Academic/Student Services Manager, TRIO Upward Bound (Interim Assignment)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District in Martinez, CA is seeking an Academic/Student Services Manager, TRIO Upward Bound (Interim Assignment). Under general direction, you will manage multiple small educational services programs, supervise staff, and oversee budgets to support student success and equity.

This interim role runs through June 30, 2027 with possible extension; salary steps start at $113,664 and go to $138,480; normal workweek is 40 hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full‑time instructional, student, and/or other relevant support services experience.
• A valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversees multiple small academic programs and projects and manages program budgets.
• Assists in hiring processes and manages assigned staff.
• Provides leadership for program reviews and improvements.
• Coordinates grants, reporting, and compliance with laws and contracts.
• Interacts with college and district committees and external partners to advance student success.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Academic/Student Services Manager, TRIO Upward Bound (Interim Assignment)

Join Our Mission To Transform Lives

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $113,664 per year, second step $119,424 per year or third step at $125,460 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $138,480 per year is reached on the salary schedule. Assignment Duration: This is an interim assignment through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Position Title

Position Title Academic/Student Services Manager, TRIO Upward Bound (Interim Assignment)

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $113,664 per year, second step $119,424 per year or third step at $125,460 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $138,480 per year is reached on the salary schedule. Assignment Duration: This is an interim assignment through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live. The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions. Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first‑generation families. The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps. If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education.

Recruitment Type:

Recruitment Type: Interim Assignment (Internal applicants only)

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number 0002366

# of Openings

# of Openings 1

Range

Range M3

Salary $113,664-$138,480 per year

Position Status

Position Status Temporary

Overtime Status

Overtime Status Exempt (not eligible)

Position

Position Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration: Assignment ends 6/30/2027. May be extended.

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Shift Differential %

Shift Differential % N/A

# of Months

# of Months 12

Non-work Periods:

Non-work Periods: N/A

EEO Job Category

EEO Job Category Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Employee Group

Employee Group Manager - Academic

Department

Department D8013-DVC TRIO Programs

Position Definition

Under general direction of a higher‑level academic manager, manages up to several small educational services programs or projects for a college. Manages and evaluates assigned supervisors, faculty and staff, in conformance with appropriate policies and procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics

An Academic/Student Services Manager is the first level of academic management in the District and serves as an administrator overseeing up to several small educational services programs or projects for a college. In contrast, the higher level class of Senior Academic/Student Services Manager is expected to oversee a medium to large program/project or several small and medium programs/projects.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

• Oversees up to several small academic programs and projects for a college, including managing program budgets.
• Assists in the hiring process of management, faculty and classified staff.
• Manages assigned faculty, classified and supervisory staff.
• Assists in the training of assigned supervisory, faculty and classified staff.
• Evaluates assigned supervisory and classified staff.
• Assists in the evaluation of faculty.
• Manages and provides support services to assigned faculty, supervisory and classified staff to enhance the success of programs and projects.
• Facilitates grant applications for assigned programs and projects, manages grants, and prepares required reports.
• Coordinates program functions with other interfacing instructional, student or support services functions.
• Serves as liaison with other college programs, committees, individual students and student groups, and appropriate university, school and other off‑campus and community groups.
• Serves on college and district committees as assigned.
• Prepares an annual budget in concert with college goals for assigned program.
• Accurately interprets applicable laws, regulations and collective bargaining contract provisions.
• Responds to and seeks resolution of complaints arising from program activities, including participating in the process of collective bargaining contract grievances.
• Participates in and provides leadership for assigned program reviews and implementations.
• Supports a climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students and the community; cooperates with program staff and other managers to develop processes that are student friendly and supportive of student success.
• Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the assigned program’s or project’s educational services.
• Employs appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the college and District communities.
• Assists in accreditation process. Actively participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes.
• Interpret and analyze appropriate laws, policies, rules and procedures to determine impact on assigned program or project and oversee compliance and reporting strategies.
• Travels throughout the District in carrying out responsibilities and functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION : Earned Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Certain programs may require a specific major as required by law.

EXPERIENCE : Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full‑time instructional, student, and/or other relevant support services experience. License/Certification: A valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Computer‑based technology for management of assigned program/project; the goals of shared governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing.

Minimum Qualification‑Skill To

Minimum Qualification‑Ability To

Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate orally and in writing; manage financial resources effectively including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and expenditures; use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet; work effectively with managers, faculty and staff in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college and the assigned program or project; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio‑economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience leading or managing federally funded programs.
2. Proven ability to develop, implement, and assess comprehensive student support services that improve retention, persistence and completion outcomes for first‑generation, low‑income, and underrepresented students.
3. Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and district policies, laws, and regulations related to grant funded student services programs.

Job Open Date: 10/19/2026

Job Close Date: 11/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement: In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all