Director, Extended Opportunity ProgramS and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs at Allan Hancock College
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OUR MISSION Allan Hancock College fosters an educational culture that values equity and diversity and engages students in an inclusive learning environment. We offer pathways that encourage our student population to achieve personal, career, and academic goals through coursework leading to skills building, certificates, associate degrees, and transfer. VISION STATEMENT Allan Hancock College makes the following commitments to our students, our community and each other: We will change the odds for students by continuing to provide quality instruction while improving time to completion. We will work to build inclusive communities that promote trust and social justice. Allan Hancock College is committed to equity and diversity by ensuring our actions are based on an awareness of the social and historical context of inclusionary practices. We will work to address student financial challenges, including food and housing insecurities. We will prepare our students emotionally, physically, and intellectually to pursue fulfilling careers that foster economic mobility. We will provide an educational culture that values, nurtures, connects, and engages students. We will provide opportunities that enhance student learning and promote the creative, intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community. We will partner with the community to offer relevant and timely programs and services. We will ensure a positive community presence by responding to community needs, including outreach to nontraditional students. We will strive to ensure fiscal integrity and responsible management of resources. SHARED VALUES Student Success Equity Academic Freedom Diversity Innovation Mutual Respect Inclusivity Collaboration Lifelong Learning Excellence Shared Governance We at Allan Hancock College express our values in all that we do. Our commitment is to find innovative ways to enhance student achievement and to always put students first. We operate in a culture of mutual respect and lifelong learning, developing relationships among students and employees to enrich our collective appreciation for diverse ideas, thoughts, and experiences. Our culture is supported by a philosophy that shared governance and academic freedom are primary vehicles in promoting excellence in all teaching, learning, and services through open and honest communication. EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL Nondiscrimination Statement: The Allan Hancock Joint Community College Dist
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Director, Extended Opportunity ProgramS and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs
Allan Hancock College serves more than 20,000 students in northern Santa Barbara County. Located on the central coast and just minutes from spectacular beaches and rolling vineyards, AHC operates three campuses - the main campus in Santa Maria, a state approved center in Lompoc and a center in Santa Ynez. As one of the largest employers in Santa Barbara County, the college is an integral part of the community and enjoys strong support from local leaders and industry.
AHC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is proud to serve underrepresented students. The college has twice received recognition from the Aspen institute as one of the top colleges in the country. If you are looking for a position where you can have a direct impact on our students, AHC may be the place for you!
To learn more about Allan Hancock College and the Central Coast, visit our Human Resources page at https://www.hancockcollege.edu> and click on the Welcome to AHC video.
We are searching for an experienced Director, Extended Opportunity ProgramS and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs at our Santa Maria Campus facility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
DIRECTOR, Extended Opportunity ProgramS and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs
DEFINITION
Implement Title 5 policies and procedures as well as guidelines established by the California Community College Chancellor's Office to plan, organize, direct, supervise, and coordinate college Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), NextUp , California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and support activities directed at underrepresented populations; to supervise support personnel; and value and promote the mission and vision of the college.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an academic administrative position. An incumbent in this position reports directly to the Dean, student services. The incumbent will independently perform professional work involving judgment in the interpretation and application of policy and procedures. The incumbent has a high frequency of responsible contact with administrative and professional staff, students, and other public/private agencies requiring tact and good communication skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides leadership and direction; plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, supervises, and coordinates the college EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs, and support activities directed at disadvantaged and/or underrepresented populations.
Interprets, prepares, implements and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. Interpret and explain legal requirements and District policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Prepares annual state mandated reports for the Chancellor's Office and other reports as needed.
Develops and administers program budgets.
Establishes program goals: identifies special materials needed by students, needs of students who are disadvantaged by language, social and economic hardships, and assesses the need for new programs/services and facilitates their development and implementation.
Chairs EOPS/NextUp Advisory Committees to establish an effective support system with local business, community organizations, social services, industry, k-12 schools and four-year universities.
Identifies and recruits eligible students for assigned programs.
Develops comprehensive outreach and retention programs to ensure student success.
Develops, implements, and maintains program support services in compliance with Title 5 for recruitment, orientation, admission, assessment, counseling and advising, basic skills, tutoring, transfer, career guidance, and financial aid.
Collaborates with other student services on campus to promote integration of services to promote student success.
Informs and presents information related to programs and student needs at local and regional level by participating on committees, councils, conferences, and meetings.
Conducts surveys and compiles data concerning student needs.
Maintains and evaluates the department's database, file server, and level of technical hardware/software.
Supervises, and evaluates academic and classified employees. Assigns staff duties, responsibilities, work schedules and locations in accordance with established District policy; plans and coordinates orientations and staff development activities
Leads efforts to develop support for academic and career planning and course of study to support transfer to four-year college/university.
Develops activities to promote retention and satisfactory academic progress.
Refers students with special needs to college services or community social services.
Selects and coordinates activities of student workers.
Performs other related functions as assigned.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual salary range is from $86,566 to $110,483, Range 16 on the Management Salary Schedule. There are longevity increments after the top of the range is reached. A doctoral stipend of $2,500 is paid to those who qualify.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance for employee and family, vision for employee, disability, retirement plan, and 24 annual paid vacation days and 12 annual sick days.
*This position is contingent on continuous funding or as per district need.
Closing Date:
Tuesday, November 1, 2019 at end of business day, 5:00 p.m.
Desired start date is January 2020. This is a full-time, 40-per week classified management position.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Procedure
Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please submit the following application materials:
Resume
Cover letter
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts are required if hired).
Screening Process
This position is opened until filled. Initial review will take place on Tuesday, November 1, 2019. For full consideration, please apply on or before that date. A committee will screen all applications. Meeting minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. Therefore, it is important that the application be thorough and detailed. Applicants will be assessed on the breadth and depth of education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. A limited number of applicants will be invited for an interview at the college at their own expense.
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Sections of the California Education Code and regulations applicable to the EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs
Technology commonly used (student system, tracking and reporting software, etc.)
Coordination techniques, office management, and organizational skills
Counseling and guidance principles, techniques and procedures
Academic requirements for community colleges and transfer institutions
Academic and student services policies and procedures
Tests and assessment procedures and techniques
Job market and career trends and requirements
Effective report writing
Budget preparation
Supervision and training techniques
Community resources and services
Special needs of educationally and economically disadvantaged students
Demonstrated ability to:
Plan, organize and evaluate programs;
Effectively train, evaluate, and supervise personnel;
Work with and assist students having a great range of skills, motivation and academic and vocational goals
Adjust priorities and work under pressure of deadlines
Communicate effectively in oral and written communication
Develop and implement academic, career technical education, and personal counseling services
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others;
Work with under-represented students
Work with minimum supervision
Education:
Possession of a master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in guidance and counseling, student services, educational administration or equivalent academic preparation.
Within the last four years, two years of full-time experience or the equivalent: 1) in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the employee dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; or, 2) as a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.
Completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly related to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language or social disadvantages.
Other Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.
Working Conditions:
This is an FLSA exempt position.
It is understood that the demands of a management position will often require more than eight (8) hours a day and/or forty (40) hours per workweek.
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk, or at a computer.
The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.
The incumbent will have contact, in person, via email, or on the telephone, with staff and the general public.
Work requires travel to office campus meetings or conferences.
Physical Demands:
Typically may sit for extended periods of time.
Operates a computer.
Communicates over the telephone, by email, and in person.
Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Special Qualification:
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
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Annual Salary
$ 86,566.00 - 110,483.00
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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