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Long Beach Community College District |
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Long Beach, CA US |
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Full Time |
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06/12/2026 |
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07/12/2026 |
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Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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Program Manager, Specialized Disability Programs
Program Manager, Specialized Disability Programs
Salary: $94,879.00 - $129,275.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-034
Closing: 7/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Trade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CA
Department: Disabled Students Programs & Services
Description
Program Manager, Specialized Disability Programs
OPEN RECRUITMENT
OPEN RECRUITMENT
6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST
11 Steps - Range 7 / MANAGEMENT TEAM
$94,879.00 - $129,275.00 Annually
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS
This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.
*Applications will only be accepted from 6/29/26 to 7/7/26 at 5:00 pm.*
The Student Support Services Division at Long Beach City College is seeking a Program Manager, Specialized Disability Programs to support and advance services for students with disabilities in the College to Career C2C Program. Under the direction of an assigned administrator, this position plans, coordinates, and manages program operations that support student access, retention, and success. The Program Manager provides day to day leadership to staff and oversees program implementation. The role ensures compliance with applicable policies and requirements while managing key functions including budgeting, reporting, outreach, and partnerships. This position works closely with counseling, DSPS, faculty, and community partners, including Regional Center services, to deliver coordinated academic, career, and self advocacy supports. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong supervisory skills, sound independent judgment, and a commitment to serving diverse student populations in a collaborative higher education environment. This position is assigned to and supports the College to Career C2C Program.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Lead and manage day to day operations of the College to Career C2C Program to ensure effective service delivery and achievement of program goals.
- Provide leadership and oversight of program activities that support academic progress, career development, and self advocacy skill development for students with disabilities.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate program staff responsible for identifying, recruiting, and delivering services to eligible students in accordance with District policies and labor agreements.
- Ensure compliance with District, state, and federal requirements related to disability services and program operations and oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data.
- Coordinate outreach, partnerships, and communication with DSPS, counseling services, faculty, K-12 districts, and community agencies to promote program awareness, recruitment, and student retention.
- Manage program budget activities including tracking expenditures, preparing invoices and reports, and responding to funding and compliance requirements.
- Develop program reports, support funding proposals, and implement continuous improvement efforts to strengthen program effectiveness and student outcomes.
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.
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION
- Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: LAC and TTC
- Salary: Range 7, $94,879.00 - $129,275.00 Annually
- Eligibility list: Will be valid for 6 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.
For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4624 or (562) 938-4372.
ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:
Long 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 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% 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/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.
Duties
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assists in planning, coordinating, organizing, and managing one or more of the following specialized support programs, the College to Career (C2C) Program or the federally funded TRIO Growth and Opportunities (GO) Project, as well as other assigned projects. Supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel as they identify, recruit, and provide designated services for C2C and TRIO GO students, and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Program Manager, Specialized Disability Programs is responsible for training and supervising project staff. Interviews, advises, and assists students admitted to the program. Provides information to students and the public regarding their assigned programs. Promotes outreach activities and maintains cooperative relationships with campus community, partner agencies, and other external groups. The incumbent must be aware of student issues and sensitivities within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guidelines and, accordingly, must carry out responsibilities independently in a professional and sensitive manner at all times.
For the full position description, please click here: Program Manager, Specialized Disability Programs
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, psychology, education or a related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in student services/programs working with or supporting students with disabilities in an education setting, preferably within federally funded special population programs, with one (1) of those years serving in a lead role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master's degree in a closely related field is preferred.
Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
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 Information
APPLICATION 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 Process:
- Submit 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) 938-4791.
Selection Process:
The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:
- screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
- scored 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 examination
- technical oral examination
(the above will be scored on a job-related basis)
**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Application Screening: July 8-9, 2026
Supplement Application Question Ratings: July 21-23, 2026
Qualification appraisal interview (may be via Zoom or in-person): Week of August 5-6, 2026
Final interview (in-person only): Week of August 20, 2026
Test 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 ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals 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 EMPLOYER
The 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 Statement
At 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 Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader). (Download PDF reader)
Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long 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.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/jobs/5332224/program-manager-specialized-disability-programs
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