Program Specialist

Engineering Extended Studies (EES) is proud to be one of the major engineering workforce providers for many companies in the Silicon Valley, and is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated Program Specialist. Our Off-Campus/Public programs offer SJSU Masters degrees in Software Engineering Specializations, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Energy systems. Engineering Extended Studies' also offers corporate degree and certificate programs that are customized based on company requirements.

Reporting to the Faculty Associate Dean of Extended Studies, the Program Specialist provides program leadership in the areas of program development, program management, and student services for EES Programs within the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering. Working independently under minimal supervision, a Program Specialist develops, manages, and administers Extended Studies programs, contributes to strategic planning, conducts analysis/evaluations of programmatic goals, and develops recommendations, implementing new in person and online program(s) and providing support to instructors and students, while providing excellent customer service to all EES stakeholders.

The work schedule is Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm.

• →Manages coordination, development and administration of Off-Campus/Public and Corporate programs.
• →Works with academic coordinators to determine and hire appropriate faculty to teach.
• →Communicates with individual students and faculty on routine issues and those issues which may be new or controversial. Researches and proposes solutions with acceptable outcomes.
• →Contributes to the strategic planning of Extended Studies programmatic goals.
• →Performs market research and analysis to determine the viability of new programs.
• →Performs research and analysis of current policies to ensure EES compliance.
• →Develops assessment tools related to student success.
• →Performs in-depth analysis of feedback from student assessments.
• →Develops opportunities for outreach and student recruitment.
• →Organizes events with local industry executives and professional organizations.

• Manages coordination, development and administration of Off-Campus/Public and Corporate programs.
• Works with academic coordinators to determine and hire appropriate faculty to teach.
• Communicates with individual students and faculty on routine issues and those issues which may be new or controversial. Researches and proposes solutions with acceptable outcomes.
• Contributes to the strategic planning of Extended Studies programmatic goals.
• Performs market research and analysis to determine the viability of new programs.
• Performs research and analysis of current policies to ensure EES compliance.
• Develops assessment tools related to student success.
• Performs in-depth analysis of feedback from student assessments.
• Develops opportunities for outreach and student recruitment.
• Organizes events with local industry executives and professional organizations.

• A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training.
• Two years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

• Master’s Degree.
• Higher education experience in one or more of the following: academic planning, program support, student recruitment or support services.
• Program development and project management experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience across different units/organizations.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Experience supporting information systems and/or online programs.

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Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: October 21, 2026 through November 4, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

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