Specialist I, Rising Scholars Program

Definition:Under the direction of an assigned Director or Administrator, perform a full range of duties under general supervision which involves specialized assignments. Position works independently, exercising initiative within general guidelines in performing the full range of duties assigned.Distinguishing Characteristics:A Specialist is trained or highly skilled in a particular subject(s). This is the entry-level class in the Specialist series under general supervision of a director or administrator within a department or division. Position performs a full range of duties under general supervision which involves specialized assignments. Position works independently, exercising initiative within general guidelines in performing the full range of duties assigned. Impact on students, financial, physical, or personnel resources is generally department or division wide with possible external connections.Representative Duties:Perform a variety of specialized duties in the development, planning and implementation of designated Program functions and services in support of day-to-day operations including the coordination of program component functions; assist in establishing program time lines, goals and objectives; assure compliance with established standards, guidelines, requirements, policies and procedures of an assigned program.Plan, organize and perform a variety of administrative program support duties; input student, program and a variety of other data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain various automated records and files; prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, memorandum, and other written documents for an assigned program; review and edit materials for accuracy; assist with special projects related to designated programs as assigned.Serve as an area expert for program participants, students and others concerning assigned services and functions; interpret, apply and explain program services, policies and procedures to students, staff, other schools and outside agencies; respond to inquiries and provide detailed information and feedback concerning related programs; provide assistance in response to changing Program needs.Compile, assemble, duplicate, maintain and disseminate a variety of informational materials related to assigned programs, services and functions; accept, process and evaluate a variety of program applications, forms and documents.Prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning assigned program services and related functions as assigned.Research, gather, compile and collate statistical information and other data as directed.Maintain current knowledge of program and organizational laws, rules, regulations and policies.Communicate with staff, other departments and outside agencies to exchange information, resolve issues and coordinate activities.Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff and student aides as required.Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, conferences and in-service trainings; serve as a member on committees as assigned; schedule and coordinate appointments with staff, students and faculty.Rising Scholars Program (RSP) Option Class:Create, monitor and maintain systems to facilitate the administration of the Rising Scholars Program education goals; create databases for program management and marketing; provide technical support and assistance for the RSP, including outside agencies and adjunct instructors, monitor quarterly schedule offerings with instructors and the schedule production process.Create and monitor contracts; prepare board of trustee agenda items; assist with registration and tracking of students; assist with RSP budget development and track budget and program expenditures; prepare purchase requisitions and conference/travel forms as needed.Gather, compile and collate statistical information and other data; prepare reports; organize, establish and maintain record keeping systems for correspondence, documents, materials and records; record and log incoming information and follow up on missing or incomplete information.Ability to gain and maintain California Department of Corrections gate clearance. Frequent visits to prison ranging from levels 1-4.Other Duties:Perform related duties as assigned.