Program Assistant; Career​/Transfer Center

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, (CAREER/TRANSFER CENTER)

Position Title PROGRAM ASSISTANT, (CAREER/TRANSFER CENTER)

Posting Number

Posting Number S2648

Close/First Review Date

Close/First Review Date 09/13/2026

Department

Department Transfer and Career Center

Work Location

Work Location San Jose City College

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Salary Range

Salary Range $70,455 - $85,881 Annual Salary (Range 75: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year ). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

Benefits Summary

In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District’s excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year . We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [ PPO ] and Kaiser Permanente ( HMO ]);

dental (Delta Dental PPO ); vision ( VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Lincoln); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP ).

In addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee’s salary towards an eligible employee’s pension (CalPERS).

Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).

Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions). There are currently 20 paid holidays.

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Assistant (Career/Transfer Center) reports to the Dean of Student Services (Counseling, Guidance and Matriculation) at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; 40 hours per week;
Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Program Assistant (Career/Transfer Center) position is grant funded and contingent upon yearly funding.
This position is represented by CSEA (California School Employees Association), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, performs a wide variety of program-related clerical, operational, and service activities related to programs serving a targeted population, where the identification of students and/or eligibility for program and the verification of continued eligibility are necessary. General supervision is provided by supervisory or management personnel. Functional direction may be provided by academic personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist in developing, monitoring, coordinating, and improving a specialized college, grant or categorically funded program providing supportive services.
2. Provide liaison support for students with faculty, staff, and mentors relative to program functions, goals and objectives.
3. Provide information and assistance to students and potential students regarding program requirements and services. Assist with the intake process.
4. Make recommendations on the eligibility or continued participation of students in the program, using prescribed regulations or requirements, as necessary.
5. Assist students with various college and outside agency procedures such as registration, completion of forms and documents, and identification of mentors.
6. Provide students with specific program resources such as mentors, interpreters,…