Short Term Hourly Program Specialist​/Student Activities

Under general supervision, performs professional work in planning, arranging, advising, supervising and coordinating a diverse program of activities and programs that emphasize student growth and development.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate college-wide student activities such as welcome events, commencement and a variety of social, cultural and recreational activities.
• Coordinate the Office of Student Activities and its services, including issuance of student , and lost and found services.
• Coordinate the management of finances for Associated Students.
• Coordinate, support and advise student groups, organizations and advisors through leadership, organizational and resource development.
• Collaborate in establishing student activity program goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the awareness of the student/college presence in the local community by connecting student activities to community events.
• Attend student meetings, associated students’ events, and conferences related to the operation of Associated Students and other student related programs.
• Accompany students to local and statewide activities and conferences.
• Develop and maintain annual calendar of special student activities events.
• Develop and monitor the Associated Students annual budget, monitors bank records, and works closely with the Associated Students Treasurer.
• Interpret and implement college policies and procedures related to student activities.
• Recruit new faculty sponsors for student clubs.
• Survey students’ needs and interests, analyzing results to determine what solution, alternatives or new programs related to student activities should be recommended to college administration.
• Assist in advising Associated Students’ board meeting.
• Assist the Vice President of Student Services with Program Review for Student Activities.
• Assist in planning and implementing training workshops and campus-wide events for students.
• Assist in establishing and implementing student policies and programs as directed by the administration.
• Verify the eligibility of candidates for student body offices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences, business, or related field and one (1) year of experience working with young adults and adults in situations involving social activities; or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

• Experience in a staff role leading, motivating, and working with adult students in higher education is highly preferred.

• Parliamentary procedures and Brown Act.

• Prepare and administer budgets.
• Coordinate the operation of various activities; listen to and record students’ desires accurately and effectively; assist students and faculty involved in a variety of recreational activities.
• Analyze situations and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and report
• Evaluate and make recommendations on improvement to existing activities and operations.
• Prepare effective promotional and informational publications and materials.
• Train and direct the work of student personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, students, and the general public.