Director, Outreach and Dual Enrollment

Southwestern College•Chula Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Outreach and Dual Enrollment is an Academic (Educational) Administrator who, under the administrative leadership of the Dean of Enrollment Services, directs, supervises, and manages the District’s comprehensive Outreach and Dual Enrollment programs. The role plans, develops, implements, and evaluates outreach and dual/concurrent enrollment efforts, including high school, adult school, community outreach, Early Admissions, and Summer Readiness programs. It also supports enrollment management strategies and the development and implementation of program goals, procedures, priorities, Student Learning Outcomes, and Program Review. The Director supervises and evaluates assigned faculty and staff and provides professional-level support to the Dean. The position develops relationships with feeder school districts, colleges and universities, businesses, public agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to promote college enrollment. It also develops and monitors budgets and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned programs. Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, with frequent interruptions and distractions, extended periods viewing a computer monitor, and possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals. This is a non-telecommuting position. Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the District’s campus sites: Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
Applicants with foreign degrees from institutions outside the United States must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and submit the evaluation with the application.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, budget and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of organizational and management practices used to analyze and evaluate projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
Knowledge of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, evaluation, and staff training.
Knowledge of comprehensive Outreach and Dual Enrollment program operations, services, and activities.
Knowledge of research design, evaluation, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned programs and operations.
Knowledge of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity issues in higher education.
Knowledge of presentation development, business correspondence, research, reporting, information distribution, English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership; develop program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards; and develop and monitor budgets and resources.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate professional and technical faculty and staff, delegate responsibilities, select and train personnel, and evaluate their work.
Ability to research and evaluate service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques; manage priorities in complex operational units; and make sound recommendations based on data.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally, exercise sound judgment and ethics, and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to provide high-quality customer service and interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, outside organizations, and the public across diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, manage, and implement comprehensive high school, adult school, community outreach, and dual/concurrent enrollment programs.
Manage and participate in developing and implementing District goals, objectives, administrative procedures, and priorities for assigned programs.
Lead the department’s creation, development, and implementation of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Review.
Collaborate with stakeholders to suggest enrollment management strategies supporting the District’s mission and vision.
Plan and direct District dual/concurrent enrollment programs, including Summer Readiness Programs, in coordination with faculty and other student services components.
Build and maintain effective relationships with local feeder school districts, colleges and universities, and the local community.
Communicate with business leaders, public agencies, and community groups to disseminate information and promote college enrollment.
Plan, implement, and direct the Early Admissions process with local high school districts.
Participate in selecting staff and faculty; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; coordinate staff training; address performance deficiencies; and implement discipline and termination procedures.
Develop, prepare, submit, and monitor assigned budgets; research and approve expenditures for services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ensure promotional materials and information are distributed to area high schools and designated community locations.
Coordinate schedules and publicity for college visits; plan, promote, and coordinate campus tours and outreach events.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Represent the District and department in meetings with educational, business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Gather and analyze data, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations; prepare reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.