Student Services Program Lead: Advising & Engagement

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

State Center Community College District is seeking a Senior Program Specialist for Student Services to oversee student support programs districtwide in California. The role emphasizes advising, matriculation support, and data-driven program management.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with student services, grants, budgeting and compliance. It offers permanent, districtwide duties with opportunities to collaborate across campuses and community partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student services program goals, policies and practices.
• Experience with matriculation policies and college procedures.
• Familiarity with public relations, outreach and marketing concepts.
• Knowledge of student records practices and reporting.
• Understanding of budgeting, purchasing and grants administration.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing daily operations of a student services program.
• Advise students on matriculation steps, program options and eligibility.
• Coordinate scheduling for counseling and related services; refer to campus resources.
• Develop and audit program data, reports and metrics to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with schools and community partners to recruit participants and organize events.

Skills

Student services goals

Matriculation policies

Public relations

Student records

Budgeting

Grant administration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

State Center Community College District is seeking a Senior Program Specialist for Student Services to oversee student support programs districtwide in California. The role emphasizes advising, matriculation support, and data-driven program management.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with student services, grants, budgeting and compliance. It offers permanent, districtwide duties with opportunities to collaborate across campuses and community partners.