MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR MINORITY SERVICES

GRADE: 14

JOB CODE: 1125

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Coordinates and directs a minority services education outreach program in conjunction with service area schools and community groups for the purpose of increasing the enrollment and retention of minority students.

Scope

This position works in the area of multicultural services. Work contacts include prospective students, community leaders, staff, faculty and high school administrators. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; administers program with minimum supervision; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters, specific instructions for non-routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may direct work of administrative interns, departmental secretary and students.

Representative Duties

Directs a minority services educational outreach program for the college; develops, plans and initiates educational outreach activities in schools, community agencies, community organizations and related organizations to encourage minorities to attend higher education/post-secondary programs; prepares reports, materials and formal presentations for program use and implementation; trains and directs student assistants to aid in implementing a minority program; coordinates efforts and activities with student services directors, instructors and administrators for purposes of facilitating enrollment, tutoring, retention, program development and related activities as necessary; educates employees regarding the culture of the institution; maintains records on program activities; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: educational philosophy and environment; minority population(s) to be served; program development and public relations.

Ability to: develop, coordinate and implement programs and services tailored to the needs of the minority community; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education, sociology, social work, counseling, psychology or related field and/or experience in social work, counseling or psychology. Bilingual preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment

A valid Class D Arizona Driver's License is required.

Working Conditions

This position requires frequent local travel.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.