Program Director II, TRIO, EOPS​/CARE, CalWORKs & NextUp

Program Director II, TRIO, EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs & Next Up Position Information

Program Director II, TRIO, EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs & Next Up

1 position

West Valley College

The Division of Student Services is seeking a student-centered, equity-active leader to fill the position of Program Director II, TRIO , EOPS / CARE , CalWORKs and Next Up.

West Valley College is part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, West Valley College enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is minutes away from the heart of the Silicon Valley in a beautiful park-like setting on 143 wooded acres. The student population represents diverse communities from the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos.

Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.

The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, implement, and direct the activities of TRIO , Extended Opportunity Program & Services ( EOPS ), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education ( CARE ), California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and NextUP programs within the student services division ensuring the programs meet Federal and California Education Code and Title 5 regulations in recruiting, supporting, and retaining underrepresented students and supporting the College’s mission toward student success;

to serve as the Director of categorical student programs; to coordinate activities and collaborate with other divisions or departments; and to provide highly responsible and technical support to the teams in which this position supports. This position reports directly to the Dean of Academic Counseling and Student Success.

West Valley College is the No.1 community college in California for three-year transfer rates, a milestone that reflects the college’s unwavering commitment to student success. This recognition marks a significant achievement for the college, which was previously ranked No. 3 in the state. The college is known for high quality academic programs and faculty, dedicated classified professionals, and an equity-minded approach to student success.

West Valley College inspires students to create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world in need of their talents, drive, and enthusiasm.

West Valley College is committed to addressing inequities and injustices, both societal and institutional, and so recognizes that institutions of higher education have colluded, harmed, and remained complacent in upholding aspects of white supremacy, ableism, patriarchy, and other systems of oppression. The West Valley College community is committed to long‑term equity, social justice, and racial justice work which will transform individuals, the institution, and the greater community.

As a collective community, we embrace accountability and will act with courage, grace, and humility in fulfilling our commitment to learning and unlearn.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

This is an academic administrator position with an anticipated start date of November 2026. This is an exempt, management position and is not subject to overtime.

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $188,512 – $200,768 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 21, Steps A-C).
• Annual salary step increases to maximum of salary range, $235,013 (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 21, Step H)

Benefits include:

• Additional compensation: $2,000 for doctorate added to base salary annually, to be prorated on a monthly basis.
• Employer‑contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Employer‑paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer‑provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non‑workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years).
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal…