Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of a college Vice President or designated Dean this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to the functions and activities of educational pathways partnerships and programs. POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Perform varied and responsible duties in the development organization and administration of specific college educational pathways programs and partnerships focused on ensuring student success and retention in specific areas such as: dual enrollment high school and university partnerships discipline-specific pathway programs and other educational pathways and programs as assigned. Plan develop and implement programs and services for targeted student communities. Develop in collaboration with faculty staff and educational partners the learning support needs of students within specific educational pathways; provide leadership in implementing innovative services including current technology-based programs with appropriate equipment and software materials and communication modes. Promote and facilitate the growth development marketing and administration of specific pathway programs including the development of materials making presentations initiating formal agreements with partnership programs and responding to constituents in a timely manner. Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitor and control budget expenditures; direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports records and files regarding programs operations and activities. Determine appropriate equipment and supplies for programs and services in accordance with established policies. Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services through various mechanisms including but not limited to the Office of Institutional Research and make adjustments as needed. Formulate and develop goals objectives policies and procedures to enhance support services within the educational pathway. Plan organize and arrange appropriate training staff development programs and growth activities for assigned staff; provide orientation for new employees. Organize attend or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serve on internal and external committees and special projects as assigned; active in developing successful partnerships to support the assigned pathway and program; coordinate programs and services as appropriate with internal District and college personnel and outside partnership institutions. Plan create and facilitate outreach activities and serve as a liaison with other community agencies and institutions including K12 partners four-year institutions industry and employers that serve influence support or align with the specific pathway or program to promote program enrollment and effectiveness. Administer and direct various phases and operations of the onboarding process matriculation transfer and/or internship process as required; evaluate effectiveness of all onboarding processes to improve or facilitate procedures. Monitor track and assess students participating within the educational pathway and/or partnership and maintain all records; reports on participating student success retention and outcomes. Work cooperatively with supervisor faculty and staff to coordinate programs and services to meet student needs and to help resolve conflicts and issues. Train supervise evaluate and direct the work of personnel as assigned; participate in selection and hiring processes. Foster a positive and collaborative culture that relies on data-driven decision-making and timely communication with other departments. Prepare and apply for grant funding; manage and oversee grant budgets; prepare grant reports as needed. Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students. Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff to address student achievement gaps and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment. Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees. Perform related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a Masters degree in a discipline related to curriculum areas supported by educational pathway partnership and programs within this positions oversight. Administrative or leadership experience demonstrating increasingly responsible supervisory duties. Experience in the management coordination or leadership of an educational pathway or program. Experience managing community educational and/or pathway partnerships. Knowledge of current trends in student skill development student support needs and student communication and retention techniques. Familiarity with data collection statistical analyses and preparation of formal reports. Experience in shared governance in an educational setting. High level of critical thinking problem solving and analytical skills. High professional standards and strong interpersonal skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ensures that all interactions and operations within the assigned area promote inclusivity and equity. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least one year of formal training internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm (However some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)
Required Experience:
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