COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPECIALIST

Job Description and Duties

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Job Description :

Under the guidance of the Dean of Educational Services and Support, the Community College Specialist (CCS) leads the development, management, and evaluation of statewide programs / initiatives that support student transfer from community colleges to other higher education institutions, articulation of courses, and related intersegmental programs / initiatives.

As the subject matter expert for program / initiative statutes and regulations, the CCS represents the division on a variety of teams and intersegmental workgroups.

The CCS coordinates with Chancellor’s Office staff, advisory groups and consultants on providing guidance and technical support for community colleges.

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Employees must reside in CA for a job appointment.

The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on the Chancellor’s Office’s evolving telework policy.

The Chancellor’s Office supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs.

Employees are expected to be able to report to the headquarters office in Sacramento if an urgent need arises.

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Working Conditions

Ability to use standard computer and / or office machines for an extended period of time.

Communicate in a clear and concise manner.

Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment under artificial lighting.

Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.

Periodic public speaking / presentations are required.

Ability to effectively telework within the state of CA.

Hybrid work setting provided.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manger to better assess your qualifications for this position The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

The SOQ should include responses to the questions listed below. It should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced. A resume or cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the required SOQ.

Each response within the SOQ must include reference to the correlating number and / or question. Maximum of two (2) pages in length.

1. The Community College Specialist works on transfer and articulation programs and initiatives (e.g., Associate Degrees for Transfer, general education requirements, and equitable baccalaureate degree attainment) in conjunction with intersegmental partners (e.

g., working with the California State University, University of California, and independent colleges). How does your work experience and interest in this position align with transfer and articulation programs and initiatives?

2. Please provide an example of how you have developed and monitored a large project involving multiple stakeholders. What was the project?

What were the key tasks of the project plan? What specifically did you do? What was the outcome? What were your challenges in monitoring the project?

Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as : social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

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CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.

401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit.

This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees.

You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and / or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and / or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

Benefits available to legal survivors and / or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.

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Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.

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Group Legal Services Insurance

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Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.

Health Benefits

Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.

CalPERS Health and Wellness

Promotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.

Long-Term Care Program

Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.

Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

Offers a retirement savings program for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees who are not covered by CalPERS or Social Security.

Reimbursement Accounts

Allows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses.

You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.

Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.