Director - Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Salary: $103,426.00 - $126,019.00 Annually

Job Type: Educational Administrator

Job Number: 03-2023-EA-R1

Closing: 4/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Department: EOPS

Basic Functions

Under the direction of a Dean, plan, organize, control and direct Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), summer bridge programs, operations and activities to facilitate and enhance educational recruitment, retention and success among identified at-risk students; coordinate and direct communications, programs,services, outreach functions, support activities and information to provide educational opportunities to lowincome and educationally disadvantaged students; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned certificated and classified personnel.

SALARY & PERSONNEL BENEFITS:

The current salary range for the Director, EOPS position is Salary Table 30, Range 154, $103,426 - $117,022 per year, plus an earned doctoral bonus of $3,210.20. This position will increase one step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $126,019. Starting salary is commensurate with directly related and paid full-time experience. In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" Health & Welfare Benefits Programs.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan, organize, control and direct EOPS, CARE, summer bridge operations and activities to facilitate and enhance educational recruitment, retention and success among identified at-risk students; establish and maintain related time lines and priorities; assure that related activities comply with established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Coordinate and direct communications, programs, services, outreach functions, support activities and information to provide educational opportunities to low-income and educationally disadvantaged students; oversee the development and implementation of programs, services, plans, strategies, processes, systems, projects, courses, goals and objectives.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned certificated and classified personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; assure employee understanding of established requirements.

Plan, organize, control and direct the development and implementation of outreach and marketing strategies and activities to facilitate and enhance student, campus and community knowledge of and participation in EOPS, CARE, summer bridge programs and services; oversee and participate in the preparation and distribution of related promotional and informational materials.

Develop, implement and maintain a variety of support services for students interested and participating in EOPS, CARE, and summer bridge programs including recruitment, orientation, admissions, assessment, counseling and advising, basic skills, tutoring, transfer, career guidance and financial aid services; monitor, evaluate and adjust services in response to student needs

Direct and participate in providing consultation and technical assistance to students concerning EOPS, CARE, and summer bridge programs, services and related College opportunities; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning admissions, enrollment, financial aid, support services and related College standards, time lines, requirements, processes, policies and procedures.

Coordinate communications, programs, services, activities and information between students, staff, faculty, administrators, service providers, outside organizations, the public and various local, State and federal agencies; establish and maintain partnerships in the development of resources for at-risk students.

Monitor and analyze assigned programs and services for educational effectiveness and operational efficiency; oversee the development and implementation of standards, programs, policies and procedures to enhance educational effectiveness, operational efficiency and capacity of EOPS, CARE, and summer bridge services to meet the needs of a-risk students.

Develop, prepare and manage the annual preliminary complex program budgets to include internal and external service providers and grants to students; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; research, obtain and maintain grants and other funding sources as required; prepare related proposals and documents.

Conduct surveys and compile and analyze data concerning student needs; direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records, reports and files related to programs, services, personnel, students, budgets, financial activity and assigned duties; assure mandated reports are submitted to appropriate local, State or federal agency according to established time lines.

Provide technical information and assistance to the Dean regarding EOPS, CARE, and summer bridge services, activities, needs and issues; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.

Prepare annual State-mandated reports for the Chancellor's Office and other program reports and public presentations as needed for the College and the Foundation.

Provide program support to various aspects of assigned programs including LRC, tutorial, gateway, CAP, honor's program, MESA, ESP, student activities, admissions, international students, health and wellness, outreach services and aspects of programs serving diverse at-risk populations as needed.

Communicate with administrators, personnel and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs and resolve issues or concerns.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work. Attend, conduct, chair and participate in various meetings and committees as assigned; prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning EOPS, CARE, and summer bridge programs and services; coordinate and conduct student orientations as needed; represent the College on assigned task force.

Assist with the development of curriculum related to EOPS and CARE-related courses as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

The candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Possession of a master's degree; AND

One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment; OR

• Combination of education and other accomplishments that is equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement that presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g., transcripts, publications, and other work products.)

