Graduate Apprentice (Student Pathways Apprenticeship Program)

Job Description

About Company

Ohlone College is a premier community college in California, founded in 1967 and named in honor of the early Ohlone People. It consistently ranks among the highest performing colleges by the Chancellor’s Office Student Success Scorecard. The College is characterized by high-achieving students, a strong emphasis on transfer pathways, and career education programs designed for workforce entry. Ohlone College also maintains a unique commitment to carrying on the legacy of the Ohlone People’s dedication to respecting and sustaining the environment.

Serving a diverse population of over 15,000 students per year, Ohlone College is nationally recognized for its Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for its nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, it champions inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College serves the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Its main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, while the Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is situated near Interstate 880. The two campuses are connected by a shuttle service to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, providing convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area. The region itself is a hub of innovation and economic activity, home to major companies like Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research. Ohlone College is strongly committed to equal opportunity and hiring a diverse staff that reflects its community.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Graduate Apprentice (Student Pathways Apprenticeship Program)

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

Division/Department: President’s Office

Opening Date: September 8, 2023

Location: Fremont Campus (and assigned feeder high school sites in Fremont, Newark, and Union City)

Program Overview:
Ohlone College is seeking currently enrolled graduate school students to serve as Graduate Apprentices (GAs) to strengthen pathways and services for high school students in the Fremont, Newark, and Union City region. This apprenticeship provides students with essential skills, expertise, and experience for professional roles in high school and higher education environments, offering general and in-depth knowledge into a vast range of student support services and programs. This is a temporary position.

Objectives of the Graduate Apprentice (GA) Role:
The primary purpose of the GA is to guide feeder school students on the pathway to Ohlone College. GAs will develop relationships with assigned feeder school sites and students through consistent presence on high school campuses. The program aims to develop professionals who can, under supervision, aid feeder school students.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Presence and Relationship Building: Be present on high school campuses to develop relationships with students and staff at assigned feeder school sites.
• Information and Support: Provide information, answer questions, and assist in the recruitment, enrollment, and matriculation of Ohlone College feeder school students.
• Student Assistance: Serve designated locations and provide student assistance in various areas, including:
• Career assessment
• College applications
• Financial literacy and financial aid applications
• Matriculation assistance and transition processes
• Admissions
• Basic residency questions
• Dual enrollment processes & paperwork
• Dreamer/undocumented access
• Program Knowledge and Promotion: Be versed in and provide information on various student support programs, such as UMOJA, Puente, Career Services, Dreamers/Undocumented, Student Accessibility Services (SAS), Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Career Planning, Guided Pathways programs, etc.
• Integration Model: Contribute 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.
• Skill Development: Develop skills, abilities, and sensitivities for assisting a diverse student population in an educational setting.
• Technology and Communication: Employ technology and communication systems to generate reports, track student progress, and inform students of critical information essential to their success at Ohlone.
• Event Support: Support large campus events and other collaborative efforts as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned that support student success.

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. GAs shall work a maximum of 20 hours per week, with the assignment spanning 45 weeks per year, including regular and summer terms.

Assessment:
Progress is measured each semester through direct observation, student surveys, mentoring, and ongoing training sessions, all under the direction and supervision of a college administrator.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, GAs will be able to:
• 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, promoting retention and student success.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Enrollment in, and in good standing at, a master’s program at a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• Communication Skills: Demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills, including presentations.
• Technical Skills: Possession of working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Organizational Skills: Possession of good record-keeping skills with an attention to detail.
• Equity & Inclusion:
• 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.
• 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 (ASL) preferred.

Working Conditions:
• Location: GAs will be assigned to school site(s) within the Ohlone Community College district (Fremont, Newark, Union City).
• Hours: The work assignment will consist of a maximum of 20 hours per week over a span of 45 weeks. Approximately 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.
• Transportation: 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.

Conditions of Employment:
• Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval.
• Employment is not complete or official until all pre-employment requirements are met.
• All new employees are required to submit official transcripts and proof of freedom from tuberculosis.
• Required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.”
• Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required.
• Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas.
• Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance.
• Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.