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Latinx Student Program Coordinator

Position Number: 7194344
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Latinx Student Program Coordinator

Position Number: B1149PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $61,371-$64,167 for 11-months, plus exceptional benefits
Close Date: 06/14/2026

Primary Purpose:

Develop, coordinate, and evaluate activities and programs that enhance the quality of student life. The position provides direct support for campus-wide program initiatives to prospective and current Latinx students. The position works in collaboration with other areas providing support and advice to guide and to assist students with issues which affect college success, including housing, admission and placement, financial aid, advising, retention, and liaison with campus community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Supervision:

Hire, train and supervise the Latinx College Preparation Program Coordinator. Support the program coordinator in building connections to in-district high school partners, recruiting students, and developing program content.
Assist with the collection of data, evaluation of effectiveness of programs and services and preparation of reports and surveys concerning Latinx populations. Assist with performing ongoing assessments to ensure that program goals and objectives are met.
Participate in advisory committees and facilitate training, workshops, or like events as assigned.
Provide leadership and support for the Ganas Summer Symposium, sharing responsibilities with Latinx College Preparation Coordinator. This includes, but it not limited to program curriculum, logistics, and events. Requires that individuals stay on campus for the duration of the program, coordinating after-hours activities for Symposium students.

Program Support and Development:

Coordinate COCCs Latinx student programs, including its college preparation and college student programs.
Design, coordinate, and present programs, seminars, workshops, and events focused on education, personal skill development, and goal attainment.
Connect, collaborate, and establish partnerships with campus department and community organizations to maximize services and to strengthen outreach efforts. Increase the understanding of needs, experiences, culture of Latinx students.
Monitor Latinx program expenses and assist in the development and writing of grant proposals for additional program funds.

Student Services:

Advise, mentor, and advocate for prospective and current Latinx students from across the service district about admissions, academics, financial aid, personal and other pertinent issues. Serve as an advisor to campus groups or student clubs.
Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs for Latinx students, including activities and events focused on enrollment, academic success, personal skill development and goal attainment.

Administrative Duties:

Perform other essential functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues on a college campus.
Knowledge of developing and implementing social and educational programs and activities.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines, set work priorities, and manage workload.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to monitor budgets and other administrative processes in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to interpret College enrollment policies and explain rationale behind policies for prospective and current students, ensuring their understanding of expectations and requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree.

Experience:

Two (2) years of related professional work experience with Latinx populations and communities in diversity, equity, social justice or inclusion work in providing support, advocacy, and program services preferably in student activities/affairs in higher education or an equivalent area, such as social service, community outreach, or related areas.
One (1) year of direct supervisory experience.
Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Masters degree in a related professional field.

Experience:

Experience in a higher education setting.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11968

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.