• In addition, must have, within the last four years, two years of experience or the equivalent:

a. 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,

b. As a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.

c. In addition, shall have completed a minimum of six units of college-level coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language, or social disadvantages.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity-focused leadership, responsiveness, and sensitivity, to every aspect of human diversity and actively promotes an inclusive educational and working environment.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts does not exactly match one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications, you must complete an equivalency statement and attach it in the “Equivalency field” under the documents needed to apply. Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalency process.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and three years increasingly responsible educational experience working with EOPS, CARE, or related programs, to include supervision of staff, programs and budget.

• Proven track record of participating in or implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity inclusion, and anti-racism.

• Experience working with historically marginalized students in a minority-serving institution.

• Oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English.

• Experience working and collaborating with instructional faculty, on campus and community-based resources in support of student success.

• Experience working in developing equity-based programs and outcomes for the Santa Barbara community.

• Experience with monitoring budgets, goals and objectives of grants.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Planning, organization and direction of EOPS, CARE, summer bridge programs operations, activities, programs and services.

Principles, practices, procedures and techniques involved in facilitating and enhancing educational recruitment, retention and success among at-risk students.

College recruitment, orientation, admissions, assessment, counseling and advising, basic skills, tutoring, transfer, career guidance and financial aid functions and services.

Local, State and federal standards and requirements governing EOPS, CARE, summer bridge programs and services.

Principles and practices of administration of complex budgets.

Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of County students.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Budget preparation and control.

Public relations techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, control and direct EOPS, CARE, summer bridge programs operations and activities to facilitate and enhance educational recruitment, retention and success among at-risk students.

Coordinate and direct EOPS, CARE, summer bridge program communications, programs, services, outreach functions, support activities and information.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned classified and certificated personnel. Oversee the development and implementation of EOPS, CARE, summer bridge programs ,services, plans, strategies, processes, systems, projects, courses, goals and objectives.

Develop, implement and maintain a variety of EOPS, CARE, summer bridge programs support services including recruitment, orientation, admissions, assessment, counseling and advising, basic skills, tutoring, transfer, career guidance and financial aid services.

Direct the development and implementation of outreach and marketing strategies and activities.

Provide consultation concerning EOPS, CARE, summer bridge programs, services and related College opportunities.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license

Required Application Documents: (The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

• Online District Application form

• Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.

• CV or Resume.

• Copy of unofficial college/university transcripts, which verify minimum qualifications.

Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Educational Administrators will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.

• If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the “Documents Needed To Apply” section entitled “Equivalency” in the online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other documents.

• Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the online application. NOTE: If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

• Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.

• Within the online application, there is a required section to list three professional references; a maximum of six references may be submitted. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance.

Timeline:

(Dates listed below are tentative and subject to change depending upon availability of recruitment team)

Position Closes: Friday, April 21, 2023

Position Screening: Monday, April 24, 2023 - Friday, April 28, 2023

Preliminary Interviews: Monday, May 8, 2023 - Friday, May 12, 2023

Final Interviews: Monday, May 22, 2023 - Friday, May 26, 2023

SBCC Board of Trustees Meeting: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Tentative Start Date: Monday, July 3, 2023

Additional Instructions:

If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/ by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Please Note: After your application has been submitted, you may sign-in to view its status - https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/transferjobs

Selection Procedure:

Online applications will be initially reviewed by the selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will identify the candidates who are best qualified for the position. The hiring supervisor and the Superintendent/President will interview the finalists, conduct reference checks, and make the final selection recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.

Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:

If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment:

• Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis risk assessment.

• Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization that you have the right to work in the United States permanently and do not now or in the future require sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring institutions.

• Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Indoor office work environment

• Driving to various locations inside and outside of the district.

For all openings, deadlines, and link to online application, please visit our website at: https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/

Santa Barbara City College,

721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394

(805) 965-0581 Ext. 2258

Interviews by Invitation Only

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.

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