About this opportunity
Taft College lists this Student Support and Outreach Worker (Student Life & Basic Needs (2026/27) opportunity in taft, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Taft Junior College was established on August 30, 1922 as part of the Taft Union High School District. Classes were first held on the high school campus. The school title officially became Taft College on July 1, 1954, and in September of 1956 a separate campus opened in the current location at 29 Cougar Court adjacent to the high school. The West Kern Community College District was later formed, and is a single-college-district under the guidance of a five-member Board of Trustees. With strong leadership, Taft College offers a robust academic program for its students, and is one of the finest small colleges around!
The student support and outreach worker work closely with student life and basic needs. They serve the campus in a broad capacity, assisting and supporting programs that directly impact student success. The student support and outreach worker directly support the Cougar Support Center, Student Center, and the food pantries located across the campus.
Work Study Responsibilities:
Managing all gaming equipment in the gaming area
Maintain cleanliness of student offices
Maintain the snack pantry in the student center
Help set-up and clean up all student events
Coordinate and assist with outreach efforts for support services
Attend job related training and committee meetings
Assist with student case files
Organize peer-to-peer support groups
Front desk support in the Student Center and/or Cougar Support Center
Clerical work as directed
Organize and manage food and clothing pantry
Serve students requesting items out of the cougar support center and student center
Stay up-to-date on new legislation and mandates associated with support services
Assist with data collection
Requirements: Currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units, in good standing, with Taft College.
Students must remain enrolled and in good standing during employment.
Basic knowledge Outlook
Google documents and forms
Banner
Canva
Board policies and procedures
Student Code of Conduct
Mandated reporting
Taft College Financial Aid
Student Life
TC EOPS
CalFresh
Veteran's Affair
TC Mental Health Services
Community Support Programs
Requirements
Requirements: Currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units, in good standing, with Taft College.
Student must remain enrolled and in good standing during employment.
Basic knowledge of software such as Outlook, Canva, Banner, Google documents and forms.
Worksite address
taft, CA, 93268, US
Who can apply
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