Job Details

Learning Services Specialist

Position Number: 6770581
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Learning Services Specialist

Salary: $4,659.00 - $5,894.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 20251117
Closing: 12/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Join the

dynamic Student Success Program at Merced College as a Learning Services

Specialist! Under general supervision, you will provide services to students,

perform technical functions, assist in program administration, and support

operations in the Downey Learning Resource Center. This multifaceted role

includes essential functions in both the library and the Student Success &

Tutorial Center (SSTC), where you will work closely with faculty to connect

students with academic support services, including tutoring, library support,

and student success workshops. We are looking for a friendly, customer-focused

individual with excellent communication skills who excels in a fast-paced

environment and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. If

you're excited to contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to student

success and engagement, apply today!

Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

Degree/Certificate Programs
Transfer
Career Technical Education
Workforce Training
Lifelong Learning
Basic Skills
Community Engagement

Merced College promoters student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
Salary Schedule: Range 21
40 hours/week12 months/year
General Description:
Under general supervision, incumbent will provide services to students, perform technical functions, assist in program administration, and support operations in the Learning Resource Center (LRC), including essential functions in both the library and the Student Success and Tutorial Center (SSTC).

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

Provides technical support in LRC service areas, including but not limited to the following areas; circulation services; subscription database and periodical collection ordering and maintenance; and materials, book, and media collection ordering and maintenance
Prepares and maintains several functions in the automated library and SSTC system and maintains records in that system
Provides direct service to students, staff and faculty
Establishes and maintains information on student obligations and coordinates placement of obligations on student records with the Student Fees Office; accepts and evaluates tutoring applications of potential program participants; oversees and/or assists in the selection, interviewing, scheduling, training, and oversight of LRC student assistants
Establishes parameters for and maintains the relevancy and currency of one or more of the library collections, including entering and updating information in the automated library system. These include but are not limited to the following:
1. instructor reserve collection
2. records of stolen and damaged materials and media
3. periodical and subscription database holdings
4. information book and media collections including input into the national bibliographic database
Establishes and maintains files on all active subscriptions and contracts, accounting and correspondence records
Creates, compiles, organizes, and maintains a variety of statistical information necessary for library, SSTC, college, state, and federal reporting and submits reports through the designated automated system
Under direction of the director or dean, assists the faculty, staff and management in providing training and access for students, faculty, and staff to LRC and SSTC technology and services
Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on technology and materials; coordinates with contractors and technical support for maintenance and repair
Enforces District and LRC policies and procedures and supervises public areas
Assists in inventory
Plans and facilitates workshops, presentations, orientations, and in-services trainings
Coordinates with Instructional and Student Services departments regarding support services for students
Assists with budget preparation and securing funding from outside agencies. Monitors the status of program accounts
Assists in conducting surveys and compiling reports regarding student support service needs
Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of

Library, LRC, and SSTC technical practices, terminology, and procedures
Computer office applications including Microsoft Office applications
Student Information System/Enterprise Resource Planning
SIRSI automated library system
Book publisher and book vendor policies and procedures
Online database vendor policies and procedures
Merced College policies and procedures
Supervision and training techniques
Accounting and bookkeeping principles and methods
Business communication
Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment
Basic computer and printer operations
Basic English usage, good grammar, and good punctuation

Ability to

Evaluate situations and appropriately enforce college policies and procedures
Schedule, assign, train, and supervise a variety of staff and student workers
Follow oral and written directions
Give and evaluate responses to oral and written directions
Type at 40 net words per minute
Maintain accurate records including contracts and accounts
Operate a variety of equipment
Work cooperatively with others
Communicate with a wide variety of staff and faculty
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

Associate's degree
OR
High School diploma OR GED AND three (3) years applicable experience
OR
The equivalent education and experience
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed matter and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
Reach in all directions

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
If applicable, legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Employee Benefits:

Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5143353/learning-services-specialist