Rising Scholar Student Coordinator

Salary: $76,560.00 - $107,772.00 Annually
Location : One College Drive, Blythe, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 444
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

NATURE OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the Rising Scholar Director or designee, the Rising Scholar Student Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating support programs to incarcerated students. Demonstrates professionalism in representing the Rising Scholars program and Palo Verde College to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The Rising Scholar Student Coordinator ensures that all programs are in alignment with outcomes for student success, collaborates with on campus resources to support program goals, serves as a resource to navigate students through the college system, and assists with program advocacy.
ABOUT THE RISING SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The are committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Colleges supporting these students proudly form the Rising Scholars Network. The Rising Scholars Program at Palo Verde College looks to assist students impacted by the criminal justice system through education.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates incarcerated student support services and ensures compliance with all educational program provisions in the District's contract with CDCR.
2. Proactively responds to requests for information from incarcerated students. Implements corrective action plans when needed and ensures all required corrective actions are completed.
3. Travels to off-site locations and represents the District as incarcerated student programs liaison; Coordinates District on site visits to CDCR facilities.
4. Develops, recommends, and implements program plans and objectives; collaborates with stakeholders to enhance program goals and efficiency; coordinates delivery of services to program participants; makes sure program requirements are followed.
5. Operates a computer and other office equipment as assigned; provides clerical support including note taking, typing, filling, scanning, and digitally archiving documents and uploading meeting agenda minutes and other documents to Boardocs or appropriate systems.
6. Collaborates with required stakeholders to develop, maintain, and distribute the PVC guidesand documents.
7. Develops and coordinates the delivery of Rising Scholar related workshops, seminars, and meetings.
8. Plans, develops, and implements programs and initiatives to advance student retention; participates in developing and evaluating plans and work processes to achieve annual component goals, objectives, and standards; Provides guidance to ensure seamless delivery of educational and support services to incarcerated students by all departments.
9. Maintains the District's Rising Scholars website with readily accessible resources for incarcerated students' families and/or representatives.
10. Coordinates and manages meetings, travel, and events to support and enhance incarcerated student support services and provide program updates.
11. Meets with assigned students to connect them with on campus support services and resources and ensure they are receiving the maximum aid available.
12. Serves as liaison and information resource to faculty, staff, students, CDCR personnel and other stakeholders regarding incarcerated students enrollment programs, policies, procedures, and practices.
13. Designs and produces print and electronic media to promote resources and services for students; prepares and distributes professional communications to faculty, staff, students, CDCR personnel, and other stakeholders.
14. Maintains knowledge of all District, Federal and State guidelines, policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to assigned programs; makes recommendations to constituent groups to assure program compliance.
15. Creates and maintains a variety of confidential records and files for incarcerated students; processes student forms and correspondence; prepares data and reports required by the District, CDCR, and other agencies; participates in departmental program review.
16. Collaborates with teaching teams in planning practice placements and assignments for incarcerated students.
17. Responsible for ensuring that affiliation agreements for each institution are current. Maintains accurate database of CDCR institutions and personnel for contact and placement.
18. Reviews budgets and projections with assigned administrator; inputs requisitions and prepares reports as needed that evaluate and demonstrate program effectiveness; ensures program expenditures are within allocated budgets.
19. Required to drive to off-campus sites.
20. Participates in District, State, and Region sponsored professional development programs.
21. Maintains a friendly, supportive, collaborative atmosphere for student, staff, faculty, CDCR personnel, and the public.
22. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associate's Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Two (2) years of related experience working with currently or formerly incarcerated students;
in program coordination, educational support services, or related work experience.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance guidelines.
4. Knowledge of and proficiency in the utilization of standard office productivity software
programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), personal computers, and the
internet.
5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
6. Type 50 wpm.
7. Passage of the District's clerical skills test.
8. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin,
religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Hold and maintain a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.
3. Experience developing and implementing educational programs to meet the needs of desired special populations.
4. Knowledge of CDCR system policies, California Education Code, Title 5, Chancellor's Office Administrative Procedures, and other legal parameters that affect the polices of student success programs.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY
1. This is a Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, 12-months. May include evening and weekend duty.
2. Row 13 on the Full-Time Classified Employee salary schedule.
3. The District offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance as accorded per CSEA agreement.
4. This position is contingent upon continued categorical funding.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Recommended: Typing Certificate
01

What experience do you have working with CDCR facilities?
Required Question