Program Specialist/Student Services – Berkeley **INTERNAL POSTING**

Job Description Summary
This vacancy is open ONLY to current Peralta employees. This job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Under direction performs professional work in the coordination, development, and implementation of an ongoing program or special project. Performs related work as required. This is a multi-class specification with specific class designations delineated below. As new programs come into existence requiring creation of new classes they will be delineated in the class designation section. These classes differ from Staff Services Specialist classes in the requirement of specific knowledge and abilities relative to a given program area. These classes differ from management level classes in breadth and scope of responsibility for several programs and supervision of the former. An incumbent of these classes is responsible for day-to-day administration and supervision of an ongoing program or special project. Incumbents are involved in the development of proposals, supervision of and development of staff and liaison with a variety of people including those directly impacted by the program or project. Positions assigned to these classes are differentiated by the nature of program or project responsibility. Current class designations are CalWORKs, Case Specialist, Employee Liaison, E.O.P.S., Interpreter Services, Outreach, Peralta TV, Placement, and Student Activities

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of college educational programs and student services; programs and processes related to disadvantaged, underrepresented and nontraditional students. Knowledge and proficiency in supporting diverse student populations. Ability to interpret laws and regulations and apply this knowledge to the performance of daily duties and responsibilities and/or interpret the information to others. Knowledge of program evaluation techniques. Knowledgeable and well versed in resources as it relates to federal financial aid, social services, internships, externships, and academic opportunities. Ability to work independently on a variety of assignments. Ability and/or experience in reading, interpreting, and applying applicable state and federal guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences, counseling, business, or related field and one (1) year of experience involving planning, organizing, administering, coordinating, or promoting academic and/or cultural programs or learning communities; or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position. 2. Knowledge of, and proficiency in, the operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the Internet browser, websites, and E-mail. 3. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff, and community.

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