New River Community College
Community Lifelong Learning Specialist 75percent - Community Lifelong Learning/W
New River Community College, Modesto, California, United States, 95351
Modesto Junior College
Community Lifelong Learning Specialist 75% - Community Lifelong Learning/Workforce Development - Modesto Junior College
Salary: Range 34 – $3,796 – $4,850 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule)
Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.
Closing Date: Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at 11:59pm
To apply, submit your application and required documents online via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=315046
DEFINITION Under direction, performs complex and technical administrative work in support of a specialized community lifelong learning program; plans, organizes, and assists with developing community lifelong learning fee‑funded, not‑for‑credit, and certificated classes; conducts needs assessment surveys and identifies community lifelong learning interests to identify gaps between the community interest and current offerings; schedules classes, seminars, workshops and special educational activities; creates informational and marketing documents such as class schedules and promotional materials; develops and proposes marketing plans; monitors program enrollment and success and recommends adjustments if needed; and performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a specialized technical administrative class within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents perform specialized program or project duties that require technical knowledge of the assigned subject area in order to make decisions and complete assignments. Typically, incumbents are responsible for planning and implementing a particular group of Community Lifelong Learning classes, coordinating class‑related activities involving specific educational interest areas, and/or preparing marketing and promotional materials.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Incumbents in this class work under the direction of a Dean or senior manager, receiving occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective that requires use of a wide range of procedures. Incumbents plan and/or determine specific procedures or equipment required to meet assigned objectives and solve non‑routine problems, referring only unusual matters to a supervisor.
An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full‑time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of subordinate full time, part time, and/or student employees on a project or assignment basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a community education program.
Methods and techniques of community outreach.
Principles and practices of course curriculum development.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Principles and practices of marketing and promotion.
Spreadsheet, word processing and desktop publishing software applications.
Modern office procedures and equipment including computers.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Support the Community Lifelong Learning Program through course development, facility assignment, instructor selection and registration.
Prepare attractive and informative marketing materials using desktop publishing tools.
Create effective community outreach and adult educational tools.
Prepare appropriate materials and curricula for adult education.
Monitor program services and activities and make recommendations for improvement.
Develop a variety of marketing and promotional material.
Interact successfully and cooperatively with customers of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience: Pattern I
Experience: Two years equivalent to an Administrative Specialist at YCCD.
OR
Pattern II
Education: Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in business administration or a closely related field.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience, including two years performing technical administrative work related to program administration, budgeting, accounting, contracts, payroll, scheduling, purchasing, personnel, curriculum and/or other specialized areas. Experience in an academic setting is desirable.
Example of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs complex technical administrative work in support of Community Lifelong Learning programs; plans, maintains and implements program activities related to a particular group of Community Lifelong Learning classes and/or specific educational interest areas.
Researches and surveys community lifelong learning interests; reviews and compiles data; identifies the gap between community interest and current offerings; devises strategies to reach potential and current community groups (new and returning clients); assists with coordinating new class proposals and/or strategies to meet perceived needs; reviews and recommends existing program modifications to improve and enhance participation.
Compile and maintain a list of resources and current educational opportunities offered within the community.
Recruits, selects, assigns and monitors Community Lifelong Learning instructors for assigned subject areas; posts notices online, in newspapers, in the class schedule, and in other areas to attract new instructors; reviews course proposals and applications; interviews potential instructors and verifies references; refers candidates to Human Resources to complete hiring processes; monitors classes for quality assurance.
Schedules classes, seminars and workshops; coordinates and assigns dates, facilities and instructors; registers students and monitors enrollment; receives and records student tuition payments; sends notifications and materials to students to confirm enrollment and/or to seek additional information; cancels classes when necessary.
Coordinates curriculum development and preparation for assigned classes; meets with instructors and management to ensure that proposed curriculum meets Program requirements; prepares class descriptions and outlines; identifies resource and materials needs;
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Community Lifelong Learning Specialist 75% - Community Lifelong Learning/Workforce Development - Modesto Junior College
Salary: Range 34 – $3,796 – $4,850 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule)
Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.
Closing Date: Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at 11:59pm
To apply, submit your application and required documents online via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=315046
DEFINITION Under direction, performs complex and technical administrative work in support of a specialized community lifelong learning program; plans, organizes, and assists with developing community lifelong learning fee‑funded, not‑for‑credit, and certificated classes; conducts needs assessment surveys and identifies community lifelong learning interests to identify gaps between the community interest and current offerings; schedules classes, seminars, workshops and special educational activities; creates informational and marketing documents such as class schedules and promotional materials; develops and proposes marketing plans; monitors program enrollment and success and recommends adjustments if needed; and performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a specialized technical administrative class within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents perform specialized program or project duties that require technical knowledge of the assigned subject area in order to make decisions and complete assignments. Typically, incumbents are responsible for planning and implementing a particular group of Community Lifelong Learning classes, coordinating class‑related activities involving specific educational interest areas, and/or preparing marketing and promotional materials.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Incumbents in this class work under the direction of a Dean or senior manager, receiving occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective that requires use of a wide range of procedures. Incumbents plan and/or determine specific procedures or equipment required to meet assigned objectives and solve non‑routine problems, referring only unusual matters to a supervisor.
An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full‑time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of subordinate full time, part time, and/or student employees on a project or assignment basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a community education program.
Methods and techniques of community outreach.
Principles and practices of course curriculum development.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Principles and practices of marketing and promotion.
Spreadsheet, word processing and desktop publishing software applications.
Modern office procedures and equipment including computers.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Support the Community Lifelong Learning Program through course development, facility assignment, instructor selection and registration.
Prepare attractive and informative marketing materials using desktop publishing tools.
Create effective community outreach and adult educational tools.
Prepare appropriate materials and curricula for adult education.
Monitor program services and activities and make recommendations for improvement.
Develop a variety of marketing and promotional material.
Interact successfully and cooperatively with customers of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience: Pattern I
Experience: Two years equivalent to an Administrative Specialist at YCCD.
OR
Pattern II
Education: Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in business administration or a closely related field.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience, including two years performing technical administrative work related to program administration, budgeting, accounting, contracts, payroll, scheduling, purchasing, personnel, curriculum and/or other specialized areas. Experience in an academic setting is desirable.
Example of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs complex technical administrative work in support of Community Lifelong Learning programs; plans, maintains and implements program activities related to a particular group of Community Lifelong Learning classes and/or specific educational interest areas.
Researches and surveys community lifelong learning interests; reviews and compiles data; identifies the gap between community interest and current offerings; devises strategies to reach potential and current community groups (new and returning clients); assists with coordinating new class proposals and/or strategies to meet perceived needs; reviews and recommends existing program modifications to improve and enhance participation.
Compile and maintain a list of resources and current educational opportunities offered within the community.
Recruits, selects, assigns and monitors Community Lifelong Learning instructors for assigned subject areas; posts notices online, in newspapers, in the class schedule, and in other areas to attract new instructors; reviews course proposals and applications; interviews potential instructors and verifies references; refers candidates to Human Resources to complete hiring processes; monitors classes for quality assurance.
Schedules classes, seminars and workshops; coordinates and assigns dates, facilities and instructors; registers students and monitors enrollment; receives and records student tuition payments; sends notifications and materials to students to confirm enrollment and/or to seek additional information; cancels classes when necessary.
Coordinates curriculum development and preparation for assigned classes; meets with instructors and management to ensure that proposed curriculum meets Program requirements; prepares class descriptions and outlines; identifies resource and materials needs;
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