Job Description

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(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

IN-HOUSE ONLY: This position is open to internal (permanent and temporary) Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply.  External candidates are not eligible to apply.  If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

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 to support a diverse student community. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include a variety of college-wide student success programs and services that contribute to the college's academic excellence including Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), MESA program, Puente, Umoja, CLEEO, AANHPI, Veterans Resource Center, Student Housing, Honors Program, and many more.

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 streng t hen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, access, 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. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. We currently enroll 17,736 students with, the majority of students from racially minoritized populations: 37% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are Black/African-American, 24% are Asian/Pacific Islander, less than 1% Native American/Alaska Native, 29% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information Direct Link:

Department Specifics: About Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

The Orange Coast College Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) was established in 1975 to serve students with documented and/or observable disabilities. OCC's ARC program provides educational accommodations, academic counseling, and Educational Assistance Classes to students with disabilities so that they can have full and equitable access to the community college experience. 

Summary
Provides services that enhance disabled students’ access to and participation in academic and student life activities. Provides and/or arranges for mobility, access, notetaking, tutoring, adaptive/assistive technology, communication access, and testing support services.

Distinguishing Career Features
The Disability Services Associate is in a career ladder designed for program support to students with disabilities. Advancement requires compliance with the job qualifications including three years as an Associate, the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, and demonstrate ability to assess learning disabilities, perform substantive instructional support, use of assisted devices, and advocacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:
1. May accommodate Proctors for disabled students by scheduling and proctoring tests, preparing or arranging for modifications of testing instruments to enhance students’ ability to complete tests.
2. May proctor exams following instructor directions and requirements, allowing for accommodation/modification, and maintaining proper security and privacy.
3. May serve as note-takers, readers, and other services to assist disabled students in classrooms, laboratories, and other learning environments.
4. May act as liaison regarding student accommodations with faculty, proctors, facilities, and other college departments as needed.
5. Prepares and/or modifies from instructor’s copy, exams and homework that accommodate disabled students, using specialized computer-aided software.
6. Documents activities of the office including, but not limited to, calls, attendance, walk-in visits, tests, tutoring, and counseling.
7. Compiles summaries and statistics on reasonable accommodations provided to students. Prepares charts and illustrations describing level, types, patterns, and trends of activity.
8. Provides information to, and assists students with on-and-off campus registration. Provides for, and/or coordinates accommodations that enhance physically and learning disabled students’ access to curriculum, services, and facilities. Arranges for accommodations that enable and encourage disabled students to participate in curricular, co-curricular, and social activities that relate to the student’s enrollment and are part of student life.
9. Serves as a resource for disabled students to make connections for resources and services that can help enhance self-confidence and contribute to student engagement. 10. Prepares periodic reports in compliance with College and funding authority requirements on program activity.
11. Participates in the recruitment and selection of students, temporary help, and volunteers that provide accommodation, tutoring, and support to disabled students.
12. May attend community presentations and meetings to give information about the program and the College’s capabilities to prospective students.
13. Assist with the distribution of adaptive equipment, including inventory to multiple sites for disabled student use.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
15. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
1. The position requires working knowledge of programs, resources, regulations, and laws encompassing disabled students.
2. Requires basic knowledge of and skill at recognizing the various forms of disabilities and potential accommodations.
3. Requires knowledge of alternative teaching and learning methods and media for disabled students.
4. Requires working knowledge of personal computers and common office productivity software.
5. Requires sufficient language and math skills to do basic pre-college tutoring.
6. Requires sufficient writing skills to prepare correspondence and reports.
7. Requires business math skills sufficient compute totals, percentages, quotients, products, and ratios.
8. Requires sufficient human relations skill to convey technical concepts to students, exercise extreme patience, make contact with outside agencies and employers, and sell the services.

Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to learn and apply regulations governing access and accommodation such as but not limited to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title V.
3. Must be able to maintain the learning or simulation lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
4. Requires the ability to instruct students in the use of learning assistance equipment and programs.
5. Requires the ability to perform routine record keeping and report writing duties.
6. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of records and files. Must be able to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
7. Must be able to communicate in both formal and informal setting with students, instructors, and other interested parties.
8. Must be able to demonstrate a sensitivity to persons with disabilities and varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
9. Must be able to coordinate the activities of work-study students, temporary employees, and volunteers.
10. May require the ability to perform work assignments at all College locations.

Physical Abilities
1. 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.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. 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.

Education and Experience
Associates degree in a social or behavioral science, ancillary health profession, or equivalent discipline. A Bachelor’s is preferred and may substitute for experience. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.

Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver license.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where some safety considerations exist working with students having mobility challenges.

This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.

Note: 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, access, and anti-racism. The Coast Community College District 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.

Conditions of Employment

IN-HOUSE ONLY:  
This position is open to internal (permanent and temporary) Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply.  External candidates are not eligible to apply.  If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

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.

This is an IN-HOUSE ONLY -  permanent, categorically funded, full-time, 12-months per year classified position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs.  The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. (Salary Schedule:  EE-115)
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.
Pay Philosophy:
Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality.  In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade.  All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.  Application Requirements:
Application materials must be electronically submitted online at to be considered for employment. 

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). 

A complete application packet includes:

*Note:  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.

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
3. A Cover Letter  highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access).  (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
4. A Current Resume  of professional and educational background and experience (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).

Submit an application online at:

Coast Community College District – Human Resources
1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4716.

Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant. All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Any documents that you are unable to attach can be emailed to [email protected] Emails must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your full name.

Additional Information

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; (Note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.) 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  and  .  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.

Coast Community College District Title IX (For more information on Title IX click here)

This direct link is the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023 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.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. 

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week.  Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.

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I understand the active assessment of the required minimum qualification of demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. and Anti-racism throughout the recruitment process in every phase and the commitment, importance, and focus Orange Coast College has to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (D.E.I.A.), and Anti-racism.

• Yes
• No

02

What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism and how have your experiences prepared you to advance our institution's commitment to D.E.I.A.A (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, Anti-Racism)?

03

How does your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism guide your work, and why are DEIA and anti-racism significant in this role? Please provide examples.

04

Describe your experience, if any, working with students with disabilities in higher education, specifically in community colleges.

05

What skills do you think are important to be successful in a fast-paced office environment.

06

Describe your understanding of accessibility, for students with disabilities, on a community college campus.

07

This is an internal recruitment. Full time and part time, permanent and temporary/hourly CCCD employees are eligible to apply. Non-CCCD employees may not apply. Are you a current active employee?

• Yes
• No

08

Please provide your: Employee ID# (C# or E#)

09

Please provide your: Current Position Title.

10

I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application 2. A current resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 3. A cover letter (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 4. Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)

• Yes
• No

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