.
• Collaborate with Student Health Services, the Basic Needs Center, and other campus partners to plan and coordinate trainings, workshops, and events, such as Safe Space trainings, support events for special populations, and provide intervention and prevention-focused programming.
• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and administrators by connecting students to campus and community resources and providing guidance related to mental health, wellness, and academic success.
• Design and facilitate intervention and prevention-focused programs and workshops addressing topics such as mental wellness, anger management, substance use harm reduction, healthy relationships, suicide prevention, and academic recovery.
• Promote awareness of campus services through outreach efforts, including orientations, classroom presentations, resource fairs, tabling, social media, newsletters, and other communication strategies.
• Support students in developing academic skills through goal setting, time management strategies, and study skill development to strengthen retention and academic achievement.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, assist with data collection, and support the preparation of reports as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and campus programs to develop and implement innovative initiatives that promote student equity, retention, and success.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development opportunities as required by the internship program. Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability, and gender diversity of students and staff attending and working on a community college campus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a graduate-level counseling, psychology, student services, higher education administration or other related programs.
• Knowledge of academic advising, counseling principles, and higher education systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse and historically underrepresented student populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information:
This position is designated as a professional expert, short-term, non-continuous employee
Time: Up to 12 Hours per Week
Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
In-person hours are required on the Monterey Campus, with the possibility of hours at our other campuses.

Salary Hourly Rate:
$25 per hour

How to Apply

To be considered for review, applicants must submit the following materials online:

• Completed Online Application;
• Cover letter (PDF) addressing interests in the position, a maximum of two (2) pages in length;
• Resume (PDF) A detailed resume that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position

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, or letters of commendation from schools 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.