Interim Director, Title V Grant and First Year Experience Programs
Salary: $112,155.00 - $152,811.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: A23 - 24
Closing: 6/28/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Department: Other Student Services
Description
Interim Director, Title V Grant and First Year Experience ProgramsLONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,549 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 50% are Hispanic/Latinx, 19% are White, 12% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning). For more https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-factshttps://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-factshttps://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-factshttps://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-factshttps://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under a joint reporting structure to the Dean of Student Equity and Dean of SEM, the Interim Director of Title V and First Year Experience Programs plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, reviews and evaluates the operations and activities related to the First Year Experience (FYE) and DESTINO programs. The First Year Experience includes Viking Advantage and the Long Beach College Promise. Developing Engaging Science through Innovative New Opportunities (DESTINO) aims to promote success in STEM and facilitate transfer to a 4-year university through the provision of various academic and student support services. The DESTINO Science Center is also an integral component of the DESTINO program. The Interim Director should provide opportunity for involvement by faculty and staff, as appropriate, in consideration and discussion of the development of policy, procedures, and programmatic activities. The interim Director should also engage appropriate college committees, and community partners (e.g. Long Beach Unified School District and California State University, Long Beach) to ensure that the compliment of programs included in this portfolio are meeting student needs and align with college goals, grant objectives, and initiatives.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Interim Director of Title V and FYE Programs is responsible for providing leadership, direction, coordination, general supervision, planning and overseeing the implementation of activities, procedures and evaluation related programmatic activities under this portfolio. The Interim Director will manage day-to-day activities, research best practices and regulations, train, budget, collaborate with faculty and staff, and supervise staff and faculty connected to these programs. In addition, the individual should function effectively as a member of an administrative team and should work well with and show evidence of sensitivity towards persons at all levels of the college. The interim director will also work closely with the Director of High School Outreach and Educational Partnerships to ensure a seamless transition for all prospective students interested in FYE and/or DESTINO. The interim director will work closely with STEM discipline faculty, external evaluators, and Title V officer to ensure effective integration of DESTINO services and maintain open lines of communication.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEAn ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency and enthusiasm in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning).
COLLEGE MISSIONLong Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities.We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.
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At https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NI6N0w-40k, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.
Duties
The duties listed below are only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct all day-to-day operations and activities related the First Year Experience Program and DESTINO. Evaluate program operations, activities, and staff to ensure efficient delivery of services to students; and assure program compliance with State and Federal regulations and District policies and procedures.• Annually lead the development of the DESTINO and First Year Experience service area program plans.• Work closely with the Director of High School Outreach and Educational Partnerships to recruit prospective students to LBCC for both FYE and DESTINO.• Build a strong partnership with special programs and learning communities such as UMOJA, Puente, DESTINO, Dreamers, and MSI to foster student success.• Build a strong relationship with STEM departments and maintain regular communication to inform DESTINO programming and student service provision.• Oversee the operationalization of a robust term-to-term case management model as an integral component of the FYE program including identification of key milestones to support student success from entry to completion.• Monitor student progress and accordingly create interventions to promote term-to-term persistence, improve retention, and increase completion of transfer-level Math and English for all first-year promise students.• Work closely with the office of Institutional Effectiveness to monitor student success metrics for DESTINO students such as access, course success, transfer, and completion metrics.• Collaborate with First Year Counseling Faculty and Department Heads to sustain the provision of comprehensive education planning for first-year promise students in their first year at LBCC.• Lead and build a strong partnership with California State University Long Beach Directors to ensure a successful transfer of Long Beach College students to CSULB.• Collaborate with the Director of the Long Beach College Promise to strengthen the partnership amount the Long Beach College Promise Institutions to streamline and improve the experience of Long Beach College Promise students.• Co-Coordinate program services, and transitional support events such as, and not limited to, Registration Express Days, Viking Summer Voyage (a summer bridge program), Welcome Day, and First Year Success Workshops.• Alongside the faculty Matriculation Coordinator lead, supervise, train and develop graduate- level Student Success Coach Interns to support all programmatic aspects of FYE and DESTINO.• Alongside DESTINO Lab Coordinator, recruit, train, and supervise academic support staff including tutors, embedded tutors, and other student workers affiliated with DESTINO. Working closely with discipline faculty, provide logistical support, coordination, and marketing for LBCC's Science Night(s).