PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Umoja-AFFIRM)

PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Umoja-AFFIRM)

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Close/First Review Date: 05/24/2026
Work Location: Evergreen Valley College

POSITION SUMMARY

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

The Umoja - AFFIRM program serves all EVC students with a particular focus African American student. This program affirms the cultural background of black/African American students and educates all students about the cultural, educational, political, economic, and artistic, contributions of Africans in the diaspora.

The Program Coordinator, (Umoja-AFFIRM) position is a grant funded position and contingent upon yearly funding.

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

POSITION PURPOSE

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate and oversee assigned programs; provide work direction and guidance to program staff to assure implementation of program policies and objectives.
2. Confer with faculty and staff regarding program activities.
3. Serve as a lead in assigned program in the absence of the administrator.
4. Initiate, organize and direct operational procedures of the program.
5. Research, monitor and interpret policy and regulations for eligibility requirements of assigned programs; monitor program for compliance to meet County and State regulations.
6. Advise students on program services and requirements; assist students with registration; respond to and resolve inquiries.
7. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required.
8. Communicate with District and College employees to assess needs and respond to questions; explain and interpret District policies and procedures.
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.
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.
11. Plan, prioritize, assign, schedule, lead and review the work of full-time and part-time staff responsible for specified operational and technical services.
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.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. Basic operations, services and activities of assigned program.
2. Principles of providing work direction and guidance.
3. Pertinent federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations.
4. Recent developments, current literature and information related to program.
5. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including a computer.

Ability to:

1. Organize, train and monitor the work of technical and clerical personnel.
2. Recommend and implement goals and objectives for the program.
3. Interpret and explain District policies and procedures.
4. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Any combination of education, training and/or certification equivalent to: two years of college-level course work in a related area.
2. Two years of directly related work experience, lead experience preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

District’s Diversity Requirements

• 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.

Salary Range:

$82,545 - $100,761 Annual Salary (Range 96: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2025-2026). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

Benefits:

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.