Supervisor, Basic Needs & Wellness at Riverside Community College District
About the Employer
MISSION STATEMENT The Riverside Community College District through its three colleges—Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College supported by the District Office—serves and enriches its diverse communities by offering certificates, degrees, and transfer programs that help students achieve their educational and career goals. The district strives to impact the social and economic mobility of its students by ensuring access, success, and equity for everyone who wishes to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the colleges. VISION The Riverside Community College District offers educational opportunities that promote social and economic mobility for its students and demonstrates leadership in the region and the state by providing high quality instructional programs and by advancing social justice for all.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the area administrator, supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of Basic Needs and Wellness including the planning, organization, coordination and oversight of the wellness center and related activities; develops partnerships with internal college departments and programs and community resources to provide solutions addressing basic needs and wellness insecurity affecting student success and persistence. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises Classified Employees(s), Short-Term employees(s) and/or student worker(s).
Requirements / Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in social sciences, social services, public or higher education administration, or a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience working in a community agency, community college or other public educational setting addressing basic needs or related services, including planning and implementing programming, and six months of formal or informal supervisory experience. A master's degree in the above listed educational areas is preferred.
Experience/Knowledge of:
- Student services policies, procedures, and practices in higher and K-12 education;
- Community organizing and support building;
- Interpersonal communication strategies;
- Psychosocial issues affecting student success in higher education;
- Basic supervisory or leadership principles;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism efforts in an educational setting.
- Screening and interviewing techniques for the purpose of determining program eligibility for students from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to the basic needs program.
Ability To:
- Understand, interpret, and apply college policies, rules and regulations;
- Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for students;
- Supervise, coordinate, and plan the work of staff;
- Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with a diverse student population and college community;
- Present to community organizations, students, private partners, and related groups concerning the basic needs and wellness program;
- Utilize and leverage technology to communicate with students;
- Maintain program budget and expenditure oversight;
- Communicate in a friendly and helpful manner to students in distress and/or in need of assistance;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and the community;
- Understand student needs and make appropriate and timely referrals.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Possession of a valid driver's license and must have, and be able to maintain, a driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.
Requirements / Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in social sciences, social services, public or higher education administration, or a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience working in a community agency, community college or other public educational setting addressing basic needs or related services, including planning and implementing programming, and six months of formal or informal supervisory experience. A master's degree in the above listed educational areas is preferred.
Experience/Knowledge of:
- Student services policies, procedures, and practices in higher and K-12 education;
- Community organizing and support building;
- Interpersonal communication strategies;
- Psychosocial issues affecting student success in higher education;
- Basic supervisory or leadership principles;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism efforts in an educational setting.
- Screening and interviewing techniques for the purpose of determining program eligibility for students from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to the basic needs program.
Ability To:
- Understand, interpret, and apply college policies, rules and regulations;
- Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for students;
- Supervise, coordinate, and plan the work of staff;
- Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with a diverse student population and college community;
- Present to community organizations, students, private partners, and related groups concerning the basic needs and wellness program;
- Utilize and leverage technology to communicate with students;
- Maintain program budget and expenditure oversight;
- Communicate in a friendly and helpful manner to students in distress and/or in need of assistance;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and the community;
- Understand student needs and make appropriate and timely referrals.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Possession of a valid driver's license and must have, and be able to maintain, a driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.