Student Services Assistant, Senior

Senior Student Services Assistant

Applications are currently being accepted for the Senior Student Services Assistant (Sr. SSA) in the Welcome Center, located at San Diego City College. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs. The Welcome Center, part of Outreach and Community Relations, serves as a central hub for providing equitable, student-centered enrollment support at San Diego City College. The Senior Student Services Assistant in the Welcome Center is responsible for supporting a range of services including enrollment assistance, campus tours, facilitating student staff training, and providing general student support. This position plays a key role in ensuring that students receive accurate, timely, and welcoming guidance as they navigate the college's onboarding and enrollment processes. As part of Outreach, the Welcome Center also supports off-campus enrollment efforts at local high schools and community events. At San Diego City College, we commit to closing the opportunity gaps perpetuated by structural injustice in higher education. In alignment with this commitment, the Welcome Center provides an inclusive and accessible point of entry to higher education by offering culturally responsive support that reflects and respects the diverse identities, needs, and lived experiences of our students.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Desired Qualifications:

• Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
• Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and classified professionals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee. Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

+ Complete online application; + Cover Letter; + Resume; AND, + Three (3) references listed within the application.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):

• Priority screening September 14, 2025
• Interviews mid-October
• Anticipated start date mid-November

Conditions of Employment:

• SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• 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 District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.
• EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT: If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment. Posting Number CL01815 Supplemental Questions