Classified Professionals
Staffing Request Form
Office Use Only
Rec. Date: ___________
Fiscal Year: __________
Program Review: _____
Please fill out one form for each classified staff position that you are requesting for your division/unit. This form
is to be submitted as an appendix in your program review each fiscal year and a copy should be forwarded to
the classified prioritization chair. For positions requested outside the program review cycle (e.g., retirements,
resignations, grant/categorical funded positions), this form should be submitted to the classified prioritization
chair and will be used for information/tracking purposes. (Please see the program review website for more
information.)
Division/Unit:
Position Title Requested:
Request Number (i.e., 1 + # of times position requested, but not granted, in past five program reviews):
Please indicate if this is a request for/to:
Fill a currently vacant position (Must attach District job description; see Classified Prioritization Chair for assistance.)
hours per week
months per year
■ Increase of an existing position (Must attach District job description; see Classified Prioritization Chair for assistance.)
from:
9,
10,
from: 50
%
11 month
to:
10,
11,
to: 100 %
12 month
New position (Must attach proposed job description; see Classified Prioritization Chair for assistance.)
hours per week
months per year
Estimate Increase / Proposed Annual Salary Cost:
(assume step 1 for vacant position)
$
Note: total cost of position will include salary + benefits.
Funding Source:
✔ General
Categorical
Grant
Grant name:
%
%
%
Justification:
Why is this position necessary?
With SSSP mandates, the counseling is enhance the delivery of counseling services and student
education planning appointments. In 2014-2015, there were 21210 student contacts with the
counseling division and with the implementation of drop-in counseling, the quality and number of
student contact is expected to grow. Given the current classified staffing in general counseling, 20
additional hours are the minimum increase in hours to meet demand of counseling services due to
SSSP mandates, including increase in student education planning appointments, probation
appointments and newly appointment making process by phone.
What educational programs or institutional purposes does this position support? How does the request
relate specifically to your Program Review, the College’s Strategic Plan, and/or Accreditation Recommendations?
SSSP mandates all students to receive student education plan and follow up service for at-risk
students.
With a push for increase enrollment, student services should be in place to support our incoming
students. In 2014-2015, there were 2340 PSCN 25 student contacts, an increase of over 500 from the
year before. PSCN 25s were available during winter break and into the Fall 2015 semester for the first
time.
Counseling plays a central role in the Early Decision program, which serves students from 25 local
high schools, including students from Hayward Promise Neighborhood schools. This position will also
support counselor outreach and administrative logistics.
Where will the individual work? To whom will the person report? Are there any special equipment/facilities needs
to be considered?
General Counseling and reports to Dean of Counseling
What is the consequence of not funding this position?
The consequence will be an inability to fully adhere to SSSP mandates
Lower number of students will be able to participate in priority registration
In addition, this will negatively impact retention rates due to not completing fundamental general
education courses and core services such as PSCN 25
The ultimate outcome will result in a widening of the equity gap and student inability to meet
educational goals
What alternative approaches have been considered in meeting the programmatic demands of this request?
Monthly paid overtime of current general counseling classified professionals
How will the campus community (students, staff, faculty, and community) be positively impacted by filling this
position?
Greater access to counseling services, including making counseling appointments by phone or in
person in timely manner
Meet state mandated SSSP services and ensure consistent funding and appropriate allocation
What other personnel currently provide support to this program and these students?
One Counselor Assistant I (40 hours)
One Counselor Assistant I (20 hours each)
Requested by:
E.L., K.F., B.S., M.L. Date:
Area Manager Notes/Response:
Area Manager:
Date: