Program and Outreach Specialist Job Pasadena area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Program and Outreach Specialist

Pasadena City College

Salary: $82,975.08 - $91,479.72 Annually CFT-54

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Number: 09941

Location:

3035

E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Department:
Instruction

Closing: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

This is a grant‑funded position. Renewal is on an annual basis, however, is not guaranteed.

Under the direction of the Dean of Noncredit and Adult Education, the Program and Outreach Specialist administers and develops special programs within the Noncredit Division and serves as a liaison between the Noncredit department and local academic and professional communities to attract, retain, and encourage members of underserved communities to further their education.

Work Schedule

Monday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weekend work may be required based on departmental or program needs.

Essential Duties

Participate in the development and implementation of on‑ and off‑campus outreach and registration efforts and events.

Develop and maintain summer programs, maintain regular contact with academic and community partners, and attend and develop orientations and trainings.

Enter, access, check, and maintain program data to generate, analyze, and submit reports required by programs to meet federal and state requirements.

Collaborate with the Noncredit Administration to develop and produce social media, marketing, and recruitment materials for all Noncredit programs and disseminate materials to appropriate audiences in a timely manner.

Plan and implement special programs within the Noncredit Division; prepare annual status, programmatic and financial reports; oversee and monitor the budgets of special programs.

Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships with appropriate administrators, program directors, faculty, and counselors at PCC and local school districts.

Assist in the development and coordination of student programming.

Coordinate activities with departments and individuals at PCC who assist in recruitment and outreach efforts.

Participate in formative and summative evaluations of Noncredit programs and events with internal and external partners.

Supervise, train, and assist hourly staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field.
Two (2) years of experience in an educational setting, delivering academic services (e.g., counseling or teaching) to improve academic, study, test‑taking, or other related skills for students.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in any field.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

May be representative, but not all‑inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

Knowledge Of

Basic proficiency in tracking participation, outcomes, and engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and program strategies.
Demonstrated experience working with communities who have been traditionally underserved by higher education and experience with pedagogies reflecting intersections of race, ethnicity, culture, class, and queer identities.

Skills

Strong time management, task coordination, and follow‑through across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Effective communication and public speaking abilities to deliver presentations, lead workshops, and speak confidently about the value of noncredit education and lifelong learning opportunities.
Proven ability to develop and execute outreach strategies that increase enrollment and promote persistence in noncredit programs.
Skill in designing, launching, and refining noncredit programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners, local labor markets, and community goals.

Abilities

Strong ability to build relationships with underserved and historically marginalized communities, including immigrant, low‑income, and adult learners.
Capacity to act as a bridge between the Noncredit Division and local employers, K‑12 districts, CBOs, workforce boards, libraries, and other institutions to align programs and outreach efforts.

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