Contra Costa Community College District

Program Coordinator (Upward Bound)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in student services within a college program
  • Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Familiarity with policies and regulations related to student services
  • Proficient in modern office practices and technology
  • Knowledge of student support services and college processes
  • Understanding of student demographics and their support needs
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operations of the Upward Bound program
  • Implement policies according to District and state guidelines
  • Perform administrative functions and prepare statistical reports
  • Assist in budget development and administration
  • Facilitate training programs for faculty and staff
  • Develop and deliver workshops related to student services
  • Advise students and provide referrals to appropriate resources

Benefits

  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for employees and dependents
  • Access to Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • Monthly cash stipend for those with other health plans
  • Educational reimbursements and employee assistance programs
  • Generous vacation and sick leave benefits with 20 paid holidays annually
  • Deferred compensation plans available
  • Wellness programs and employee discounts on gym memberships
Full Job Description
Posting Details (Default Section)

Position Title Program Coordinator (Upward Bound)
Special Instructions to Applicants
NOTE : New employees will be placed at the first step which is $72,204 per year, second step $75,864 per year or third step at $79,704 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $87,972 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)
Location Diablo Valley College
Posting Number 0002322
# of Openings 1
Range 62
Salary YEARLY: $72,204, step 1 - $87,972, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)
Position Status Permanent
Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible)
Position Full-Time
If temporary, employment duration: N/A
# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40
Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Two Saturdays per month and some evenings

Shift Differential % N/A
# of Months 12
Non-work Periods: N/A
EEO Job Category Technical/Paraprofessional
Employee Group Classified
Department D8013-Educational Talen Search Grant
Position Definition
To plan, coordinate, develop, implement and facilitate student support or instructional services for an assigned program in order to attract, retain and support a diverse population of students.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is distinguished from the senior level in that it is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a single program area as opposed to multiple or larger, complex student support or instructional programs.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides overall direction and guidance to the day-to-day operations, problem solving and decision making regarding an assigned program; implements program policies and directives according to District, federal or State guidelines.
Performs administrative support functions in coordinating a student services program.
Prepares correspondence, memos and statistical materials; answers phones.
Assists in the development, preparation and/or administration of department and program budgets.
Maintains and compiles data for statistical reports, student data reports, student records and files, or material requested by the District and State Chancellor's Office.
Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
Coordinates with other departments and/or external vendors to arrange for support equipment, materials, services or resources for students and orients students in processes or use.
Arranges, schedules and assists in development of training programs for faculty, staff and managers to promote access to and increased awareness of available student support services and programs.
Assists in development of support programs.
Assists with research appropriate to the operation of the program.
Reviews applications or other program documents to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to program; advises students on issues associated with assigned program; identifies problems and provides advice.
Develops and assists in the design and preparation of presentations, written information and other resource materials concerning available college and community services and programs.
Assists students with navigating college processes as appropriate for assigned program; assists students in utilizing the services of the college and outside agencies; provides referral to auxiliary resources.
Develops and delivers workshops and special programs to provide promote access to and increased awareness of available student support services and programs.
Participates in special activities and events as needed.
Maintains and monitors payroll records for student assistants.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Three (3) years of experience performing responsible student services duties in a related college program.
EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, or the equivalent.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of
Current policies and regulations related to assigned student services program.
Modern office procedures, practices and technology/equipment.
Basic understanding of procedures for support services offered by assigned program.
General college classroom procedures and requirements.
General needs of population of students supported.
Philosophy and objectives of students services programs; problems encountered by students supported.
General principles and practices of supervision.
Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Minimum Qualification-Skill To
N/A

Minimum Qualification-Ability To
Design, develop, and implement effective student support services and programs.
Understand and carry out verbal or written instructions in an independent manner.
Identify and obtain resources and other needed programs and services to meet students' academic and vocational needs and objectives.
Keyboard with accuracy.
Assign work to, oversee, and train student assistants.
Gather, prepare and maintain accurate data, records, files and reports.
Analyze situations accurately, determine priorities and adopt an effective course of action.
Serve as a liaison between students and community or college agencies and services.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and prepare clear and concise technical and statistical reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience working with high school students and staff.
2. Experience identifying, recruiting, and assessing the needs of students for student services programming.
3. Experience coordinating, planning, implementing, and chaperoning college visits and education planning.
4. Experience working with families, community organizations, and non-profits.

Job Open Date: 08/20/2026
Job Close Date: 09/10/2026
Open Until Filled No
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:
In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:
Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).

Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.

For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2022-2025%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf

Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)
All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

COVID-19 Information
N/A

Quicklink https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12262

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Tell us how you meet the minimum job qualifications: A) EXPERIENCE- Three years of experience performing responsible student services duties in a related college program. AND B) EDUCATION-Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college, or the equivalent. If you do not possess the degree, you should upload an associate degree equivalency form in the attachment section of the job application.
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Explain your experience working with high school students and staff. Also describe specific work experience identifying, recruiting, and assessing the needs of students for student services programming.
    (Open Ended Questio

About Contra Costa Community College District

Contra Costa Community College District is a public community college district in Contra Costa County, California. It was established in 1948 and serves over 50,000 students annually across its three colleges: Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College. The district offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Contra Costa Community College District is known for its strong transfer programs and its commitment to sustainability.
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