Coordinator, Career/Transfer Center

Citrus College

$69K — $93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or 60 college-level units with 3 years of program coordination experience; or 5 years without.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse student populations.
  • Experience in community college student services areas such as counseling or career services preferred.
  • Familiarity with specialized software like SARS, Banner, and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements career-related services and events.
  • Schedules outreach and recruitment activities.
  • Maintains partnerships with local schools and employers.
  • Coordinates training and workflow for designated staff.
  • Develops and manages a coordinated calendar of events.
  • Collects and maintains student and program data.
  • Prepares marketing materials and reports on career services.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • 19 paid holidays and 12 vacation days, increasing with service.
  • Opportunity for remote work after 6 months, with manager approval.
  • Access to professional learning opportunities.
  • CalPERS/CalSTRS pension plans and post-retirement medical benefits.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Coordinator, Career/Transfer Center

Recruitment Start Date
07/22/2026

Recruitment End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
08/20/2026

Salary Range
39

Pay Rate
$5,785.83 - $7,753.57 per month / $33.38 - $44.73 an hour

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Benefits

Health & Wellness
• Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees and dependents
• Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

. Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only

Work-Life Balance
19 Paid Holidays and 12 Vacation Days (annually), up to 22 Vacation Days (annually) based on years of service
• 12 Sick Days annually
• Opportunity for remote work after six months of employment (up to two days per week) with manager approval
• Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• No-cost Annual Staff Parking

. Close proximity to the Metro rail system

Financial & Retirement Benefits
CalPERS/CalSTRS Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
. District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents
• 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
Longevity Salary Increases

General Description/Summary

POSITION SUMMARYDevelops, coordinates, and implements career and transfer-related services, activities and events that contribute to retention, success, and completion and encourages or improves college attendance and experience. Serves students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- An associate degree, or completion of at least sixty (60) college-level semester units, and three years of program coordination experience; or, in the absence of an associate degree, or the completion of at least sixty (60) college-level semester units, five years of program coordination experience.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

- Experience working in a community college student services area(s) including, but not limited to, career services, transfer services, counseling, EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, and DSPS.
- Experience with developing, coordinating, or implementing student services related activities and/or events.

- Knowledge and experience using computer programs, including, but not limited to, SARS, Banner, Formstack, Smartsheet, Element 451, and Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Licenses and Certificates

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES- Requires a valid driver's license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Develops, coordinates and implements career and transfer-related services, activities, and events that contribute to retention, success, and completion, and encourages or improves college attendance and experience.

- Schedules and participates in a variety of outreach and recruitment activities.

- Establishes and maintains partnerships with local school districts, university partners, and employers.

- Coordinates specialized outreach efforts, including training and assists the supervisor with prioritizing the work of designated staff and student workers.

- Establishes and maintains a coordinated calendar of activities, events, workshops, forums, and presentations.

- Develops and maintains databases and software tracking systems.

- Organizes and conducts outreach and follow-up efforts to connect students with program resources and services. Refers students to appropriate on- and off-campus resources.

- Develops, collects, and maintains student and program data.

- Works closely with staff including external relations, instructional departments, student services, and facilities to coordinate activities, exchange information, and promote recruitment efforts.

- Develops flyers, handouts, brochures, and other marketing materials to promote services, resources, activities, and events through various platforms.

- Prepares career and transfer reports and related topics as needed.

- Develops, prepares and delivers information to diverse audiences through presentations and workshops, facilitates group processes, and interacts and discusses technical information with a wide range of contacts.

- Develops promotional action plans to support the Career/Transfer Center.

- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Requires working knowledge of hosting activities, and events that contribute to retention, success, and completion and encourage or improve college attendance and experience.

- Requires a working knowledge of student population demographics focusing on characteristics, needs, and abilities of a diverse population of students, including those who are first-generation college bound.
- Requires a working knowledge of, and skills in, the logistics involved in planning, scheduling and participating in a variety of services, activities, and events.

- Requires well-developed written and oral communication skills to maintain professional partnerships with district partners and employers.

- Requires working knowledge of developing, collecting, and maintaining student and program data.

- Requires a working knowledge of computer database and tracking system software.

- Requires well-developed language and writing skills to prepare professional materials and edit text to be suitable for communications.

- Requires the ability to develop cross-departmental collaborations to coordinate activities, exchange information, and promote recruitment strategies.

- Requires the ability to develop and maintain databases and software tracking systems.

- Requires the ability to work cooperatively with diverse populations.

Physical Abilities

PHYSICAL ABILITIES- Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time and stand and walk for intermittent periods of time.

- Requires the ability to lift and carry lightweight materials (under 20 pounds) on an occasional basis.

- Requires hand-arm-eye coordination to operate a personal computer keyboard.

- Requires visual acuity to arrange materials, observe movements of people, and read letters and numbers.

- Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone and to conduct public speaking to large audiences.

- Requires ability to drive.

Working Condition

WORKING CONDITIONS- Work is performed primarily indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. Position may occasionally require a number of hours out-of-doors, sitting or standing and interacting with prospective students, parents, and community members.

Department
Career/Transfer Center

Job Category
Classified

Assignment
Full-Time

Percentage of Time
100%

Months per Year
12 months

Work Days per Week
M-F

Work Schedule per Day
M-Th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Some evenings and weekends may apply based on events and office needs.

Work Shift
Days, Evenings, Weekends

Bargaining Unit
Classified

Quick Link
https://employment.citruscollege.edu/postings/1593

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