"Program Assistant - 19hr"

Job Details

Program Assistant - 19hr

Salary: $2,128.00 - $2,693.00 Monthly

Job Type:

Job Number: 20250925

Closing: 10/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of justice-impacted students? If so, we invite you to be a part of the Rising Scholars program, dedicated to supporting the unique needs of incarcerated students, formerly incarcerated students, and those impacted by the justice system. Our mission is to open doors to opportunity and academic achievement for all. As a Program Assistant at Rising Scholars, your role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities. If you're ready to be a part of our mission to empower justice-impacted students and help them succeed academically and professionally, apply today to become a vital member of the Rising Scholars team. Join us in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for all.

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 Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

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 20

19 hours/week12 months/year***This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding***

General Description:

Under general supervision, to provide student services; to perform technical functions and assist in program administration; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

• Assists in conducting surveys and compiles data concerning student support service needs
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies to promote the program
• Work independently and with a minimum amount of supervision
• Interviews potential participants and completes preliminary determination of eligibility to participate in programs
• Assists students with loan, grant, scholarship and student employment applications
• Provides a variety of administrative relief for program administration
• Assists in the research activities of the office, including the analysis of the effects of existing Financial Aid policies
• Coordinates computer data entry functions for Need Analysis, packaging and program eligibility requirements
• Assists in maintaining program records and in the preparation of follow-up reports
• Receives a variety of information which may be of a confidential nature
• Types correspondences, reports and writes letters
• Monitors the status of all program accounts
• Assists with the supervision of student workers
• Develops working knowledge of special terminology related to program functions
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Office methods and procedures
• Microsoft Office Software

Ability to:

• Learn and apply pertinent procedures and requirements of program
• Collect, organize, analyze, and store data
• Understand and communicate effectively with students, staff, external agencies and the public
• Train, supervise student workers
• Perform a variety of clerical duties involving independent judgment and an understanding of District and program policies, functions and procedures
• 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

• Associate's degree OR High school diploma OR GED and three (3) year of applicable experience OR
• The equivalent education and experience

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:

• 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
• Reach in all directions
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction