EOPS Program Specialist

Long Beach City CollegeEOPS Program SpecialistSALARY$5,268.05 - $6,487.73 MonthlyLOCATIONTrade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CAJOB TYPEFull-TimeJOB NUMBER26-025DEPARTMENTExtended Opportunity Prog/SerOPENING DATE05/06/2026CLOSING DATE5/28/2026 4:00 PM PacificDescriptionEOPS Program SpecialistOPEN RECRUITMENT 12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST$5,268.05 - $6487.73 MonthlyCURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS Applications will only be accepted from May 27, 2024 to May 28, 2026, at 4 pm.The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking highly qualified individuals for a current opportunity as an EOPS Program Specialist! This individual will be responsible for performing a variety of specialized and technical duties in support of EOPS program and services in order to recruit, promote and maintain enrollment of low income and academically disadvantaged students in the EOPS program. Incumbents are also responsible for determining eligibility, screening and processing applications for EOPS and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) programs and monitoring and tracking student academic progress.We are looking for someone who has obtained an Associate's Degree with a major in sociology, education, social work, business administration or a related field; and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working with low-income and academically disadvantaged groups in a public service environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.The Successful Candidate Will Need ToHave knowledge of EOPS, NextUp, and CARE program objectives, regulations, and applicable State Education Code and Title V requirements.Understand and apply District policies, administrative practices, recordkeeping procedures, and confidentiality standards.Support and engage economically and educationally disadvantaged students, including knowledge of educational, career, and community resources.Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and District procedures while exercising sound independent judgment.Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including delivering presentations and outreach to target populations.Organize, prioritize, and manage work using standard business software and office systems, while maintaining effective working relationships.If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week)Position Status: PermanentSchedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmLocation: Liberal Arts Campus (LAC)Salary: Range 30, $5,268.05 - $6487.73 MonthlyEligibility list: Will be valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list*in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791.About Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.Mission & ValuesEqual Employment Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader)Strategic Plan (Download PDF reader)Office of the Superintendent PresidentDutiesGENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and specialized duties and functions in support of Extended Opportunities Program and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) and NextUp operations and programs; recruits, promotes and retains the enrollment of low-income and academically disadvantaged students in the EOPS program; delivers oral presentations on District and EOPS programs and services to potential students and community groups; provides information to students and the public regarding EOPS programs and services; and performs related duties as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS EOPS Program Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of specialized and technical duties in support of EOPS program and services in order to recruit, promote and maintain enrollment of low- income and academically disadvantaged students in the EOPS program. Incumbents are also responsible for determining eligibility, screening and processing applications for EOPS, CARE, and NextUp programs and monitoring and tracking student academic progress.EOPS Program Specialist is distinguished from EOPS Program Manager in that an incumbent in the latter class is responsible for managing and administering District-wide EOPS, CARE, and NextUp programs and services.For the full position description, please click here: EOPS Program Specialist.QualificationsEducation, Training and Experience: An Associate’s Degree with a major in sociology, education, social work, business administration or a related field; and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working with low-income and academically disadvantaged groups in a public service environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: May require a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.Additional InformationAPPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.Application ProcessSubmit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4624.Selection ProcessThe following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:screening of the applicant's training, background, and experiencescored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs*** in-person or online:written examination(s)qualifications appraisal oral examination performance examinationtechnical oral examination (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to changeWritten Exam (depending on the size of the candidate pool): June 5th, 2026Qualification appraisal interview (may be via Zoom or in-person): June 17-18, 2026Final interview (in-person only): Week of June 29, 2026Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu.THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.Fair Chance StatementAt Long Beach City College, we are deeply committed to equity and creating access to meaningful opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their past. We recognize the systemic challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face when re-entering the workforce and are committed to supporting their journey towards finding successful and fulfilling careers.As part of our inclusive hiring practices and unwavering commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the justice system. Prior incarceration does not disqualify you from consideration; all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and alignment with the role.In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, applicants are not required to disclose conviction history, or participate in a background check, prior to a conditional offer of employment. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Long Beach City College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report before a final employment decision is made.Transfer Requests For Current LBCC EmployeesDistrict employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)Ancestral Land AcknowledgementLong Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.EmployerLong Beach City CollegeAddress4901 E. Carson St.Human Resources, Building T1045, Mail Code G3Long Beach, California, 90808Phone562-938-4372Websitehttp://www.lbcc.edu/EOPS Program Specialist Supplemental QuestionnaireQUESTION 1Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372. Do you need reasonable accommodations?YesNoQUESTION 2Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail.QUESTION 3This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?YesNoI am a California residentQUESTION 4Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: Your Work Experience in the application must include all your recent and relevant experience including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Applications that are incomplete and/or fail to include all necessary documents by the deadline date will be rejected. DO NOT refer to your resume in lieu of completion of the required application.QUESTION 5Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: I am required to list all qualifying work history on my application and attach supporting documents, including licenses and proof of diploma or transcripts in order to have a complete application on file. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. If I do not submit all required documentation, by the closing date of the recruitment, I understand my application will be rejected as incomplete.QUESTION 6If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach a equivalency statement that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.I meet the minimum qualifications and attached all the required documentsYes, I attached my statement for consideration, in addition to the required documentsNo, I did not attach my statement, which would prevent me from being considered for the positionQUESTION 7What is your highest level of education completed?No Degree (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)High School/GED (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)Associate's Degree (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree and HigherQUESTION 8What specific discipline/major is your degree in?No Degree (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)SociologyEducationSocial WorkBusiness Administrationor a closely related fieldQUESTION 9If you selected "or a closely related field" above, please indicate your major of study. Please type "N/A" in this field if you selected a discipline/major above.QUESTION 10How many years of progressively responsible experience working with low-income and academically disadvantaged groups in a public service environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.NoneLess than 1 year1 - 2 years2+ years Required Question