Rainbow Raft Pride Center Program Services Specialist

University of California; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for the Rainbow Raft Pride Center Program Services Specialist. The role supports day-to-day administration, program operations, and student-centered activities that promote belonging and success across campus.

The position emphasizes coordinating with campus and community partners, handling routine reporting, and maintaining program information and communications to advance institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public administration or related field.
• Ability to analyze data and present reports.
• Knowledge of budget policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day administrative and program activities for Rainbow Raft Pride Center.
• Maintain program schedules, records, supplies, and office needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus and community partners.
• Monitor program expenditures and budget activity in accordance with university procedures.

Skills

Student-centered programs

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rainbow Raft Pride Center Program Services Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $28.81 to $33.09 per hour (Step 3-10)
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: August 31, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Community and Belonging, the Rainbow Raft Pride Center Program Services Specialist performs administrative, technical, and analytical duties in support of the day-to-day administration of Rainbow Raft Pride Center programs and services. The position carries out established program activities and operational processes; interprets and applies applicable University policies and procedures; maintains program information and records; and uses participation, feedback, and other available data to support operations and identify routine areas for improvement.
Working with campus and community partners, the incumbent implements student-centered activities related to academic achievement, belonging, persistence, retention, graduation, and post-graduation success. The position handles multiple priorities, exercises independent judgment within established policies and practices, and serves as a liaison in support of the Affinity Centers, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and the Office of Community and Belonging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Program Administration and Operations

• Perform day-to-day administrative and program activities for the Rainbow Raft Pride Center in support of established goals related to student belonging and success.
• Carry out routine operational processes, including maintaining regular office hours, program schedules, records, supplies, and other administrative needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus and community partners, including Hauss of Otters, Employee Affinity Groups, OtterCare, the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and other relevant offices; facilitate referrals and information sharing.
• Monitor program expenditures and routine budget activity; maintain records and apply established university fiscal and administrative procedures.

2. Program Implementation and Student Engagement

• Implement community-building and culturally relevant student-centered programs and events in support of established Rainbow Raft Pride Center goals.
• Collect and organize participation, event feedback, and related program information; identify recurring themes, service needs, and opportunities for routine improvement using established program goals and practices.
• Facilitate alumni/ae involvemen in student networking, mentorship, and connection activities.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with counseling services, student health services, OtterCare, and community organizations to assist students in accessing available health, wellness, and support resources.

3. Program Data, Reporting, and Analysis

• Track and compile program participation, service, and outcome information using established measures and reporting procedures.
• Compile, write, and present routine reports and summaries describing program activities, participation trends, feedback, and progress toward established goals.
• Analyze available data and feedback using basic research and statistical methods to identify patterns, service needs, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Identify and present possible operational improvements for supervisor consideration based on collected information, applicable policies and procedures, standard practices, and relevant precedents.

4. Communication and Program Information

• Maintain program-related content for websites and social media platforms in accordance with established university communication practices.
• Prepare newsletters, brochures, presentations, and other communications that provide information about Rainbow Raft Pride Center programs, events, resources, and institutional priorities.
• Share program information, outcomes, and progress with internal and external stakeholders as assigned and serve as a liaison regarding routine program questions, referrals, and procedures.

5. Educational Program Activities

• Support faculty and staff participation in established initiatives that advance student success and belonging.
• Prepare and facilitate educational workshops and allyship training using established program objectives, materials, and practices; collect participant feedback and make routine adjustments to future offerings as appropriate.

Other Functions:

• Attends seminars and conferences to maintain program and professional development.
• Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service to cultivate welcoming spaces.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge: Working knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty. Basic knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental concepts. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis and the ability to apply them.

Abilities: Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities. Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment. Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program, organizational unit, and/or administrative specialty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

General knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Skill in implementing and administering student-centered programs and initiatives and using quantitative and qualitative information to monitor participation, gather feedback, and support routine program improvement