Senior Community Organizer, Student Programs - Bilingual (English / Spanish) Required

Senior Community Organizer, Student Programs - Bilingual (English / Spanish) Required

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The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for the nearly 40,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home.

Job Summary

This position will support the Career Advancement Charter (CAC) and will be assigned to the Career and Adult Learning Services Department : Under direction, to organize and oversee assigned Student Programs for the County Office of Education; to serve as a liaison with community agencies, parents, guardians, school districts and business partners relative to Student Programs; and to provide highly responsible support to the administration or Executive Director of Student Programs. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.

Requirements / Qualifications

Evidence of equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services or a related field. Three years of experience in private, non-profit, state or federally funded programs including experience in working with community groups in planning and implementing student support services activities and programs. Supervisory and grant writing experience desired. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

Application Procedures

Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment.

Benefits

Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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