Ideal Candidate Statement
Ohlone College has emerged as one of the premier community colleges in California and consistently ranked among the highest performing colleges by the Chancellor’s Office Student Success Scorecard. The College is characterized by high achieving students, an emphasis on transfer, and career education programs that focus on the entering the workforce; the College also maintains its unique commitment to carrying on the legacy of the Ohlone People’s dedication to respecting and sustaining the environment.

The College is seeking currently enrolled graduate school students to serve as apprentices supporting high schools in the Fremont, Newark and Union City region. The College would like to strengthen the pathway and services offered to these students by having a consistent presence on the high school campuses. This apprenticeship provides students with the skills, expertise, and experience necessary to enter professional roles in high school and higher education environments. This opportunity will equip apprentices with general and in-depth knowledge into a vast range of student support services and programs.
This is a temporary position.

Objectives
The purpose of the Graduate Apprentice (GA) is to guide feeder school students on the pathway to Ohlone College. GAs will develop a relationship with assigned feeder school sites and students by being present on the school campuses. The GA will provide information, answer questions, and will assist in the recruitment, enrollment, and matriculation of Ohlone College feeder school students.

The objective of the Student Pathways Apprenticeship Program is to develop professionals who can, under the supervision of a designated manager, aid feeder school students.
GAs will serve designated location(s) and provide student assistance in career assessment, college applications, financial literacy and applications, matriculation assistance and transition.
GAs will also be versed in various student support programs (i.e. UMOJA, Puente, Career Services, Dreamers/Undocumented, Student Accessibility Services, EOPS, etc.)
GAs are essential to creating a model for student integration into the college to increase opportunities for success by introducing the college and its services to feeder school students.
GAs will be trained to assist students and high school staff in the following areas: admissions, basic residency questions, dual enrollment processes & paperwork, financial literacy, financial aid applications, Dreamer/undocumented access.
GAs will also provide information on Ohlone College programs that include EOPS, Puente, Umoja, SAS, Career Planning, Guided Pathways programs, etc.
GAs develop skills, abilities, and sensitivities for assisting a diverse student population in an educational setting.
GAs will employ use of technology and communication systems to generate reports, track student progress, inform students of critical information essential to their success at Ohlone and other duties as assigned that support student success.
GAs will also support large campus events and other collaborative efforts, as needed.

Duration
Apprenticeships are renewable on an annual basis. GAs are eligible to participate in the program for up to three (3) years while enrolled in a qualified educational program and shall work a maximum of 20 hours per week with the assignment spanning 45 weeks per year including regular and summer terms.

Assessment
GAs will work under the direction and supervision of a college administrator. Their progress is measured each semester through direct observation, student surveys, mentoring, and ongoing training sessions.

Learning Outcomes

Identify a vast range of student support services and programs.
Cite eligibility requirements, systems, and processes for student services and programs.
Implement activities that address and resolve student barriers to entering college that promote retention and student success.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrollment in, and in good standing at a master’s program at a regionally accredited college or university is required;
Demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills, including presentations;
Possession of working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs;
Possession of good record-keeping skills with an attention to detail;
Possession of the ability to provide an equitable and inclusive working and educational environment;
Possession of sensitivity to people from various academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, religious, gender, physical ability and religious backgrounds;

AND
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Desirable Qualifications
Bilingual competency in Spanish and/or American Sign Language preferred.

Working Conditions

GAs will be assigned to school site(s) in the Ohlone Community College district, which include the cities of Fremont, Newark and Union City.
The work assignment will consist of a maximum of 20 hours per week over a span of 45 weeks. Around sixteen (16) hours will be served at the school site over a minimum of two days per week, and four (4) hours will be assigned at the Ohlone College campus for meetings and training activities.
Reliable transportation to and from assigned locations is required.

Required Application Materials

Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
Cover Letter
A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

Job Details

Graduate Apprentice: Student Pathways Apprenticeship Program (Temporary)

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