Program Coordinator, Categorical

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general direction from an appropriate level manager or administrator, serve as the coordinator for assigned program or project area providing professional level program or project area support and services; develop and provide a full range of program or project area functions or services including difficult administrative and management support duties in support of the assigned project, program, or functional area; provide direction for assigned programs, projects, or functional area; serve as a liaison between the program area and the general public, students, staff, and other campus and community officials and groups; develop and maintain relationships with other organizations and schools in the program, project, or functional area; and plan, coordinate, and implement assigned operations and activities of the assigned office.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Program Coordinator in an advanced journey-level professional classification that performs a full range of professional level support and program coordination duties in support of assigned program or project area including to develop, implement, and administer assigned services and functional areas, participate in budget development and monitoring, and project area policy and procedure development and implementation. Positions at this level coordinate communication and work activities among District staff and community and business groups and partners. Assignments performed at this level require a broad knowledge of assigned program or project area and an in-depth professional level knowledge relative to specific areas.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a public administration, business administration, or related field.

Experience:

Three years increasingly responsible professional experience related to program area of assignment.

License or Certificate:

A valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions to drive a District or personal vehicle to attend meetings or pick up/deliver documents or other materials.