Program Specialist (Eops Nextup, Guardian Scholars)

Opportunity Type CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position Title PROGRAM SPECIALIST (EOPS NextUP, Guardian Scholars) Posting Number S2423 Close/First Review Date 05/12/2024 Department EOP&S (Extended Opportunity Program & Services) Work Location San Jose City College Position Status Full Time Salary Range $71,950 - $87,822 Annual Salary (Range 89: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2023-2024). Starting placement is generally at Step 1. Benefits Summary

Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Classified employees also receive vacation, 12 sick leave days and 20 paid holidays.

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Specialist (EOPS NextUP, Guardian Scholars) reports to the Division Dean of Counseling at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; 40 hours per week; Monday

• Friday; 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.

The Program Specialist, (EOPS NextUP, Guardian Scholars) performs a variety of clerical and technical duties involving detailed examination of documentation to identify and certify eligible students to receive funds and services through the NextUp Program.

The Program Specialist (EOPS NextUP, Guardian Scholars) is grant funded and contingent upon yearly funding.

This position is represented by CSEA (California School Employees Association), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, coordinate a large number of activities within a special program ranging from recruitment to producing handouts and marketing materials and providing information to student participants. Functional direction may be provided by a Counselor or Instructor assigned to the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Assist in the coordination and implementation of program activities.

2.Conduct community outreach, including public presentations and expanding and maintaining a community network, both on and off campus; presentations to be to both student groups and community members.

3.Produce and disseminate communication materials.

4.Plan and organize orientations and events.

5.Attend a variety of program-related functions on and off campus.

6.Coordinate general front office activities including referring students to appropriate locations, answering the phones, assisting in preparing reports and program correspondence.

7.Collect and assemble statistical data regarding program activities and achievements.

8.Maintain program accounts and perform regular bookkeeping activities.

9.Provide general administrative support to the program.

10. Learn and follow program policies and procedures.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1.Office administrative practices and procedures including filing and the operation of standard office equipment, particularly personal and online computers and appropriate application software

• MS Office suite of applications, Internet browsers.

Skills and Ability to:

1.Ability to demonstrate success in communicating effectively before diverse audiences, establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships, speak and write clearly in English, and work with attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1.Associate's degree.

2.Two years of related experience.

District's Diversity Requirements

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.

• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Desired Qualifications

1.Bilingual abilities English and Spanish is desirable.

2.Experience working with financial aid to identify and/or awarding of Foster Youth grants (Chaffee, etc).

3.Working with foster youth in providing services, qualifications and identifiers.

4.Knowledge of resources of Foster Youth benefits, laws and policy.

5.Understanding the importance of supporting relationships of foster youth with the community.

Foreign Degree

For positions that require a degree or coursework:

Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.

All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.

Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered.

Working Environment

Working Environment

1.Typical office environment.

Physical Demands

1.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

2.Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

3.Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

4.Seeing to read a variety of materials.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.

As of Fall 2022, with enrollment of approximately 14,400 students per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Latinx 48%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 31%, American Indian/Native American 0.3%, White/Caucasian 9%) attaining educational goals reflecting 56% - Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse classified staff consisting of 42% Latinx, 28% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% Black/African American, 1% American Indian/Native American, 18% White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.

Important Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

San José-Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

CONTACT:

Employment Services,

Human Resources, SJECCD

40 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: (408) 270-6414

Email: hremploymentservices@sjeccd.edu

Employment Website: https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com

District Website: www.sjeccd.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants MUST SUBMIT ONLINE ALL of the following materials by the First Review Date/Closing Date as listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the First Review Date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

1.A completed online San José-Evergreen Community College District APPLICATION.

2.A COVER LETTER (Stating how you feel you meet the qualifications as outline in the job announcement).

3.A current RESUME/CURRICULUM VITAE

4.TRANSCRIPT - (If Required) If a degree is listed as a requirement, transcripts (Not Diplomas) MUST INCLUDE confer or award date of stated degree. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted; however if the position is offered, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. If the transcripts or degrees are from outside of the United States, an official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service (course by course of the transcripts) MUST also be submitted. (See below for a list of suggested services that provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S. degrees).

Note: Some positions may require additional documents and/or certificates, in addition to the items listed above. Please refer to the job announcement.

OTHER APPLICANT INFORMATION:

1.Only complete application materials will be considered. No exceptions.

2.Letters of Recommendation are NOT required and will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.

3.Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.

4.Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.

5.Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

6.Meeting the minimum qualifications does NOT assure an interview.

7.The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

Suggested services that provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S. degrees:

Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.

Website: http://www.acei-global.org/

Education Records Evaluation Services

Website: www.eres.com

International Education Research Foundation

Website: http://www.ierf.org/

World Education Services

Website: www.wes.org