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?
When SSSP mandated assessment services for all students, the number of assessments increased by
28% within the last two years. Given the current assessment center staffing, 1 full time (40 hours) 2
part time (20 hours) staff, 20 additional hours are the minimum increase in hours to meet demand of
assessment center services, including extended assessment schedule (evening/weekend service
hours).
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 assessment services
Chabot College has been working to increase enrollment and provide course offerings and services to
meet the increase in demand. Assessment services is central to student services and course
placement.
The Assessment Center also works to schedule PSCN 25 appointments which leads to a greater of
number of incoming students getting student education plans. PSCN 25 serve as the primary avenue
for SEPAs and play an important role in SSSP reporting.
Another role of Assessment Center staff is the supporting and facilitating of the Early Decision
Program. The Early Decision program is a signature of Chabot College and continues to grow with the
college. Early Decision serves 25 local high schools and adult schools including Hayward Promise
Neighborhood schools.
Where will the individual work? To whom will the person report? Are there any special equipment/facilities needs
to be considered?
Assessment Center 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 Assessment classified professionals
How will the campus community (students, staff, faculty, and community) be positively impacted by filling this
position?
Greater access to assessment center services, PSCN 25 and online orientiation support
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 Assessment Specialist (40 hours)
Two Counselor Assistant II (20 hours each)
Requested by:
E.L., K.F., B.S., M.L. Date: 10/26/15Area Manager:
Area Manager Notes/Response:
Date: