Program Coordinator, Senior; Center Academic

Program Coordinator, Senior (Center for Academic Support)

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Position is primarily at the Pittsburg Campus; occasional work at the Brentwood Center may be required.

Requires specialized knowledge acquired through experience. Incumbents select the correct way to resolve problems, from a range of existing options. Work typically has specific guidelines established, with some flexibility permitted. Incumbents have freedom to plan and organize work in the best sequence and are accountable for accuracy and efficiency of completing their work.

Salary:
Step 1 $ 77,748 per year – Step 5 $ 94,716 per year. Step increases occur on July 1 each fiscal year.

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers.

• Provides overall direction and guidance to the day‑to‑day operations, problem solving and decision making regarding a large and complex assigned program; implements program policies and directives according to District, federal or State guidelines.
• Performs program development and administration for large and/or multiple programs.
• Assists in the development, preparation and/or administration of department and program budgets.
• Maintains and compiles data for statistical reports, student data reports, student records and files.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports.
• Coordinates with other departments and/or external vendors to arrange for support equipment, materials, services or resources for students and orients students in processes or use.
• Develops, schedules and leads training programs for faculty, staff and managers to promote access to and increased awareness of available student support services and programs.
• Develops and implements support programs; conducts research appropriate to the operation and effectiveness of the program.
• Reviews applications or other program documents to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to program; advises students on issues associated with assigned program; identifies problems and provides advice.
• Designs and develops presentations, written information and other resource materials concerning available college and community services and programs.
• Assists students with navigating college processes as appropriate for assigned program; guides students in utilizing the services of the college and outside agencies; provides referral to auxiliary resources.
• Participates in special activities and events as needed.
• Maintains and monitors payroll records for student assistants.
• Advances program objectives consistent with college’s organizational mission and goals.
• Creates program policies and processes to facilitate student success.
• Meets with community members, business leaders and external agencies to solicit their participation and interest in college student service programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing responsible student services duties in a related college program.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent.

• Design, develop, and implement effective student support services and programs to meet the needs of the community.
• Understand and carry out verbal or written instructions in an independent manner.
• Identify and obtain resources and other needed programs and services to meet students’ academic and vocational needs and objectives.
• Assign work to, oversee, and train student assistants.
• Gather, prepare and maintain accurate data, records, files and reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and independently make sound decisions in procedural matters.
• Serve as a liaison between students and community or college agencies and…