Project Specialist (SC - LGBTQIA+)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the LGBTQIA+ Project Specialist provides administrative and programmatic support focused on LGBTQIA+ student success and inclusion. This position assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of events, outreach efforts, and support services aligned with the goals of the LGBTQIA+ program. The incumbent will serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff, offering information and assistance related to program activities, and may provide work direction to student workers, if assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Provide administrative support for the LGBTQIA+ program, including word processing, data entry, scheduling, and materials preparation.

Assist in the creation, editing, and distribution of flyers, newsletters, social media content, and other outreach materials promoting LGBTQIA+ events and services.

Serve as a point of contact for inquiries about the program; provide resources and referrals for students seeking LGBTQIA+ support services.

Support the planning and execution of LGBTQIA+-focused workshops, events, and educational campaigns, including Pride Month, Trans Awareness Week, and ally trainings.

Maintain and update digital and physical resource materials related to LGBTQIA+ advocacy, student success, and campus inclusion.

Participate in the collection and analysis of program data for reports and evaluations required by funding sources.

Assist with orientation and onboarding of new students involved in LGBTQIA+ programs.

Monitor and maintain accurate records of program participation, outreach efforts, and community engagement.

Perform other related duties as assigned to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion and retention goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Current issues, terminology, and best practices related to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in higher education.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Basic principles of outreach, event planning, and student engagement.

Standards for handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Methods and standards used in processing college forms, records, and correspondence.

Techniques used in public relations, receptionist duties, and customer service.

Principles of equity, inclusion, and social justice relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community.

English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Skills and Abilities to:

Provide affirming, respectful support to students of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

Plan and execute outreach events and engagement strategies aligned with LGBTQIA+ student needs.

Communicate effectively and empathetically in both oral and written form with students, staff, and the public.

Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Operate modern office equipment and software applications including Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database tools.

Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive student issues and data.

Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disability groups, as well as LGBTQIA+ populations.

Organize work efficiently to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus stakeholders and community partners.

Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting and LGBTQIA+ resource or student equity center. The position requires frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff in person and via phone or digital platforms. May require occasional evening or weekend hours for events and programming. Occasional travel to other campuses or community locations may be required. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting: Sit or stand for prolonged periods. Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, or reach. Lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials up to 25 pounds. Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Use vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Use hearing and speech to communicate clearly in person and on the telephone. Vision and Hearing: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Work Schedule: TBD - Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 25

Employment Conditions and Information:

This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 st through June 30 th ). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1 st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.

Example : For the following reporting period: January 1 st through January 31 st , the NBU employee will be paid on February 10 th .

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.

Closing Date/Time: Fri, 10 Oct 2025

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• South Orange County Community College District

• 949.582.4850

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