Manager, Basic Needs Program (Grant-Funded)

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

About Golden West College

Located in beautiful Huntington Beach California Golden West College is a two-year college serving over 10500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees a strong university transfer program more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates community education and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966 Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

D.E.I.A - Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility

At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students employees and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission Vison and Values
• GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

Knowledge and Skills
1. Requires specialized knowledge of resources to support basic needs.
2. Requires knowledge of student services policies procedures and practices in higher education.
3. Requires knowledge of community organizing and support building.
4. Requires interpersonal communications strategies.
5. Requires experience with and sensitivity to physical and psychological barriers affecting student success in higher education.
6. Requires basic management and leadership skills and principles.
7. Requires demonstrated knowledge of and skills to implement diversity equity inclusion and antiracism efforts in an educational setting.
8. Requires basic needs program knowledge and requirements including screening and evaluation techniques for determining program eligibility and effectiveness.
9. Requires well-developed human relations skills to convey personal and sensitive information to all levels of staff.

Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to prepare clear complete and concise records and reports.
3. Requires the ability to understand interpret and apply college policies and procedures.
4. Requires the ability to develop procedures and guidelines aligned with the Basic Needs Program goals and to evaluate program outcomes.
5. Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse student population and college community.
6. Requires the ability to present to community organizations students private partners and related groups concerning basic need programs.
7. Requires the ability to utilize and leverage technology for communications data and reporting.
8. Requires the ability to maintain program budget and expenditure oversight.
9. Requires the ability to effectively communicate with students in distress situations.
10. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students faculty staff and the community.
11. Must be able to supervise and lead staff in a manner which encourages efficiency and teamwork.
12. Requires the ability to analyze situations and adopt effective solutions.

Physical Abilities

1. The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial ethnic disability gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population including students with different ability statuses (e.g. physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.

Working Conditions

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

ATTENTION:Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions please contact HR Recruitment at or .

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at by the application deadline:11:59PM Tuesday November 10 2026.

Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A Current Resumeof professional and educational background and experience.
3. A Cover Letterdetailing your experience related to the role.
4. Responses toSupplemental Questions(please provide clear and detailed responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume put see resume or N/A or leave blank).

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing or by calling 714.438.4716.

Pay Philosophy

Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the district to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year.(Salary Range DG-6)

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.

• Generous medical dental vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
• 21 paid holidays
• Cumulative sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Longevity salary programs
• PERS/STRS retirement plans
• Deferred compensation/457 plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We arecommitted to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community CollegeGolden West CollegeandOrange Coast College.

The 2026 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides the crime statistics for calendar yearsand 2025 which were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions.