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Director, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs
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Position Number: 1723676
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Position Type: Business - Management

Director, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs

Allan Hancock College serves more than 20,000 students in northern Santa Barbara County. Located on the central coast and just minutes from spectacular beaches and rolling vineyards, AHC operates three campuses - the main campus in Santa Maria, a state approved center in Lompoc and a center in Santa Ynez. As one of the largest employers in Santa Barbara County, the college is an integral part of the community and enjoys strong support from local leaders and industry.

AHC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is proud to serve underrepresented students. The college has twice received recognition from the Aspen institute as one of the top colleges in the country. If you are looking for a position where you can have a direct impact on our students, AHC may be the place for you!

To learn more about Allan Hancock College and the Central Coast, visit our Human Resources page at ">www.hancockcollege.edu and click on the Welcome to AHC video.

We are searching for an experienced Director, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs at our Santa Maria Campus facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

DIRECTOR, Extended Opportunity ProgramS and Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs

DEFINITION

Implement Title 5 policies and procedures as well as guidelines established by the California Community College Chancellor's Office to plan, organize, direct, supervise, and coordinate college Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), NextUp , California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and support activities directed at underrepresented populations; to supervise support personnel; and value and promote the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is an academic administrative position. An incumbent in this position reports directly to the Dean, student services. The incumbent will independently perform professional work involving judgment in the interpretation and application of policy and procedures. The incumbent has a high frequency of responsible contact with administrative and professional staff, students, and other public/private agencies requiring tact and good communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides leadership and direction; plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, supervises, and coordinates the college EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs, and support activities directed at disadvantaged and/or underrepresented populations.

Interprets, prepares, implements and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. Interpret and explain legal requirements and District policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Prepares annual state mandated reports for the Chancellor's Office and other reports as needed.

Develops and administers program budgets.

Establishes program goals: identifies special materials needed by students, needs of students who are disadvantaged by language, social and economic hardships, and assesses the need for new programs/services and facilitates their development and implementation.

Chairs EOPS/NextUp Advisory Committees to establish an effective support system with local business, community organizations, social services, industry, k-12 schools and four-year universities.

Identifies and recruits eligible students for assigned programs.

Develops comprehensive outreach and retention programs to ensure student success.

Develops, implements, and maintains program support services in compliance with Title 5 for recruitment, orientation, admission, assessment, counseling and advising, basic skills, tutoring, transfer, career guidance, and financial aid.

Collaborates with other student services on campus to promote integration of services to promote student success.

Informs and presents information related to programs and student needs at local and regional level by participating on committees, councils, conferences, and meetings.

Conducts surveys and compiles data concerning student needs.

Maintains and evaluates the department's database, file server, and level of technical hardware/software.

Supervises, and evaluates academic and classified employees. Assigns staff duties, responsibilities, work schedules and locations in accordance with established District policy; plans and coordinates orientations and staff development activities

Leads efforts to develop support for academic and career planning and course of study to support transfer to four-year college/university.

Develops activities to promote retention and satisfactory academic progress.

Refers students with special needs to college services or community social services.

Selects and coordinates activities of student workers.

Performs other related functions as assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Annual salary range is from $86,566 to $110,483, Range 16 on the Management Salary Schedule. There are longevity increments after the top of the range is reached. A doctoral stipend of $2,500 is paid to those who qualify.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance for employee and family, vision for employee, disability, retirement plan, and 24 annual paid vacation days and 12 annual sick days.

*This position is contingent on continuous funding or as per district need.

Closing Date:

Monday, January 6, 2020 at end of business day, 5:00 p.m.

Desired start date is February 2020. This is a full-time, 40-per week administrative management position.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Application Procedure

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please submit the following application materials:

Resume

Cover letter

Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts are required if hired).

Screening Process

This position is opened until filled. Initial review will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. For full consideration, please apply on or before that date. A committee will screen all applications. Meeting minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. Therefore, it is important that the application be thorough and detailed. Applicants will be assessed on the breadth and depth of education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. A limited number of applicants will be invited for an interview at the college at their own expense.

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Sections of the California Education Code and regulations applicable to the EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs

Technology commonly used (student system, tracking and reporting software, etc.)

Coordination techniques, office management, and organizational skills

Counseling and guidance principles, techniques and procedures

Academic requirements for community colleges and transfer institutions

Academic and student services policies and procedures

Tests and assessment procedures and techniques

Job market and career trends and requirements

Effective report writing

Budget preparation

Supervision and training techniques

Community resources and services

Special needs of educationally and economically disadvantaged students

Demonstrated ability to:

Plan, organize and evaluate programs;

Effectively train, evaluate, and supervise personnel;

Work with and assist students having a great range of skills, motivation and academic and vocational goals

Adjust priorities and work under pressure of deadlines

Communicate effectively in oral and written communication

Develop and implement academic, career technical education, and personal counseling services

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others;

Work with under-represented students

Work with minimum supervision

Education:

Possession of a master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in guidance and counseling, student services, educational administration or equivalent academic preparation.

Within the last four years, two years of full-time experience or the equivalent: 1) in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the employee dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; or, 2) as a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.

Completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly related to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language or social disadvantages.

Other Requirements:

A valid California driver's license and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.

Working Conditions:

This is an FLSA exempt position.

It is understood that the demands of a management position will often require more than eight (8) hours a day and/or forty (40) hours per workweek.

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk, or at a computer.

The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.

The incumbent will have contact, in person, via email, or on the telephone, with staff and the general public.

Work requires travel to office campus meetings or conferences.

Physical Demands:

Typically may sit for extended periods of time.

Operates a computer.

Communicates over the telephone, by email, and in person.

Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Special Qualification:

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

Faculty

Annual Salary

86,566.00 - 110,483.00

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

To apply, visit https://hancockcollege.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/111?c=hancockcollege