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About Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of , Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California. The college is highly regarded for academic quality and innovation. In its earliest years, the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body and continues that tradition to this day.

Golden West College (GWC) has an unwavering commitment to quality education; equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our college share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Currently, our college enrolls approximately 11,000 students per term; 34.2% are Latinx, 31.8% are Asian, 22.4% are White, 1.8% are African American, 0.5% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.8% are multiracial. GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). GWC engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include GWC's partnership with student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; and a full calendar of culturally responsive events.

D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

Golden West College Student Employment Program:

Student employment provides an opportunity to earn money and continue your education, train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the institution you attend, and combine your academic study with on-the-job experience. Job opportunities under this program offer you temporary employment with the Coast Community College District. Employment can range from summer jobs to positions that last as long as you are a student. These employment opportunities can be related to your academic field of study, but do not need to be. The Student Employment Program consists of opportunities available in one of these specific roles within the program:

General-Student Assistant
Federal Work-Study Student Assistant
CalWORKs Work-Study Student Assistant

D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. Golden West College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible.

Summary

A student assistant works in a particular department of the college or the district site and has job responsibilities specifically designed for a student as non-classified job responsibilities.

Student Assistants perform duties from unskilled to skilled and/or specialized in a variety of positions that typically require the use of manual, clerical, and public contact. The nature of the job may vary from department to department. Assignments have limited use of discretion and judgment. Work is regularly reviewed and may entail detailed instructions. Student Assistant job assignments take into account the class timings and exam schedule of the student and are more flexible than off-campus jobs.

Student assistants have a wide variety of choices and can choose assignments in a department that align with their academic and career goals and interests, as available. Accordingly, the duties and responsibilities will be varying depending on the nature of the assignment. Duties will be determined based on the needs of the position in the respective department.

Representative Duties:
Specific job duties are defined by the appropriate Division and/or Department. Considerable training may occur on the job.

Student Assistant I - Entry level/Semi-skilled:

Work is under immediate supervision (methods of performing tasks are well established and explained in specific terms). Work assignments typically involve standardized duties that are of a routine and repetitive nature. Work assignments may include the use of special equipment, software applications, or tools per an established procedure. The supervisor has responsibility for the assignment of work, the flow of work, production level, and provision of proper instructions.

Student Assistant II - Intermediate/Advanced:
Work is under general supervision (work objectives are set but methods of performing tasks are left up to the employee) with specialized training done on the job. Work assignments are varied and less routine and involve a moderate degree of responsibility. Work assignments may involve access to and use of sophisticated data systems and confidential information for which considerable training is required. The supervisor has responsibility for the assignment of work, however, there is less control exercised over the flow of work and the instruction given is more general. Jobs may require moderate independent judgment, analysis, and decision-making skills; must have a minimum of one year of experience in the same student assistant assignment.

Student Assistant III - Specialist/Lead:
Work is under general supervision (work objectives are set but methods of performing tasks are left up to the employee). Work assignments involve a broad variety of skills and/or tasks for which considerable training is required. Jobs require the application of considerable independent judgment and decision-making. Students at this level may have the responsibility to direct the work of lower-level student employees; must have a minimum of two years of experience in the same student assistant assignment.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Education and Experience:

Student Assistant I: Little or no prior experience or education required
Student Assistant II: Some previous knowledge, experience, or education required
Student Assistant III: Prior experience, education, or specialized skills required

Skills and Competencies

Skills required to perform a job assignment.
Depending on the Student Assistant level and specific job assignment, jobs require limited independent judgment and decision-making.
Ability to balance work and studies.

Qualifications:

Students must be full-time students and enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at one of the three colleges within the Coast Community College District (OCC, GWC, CCC) to be eligible for a student assistant position.

Note: Students who are part-time may qualify for federal work-study programs or other available grants - please complete the Financial Aid application at Be sure to check the box indicating your interest in the Federal Work-Study program. For further questions, you can contact your campus Financial Aid office for more information

Please refer to Board Policy 7270 Administrative Procedure 7270 Student Assistants for additional information

Conditions of Employment

Non-academic, non-classified Student Assistants are not part of the classified service.

The Education Code prohibits displacement of classified personnel and impairment of existing contracts by either the employment of full-time or part-time students in any college work-study program or in a work experience education program. Student Assistants are at-will employees, have no entitlement rights to any position in the District, and are not benefits eligible.

Student Assistants may not exceed 19.5 working hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. Student Assistants may work a maximum of 28 hours per week outside of the fall and spring semesters.
Student Assistants are prohibited from being employed by the District in any other capacity during the same Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30).

Employment is contingent upon verification of class schedule, employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. Student Assistant assignments do not offer fringe benefits or pay for holidays or time not worked. The hours of work and the effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview, the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Application materials must be electronically submitted online at . Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate's expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment); AND
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Additional Information

Application Requirements
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

Complete Online Employment Application - (education and work experience/volunteer experience must be completed)
Attach Current Class schedule (Academic Year Fall 2025 / Spring 2026) - PDF recommended
Attach Letter of Verification of full-time student status from the Disabled Student Programs and Services, if you are a student that carries less than the minimum of 12 units required and who have been approved for this accommodation - PDF recommended

Disability Accommodations
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4714.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristic

.Student Assistant - Golden West College 2025/2026 Academic Year

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