Position Details

Position Information

Opportunity Type
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Title
PROGRAM SPECIALIST (STUDENT LIFE)

Posting Number
S2654

Close/First Review Date
09/27/2026

Department
Student Life

Work Location
Evergreen Valley College

Position Status
Full Time

Salary Range
$80,927 - $98,779 Annual Salary (Range 89: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

Benefits Summary

In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District's excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026. We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and Kaiser Permanente (HMO]); dental (Delta Dental PPO); vision (VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Lincoln); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP).

In addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee's salary towards an eligible employee's pension (CalPERS).

Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).

Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions). There are currently 20 paid holidays.

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Specialist (Student Life) reports to the Director of Outreach, Student Life, and Community Standards at Evergreen Valley College.
The work schedule is 12 months per year; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position is represented by CSEA (California School Employees Association), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, coordinate a large number of activities within a special program ranging from recruitment to producing handouts and marketing materials and providing information to student participants. Functional direction may be provided by a Counselor or Instructor assigned to the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the coordination and implementation of program activities.

2. Conduct community outreach, including public presentations and expanding and maintaining a community network, both on and off campus; presentations to be to both student groups and community members.

3. Produce and disseminate communication materials.

4. Plan and organize orientations and events.

5. Attend a variety of program-related functions on and off campus.

6. Coordinate general front office activities including referring students to appropriate locations, answering the phones, assisting in preparing reports and program correspondence.

7. Collect and assemble statistical data regarding program activities and achievements.

8. Maintain program accounts and perform regular bookkeeping activities.

9. Provide general administrative support to the program.

10. Learn and follow program policies and procedures.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. Office administrative practices and procedures including filing and the operation of standard office equipment, particularly personal and online computers and appropriate application software - MS Office suite of applications, Internet browsers.

Skills and Ability to:

1. Ability to demonstrate success in communicating effectively before diverse audiences, establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships, speak and write clearly in English, and work with attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Associate's degree.

2. Two years of related experience.

District's Diversity

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Desired Qualifications

Foreign Degree

For positions that require a degree or coursework:

Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.

All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.

Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered.

Working Environment

Working Environment

1. Typical office environment.

Physical Demands

1. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

2. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

3. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

4. Seeing to read a variety of materials.