EOPS Faculty Director

MiraCosta College

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Discipline or Department

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

Position Type

Full-time Faculty

Working Hours

One full-time, tenure-track faculty position, beginning in July 2015. Contract is for 195 days. Salary placement will be on the academic salary schedule, plus a 1.108% time differential (reflecting the number of contractual days) and 4% responsibility differential (in recognition of responsibilities required of a director-level position). The standard work week for this position is forty (40) hours with thirty-five (35) hours scheduled for position-specific duties and five (5) hours of collegial governance (i.e., institutional service) and departmental activities. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation. 

Basic Function and Other Details

Under the direction of the Dean of Counseling and Student Development, the Faculty Director is responsible for the oversight, management, planning and implementation of the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), and California Work Opportunity and Resources for Kids (CalWORKs) programs. Responsible for ensuring quality in the delivery of programs and services to students and compliance with federal and state requirements. The Director oversees department and program budgets and supervises assigned staff and faculty. Acts as liaison with other district/campus student service programs, community organizations, and high school and 4-year partners to enhance services provided to EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs students. Coordinates program activities and services to serve all campus locations. 

Representative Duties

(E = essential job function) 

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

1. Directly manage and coordinate the daily operation of EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs programs. (E) 

2. Maintain compliance with Title V state regulations and district policies regarding the administration of EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs. (E) 

3. Responsible for program review, assessment of Service Area Outcomes, and other reports as required or deemed necessary. (E) 

4. Supervise, evaluate the performance of, and provide leadership and in-service training to assigned staff. (E) 

5. Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with instructional, administrative, and student services departments. 

6. Serve as a liaison with high schools and community service agencies in order to communicate student opportunities and to obtain information regarding potential students for the programs. 

7. Attend regional and state program meetings and conferences. 

8. Plan and schedule advisory committee meetings. 

9. Establish program eligibility parameters of new students and monitor the eligibility of continuing students. (E) 

10. Plan, organize and coordinate the recruitment of potential students. 

11. Coordinate an orientation program for new and continuing students. (E) 

12. Coordinate various program activities such as registration, tutorial assistance, counseling and other program-specific activities with district student services and instructional programs/departments at the three campus locations. (E) 

13. Serve as liaison with faculty, counselors, and other college staff in aiding students in making a proper adjustment to the various aspects of college life. (E) 

14. Organize, develop and disseminate brochures, pamphlets and other informational material publicizing the availability of student and academic services provided by the programs. 

15. Maintain an understanding of current ideas, research, and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility of this position through continued study and participation in professional organizations.

16. Provide counseling and other counseling related duties as assigned to meet the mission of the department. (E) 

17. Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Adherence to all District policies and procedures is expected. 

Type of Benefits

SALARY POLICY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: 

For current salary schedule, go to http://www.miracosta.edu/administrative/hr/downloads/AcadSalarySchedule_2014Dec.pdf.

MiraCosta College offers a comprehensive package of benefits, which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents; $100,000 employee life insurance; other optional coverages. Faculty members are also covered under the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). 

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications: 

1. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university AND one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment; OR 

2. A California Community College Supervisor Credential; AND 

3. Must have, within the last four years, two years of experience or the equivalent: 

(a) In the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR 

(b) As a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele. 

AND 

4. Shall have completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language, or social disadvantages; AND 

5. sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. 

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. Or if your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. 

Desirable Qualifications

The college seeks candidates who have achieved the highest level of professional excellence as demonstrated by: 

1. At least one year of full-time equivalent leadership experience in the management or administration of educational programs. 

2. Sensitivity to issues (career, personal, social) faced by first-generation, underrepresented, and non-traditional college students. 

3. Experience working with persons challenged by language, social or economic disadvantages. 

4. At least two years of previous experience working at a community college. 

5. Knowledge of and interest in implementing technology-enhanced services. 

6. Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs. 

7. Bilingual (English and Spanish). 

Closing Date

03-10-2015

Human Resources Contact Information

jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following: 

1. Application for academic employment. 

2. A cover letter addressed to the "Screening and Interview Committee" specifically describing how you meet the desirable qualifications and the representative duties as listed in the job posting. 

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience. 

4a. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable. A diploma will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. 

If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. 

4b. If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your California Community College Supervisor Credential. 

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. Or if your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. 

NOTE: With the exception of documents needed to support an equivalency request, do not submit materials other than those requested above. 

Special Instructions to Applicants Continued

Individuals with qualified disabilities who need accommodation with any aspect of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at 760.795.6854 at least five days prior to the closing date. 

The screening and interview committee will review application materials two to five weeks following the closing date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected will be notified by e-mail. For interviewees, the selection process will include a panel interview, as well as possible teaching demonstration and written exercise. Interviewees will cover expenses for their first trip to the campus. 

About MiraCosta College

The MiraCosta Community College District is one of California's 112 public community colleges. The district includes the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and parts of Carmel Valley.

MiraCosta offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being of the communities it serves.

The district consists of three campus sites and a robust online education program.  The Oceanside Campus, serving about 12,000 credit students, has been located since 1964 on a panoramic 121-acre hilltop site with views of the ocean and mountains.  The San Elijo Campus is located in Cardiff, 17 miles south of Oceanside, on 48 acres below the bluffs overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve.  The San Elijo Campus opened in September 1988, and now attracts about 3,000 credit students.  The Community Learning Center in downtown Oceanside hosts about 4,000 students in the college's noncredit classes including English as a Second Language, the Adult High School Diploma Program, and other tuition-free, noncredit classes as well as some college credit classes.

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