Program Specialist/ADN Nursing - Merritt College

College Information

Peralta/College Information

Merritt College

Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*

• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 25.37% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect.

Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Position Information

Job Title
Program Specialist/ADN Nursing - Merritt College

Time Base
40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year

Compensation
Salary Range: $5,106.26 - $6,512.71 Mo. Hiring Range: $5,106.26 - $5,624.86 .(The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience)

Position Type
Classified

Department
Student Services-VP (641)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health and Safety, the ADN Program Specialist performs professional work assisting in the coordination, development, and implementation of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Incumbents are involved in the development of proposals, and supervision of student workers, and is a liaison to a variety of people including those directly impacted by the program or project.

This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year-end, graduation, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.


 Maintains mailing lists, program statistics, and student records via Microsoft Access relational
database.
 Plans, organizes, evaluates, and promotes a District special project or program in consultation
with Program Director
 Assists the Program Director in preparing and submitting project proposals to secure funding.
 Prepares and administers Nursing project budget.
 Prepares detailed cost statements for participating agency and staff expenditures.
 Prepares and maintains records and flow charts of projected expenditures, costs, and item
balances.
 Submits monthly invoices and required statistical reports
 Maintains liaison with District administrators, employers, and representatives of public service
and nonprofit organizations.
 Participates in developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for enrollee screening,
eligibility, enrollment, follow-up and counseling procedures of the ADN program.
 Publicizes and promotes the program and seeks to maximize participation
 Participates with the Program Director in planning and developing appropriate new programs.
 Evaluates program operations and activities, taking or recommending appropriate corrective
actions.
 Prepares and presents a variety of oral and written reports
 Speaks before a variety of civic, professional, and other interested groups and attends
professional meetings and conferences
 Answers the telephone and greets visitors to the office; responds to inquiries about the ADN
program; schedules appointments for students.
 Assists with the program acceptance process for the ADN program; receives program
applications, screens for completeness, and notifies students of missing documents.
 Trains and supervises work-study students.
 Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the social sciences, business
or related field and one (1) year of para-professional or professional experience involving
planning, organizing, administering, coordinating, or promoting of programs or projects in the
designated area; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and qualifying professional
experience that could provide the knowledge and abilities needed to perform the duties of the
position.

2. Two (2) years of experience in general office clerical work; or an equivalent combination of
training, education and qualifying experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing word
processing, spreadsheet, and advanced database management software program knowledge (e.g.,
MS Office Suite: MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and the Internet browser, websites
and email.

4. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

 Principles of program planning, management, administration, and budget preparation and control
 Principles of employee training and Supervision
 Applicable Federal and District laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines
 Community relations principles and Techniques
 Community college programs, organizations, and procedures
 Community agencies and resources and the needs of cultural, ethnic, and other groups within the
community

Ability to:

 plan, organize, direct, administer, and evaluate a District project or program
 Prepare and administer program budgets
 Interpret and work within a wide range of applicable Federal laws, rules, regulations, and
guidelines
 Evaluate and make recommendations on improvements to existing activities and operations
 Prepare effective promotional and informational publications and materials
 Direct, supervise, train, and evaluate program personnel
 Prepare and present effective oral and written reports
 Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with District administrators and
officials, public agency representatives, target populations of programs and projects in the
the designated area, and members of the general public
 Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
 Speak and write effectively

Environmental Demands

 Occasional work performed alone
 Constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

 Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
 Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
 Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
 Occasional twisting of body
 Occasional use of manual dexterity
 Occasional use of tactile acuity
 Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
 Frequent work at a rapid pace
 Frequent reaching, high, low, and level
 Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
 Frequent visual acuity for reading
 Constant sitting
 Constant use of clear oral communication

Tools & Equipment Used

 Flexibility in responding to multiple demands.
 Standard Office Equipment.

Application Deadline Date
June 6, 202

Open Date
05/15/2023