Temporary Special Project Manager, MESA Program, Cypress College

North Orange County Community College District is now accepting applications for a Temporary Special Project Manager, MESA Program, at the Cypress College Campus!

The Temporary Special Project Manager, MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the assigned program including developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background, as well as, skill in coordinating programmatic work with that of other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public.

This position requires a demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate all MESA program-related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Responsible for strategic planning and daily management of MESA program, focusing on a student- centered and inclusive environment.
•Develop plans for implementation of MESA in cooperation with the Faculty Sponsor, CCCCO Project Monitor, deans, and other faculty members.
•Manage project budget and maintain appropriate records and logs; prepare fiscal reports required by funding agencies and the District accounting office; prepare other reports as directed.
•Maintains communications between the MESA program, mathematics, engineering, and science faculty, chairs, and deans, student support services personnel, MESA students, student organizations, related professionals, and campus administrators to build a program of academic rigor.
•Work with department faculty to select best available math, science, computer science, and engineering tutors and/or teaching assistants for MESA students.
•Recruit and schedule speakers for meetings of MESA students.
•Plan, schedule, and coordinate career advising and program orientations for students.
•Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities related to academic advising.
•Develop, plan, and coordinate activities related to student retention.
•Maintain contacts and encourage the formation of a pipeline and pathway for students between MESA and four-year colleges and universities.
•Coordinates planning of student services for MESA students, including admission, financial aid, scholarships, summer programs and jobs, academic, career, and student advising.
•Work with local businesses and industry to provide opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, field trips, and exposure to the industry environment.
•Ensures student eligibility for the MESA program, that student contractual agreements are met, and maintains program records.
•Assist with student recruitment from high schools within the service area.
•Coordinates evaluation of program activities and accomplishments and recommend steps for continuous improvement.
•Participates in MESA training, evaluation, and other activities.
•Collect and compile data and prepare status reports as required by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) and participate in campus activities that lead to the collection and submission of MESA student data for the CCCCO Management Information System (MIS).
•Oversee grant activities following defined action plan, track funds, and prepare mid-year and annual programmatic and financial reports of MESA generated funds. Submit periodic reports to the CCCCO.
•Verify compliance with all aspects of the MESA grant and write grant for refunding.
•Maintain a file on each MESA student and transfer student with information on students’ enrollment, academic performance, participation, and current status.
•Work with the local campus staff and/or regional MESA colleagues in order to research and prepare grant proposals for collaborative submissions.
•Maintain regular contact with the CCCCO MESA Monitor, complete reports and evaluations as requested and attend in-service orientation trainings for MESA Managers.
•Leads, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel. Conducts selection and hiring of personnel according to established policies and procedures.
•Coordinates, monitors, and analyzes data and prepares reports, including annual unit plan updates, in support of evidence-based decision-making.
•Recommends and implements changes that will improve academic support for students based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
•Addresses and resolves a wide variety of concerns and complaints using effective conflict management skills.
•Communicates District policy and administrative decisions to assigned personnel and students.
•Leads MESA program planning meetings.
•Recommends new and existing funding sources to support student success Programs.
•Serves on committees and special projects as assigned.
•Interprets and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as they relate to the department.
•Maintains current knowledge on research, best practices, and new initiatives regarding tutoring, academic success methods, and supplemental instruction, and share the knowledge with the campus community to improve effectiveness of student success efforts across the campus.
•Participates in professional development activities.
•Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
•Office and educational software
•Learning styles and study skills
•Principles of training and providing work direction to others
•Principles of conflict resolution
•Policies, objectives, and goals of a tutoring setting or learning center
•Laws and regulations governing California Community Colleges
•Considerable knowledge or regulations and laws related to retention and release of confidential data.
•Human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others and to facilitate a small group learning process
•Skill using proper English grammar, vocabulary, syntax, spelling, and punctuation.

ABILITY TO:
•Perform professional work involving independent judgment in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures requiring tact and effective communication skills
•Plan and coordinate the day-to-day activities of an assigned program or department
•Work effectively in a shared governance environment
•Serve as an effective leadership team member
•Provide customer support from a management level
•Conduct long-range planning
•Mediate and resolve conflict
•Analyze and interpret data and trends
•Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate programs and services
•Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties
•Work in the interests of the college as a whole
•Assist with budget management
•Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
•Interpret and apply demographic and other institutional research for purposes of developing student support strategies
•Listen actively and effectively, identify and solve problems; facilitate learning for students, and build student confidence in learning
•Relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment, develop and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships, and recognize learning challenges and make referrals for assistance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; ability to exchange information in person one-on-one, in a group setting or on the telephone; sitting or standing for extended periods of time (up to 2-3 hours); ability to read a variety of printed materials and information on a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability to lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
-One or more years of experience delivering academic services to students.
-Minimum of two years of successful work experience in an academic environment that involved leadership serving in an area providing student services.
-Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
•Demonstrated knowledge and experience with college shared governance structures.
•Working knowledge of community college instructional programs and student services.
•Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and take initiative in carrying out assignments.
•Strong writing and communication skills.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE:
- $275, Daily rate ($71,500 Annually)
- Full-time (Temporary), Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- The MESA Program has received a 5-year grant. This temporary position is grant funded and exists based on the availability of funds; temporary position is contingent upon the continuous availability of funds.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if an opening arises or if they are interested in scheduling an interview. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Applications submitted without all required documents will not be considered. Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

Required Docs:
Candidates will be required to submit the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

1.Cover letter
2.Resume
3.Unofficial transcripts

COMMENTS:
Apply online via the CCC Registry: https://apptrkr.com/4458745

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