Salary : $95,326.00 - $132,771.00 Annually
Location : 800 College Ave, Weed
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Student Services
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionCLOSING DATE NOVEMBER 13, 2026ESTIMATED STARTING SALARY
$7,944 - $8,871 MONTHLY
$95,326 - $106,457 ANNUALLYFULL SALARY RANGE IS LISTED ABOVE
12 MONTHS / 40 HOURS PER WEEKAPPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDUnder the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Director of Special Programs oversees the daily operations of Disability Services (DSPS), EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and NextUp. The position focuses on maximizing student success through targeted support, interventions, and advisement. The Director is responsible for administration, supervision, evaluation, and coordination of assigned programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, student eligibility, program instruction, orientation, peer mentoring, outreach, retention, and strategic planning.
Key Duties & Responsibilities ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Essential responsibilities are designated by *.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of departments supervised. *
- Direct and evaluate special support programs to ensure compliance with state, federal and District standards. *
- Coordinate with District, divisions, and departments to communicate program information, support appropriate student accommodations, integrate Disability Services into college instruction and services, and deliver on-campus workshops and guest lectures. *
- Have working knowledge of Title 5 and Program Guidelines. *
- Prepare and administer grant reports. *
- Facilitate communication about activities and deadlines. *
- Develop, as appropriate and following established procedures, classes that are appropriate for students in supervised programs. *
- Participate and collaborate on recruitment and retention for campus events and growth of programs supervised. *
- Work with Chancellor's Office, County Office, and other agencies to strengthen programs and build relationships. *
- Ensure student eligibility and oversee allocation of program resources. *
- Verify disability for eligibility of Disability Services. *
- Lead advisory committees with appropriate community representation. *
- Facilitate the identification and development of other support services needs including new technology, programs, and specialized curriculum. *
- Provide strategic goals, performance metrics, and staffing recommendations. *
- Work campus-wide to support student needs and remove barriers to success. *
- Participate in professional meetings and community partnerships. *
- Address and resolve program-related concerns or complaints. *
- Oversee and submit all MIS and all required State reporting. *
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance. *
- Manage budgets for assigned programs. *
- Maintain and update required handbooks and catalog. *
- Lead and write program review for departments supervised. *
- Plan and lead advisory committee meetings. *
- Attend required meetings or training on and off campus. *
- Be involved with participatory governance committees. *
- Perform other related duties as assigned. *
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- The EOPS requires that the Director must meet the minimum qualifications for a student services administrator as specified in Section 53420 of this part or must possess a Community College Supervision Credential. In addition, the director must have, within the last four years, two years of experience or the equivalent:
- in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages, OR
- as a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS- In addition to Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language or social disadvantages.
- Knowledge and experience with Banner or other integrated software program.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS- May be required to possess or demonstrate an ability to obtain a valid driver license if driving is required as an essential responsibility of the position.
- May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: - State regulations governing Disability Services (DSPS), CalWORKS/EOPS/CARE/NextUp programs.
- Federal and state regulations for undocumented or mixed-status students.
- Student services strategies for retention and success.
- Learning theory and issues of cultural and cognitive diversity.
- Community agencies serving diverse and low-income populations.
- Planning, budgeting, and staffing.
- Supervision and training principles.
- Recruitment, retention, and orientation programs for underrepresented students.
Ability to:- Train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
- Collaborate across campus departments.
- Organize programs promoting academic success.
- Maintain effective working relationships.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work with multiple funders and reporting requirements.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Conduct and facilitate meetings.
Other Details PHYSICAL, MENTAL, and COGNITIVE DEMANDS The physical, mental, and cognitive demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this classification, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; communicate in person and through the use of technology; operate personal computers and other standard office equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish basic shapes, shades, and colors, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees are frequently required to relocate to various areas of campus and to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Mental/Cognitive Demands While performing the duties of this classification, incumbents are regularly required to use communication skills; read and interpret data information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work under changing intensive deadlines on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District administration, management, staff, students, vendors, the public, elected officials, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or disruptive.
Work Environment The work environment described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Incumbents in this classification may encounter frequent interruptions by college personnel, students, and the public.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (*) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an (*) on the job description.
