*Community Education Coordinator

• Community Education Coordinator

Salary

$4,351.00 - $5,506.00 Monthly

Location

Merced College Business Resource Center, CA

Job Type

Classified Full Time

Job Number

20260722

Division

Enterprise & Academic Partnerships

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

The Community Education Coordinator requires creativity, strong leadership, and exceptional customer service skills, along with the ability to successfully deliver educational opportunities for both children and adults. We are looking for someone who is willing to think outside the box and be an innovator in how Community Education operates, bringing fresh ideas and new approaches to engage learners and expand program offerings. The ability to create and maintain strong community partnerships and relationships is essential to enhancing programming and connecting our department with local organizations and resources. Each summer, the Community Education Coordinator will lead the team in offering College for Kids - an experience that demands high energy, multi-tasking ability, and a knack for working collaboratively with instructors, parents, and children. If you are passionate about education, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy creating unique learning experiences while building meaningful community connections, we'd love to hear from you!

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promoters student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule

Range 19

40 hours/week

12 months/year

General Description:

Under limited supervision, responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day operation of the Community Services/Education Office in the provision of professional and community educational programs; performs technical and clerical duties involving the use of considerable independent judgment, initiative and interaction with the general public.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• Develop classes, workshops, promotional materials, press releases, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures
• Responsible for accurate instructor hire forms and timely payment of instructors upon class completion
• Assist instructors with preparing materials, contacting students and preparing classroom as needed
• Maintain prompt and friendly customer service in person and over the phone
• Register participants for classes, workshops, and events and sells tickets over the counter in the office as needed
• Prepare daily deposit of monies collected as assigned by director
• Process sensitive information such as credit card numbers, login or password information
• Order supplies and materials
• Handle logistical details of classes, including classroom keys and assignments, room signs, late registrations, and student questions
• Maintain records and updates database on students and classes
• Update website & database descriptions regarding classes, class requirements, and student receipts
• Prepare and distribute community education surveys and class reviews
• Introduce speakers/presenters to theater audiences in director's absence
• Assist with training and supervision of subordinate employees, student assistants, and summer volunteers
• Plan, schedule and organize summer programs, including adult classes, aquatics, youth classes, sports camps, high school leadership camp, preschool camp, and summer theater
• Assist with grant and/or proposal writing
• Assist and participate in fundraising activities
• Travel to other relevant community venues as required, in support of curricular activities
• Schedule employees to meet all classes to take new registration and roll
• Maintain current class files, daily financial reports, and current instructor information
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices and procedures
• Community services programs
• Computers and basic applications, including word, registration software, database procedures, and spreadsheets

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply program rules and regulations
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Use initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments and in implementing long range program improvements
• Work both effectively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain a varying work schedule as needed, including some evenings and weekends
• Establish priorities
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and/or service ordering and inventory control
• Maintain detailed and highly organized records and files
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Training/Experience

• High school diploma OR GED AND two (2) years applicable experience OR
• The equivalent education and experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience

• Ability to speak fluent Spanish
• Some college coursework preferred

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites

Physical Ability to:

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• If applicable, Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2026 with in-person final interviews scheduled for August 26, 2026.

Employee Benefits:

Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits Website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Merced College offers a wide range of employee benefits at minimal cost to the employee.

CLASSIFIED

Health Benefits

The cost is $12.00 per month for 10 months each year, with no deductions in June and July. This amount covers the following services, provided that members use Plan providers:

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross)

$100 deductible for each family member or $300 deductible per family paid by employee each calendar year. 100% coverage after deductible is paid (except for emergency room visits which cost $100 unless the person is admitted to the hospital).

• Prescription (Navitus)

Pharmacy costs are $3.00 for up to a 30-day supply of generic medications and a $15.00 co-payment for brand-name medications; at Costco, a 30-day supply of generic medications and a 90-day supply by mail are $0.00, while brand-name medications cost $15.00 for a 30-day supply and $35.00 for a 90-day supply.

• Dental (Delta Dental - Incentive Plan)

• Plan pays 70% the first calendar year that the plan is used

• 80% paid second year

• 90% paid third year

• 100% paid fourth year

• 100% will be paid each year thereafter unless member does not visit the dentist each year for cleanings/check-ups.

• $1,500 lifetime maximum for each enrollee.

• Vision (VSP)

$5.00 co-pay for exam every calendar year. The plan pays $150 for frames, anything over $150 is paid by the member. Single vision, lined bifocal and lined trifocal lenses are covered in full.

• $50,000 life insurance policy on employee
• Short-term and long-term disability.

Retirement (Public Employees Retirement System - CalPERS)

Classic members - 7% and the college pays 26.68%.

New members (PEPRA) - 8% and the college pays 26.68%.

Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation

• Holidays: 11 paid plus 5 days during Christmas.
• Sick: 12 days per year each fiscal year.
• Vacation: 12 days per year (8 hours per month). Can accrue more based on years of service (see table below).

Years of Service

Days Per Year

Hours Per Months Worked

Hours Per Year

Max Cap in Hours

0-5

12

8

96

192

6-10

15

10

120

240

11-15

18

12

144

288

16-20

22.5

15

180

360

Employer Merced Community College

Address 3600 M Street

Merced, California, 95348

Phone (209) 381-6550

Website http://www.mccd.edu/index.html