Program Coordinator Upward Bound

Job Description

Program Coordinator (Upward Bound)

Posting Number: 0002322
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary: YEARLY: $72,204, step 1 - $87,972, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)

Position Definition:
To plan, coordinate, develop, implement and facilitate student support or instructional services for an assigned program in order to attract, retain and support a diverse population of students.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This classification is distinguished from the senior level in that it is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a single program area as opposed to multiple or larger, complex student support or instructional programs.

Examples of Duties/

Essential Functions:

• Provides overall direction and guidance to the day-to-day operations, problem solving and decision making regarding an assigned program; implements program policies and directives according to District, federal or State guidelines.
• Performs administrative support functions in coordinating a student services program.
• Prepares correspondence, memos and statistical materials; answers phones.
• 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, or material requested by the District and State Chancellor's Office.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• 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.
• Arranges, schedules and assists in development of training programs for faculty, staff and managers to promote access to and increased awareness of available student support services and programs.
• Assists in development of support programs.
• Assists with research appropriate to the operation 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.
• Develops and assists in the design and preparation of 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; assists students in utilizing the services of the college and outside agencies; provides referral to auxiliary resources.
• Develops and delivers workshops and special programs to provide promote access to and increased awareness of available student support services and programs.
• Participates in special activities and events as needed.
• Maintains and monitors payroll records for student assistants.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of experience performing responsible student services duties in a related college program.
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, or the equivalent.

Knowledge Of:

• Current policies and regulations related to assigned student services program.
• Modern office procedures, practices and technology/equipment.
• Basic understanding of procedures for support services offered by assigned program.
• General college classroom procedures and requirements.
• General needs of population of students supported.
• Philosophy and objectives of students services programs; problems encountered by students supported.
• General principles and practices of supervision.
• Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Skill To:

• N/A

Ability To:

• Design, develop, and implement effective student support services and programs.
• 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.
• Keyboard with accuracy.
• Assign work to, oversee, and train student assistants.
• Gather, prepare and maintain accurate data, records, files and reports.
• Analyze situations accurately, determine priorities and adopt an effective course of action.
• Serve as a liaison between students and community or college agencies and services.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and prepare clear and concise technical and statistical reports.
• Establish and…