Short Term Hourly Program Specialist/Student Activities

AgUpdate; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley City College is seeking a Short Term Hourly Program Specialist within the Student Services division to coordinate a spectrum of student activities and events. The role involves advising student groups, managing budgets, and ensuring policies are followed.

You will connect student life with campus and community events and assist in training staff and volunteers. Job requires a Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field and at least one year of experience with young adults in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, business, or related field and 1 year experience with young adults or adults in social activities.
• Experience in staff roles leading, motivating, and working with adult students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate college-wide student activities including welcome events, commencements, and social, cultural, and recreational activities.
• Coordinate Office of Student Activities and its services (ID cards, lost and found).
• Manage finances for Associated Students and assist in budgeting and reporting.
• Advise student groups, organizations, and advisors; support leadership and resource development.
• Develop annual calendar of student activities and monitor Associated Students budget.

Skills

Parliamentary procedures

Budgeting

Event coordination

Student engagement

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Short Term Hourly Program Specialist/Student Activities

Salary: $31.86 - $40.63 Hourly

Location: Berkeley City College - Berkeley, CA

Job Type: Short Term

Job Number: 202600046

Division: B - Student Services

Closing Date: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Class Purpose

Under general supervision, performs professional work in planning, arranging, advising, supervising and coordinating a diverse program of activities and programs that emphasize student growth and development.

Examples of Duties

Coordinate college-wide student activities such as welcome events, commencement and a variety of social, cultural and recreational activities. Coordinate the Office of Student Activities and its services, including issuance of student ID cards, and lost and found services. Coordinate the management of finances for Associated Students. Coordinate, support and advise student groups, organizations and advisors through leadership, organizational and resource development. Collaborate in establishing student activity program goals and objectives. Contribute to the awareness of the student/college presence in the local community by connecting student activities to community events. Attend student meetings, associated students' events, and conferences related to the operation of Associated Students and other student related programs. Accompany students to local and statewide activities and conferences. Develop and maintain annual calendar of special student activities events. Develop and monitor the Associated Students annual budget, monitors bank records, and works closely with the Associated Students Treasurer. Interpret and implement college policies and procedures related to student activities. Recruit new faculty sponsors for student clubs. Survey students' needs and interests, analyzing results to determine what solution, alternatives or new programs related to student activities should be recommended to college administration. Assist in advising Associated Students' board meeting. Assist the Vice President of Student Services with Program Review for Student Activities. Assist in planning and implementing training workshops and campus-wide events for students. Assist in establishing and implementing student policies and programs as directed by the administration. Verify the eligibility of candidates for student body offices. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences, business, or related field and one (1) year of experience working with young adults and adults in situations involving social activities; 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. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in a staff role leading, motivating, and working with adult students in higher education is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Parliamentary procedures and Brown Act. Ability to: Prepare and administer budgets. Coordinate the operation of various activities; listen to and record students' desires accurately and effectively; assist students and faculty involved in a variety of recreational activities. Analyze situations and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and report Evaluate and make recommendations on improvement to existing activities and operations. Prepare effective promotional and informational publications and materials. Train and direct the work of student personnel. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, students, and the general public.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Amrit Kaur at [e-mail].

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.