Director of Rising Scholars Programs

Hartnell Community College 

Salary: $117,753.00 - $143,129.00 Annually

Job Type: Administrator

Job Number: 202400223

Location: Soledad Education Center 1505 Metz Road, Soledad

Department: Soledad Ed Center

Closing: 7/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Join our team as a leader in transforming lives through education!

We seek a dedicated professional to oversee innovative programs supporting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, including our dynamic Rising Scholars Center. Help shape pathways to college and careers for some of our most resilient learners.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides direction and oversight for all functions, operations, and activities related to educational planning and student support services for currently incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and juvenile justice students -- including oversight of an on-campus Rising Scholars student center. Oversees select instructional programs and support services that meet the educational and training needs of these nontraditional learners to help them transition successfully to post-secondary education and the workforce; coordinates assigned activities with other District programs, faculty, and administrators to establish program processes reflective of District goals. Ensures program compliance with state and local guidelines and regulations, CDCR guidelines and regulations, grants management, and program progress and reporting; develops and implements program services as described in program or grant objectives; researches and gathers various program data and reports. Provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Dean of Academic Affairs in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Dean of Academic Affairs. Exercises general direction and supervision over administrative support staff, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Rising Scholars programs with a focus on the educational and support services needed for currently incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and juvenile justice students including short- and long-term educational planning and development, and administration of policies, procedures, and programs., including short- and long term planning and development and administration of program policies, procedures, and services. This position also oversees support services available through the Rising Scholars Center, assisting students transitioning to Hartnell College. This class provides assistance to the Dean of Academic Affairs in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating program work with that of other District divisions and outside agencies. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision making responsibility. This classification is distinguished from the Dean of Academic Affairs in that the latter has significant authority over and oversight of a broad cluster of academic fields or whole academic units with responsibility for accomplishing planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. Director may be asked to take on other duties as assigned and as needed, and may be assigned to oversee other centers occasionally.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCITONS (Illustrative Only)

The District reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Administrators can be assigned to work at any district location or learning site and, in some cases, can be assigned to multiple locations and learning sites. The District reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Administrators can be assigned to work at any district location or learning site and, in some cases, can be assigned to multiple locations and learning sites.

• Assumes management responsibility for any given duty in academic affairs, including education and continuing education, inmate education and center programs, services, and activities for nontraditional adult learners, including, but not limited to, programs such as inmate education and noncredit

• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the program; establishes, within District and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.

• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the program's budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.

• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs program personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with program standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.

• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with school district officials, community leaders, government agencies such as state prisons and jails, various organizations, and public agencies to encourage participation, stimulate interest, and coordinate campus projects with assigned programs and activities; coordinates with faculty and instructional areas regarding development and implementation of student course placement instruments and processes; coordinates assigned activities with other District programs, faculty, and administrators to establish adult education processes reflective of District goals.

• Represents the Dean of Academic Affairs in his or her absence at college meetings, committees, and other official functions.

• Interprets and ensures compliance with Title 5 regulations and requirements related to inmate education.

• Directs all operations for the various Rising Scholars Programs, including educational and workforce development by developing, coordinating, promoting, implementing, and assessing programming for non-traditional adult students, including courses, workshops, support services, and bridge programs that include basic skills instruction, college preparation, technical training, and career development.

• Conducts faculty review, including four-year probationary evaluation process, class visitations, and administrative evaluations.

• Works directly with faculty and staff in the development, implementation, and improvement of assigned programs, curriculum, and schedules.

• Supports instructional deans, faculty, and staff in developing new curricula and in planning and implementing new education and training programs in assigned section; and provides technical advice on changes and modifications to curriculum.

• Working with faculty, ensures planning and development of curriculum and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO).

• Advises, provides guidance, and prepares and delivers presentations on issues pertaining to services for justice-impacted students and any other assigned areas.

• Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding programmatic activities; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.

• Attends and participates in professional group meetings and various District committees and advisory groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of education and workforce development of justice-impacted students, and other areas and services as they relate to the area of assignments.

• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official files.

• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District or program operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.

• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Dean of Academic Affairs.

• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

• Works closely with applicable stakeholders and the Office of Advancement in developing proposals for grant funding and other external resources; administers assigned allocations and grant funding.

• Communicates and networks with leaders in the private and public sector to promote Hartnell College; links and aligns assigned instructional programs with local and regional employers; promotes educational programs through marketing and outreach to businesses.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curricula and instruction, student support services, student learning, and student success, particularly as it relates to currently and formerly incarcerated students

• Principles and practices of enrollment management.

• Principles and practices of fiscal management, strategic, and facilities planning.

• Pertinent federal and state laws and regulatory provisions.

• College accreditation procedures, practices, and standards.

• The development, implementation, and assessment of student learning and/or service area outcomes.

• Principles and practices of technology and software use for databases, accounting, spreadsheets, and other business processes.

• Budget development, administrative practices, and organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

• Principles, theories, practices, procedures, and techniques of adult student learning, curriculum, and learner progress.

• Principles, practices, theories, and methods of research design, evaluation, data collection and statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of a variety of data and information.

• Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.

• Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence and presentations.

• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications.

• Techniques for effectively representing the district in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, socioeconomic, and ethnic groups.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and incarcerated students in particular.

• Effectively lead employees and teams with a collaborative style in a collegial and participatory governance environment.

• Deliver formal and influential presentations.

• Be a fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services.

• Utilize data and assessment outcomes to make improvements for programs and services.

• Inspire and motivate others toward goal achievement.

• Counsel, direct, and facilitate professional development of employees.

• Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize resources.

• Effectively manage priorities in large, complex, and diverse operational units.

• Use independent judgment in the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Provide leadership and work collaboratively and productively with all stakeholders, including faculty, students, administrators, support staff, unions, and the community.

• Select, supervise, and evaluate employees.

• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

• Effectively administer a variety of adult education and workforce development programs, projects, and administrative activities.

• Effectively represent the district in meetings with various educational, business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.

• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.

• Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.

Supplemental Information

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education AND Two (2) years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment or the equivalent of education and experience.

• Experience working with incarcerated/formerly incarcerated populations preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a regular, full-time, classified management position. Management salary range VIII: $117,753.00 to $143,129.00 annually (within this salary range, the successful candidate's starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience). Annual doctoral stipend: $3,000.

The district provides health benefits, which consist of full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents.

Life, accident, and income protection insurance, sick leave, vacation, paid holidays.

PERS (public employee's retirement system).

Note; This position requires an individual to work inside jail/prison facilities. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your online application:

1) Resume

2) Cover letter

3) Transcripts from all colleges/universities (unofficial copies acceptable)

We require unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization at the applicant's expense.

ADMINISTRATOR APPLICANT CRITERIA:

To be considered for the position, applicants must respond to and provide examples for the following:

Focus on building community through leadership and participation on campus committees and/or external organizations that aim to deliberately celebrate, embrace, and serve the diverse uniqueness of students, employees, and the broader community, particularly those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

Possess a commitment to create an equitable, inclusive, accessible, collaborative, and culturally responsive environment for students, staff, and faculty from BIPOC and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

Utilize data-informed, student-centered, and equity-minded decision-making and evaluation to lead, engage, and actively support campus-wide systemic practices intended to close equity gaps of students and employees, particularly those from BIPOC and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

Design, implement, and encourage professional development trainings, activities, and relevant associations that focus on the use of cultural humility as a tool for supporting inter-cultural engagement with the aim to create an inclusive campus climate.

FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CARE:

Caring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), is dedicated to creating a culture of care within community colleges. The objective of IEBC's Caring Campus program is to increase student retention and success. We understand that when students feel connected to their college, they are more likely to succeed academically.

At Hartnell College, we embrace the Caring Campus culture. By implementing intentional, campus-wide behavioral commitments, we enhance our existing student success initiatives and create an environment where care and support are integral.

Join us on this journey of fostering a caring environment where students thrive. Together, we can transform Hartnell College into a place where care and success go hand in hand, empowering our students to reach their full potential.

EEO STATEMENT:

Hartnell Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6272032 

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