Los Medanos College-posted 10 months ago
$113,664 - $138,480/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Martinez, CA
Educational Services

Los Medanos College (LMC) serves about 10,000 students who pursue transfer preparation, career education, and skill building. Located in East Contra Costa County, Los Medanos College is the only higher education institution in one of the fastest and continually growing regions of the East Bay. Serving a highly diverse student population at multiple locations including the Pittsburg campus, Brentwood Center, and through a robust online learning environment, LMC provides our community with equitable access to educational opportunities and support services that empower students to achieve their academic and career goals in a diverse and inclusive learning environment. As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) dedicated to equitable success for all students, we seek a colleague for this position who operates with a growth mindset, is highly student-centered, and who demonstrates a deep commitment to academic excellence, equity, and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty. The Director of Student Life & International Students Program (Program Manager) is responsible for providing innovative and visionary leadership to foster robust student engagement through the delivery of co-curricular experiences which enhance college life and provide opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills. Under the direction of the Dean of Student Success, the Director of Student Life & International Students Program provides leadership for all functions and activities of the Student Life department including Student Government (Associated Students), Student Clubs, Student Activities/Events, Leadership Programs, Basic Needs (including the LMC Marketplace/Food Pantry), International Students, and related functions. The position plays a crucial role in supporting equity and inclusion by developing and implementing multicultural and social justice-focused student programming that fosters a sense of belonging for all students.

  • Plans and directs the daily operations of specially funded programs.
  • Develops and administers the budget of the assigned programs and monitors purchasing expenses and program expenditures.
  • Coordinates program objectives with other programs and services.
  • Provides leadership in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of objectives and priorities for the programs or projects under supervision.
  • Supervises, trains and evaluates all staff assigned to the program and conducts or participates in their selection.
  • Manages and provides support services to assigned staff to enhance the success of the program.
  • Plans, reviews and evaluates the utilization of equipment and other resources within the program.
  • Maintains close liaisons with other departments/divisions in planning and development of appropriate support services.
  • Serves as liaison with other college programs, committees, students/student groups, and other on- and off-campus community groups.
  • Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings as appropriate.
  • Maintains close liaison with granting/funding agency to effectively communicate the objectives of the program and to assure that the goals of the program are successfully accomplished; ensures compliance of program operations.
  • Prepares reports and summaries as required, including statistical and financial reports and analysis and verification thereof.
  • Interprets and implements applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions.
  • Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the assigned programs or projects.
  • Participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Earned Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
  • Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full-time instructional, administrative, student, and/or other relevant support services experience.
  • Knowledge and experience working with areas served by the Student Life department (such as Student Government, Student Clubs, Student Activities/Events, Leadership Programs, Basic Needs, and International Students).
  • Demonstrated strong leadership qualities and ability to supervise and motivate staff and team members.
  • Significant experience and ability in event planning.
  • Ability and experience in advising student organizations and working with student leadership development.
  • Familiarity with and ability to leverage technology to support student engagement, program management, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with shifting priorities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering student equity and ability to work with people from diverse multicultural, social, language, and educational backgrounds.
  • Health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.
  • Monthly cash stipend for employees covered by another health medical plan.
  • Membership in the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) or STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).
  • Optional deferred compensation plans (457, 403b).
  • Generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually.
  • Educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships, and a comprehensive wellness program.
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