Director, Student Success Programs - TRIO Student Support Services and CAMP (Full-Time, Categorically Funded) Reedley College

State Center Community College District • Fresno, CA

17h

About The Position

Director, Student Success Programs - TRIO Student Support Services and CAMP (Full-Time, Categorically Funded) Reedley College

Requirements

• Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR possession of a valid California Community College Supervisory Credential and six years of program experience, at least two of which were managing a federal, state or locally grant-funded program in an educational setting, preferably targeting educationally or economically disadvantaged individuals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
• A commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
• Knowledge of: 1. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of program, administrative and organiza­tional analysis, planning and management applicable to assigned program. 2. Principles and practices of instructional program development and administration including methods of instruction and the application and use of educational tech­nologies. 3. Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. 4. Principles, practices and methods of complex grant and categorical budget development and management, and grant tracking, monitoring and reporting. 5. Federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing community college programs, services, fiscal and reporting requirements including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, California Education Code and Title IV. 6. As assigned, goals, objectives, rules and regulations EOPS , CARE or TRIO programs. 7. Advanced principles, practices, methods and concepts used in public agency contracting and contract administration. 8. District/college student recordkeeping practices, procedures and systems for processing and main­taining student information. 9. Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 10. Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records. 11. Research methods and analysis techniques. 12. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. 13. Principles and practices of strategic planning. 14. Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change. 15. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed, including those required in crisis or threat situations. 16. Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures, Personnel Commission Rules, and collective bargaining agreements. 17. Community college and its mission and goals.
• Skills and Abilities to: 1. Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices. 2. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility. 3. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference. 4. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to create a culturally responsive teaching environment. 5. Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. 6. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. 7. Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement. 8. Plan and direct the operations, administration and complex reporting of federal, state and county grant funded programs. 9. Identify the need for and develop a wide variety of business, industry and community partnerships. 10. Work collaboratively with myriad college administrators and stakeholders to develop and imple­ment projects and educational programs in assigned under-served populations. 11. Analyze and make sound recommendations on complex community college educational needs, educational programming and community partnership opportunities/issues within areas of responsi­bility. 12. Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies. 13. Prepare and administer memorandums of understanding, partnership agreements, contracts, invoices and documents. 14. Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility. 15. Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls. 16. Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, rules and policies. 17. Represent the District/college effectively in dealings with students, employees and other colleges. 18. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials. 19. Operate a computer and use standard business software. 20. Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences. 21. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and practice active listening. 22. Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people. 23. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees