Manager, Basic Needs Program (Grant-Funded)

Salary : $111,086.00 - $147,635.00 Annually
Location : Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type: Administrator
Job Number: GM-005-27
Division: Golden West College
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition
(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)
This position is grant funded, continuation of this position is contingent on funds available in the grant.

Summary

Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises, and directs operations, activities, and services related to basic need programs. Develops action plans and facilitates referrals to on-and off-campus resources. Develops and leads programs, trainings, and workshops for faculty, staff, and students to support student develop and success through access to basic needs.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Manager, Basic Needs Program is a management position funded by a grant to support the basic needs program goals and outcomes. Manager will be responsible for grant proposal writing to secure basic need resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties, as assigned:
1. Plans, organizes, and manages basic need programs. Establishes local and regional collaborative relationships and partnerships with business entities, community organizations and non-profits, and local educational agencies pertaining to student basic needs; implements and ensures that all grant and partnership agreement rules, contract language, and outcomes are met.
2. Oversees the development of resources, programs, events, and services to support students' basic needs, including housing, food, transportation, health needs, and employment.
3. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day activities and services of the Basic Needs Program areas or centers; coordinates with other district student support departments and program areas to connect at risk and in need students to available services, including technological resources; ensures activities and operations comply with basic needs program requirements.
4. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the basic need program areas; works with leadership and across departments to research, implement, and administer policies, procedures, and adaptive business practices and processes; develops and maintains program standards and processes, and related policies and procedures for program participants and program support staff.
5. Monitors the program budgets and expenditures; makes recommendations regarding allocation of resources and expenditure of funds; ensures that fund spending and purchases are consistent with grant stipulations, community partnership agreements, college and District policies, and applicable guidelines.
6. Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned program staff; sets goals and priorities for assigned staff; recommends personnel actions as appropriate.
7. Provides direction to college-wide food pantry, including staffing and work guidance to staff, volunteers, and student workers; ensures ordering, pick up, receiving, and stocking of food items; maintains food quality controls; provides participants and support staff with emergency or supplemental food resources outside of food pantry hours.
8. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts orientations, workshops, class presentations, meetings, and other activities related to the basic needs program areas; plans joint events and participates in planning and implementation meetings with other college and District
departments and programs, and business and community representatives; arranges and confirms speakers and ensures facility reservations, setup and other necessary arrangements.
9. Maintains an updated directory of crisis and long-term support services for staff and students to reference, including mental and/or physical health services on and off campus, emergency or long-term housing solutions, financial assistance, and related resources offered by community organizations, county/city agencies, and the District.
10. Serves as a representative on various committees and other basic needs related projects associated with the program; identifies and expands on existing partnerships between departments, colleges, and organizations; ensures students receive support in accessing public benefits base on eligibility.
11. Provides training, information, assistance, referrals, and case management services regarding the basic needs program area to students, staff, and the general public; interprets and explains program applications, policies, procedures, requirements, and restrictions; develops promotional and informational materials for distribution on and off campus.
12. Collects, compiles, tabulates, and records narrative, statistical, and financial data and other information; compiles information from various sources and prepares appropriate reports; utilizes reports, outcomes, and generated data to identify service gaps and works with applicable internal and external partners to bridge gaps between student needs and available resources.
13. Establishes and maintains program records including student records; develops systems and procedures to ensure the appropriate maintenance of complex, interrelated files containing confidential student information.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
15. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 -Code of Professional Ethics
Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills
1. Requires specialized knowledge of resources to support basic needs.
2. Requires knowledge of student services policies, procedures, and practices in higher education.
3. Requires knowledge of community organizing and support building.
4. Requires interpersonal communications strategies.
5. Requires experience with and sensitivity to physical and psychological barriers affecting student success in higher education.
6. Requires basic management and leadership skills and principles.
7. Requires demonstrated knowledge of and skills to implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism efforts in an educational setting.
8. Requires basic needs program knowledge and requirements, including screening and evaluation techniques for determining program eligibility and effectiveness.
9. Requires well-developed human relations skills to convey personal and sensitive information to all levels of staff.

Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to prepare clear, complete, and concise records and reports.
3. Requires the ability to understand, interpret, and apply college policies and procedures.
4. Requires the ability to develop procedures and guidelines aligned with the Basic Needs Program goals and to evaluate program outcomes.
5. Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a diverse student population and college community.
6. Requires the ability to present to community organizations, students, private partners, and related groups concerning basic need programs.
7. Requires the ability to utilize and leverage technology for communications, data, and reporting.
8. Requires the ability to maintain program budget and expenditure oversight.
9. Requires the ability to effectively communicate with students in distress situations.
10. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
11. Must be able to supervise and lead staff in a manner which encourages efficiency and teamwork.
12. Requires the ability to analyze situations and adopt effective solutions.

Physical Abilities

1. The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A
The position typically requires a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, education, or related field, and three years of progressively responsible experience working in a community agency, community college, or other public educational setting addressing basic needs and coordinating resources, or three years of experience developing, implementing, and leading a program for vulnerable populations. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. Application of equivalency is required.
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.
Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver license.
This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions
This is a full-time, 12 month per year classified management position. This position is grant funded, continuation of this position is contingent on funds available in the grant. The normal hours of work are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours will vary and may include nights and/or weekends in order to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.
Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the application deadline: 11:59PM Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience
3. A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role.
4. Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).