Program Specialist I, College & Career Readiness, Student Support Services, Vacancy 26-134

Purpose Statement 

The job of Program Specialist I – College & Career Readiness is done for the purpose/s of coordinating assigned program components and related activities by serving as a liaison with educational partners, administrators, teachers and support staff; providing information to others; and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: This is a Classified position. 

This job reports to Assigned Administrator. 

Essential Functions 

Assists with personnel functions (e.g. participates in selection and training of assigned staff, orientating and coaching new staff, input into employee evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring that objectives of the program are achieved within budget. 

Collaborates with county office personnel and external agencies for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs within established guidelines. 

Coordinates contracted services, program components, support needs and material for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines. 

Develops proposals, new programs, budget and grants for the purpose of maintaining compliance, meeting regulatory compliance and YCOE goals. 

Evaluates programs and/or projects (e.g. career pathway programs, countywide support for Career Technical Education (CTE), work-based learning initiatives, etc.) for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility. 

Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. trainings, steering committees, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve the county office’s desired objectives. 

Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to county, district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives. 

Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines. 

Monitors assigned activities and/or program components for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements. 

Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. 

Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback. Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program requirements.