Provisional/Temporary Categorically Funded Program Specialist

The Compton College Corps is an initiative of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps service-learning program. Spear-headed by the California Office of the Governor. The intent is to increase the number of students completing college and transitioning to a university with the least amount of debt possible. Working in collaboration with community partners, fellows receive a living allowance to assist in the areas of K12 Education, Food Insecurity, and Tech Support.

Under general direction, develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates a small program or a program portion of a larger categorically funded program; acts as liaison to provide students with resources of the assigned program to aid in furthering their education; provides information to the public and program staff; provides assistance for a wide variety of assignments related to the development and implementation of program projects and services; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or managerial staff. May exercise technical or functional direction over lower-level staff and student workers.

This is the advanced journey-level class in the categorically funded program classification series. Incumbents perform specialized program development, implementation, and public outreach tasks for an assigned categorically funded program. Incumbents perform the most complex, specialized, and responsible types of duties assigned to the class series, exercising a high level of independent judgment and initiative. Incumbents may provide functional and technical direction to staff as a regular part of their work routine and are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned functional area. This class is distinguished from the Program Manager in that the latter has full oversight, development, implementation, and supervisory responsibility of an assigned program.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs and facilities.

Attends and participates in program-related community activities and professional conferences and meetings concerned with the development and implementation of categorically funded programs and/or projects.

Speaks to high school assemblies, community organizations, college fairs, adult schools, and at special events regarding categorically funded programs and services offered.

Establishes and maintains relationships with community leaders, various organizations, and public agencies to encourage participation, stimulate interest, and coordinate campus projects with existing categorically funded programs and activities.

Provides assistance to students in areas such as educational and career goal development, job search skills, job placement, and other services provided by the assigned program or area.

Conducts workshops on topics related to assigned program.

Develops and conducts in-service training for assigned program personnel.

Collects data and information on practices of other similar programs and prepares technical, statistical, and financial studies, reports, and presentations to develop program metrics and ensure program accountability; participates in budget management for the parent outreach program.

Performs a variety of entry-level or more advanced administrative staff support duties related to areas such as accounting, budgeting, finance, contracts, procurement, property and space management, personnel administration, and educational research and development.

Assists in the design, development, update, and maintenance of websites related to the assigned programs.

Prepares budget and reviews and controls expenditures of assigned program or area.

Estimates and justifies financial, staffing, facilities, and equipment requirements based on programs and activities.

Gathers and analyzes a variety of data related to the needs, interests, and cultural, educational, and social backgrounds of students, and makes recommendations based on these analyses.

Prepares news releases, brochures, bulletins, and public service announcements to promote programs.

Plans and organizes outreach activities targeting economically disadvantaged students eligible for special assistance and/or services.

Prepares and maintains various programmatic and/or student files and records; monitors and tracks attendance and usage of assigned functional area and prepares reports for management.

Gathers, assembles, updates, and distributes a variety of department specific information, forms, records, and data as requested; prepares and maintains a variety of databases and reports.

Provides information to the public or District staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of rules or procedures; meets with the public or District staff to obtain data, interpret information, and answer questions; prepares correspondence independently to answer questions, request information, or provide explanations.

Coordinates special projects as assigned.

Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications, facsimile equipment, and multi-line telephones; may operate other assignment-specific equipment; may perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned equipment.

Maintains accurate records of work performed.

May participate and assist in the administration of the assigned office; may organize and coordinate activities associated with the office; may recommend organizational or procedural changes affecting support activities.

May provide training to lower-level and new staff as required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, and service delivery needs related to the program area(s) to which assigned.

Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of presentations, activities, and programs.

Educational, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the community.

Applicable codes, regulations, policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the program to which assigned.

Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.

Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.

Business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.

Recordkeeping principles and procedures.

Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications related to work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Ability to:

Plan, oversee, implement, and coordinate assigned program operations and activities, as well as staff and volunteers.

Plan and prepare outreach activities, brochures, reports, and other related program materials.

Participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned programs.

Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.

Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Effectively represent the District in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.

Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service.

Make accurate mathematical, financial, and statistical computations.

Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.

Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in sociology, psychology, counseling, adult education, business administration, public relations, or a related field, and two (2) years of responsible experience related to the duties of the assigned program.

Have sensitivity to and understanding of multi-cultural, diverse environments and college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:

• Online application: Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

• Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.)

• Resume.

• Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer- generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:

Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code §11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position.

Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be tested and/or interviewed.

The Human Resources Office will rate responses to the questions or interview questions.

Based upon this rating, a small number will be invited to the campus a second time for an interview.

To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.

During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.

The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Special Trustee has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment.

The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Compton College (originally Compton Junior College) is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.

Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 350 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 43 degree programs and 47 certificate programs.

The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.

In August 2006, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees approved a Memorandum of Understanding to provide educational and related support services to Compton Community College District residents.

On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.

Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.

Compton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.

Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.