Program Coordinator - Access Programs (COF)(Ridgecrest

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate the maintenance and implementation of an assigned program; assist students within an assigned program to achieve educational, vocational and personal growth goals.

Coordinate the administration of an assigned program; initiate and coordinate activities designed to achieve departmental/program goals. Develop and coordinate orientations, seminars and workshops designed to familiarize students with educational and career opportunities. Assist in coordinating a public information and relations program to familiarize students with the services and programs at the college; develop and coordinate community outreach activities. Monitor student progress and perform follow-up surveys on programs, courses and student success.

Advise and assist students with enrollment procedures; promote student retention through support, encouragement and guidance; participate in coordinating program with outside participating agencies. Advise and assist students in need with obtaining student services from campus and/or community resources through referral to these offices or agencies; support internship programs as assigned. Participate in the educational advising training program. Perform related duties as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to : Associate degree and two years of increasingly responsible program planning experience, including experience working with students in an academic environment.

KNOWLEDGE OF: College application and enrollment procedures. Student services available at the college. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment. Uses and applications of computer equipment. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. ABILITY TO: Communicate information to individuals and small groups. Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college and assigned program. Interact with and motivate others. Maintain records and prepare reports.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook . If you do not meet these minimum qualifications,…