PROGRAM COORDINATOR, (Rising Scholars)

<strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong><br /><br />The Program Coordinator, (Rising Scholars) reports to the Division Dean, Academic Success &amp; Student Equity at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br /><br />The Program Coordinator, (Rising Scholars) position is a grant funded position and contingent upon yearly funding.<br /><br />This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363.<br /><br /><strong>POSITION PURPOSE</strong><br /><br />Under the direction of an assigned administrator, coordinate program staff activities to assure implementation of program objectives; assure proper interpretation of procedures and regulations to provide for consistent delivery of program services.<br /><br /><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br /><br />1. Coordinate and oversee assigned programs; provide work direction and guidance to program staff to assure implementation of program policies and objectives.<br /><br />2. Confer with faculty and staff regarding program activities.<br /><br />3. Serve as a lead in assigned program in the absence of the administrator.<br /><br />4. Initiate, organize and direct operational procedures of the program.<br /><br />5. Research, monitor and interpret policy and regulations for eligibility requirements of assigned programs; monitor program for compliance to meet County and State regulations.<br /><br />6. Advise students on program services and requirements; assist students with registration; respond to and resolve inquiries.<br /><br />7. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required.<br /><br />8. Communicate with District and College employees to assess needs and respond to questions; explain and interpret District policies and procedures.<br /><br />9. Monitor overall program budget expenditures and maintain accounting records for budget categories; prepare required reports for program funding and assure that deadlines are met.<br /><br />10. Participate in the selection and hiring of full-time and part-time employees; provide, coordinate and lead employee training; assist employees with improving work performance and the implementation of disciplinary procedures for temporary and student employees as assigned.<br /><br />11. Plan, prioritize, assign, schedule, lead and review the work of full-time and part-time staff responsible for specified operational and technical services.<br /><br />12. Conduct assessment of student needs including monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures as they relate to the program services.<br /><br />13. Perform related duties as assigned.<br /><br /><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<br />Knowledge of:</strong><br /><br />1. Basic operations, services and activities of assigned program.<br /><br />2. Principles of providing work direction and guidance.<br /><br />3. Pertinent federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations.<br /><br />4. Recent developments, current literature and information related to program.<br /><br />5. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including a computer.<br /><br /><strong>Ability to:</strong><br /><br />1. Organize, train and monitor the work of technical and clerical personnel.<br /><br />2. Recommend and implement goals and objectives for the program.<br /><br />3. Interpret and explain District policies and procedures.<br /><br />4. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.<br /><br />5. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.<br />#J-18808-Ljbffr