• Collaborates with other managers, faculty, staff, college committees and community partners to ensure programs are meeting student needs and are in alignment with college goals, strategic plan and other initiatives.• Attends, participates and presents on state-wide and nation-wide first-year and Title V (HSI) conferences.• Ensures both first-year programs and Title V (HSI) DESTINO programs have a strong social media presence by creating engaging posts, Instagram Live Series, Department Spotlights, etc.• Provide technical information and assistance to students, staff, faculty, administrators and others concerning FYE and DESTINO requirements, including the interpretation of policies and regulations and determine appropriate courses of action in complex circumstances.• Establishes and reinforces administrative processes, customer service standards and work assignments. Develop work processes that facilitate attainment of established program goals and objectives.• Promote awareness of the FYE and DESTINO through advertising and marketing plans and materials, including flyers, websites, newsletters, and other forms of communication. Update webpage content to ensure is accurate and up-to-date.• In conjunction with the Title V Program Monitor, develops, plans, manages, tracks and maintains program budgets, accurate fiscal records, grants financial reports in compliance with governing policies and regulations; develops, plans, and implements program activities and deliverables in alignment and within budgets.• Serve on college and District committees, task forces and other work groups.• Work with Information Technology (IITS), Institutional Effectiveness and other District personnel on a continual basis to assist in improving processes; measure effectiveness, and provide the most accurate data to reporting agencies (e.g. California Community College Chancellor's Office, Department of Education)• Learn and effectively utilize various software systems for operations, reporting, and daily use that include but are not limited to PeopleSoft, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software applications for compliance reporting.• Make independent judgments within established guidelines.• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using interpersonal skills with tact, patience, and diplomacy.• Engage in research of successful college/university student support programs to identify and apply high impact practices to support student success.• Perform complex multi-tasking duties that include interpreting and implementing federal and state regulations and District policies and procedures.• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
This position bi-reports to the Deans of Student Equity and SEM and supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
PERSONNEL
Responsible for recommending the hire, transfer, suspension, lay-off, promotion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, assignment, direction and performance evaluation of assigned staff; administering collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures; and compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Possession of a master's degree; AND• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment. AND• Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in STEM related field.• Three or more years of experience providing leadership in the areas of student programming and support services.• Effective oral and written communication and organizational skills.• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and procedures• Demonstrated ability to manage financial resources with a record of fiscal responsibility and accountability.• Evidence of experience in the areas of organization, planning, development, staffing, budget management, evaluation, and supervision reasonably related to the administrative assignment.• Practical and operational understanding of program development related to college transition programs, summer bridge programs, and other student support services.• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make timely, fair, and equitable decisions.• Demonstrated advocacy for students and student needs.• Bilingual or multi-lingual.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Community colleges in higher education, including the mission of the California Community College System• CA Ed Code Title 5, Student Equity and Achievement Program, CA College Promise (Assembly Bill 19 and 2)• Long Beach College Promise• Policies and regulations of governing federal and state programs such as categorical programs• Budget preparation and control• Grant management• Applicable federal and state laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
ABILITY TO:
• Create goals, outcomes, and measurable metrics to assess outcomes as part of the planning process.• Apply current and emerging information, networking, and instructional technologies.• Apply and use effective interpersonal skills.• Develop and evaluate plans to meet current and future needs for student success.• Direct staff appropriately in developing best practices in a team work environment.• Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access and equity; work cooperatively and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff to offer effective services to students.• Interpret, apply, and effectively explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.• Manage multiple projects while meeting schedules and timelines.• Supervise and evaluate staff and faculty.• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Create and give professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
Additional Information
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:
• A Long Beach Community College District application• A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position• A list of three references, including current telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors• A current resume or CV• ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D., Ph.D., etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.• Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the https://www.naces.org/members.
This is a 12 Month Contract positionManagement Salary Range Level 11COVID-19All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan 3, 2022 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For further information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides, please view our https://www.lbcc.edu/return-campuswebsite.DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
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