Job Details

Categorical Services Coordinator - TRIO

Position Number: 6808844
Location: Monterey, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Monterey Peninsula College

Categorical Services Coordinator - TRIO

Salary: $4,400.93 - $4,858.53 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 2025-00041
Closing: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey Peninsula College and/or Marina Education Center, CA
Division: Student Services

Description

Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in Governing Board Goals, Mission, Vision, Values, and Institutional Goals (Download PDF reader), Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
*** Priority Screening Deadline February 1, 2026 ***
This position will support TRIO programs, Student Support Services (SSS) and Math-Science Upward Bound (MSUB). Both programs are federally grant funded designed to support first-generation and/or low-income students. SSS serves current MPC students and MSUB serves pre-college (10th-12th grade) students from target high schools.

Under general supervision, plan, coordinate and participate in a variety of complex and responsible administrative activities related to the assigned special program. Receive limited supervision from the supervisor within a broad framework of standard policies and procedure. Coordinate program office activities; assist in program activities, research, reports and budgets; maintain confidentiality regarding all matters and records.

Interpret and exercise good judgment in the application and follow through of departmental decisions and college policies; provide information on college policies, procedures, standards and requirements; establish and maintain good public relations with staff, students, and the community at large.

Example of Duties

Essential Functions

Process administrative details not requiring the immediate attention of the supervisor; perform a variety of paraprofessional and administrative duties in support of the assigned program.
Meet with action committees to facilitate grant and program development needs.
Assist in the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of assigned program services and procedures.
Serve as a source of information regarding the policies and procedures of assigned program; provide information where judgment, knowledge and interpretation are necessary; refer inquires to appropriate sources.
Coordinate student recruitment and assist with registration of participants within assigned program; check on progress of enrolled students; collect and monitor compliance and outcome data on assigned program's participants.
Create assigned program binders as needed; maintain student files and enter student data into the database; enroll students in classes via webreg or telephone registration.
Maintain ongoing working relationships with county administrators and managers as needed with assigned program.
Monitor a variety of data for completion and conformance with established program compliance procedures.
Develop and prepare a variety of documents, forms and procedures for the assigned program's office, which may also include, but is not limited to: statistical reports, brochures, pamphlets and flyer, newsletter, agendas, manuals, event programs, invitation flyers, yearbooks, program brochures, and posters.
Serve as liaison with college administration, academic personnel and students as well as community agencies, organization, professionals, vendors and other colleges to maintain up-to-date resource data.
Coordinate preparation of workshops and meetings, including travel arrangements for staff members and students in assigned programs.
Attend and assist at programs, sponsored workshops, seminars and other events as assigned.
Participate in budget development and justification; monitor budget expenditures; monitor and maintain spreadsheet and database for budgets and assigned programs; inventory and requisition necessary supplies commonly used within the office/instruction using District procedures.
Develop a wide variety of community contacts for resources for referrals; give general consultation and assist individual students in utilizing the many and varied services available.
Assist students in resolving paper work or system problems; expedite resolution of problems requiring utilization of off-campus resources.
Maintain control files on matters in progress and expedite their completion; coordinate and monitor special projects, assignments and activities; check reports, records, and other materials for accuracy, completeness and conformity with established standards of federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Assist with the preparation of special program projects which may include but is not limited to: annual grant applications, budgets and annual reports and periodic reports and evaluations.
Consult with other program related organizations, advisory committees, and social service agencies on matters of program quality and enhancement.
Research and compile information and prepare periodic reports and evaluations in assigned program.

Other Duties:

Attend meetings and serve on college, local and state committees and organizations, as required.
Assist in the hiring process, train and direct the work of part-time temporary and student employees, as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Any combination of education, experience, and training which would indicate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed herein. For example, two years of course work in public or business administration or a related field, and two years of administrative support experience.

Knowledge
Knowledge of: public and human relations techniques; research methods; report writing; presentation skills; current office procedures and practices including filing systems; a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job.

Abilities
Ability to: understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions; prioritize tasks and manage several tasks simultaneously; accurately and efficiently use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs to create/produce letters, reports, spreadsheets and other documents as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job; learn and successfully use new software programs as required to fulfill the duties of the job; use appropriate and correct English spelling, grammar, and punctuation; perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; learn and successfully apply current office policies and procedures; analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; efficiently use a variety of office equipment as needed to fulfill the needs of the job; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Light to moderate physical effort; occasional standing or walking; periodic handling of parcels, supplies or equipment up to 15 pounds. Indoor work environment.

Desirable Qualifications

Have a background in TRIO or special programs
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with student data systems (databases, spreadsheets)
Experience with communication efforts to connect with large audience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with recruitment, student intake, orientation, progress monitoring, and referral processes
Knowledge of/experience with data tracking, reporting, and compliance requirements
Experience supporting program workshops, events, and outreach activities

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

This is a 12-month part-time position (29 hours per week) with hours generally scheduled Monday - Friday during business hours 8 am - 5 pm.

Occasional evenings and weekends required. Management reserves the right to change schedules as needed.

Hourly Salary Range

$25.39 (Step A) - $28.03 (Step C)

How to Apply

Visit http://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/campus-resources/human-resources/employment and select "classified and other positions." Here you will find the job announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right hand corner. You will be asked to log-in or create a new user account.

Complete all required fields of the application AND
Attach a .pdf of your cover letter that describes why you are interested in the position and how your background applies to the major duties of the position, and please address each of the desirable qualifications listed in this job announcement (2 pages maximum). AND
Attach a .pdf of your resume

Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of commendation from schools, or transcripts with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.

For questions, please contact:

Gerardo Cardenas Hernandez - HR Specialist

gcardenashernandez@mpc.edu

CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/5177109/categorical-services-coordinator-trio