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Program Specialist/UMOJA - Grant Funded

Position Number: 7223478
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Program Specialist/UMOJA - Grant Funded

Salary: $66,265.92 - $84,517.92 Annually

Location: Laney College - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Full Time Classified

Job Number: 202600015

Division: L - Student Services

Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Class Purpose

Positions assigned to this classification are professional level positions which support and are funded by a categorically funded program/project. Continuation of the position is contingent upon refunding of the program/project.

Under supervision of the Associate Dean of Educational Success, the Program Specialist/Umoja coordinates the Umoja-UBAKA Program in collaboration with the Umoja Team (faculty/counselor/administrator/staff).

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans, organizes, evaluates, and promotes the Umoja Program in consultation with the Associate Dean of Educational Success and the Umoja Program Coordinator.
Assists in planning and organizing the daily activities of the Umoja-UBAKA Program.
In collaboration with the Umoja Team, compile and assist in the preparation of the annual Umoja program plan, program review, reports to State Umoja organization, Year-end Report, and/or other reports as needed.
Updates and maintains system to collect and report student progress data and provide regular updates to Associate Dean for use by Umoja faculty, staff, and the campus community.
Updates and maintain electronic file system of all Umoja student records and file with confidentiality and in compliance with FERPA guidelines.
Work in cooperation with the Umoja Team to plan and implement student-centered and community-building workshops, activities, and program elements.
Accompany students to Umoja-related local and statewide activities such as Umoja Summer
Learning Institute, State Umoja Conferences, HBCU Tours, local campus visits, when necessary
Support student engagement and Umoja community by assisting with social media outreach, phone calling, emails, classroom presentations, or other activities that engages Umoja program students on campus.
Administer Umoja Project Budget according to funding guidelines with transparency and within annual allocation.
Prepare and maintains records of expenditures, costs, and item balances; prepares requisitions and personnel actions, maintains records.
Collects information for use on Umoja program brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other marketing material.
Disseminate information regarding Umoja Program and provide program recruitment and outreach including on-campus presentations.
Update and maintain annual calendar of Umoja programming and activities.
Respond to telephone and emails and greet visitors to the Umoja Village, respond to inquiries about Umoja program and services; schedules appointments for students.
Supervise and train Umoja student workers, tutors, and/or peer advisors.
Compose and prepare a variety of written correspondence.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences, business or related field and one year of para-professional or professional experience involving planning, organizing, administering, coordinating, or promoting of programs or projects in the designated area; or any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

College educational programs and student services; programs and processes related to disadvantaged, underrepresented and nontraditional students.
State Umoja Community practices and mission.
Program evaluation techniques.
The operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, etc.) and the Internet browser, websites, and e-mail.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and schedule the work of others.
Interpret laws and regulations and apply this knowledge to the performance of daily duties and responsibilities and/or interpret the information to others.
Work independently on a variety of assignments.
Read, interpret, and apply applicable state and federal guidelines.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:
1. Resume
2. Transcripts verifying completion of a Bachelor's degree

3. List of three references

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

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 Marshniel Chandra at mchandra@peralta.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/peralta/jobs/5369011/program-specialist-umoja-grant-funded

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