Irvine Valley College

Director, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

Initial Screening Date 06/21/2021

Pay Range: 15 - $110,532 to $155,496 (salary placement in the salary range will be based upon comparable experience and qualifications; increases are given annually thereafter up to highest step)

Classification Benefits:

The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Mandatory retirement incentive is with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu

Summary Description:

Plans, directs, and coordinates the College’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). These Programs can include but are not limited to the following: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), California Work Opportunity, and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and Guardian Scholars (Foster Youth and former Foster Youth) programs. Directs high school and college-level outreach activities to promote the programs and identify potential student-participants.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Supervise EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, and Guardian Scholars office staff to include faculty, classified staff, hourly staff, and student assistants and assist categorical counseling staff as needed.

Management and supervision of program faculty and staff, including participating in the program hiring, evaluation, performance intervention and retention of faculty and staff members in areas of supervision.

Representative Duties:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Knowledge of:

• The position requires specialized professional knowledge of the principles and audiences for Title 5 funded student-centered programs, including program development and evaluation, budget management, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Requires working knowledge of college development theory and student services issues on a community college campus.

• Requires a working knowledge of federal and California financial aid programs, eligibility, and student needs assessment.

• Requires specialized knowledge of and skill at developing and implementing a plan of accountability for EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars, and related categorical programs, especially as related to state regulations.

• Requires knowledge of best practices on supervisory, performance management, team building practices and ability to work effectively as a member of the administration team.

• Requires working knowledge of and skills at assessing, understanding, articulating, and evaluating information technology needs, and solutions to support these areas of responsibility, evidence of experience and training in the utilization of technology in administrative practice.

• Requires well-developed oral and written language skills to prepare reports and professional correspondence and evidence of ability to communicate effectively, in English, with a diverse population both orally and in writing.

• Requires well-developed human relations skills to initiate contact and develop work relationships with educators, agencies, and students, conduct performance reviews, deliver presentations, and convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.

• Requires knowledge of college, district, community, and social service referral sources.

Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural, disability, sexual orientation and needs of community college students.

• Previous experience in the management or coordination of educational programs, community organizations, government programs or private industry, which serves predominantly individuals from disproportionately impacted backgrounds.

Special Qualification:

Evidence of 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.

Ability to:

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

• Requires the ability to develop program and customer service standards and measurable outcomes.

• Manage and provide leadership in the development of program reviews and student learning outcomes of programs assigned.

• Requires the ability to learn, interpret, ensure compliance, and apply State Education Code, Government Code, Title 5, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.

• Requires the ability to develop and administer budgets.

• Requires understanding of sensitivity to and commitment to meeting the needs of the individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

• Requires the ability to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external constituencies to identify and recruit students, enhance student engagement and retention, and success.

• Requires the ability to advocate for the programs supervise and support the core values of the College. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Requires the ability to direct, train, and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Education and Experience Guidelines:

Any combination of education and experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Must meet the requirements under California Code of Regulations for an EOPS Director under Title 5 Regulations as follows:

Possess a master’s degree from an accredited institution and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment which may but need not be concurrent with the required full-time service OR possess the California Community College Supervisory Credential OR have a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above.

Must have completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language, or social disadvantages.

Experience:

Within the last four years, two years of full-time experience or the equivalent in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR two years-experience as a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor; OR have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.

License or Certificate:

Valid driver’s license or ID required.

To Apply:

Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application.  

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER