Antelope Valley College

Supervisor, Rising Scholars (Categorically funded position)

Salary: $6,028.79 Monthly

Deadline: 11/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=310601

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, serve as a liaison to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, other government and community organizations, and general public on matters related to AVC's Rising Scholars Programs (including Focus 180 and Prison Education Programs); participate in campus and community events and activities, assist in planning, organizing, marketing, operations, and growth of AVC's Rising Scholars programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E=indicates essential elements of the position

• Develops, plans, organizes, and attends a variety of student and community-related programs, events, and activities, including, but not limited to, governmental and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities, and meetings. (E)

• Assists in developing and implementing strategies to promote increased enrollment, retention, success, and involvement in the AVC Rising Scholars programs. Works with Marketing and the Public Information Office to advertise AVC's Rising Scholars programs. (E)

• Oversees and manages the matriculation process for the Prison Education Program (PEP), including admissions, enrollment, counseling, financial aid, and graduation.

• Reviews all admissions and California College Promise Grant (CCPG) applications before submitting to the Enrollment Services and Financial Aid offices to ensure accuracy and completeness. (E)

• Organizes graduation applications, transcripts, and specialized program registration, ensuring all Rising Scholars students meet their educational milestones and have the necessary documentation for their academic achievements. Ensures delivery of awarded certificates and degrees to PEP students. In coordination with CDCR staff, assists in the planning and facilitation of commencement events. (E)

• Serves as alias on to government, community groups, organizations, and other higher education institutions. (E)

• Maintains up-to-date records of student enrollment, attendance, academic progress, and provides reports when needed. (E)

• Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty involved in PEP; coordinates textbook requests, CDCR Canvas Shell requests, purchasing, and faculty stipends. Ensures all educational materials and resources are provided in a timely manner to support the instructional needs. (E)

• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for faculty teaching at the prison to ensure they are well-informed about the program's objectives, processes, and best practices. Creates informational materials for distribution to potential and current faculty teaching at the prison. (E)

• Creates informational, marketing, and recruitment materials for potential and current PEP and Focus 180 students. (E)

• Acts as an advocate for the AVC Rising Scholars programs and participants. Raises

awareness about the benefits of educational programs and support for justice impacted students in correctional environments and AVC campuses. Participates in forums, workshops, and public speaking engagements to promote the program and its objectives. (E)

• Some travel required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Preferred bachelor’s degree in education, business administration, public administration or related field, OR at least two (2) years of work experience with students in a prison or justice impacted students at a college; experience giving oral presentations.

Categorically funded position through 6/30/2028; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance as required by state law

• Work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday hours

• Acquire and maintain gate/site clearance to Los Angeles County Prison (LAC)

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Rising Scholars, Prison Education Program, and Focus 180 Programs.

• Methods and techniques in working with justice impacted students and members of the public.

• Methods and techniques in working with college students and groups.

• DEIA principles, cultural competence, and growth mindset.

• Recruitment procedures and techniques.

• Strategies in working with, understanding of, and sensitivity to current/former incarcerated individuals and diverse populations.

• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Statistical record-keeping techniques.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Principles of training and providing work direction.

• Concepts of project planning, marketing, and public relations.

• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn applicable section of State education code and other applicable laws.

• Learn and apply district operations, policies, and objectives.

• Learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services.

• Work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

• Learn, understand, and explain college curriculum and practices for prison students and justice impacted students.

• Work equitably and effectively with current/former incarcerated students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in order to promote equal access to educational programs.  

• Learn, understand, and explain processes including, Student Application, Course Enrollment, Financial Aid Application, and other general processes that students encounter.

• Lift, move, and breakdown equipment, displays, furniture, and totes used for various events and presentations.

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

• Work independently with little supervision.

• Meet schedules and deadlines.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Direct a team of student workers.

• Communicate effectively and with cultural competence both orally and in writing.

• Prepare and deliver oral presentations. 

• Travel within the service area of the College.

• Work confidentially and demonstrate discretion. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor and outdoor work environment

• Maybe in excess heat or cold weather

• Evening, weekend and holiday hours

• Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Walking to review activity program and sites

• Standing to disseminate information

• Lifting objects up to 20 pounds

• Pulling/Pushing heavy objects on dollies or carts

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides training and work direction to assigned classified staff, student workers, and hourly workers. 

CONTACTS: Co-workers, faculty, students, local and governmental agencies, and the general public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. 

Lifting up to 25 lbs. 

Pulling/Pushing heavy objects on dollies or carts.  

Reaching to retrieve and file records.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment. Constant interruptions. 

Occasional outdoor work environment. 

Occasional evening and weekend hours. 

Occasional travel, transport, and set-up at events on and off campus. 

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.