Student Worker (SC - Student Development)

and mutual respect.

Join SOCCCD and be part of a community dedicated to connection, purpose, and impact. We are seeking collaborative professionals committed to supporting students, creating meaningful experiences, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive workplace. Every employee helps shape a Caring District—one where students, colleagues, and the broader community feel valued, respected, and empowered. If you are passionate about service and making a positive difference, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.

Application Instructions:

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.
• Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.
• For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.
• For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of an appropriate manager or administrator, the Lead Peer Mentor provides peer mentoring and serves as a student leader within the assigned Peer Mentor program. In addition to providing direct support to a limited caseload of students, the Lead Peer Mentor assists with coordinating mentor activities, supporting the onboarding and training of Peer Mentors, and communicating program information and student needs to program staff. The position serves as a resource and role model for other Peer Mentors and assists with the planning and implementation of workshops, orientations, outreach activities, and other program events.
The Lead Peer Mentor is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills; serve as a positive role model; and maintain appropriate boundaries while referring complex student concerns to program staff or appropriate campus resources.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Provide peer mentoring and support to an assigned caseload of students through individual meetings, regular check-ins, and other approved forms of communication.Serve as a positive role model and student leader for Peer Mentors by demonstrating professionalism, dependability, initiative, and effective communication.Assist Peer Mentors with questions regarding program procedures, activities, and resources, referring questions or concerns requiring staff assistance to the appropriate program staff.Assist with coordinating and facilitating Peer Mentor team meetings, training sessions, orientations, and other program activities.Support the onboarding and training of new Peer Mentors by helping communicate program expectations, procedures, resources, and best practices.Assist program staff with planning, coordinating, and implementing workshops, orientations, student activities, outreach efforts, and campus events.Help coordinate mentor assignments, schedules, activities, and communications as directed by program staff.Maintain accurate and timely program documentation, including mentoring contact logs, participation records, event information, and other program-related records.Communicate regularly with program staff regarding student needs, mentoring activities, program participation, and issues that may require additional support or follow-up.Identify and appropriately refer students to campus resources and services when needs extend beyond the scope of peer mentoring.Assist with outreach and recruitment activities designed to increase student awareness and participation in the Peer Mentor program.Represent the Peer Mentor program at campus events, outreach activities, student panels, committees, and other approved activities.Provide feedback to program staff regarding Peer Mentor activities, student engagement, program operations, and opportunities for improvement.Assist with the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of Peer Mentors, as directed by program staff.Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries when working with students and handling student information.Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:Basic principles and practices of peer mentoring, student engagement, and student success.Campus resources, programs, and services relevant to the students served by the assigned Peer Mentor program.Basic leadership, teamwork, and group facilitation principles.Effective communication and interpersonal practices.Basic event planning and coordination practices.Basic recordkeeping and documentation practices.Common computer applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and virtual communication platforms.Principles of confidentiality, professional boundaries, and appropriate handling of student information.
Skills and Abilities to:Establish positive and supportive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.Provide effective peer mentoring while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate professionalism, dependability, initiative, and sound judgment.Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.Communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively in person, by telephone, electronically, and in group settings.Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.Provide guidance and encouragement to other Peer Mentors while recognizing when issues should be referred to program staff.Assist with leading meetings, training sessions, orientations, workshops, and other group activities.Organize and coordinate multiple activities, assignments, and deadlines.Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.Recognize student concerns or needs that are beyond the scope of the peer mentor role and make appropriate referrals to program staff or campus resources.Collaborate effectively with students, Peer Mentors, program staff, faculty, and campus departments.Use standard computer applications and technology to communicate, maintain records, and support program activities.Adapt to changing priorities and program needs.Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling student information.Demonstrate a commitment to student success, inclusion, engagement, and a welcoming campus environment.Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office, student services, classroom, meeting, or other campus environment. Incumbents regularly interact with students, Peer Mentors, faculty, staff, and administrators and may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor campus settings in support of program activities, outreach, workshops, orientations, and events. Work may require occasional evening or weekend hours depending on program needs and scheduled activities. The position may involve frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and interaction with individuals with diverse backgrounds, needs, and experiences. Incumbents are expected to maintain a professional, supportive, and welcoming environment and appropriately handle confidential student information.
Physical: Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. Incumbents regularly use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, electronically, and in group settings. Incumbents may occasionally move between offices, classrooms, meeting spaces, and other campus locations and may assist with setting up or taking down materials and equipment for workshops, orientations, outreach activities, and events. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of supplies or materials weighing up to 25 pounds may be required. The position requires sufficient visual, auditory, and manual dexterity abilities to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
Hours per Week: Up to 20
Employment Conditions and Information:This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis."After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.Example: For the following reporting period: January 1st through January 31st, the NBU employee will be paid on February 10th.NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.

California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:A California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) retiree may not accept employment as a CalPERS retired annuitant (i.e., “extra help” or “interim or acting for a vacant position”) with the SOCCCD until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting employment in a position that qualifies for membership in CalPERS with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS.

Disability Accommodations:If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

Attendance Requirement:All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

Non-Discrimination Notice:The SOCCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access:The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community.

The SOCCCD is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their classes and as such, to eliminating institutional barriers that disproportionately impact students of color. Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and professionally.

Irvine Valley College (IVC) serves approximately 21,584 students, reflecting a rich diversity: 41% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Southwest Asian and North African, 5% two or more races, and 21% White in Fall 2024.

Similarly, Saddleback College (SC) serves around 25,789 students, with demographics showing 12% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 5% two or more races, and 47% White in Fall 2024.

These numbers underscore the importance of our commitment to eliminating equity gaps across all student demographics through implementing dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. To support the academic and career success of our diverse student body, we seek a candidate who will actively contribute to our mission of inclusivity and support. The ideal candidate's values will align with SOCCCD’s goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Equal Employment Opportunity:The District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is compliant and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants are evaluated for employment without regard to ethnicity or race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran status, political or organizational affiliation, or any other protected characteristic in compliance with federal and California law.

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Organization

The South Orange County Community College District, founded in 1967, is one of 72 community college districts in California. It is a multi-campus district comprised of Saddleback College in the City of Mission Viejo, Irvine Valley College (IVC) in the City of Irvine, and the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP) in the City of Tustin. With its strong ties to the 25 communities it serves, South Orange County Community College District links higher education to the quality of life and economic vitality of Orange County while helping generations of residents to fulfill their learning aspirations. South Orange County Community College District currently serves over 40,000 students each semester and employs more than 2,500 faculty and staff.

Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College are accredited, offering associate degrees and providing academic major prerequisites that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. Critical career technical education programs, popular continuing education courses, and exciting cultural opportunities are also available at each campus.

Distinguished faculty from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo and Irvine Valley College in Irvine provide students with rigorous academic classes, as well as state-of-the-art professional, vocational and skills training. Students, ranging in age from teens to retirees, receive cutting edge, “real world” training, making them highly competitive in the job market. For older, retired students, the Emeritus Institutes offers challenging and enriching special interest courses covering a broad spectrum of educational topics. Vibrant Community Education programs provide myriad lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages. Our newest campus, the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP), opened in Tustin the Fall of 2007 by offering courses from Saddleback College, Irvine Valley College, and the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies.

Visit one of our campuses today and help us celebrate over 40 years of education and opportunity!