Director, Basic Needs Programs and CASA Grant

Salary: $121,374.00 - $165,372.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: A23 - 28

Closing: 9/1/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA

Department: Student Affairs

Description

Director, Basic Needs Programs and CASA Grant
LONG 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 35,000 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 information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Dean, Student Affairs, the Director, Basic Needs and CASA Grant performs a variety of responsible duties related to planning, coordinating, managing and providing direction for the delivery of comprehensive basic needs services for the District, works to create and sustain a campus community that is conducive to student success and develops an overall vision for basic needs including managing the Viking Vault (Food Pantry).

COLLEGE MISSION
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

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• https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended 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.

• Plans, manages, evaluates, and directs all services related to addressing student insecurities of food, housing, and transportation.
• Maintains ongoing and establishes new community partnerships for comprehensive support of food, housing, and transportation resources.
• Manages, plans, coordinates, and executes activities and direct services stated in CASA Grant.
• Oversees the LBCC Safe Parking Program and supports students to meet vehicle compliance and connects with housing partners for support toward attaining housing stability.
• Assists with grant proposal writing to secure food and housing resources.
• Establishes and monitors district budgets related to food and housing services, including the CASA Grant budget.
• Oversees planning and implementation of short-term, ongoing, and large multi-year grants and be responsible for reporting progress and outcomes to state and local agencies.
• Interviews, hires, onboards, schedules and supervises basic needs staff, student assistants, graduate and undergraduate interns.
• Develops case management infrastructure, referral process, and ongoing training to basic needs team to provide holistic care and wrap-around services including academic, occupational, mental health, social, and emotional support.
• Leads weekly staff meetings, professional development, programming, and structure Basic Needs services with trauma-informed and equity-minded approaches.
• Leads collaborative meetings across departments to address the basic needs and mental health specifically of Hispanic and low-income students.
• Implements innovative approaches for Basic Needs Program service delivery that is culturally relevant and destigmatizes the use of Basic Needs services.
• Responsible for keeping LAC and PCC Viking Vaults stocked by coordinating donations and submitting weekly food orders to vendors.
• Attends and facilitates ongoing monthly meetings with on-campus and community partners to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of Basic Needs service delivery.
• Develops contracts and MOU's with community partners to provide direct services to LBCC students.
• Collaborates with cross-campus partners to plan Basic Needs events and services including Student Life, Student Equity, Facilities, Risk Management, Business Services, Student Health Services, and various Student Service programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Plans, manages, and evaluates the operations and activities of the District's categorical programs. Oversees the planning and implementation of short-term, ongoing, and large multi-year grants and reports progress and outcomes to state and local agencies. Collaborates with cross-campus partners to plan Basic Needs events and services including but not limited to, Student Life, Student Equity, Facilities, Risk Management, Business Services, Student Health Services, and various Student Service programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director, Basic Needs Programs and CASA Grant plans, manages, and implements District-wide categorical programs and services. The incumbent provides management and coordination of categorical programs. The incumbent must be aware of student issues and sensitivities within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guidelines and must carry out responsibilities independently and in a professional and sensitive manner at all times.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Possession of a master's degree; AND
(b) One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment, AND
(c) Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87002 and 87356, Education Code.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Regulations, policies, codes, and guidelines governing.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Program management and coordination principles and practices.
• Assigned categorical program as well as related federal, state, and local laws.
• District's policies and procedures for student services, not limited to, orientation/assessment, admissions/enrollment, graduation/certificate requirements, and counseling/advising support services.
• Student advising and retention strategies and of data-driven methods to identify students who may be at risk.
• Case management strategies and procedures.
• Basic terminology, concepts and procedures related to the functioning of student programs on a community college campus.
• Basic computer applications related to the work assignments.
• Complex needs and challenges associated with the diversity of community college students.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Budget preparation and control.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY TO:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Learn and apply the most up-to-date regulations, policies, codes, and guidelines relating to assigned programs.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and apply statistical and technical information appropriately and accurately in program implementation and evaluation.
• Convert program goals into action plans.
• Guide and motivate others toward goal achievement.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to individuals and groups in formal and informal settings.
• Maintain accurate records and compile and evaluate data to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Apply proactive supervisory and performance appraisal techniques.
• Monitor budgets, conduct variance analysis, and prepare cost/benefit studies.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to evaluate program outcomes.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math/mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with District management, staff, faculty, administrators, students, and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee works in a variety of student activity locations and may occasionally be exposed to loud or prolonged noise levels or work in outside weather conditions.

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 https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/About-Us/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/Academic-Affairs/What-we-do/Curriculum-and-Instruction-Unit/Minimum-Qualifications/cccco-2022-report-min-qualifications-a11y.pdf?la=en&hash=C250C473024B24162799C9E64C787EF7E50DC5C6. 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

COVID-19
All 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-campus.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals 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 EMPLOYER
The 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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