CCCAC Sembradores Program Assistant

Position Title: Program Assistant, Sembradores

Department: Cesar Chavez Community Action Center (CCCAC)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full/Part-Time:  Part-Time

Compensation: $17.55 per hour

Reports To: CCCAC Department Manager

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Associated Students Summary

Associated Students’ (A.S.) mission is to support and represent the students of San José State University by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance SJSU students’ education through high quality programs and services; and to prepare students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.

A.S. is a non-profit auxiliary corporation serving the students of San Jose State University whose primary source of funding is from mandatory student body fees. A.S. Departments include the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Child Development Center, General Services Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Events, Marketing, Print & Technology Center, Student Government, and Transportation Solutions.

Position Summary 

The Cesar E. Chavez Community Action Center, a department of Associated Students, connects San Jose State University students with community service opportunities that deepen the educational experience while promoting the lifelong commitment to civic activism at the heart of the Cesar Chavez legacy.

Essential Functions 

• Assist in coordinating Sembradores, a community-based service program that prepares SJSU students to serve as mentors to local K-5 youth at local elementary in the areas of reading.
• Assist in managing volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and ongoing support
• Assist in developing curriculum for Sembradores on a semester bases 
• Serve as a liaison between the CCCAC and partnering school communicating important information. 
• Represent CCCAC to campus community (students, staff, faculty, leadership) and local community members and organizations via meetings, events, conferences, email communication, etc.; work to build reciprocal partnering relationships 
• Participate in all CCCAC staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Contribute to all CCCAC special events and programs
• Work in conjunction with all CCCAC staff and Associated Students Board
• Complete tasks (e.g., errands, flyering, clerical support, research, phone calls, etc.) as assigned
• Perform other duties for CCCAC and AS as requested

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrate capacity to work effectively in a diverse University environment; Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with the CCCAC, A.S. and Student Involvement personnel
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions
• Ability to manage a project from start to finish
• Ability to present in classrooms, workshops and related events
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work as a team player.

Work Environment, Hours, and Physical Demands

• This job operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Must be able to operate a computer, including a keyboard and mouse, and phone.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry office or event products or supplies, up to 40 pounds.
• Must be available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM -5:00PM.
• Reliable and consistent work attendance and professionalism is required.

Other Duties

• This job description is not design