Program Technician - EOPS​/Special Programs - Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College Program Technician - EOPS/Special Programs - Modesto Junior College Salary: Range 32 – $4,817- $6,148  Classified Salary Schedule)

Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

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Under general supervision, performs complex and technical administrative and other support work pertaining to specialized student services programs including, but not limited to, CalWORKS, TRIO, ACT, Upward Bound, EOPS and disabled student services; implements activities designed to publicize and facilitate program participation; designs and prepares information materials in support of program activities; researches, gathers, inputs, processes and maintains information using computers and other office equipment;

and performs related work as assigned.

This is the first level technical class in the Program Support Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class perform technical duties in support of complex student services program functions. Incumbents utilize technical knowledge of the assigned program, including its goals, objectives, and eligibility requirements, to make decisions and complete assignments. Thus, applicants for this class must have experience directly related to the specialized program area.

This class may be distinguished from the lower-level class of Program Assistant because incumbents in that class perform office administrative and other program support work

This class may be distinguished from the higher-level class of Program Specialist because incumbents in that class plan and coordinate program activities, serving as a lead worker or, alternatively, as the only support staff for an assigned program. A Program Specialist applies advanced technical knowledge and skill pertaining to the assigned program(s) in order to make decisions and complete assignments.

Incumbents in this class work under the general supervision of a manager or senior manager, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with a supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.

An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full-time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of subordinate full time, part time, and/or student employees on a project or assignment basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Technical administrative practices and processes.
• Technical instructional and tutoring practices.
• Specialized issues, procedures, and techniques pertaining to the operation of a specially funded student program.
• Modern office practice, marketing and publication strategies.
• College instructional goals and objectives.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetical processes.
• Computerized data management, storage and retrieval systems.

• Perform a wide range of technical support pertaining to the assigned student program.
• Interpret and understand the college mission and present that message effectively.
• Use proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation; perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background…