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Program Director for HBCU Transfer Pathways - Counseling

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El Camino College

Job Description

 

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Under direction of an assigned administrator, oversee the HBCU Transfer Agreement and grant. Support Black/African American students and other students of color transition from the California Community College System to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and other four-year institutions and close achievement gaps for transfer-motivated students.
 

Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the assigned unit, department, and division; lead by example; actively participate in and support advisory groups, activities, and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among assigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate an organizational culture of customer service, teamwork, and innovation.
 

*** THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON GRANT FUNDING. ***

 

 
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties and responsibilities are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

For a full listing of duties and work expectations, please refer to the job description located at:
 
Program Director HBCU Transfer Pathways.pdf

 

  • Manage and monitor all aspects of the HBCU Transfer Agreement in accordance with the Chancellor's Office guidelines. Ensure full and complete compliance with all reporting requirements (written reports, oral presentations, etc.), required data analysis, student success metrics, submission deadlines as defined by the grant.
 
  • Develop, coordinate, and host a series of outreach efforts and information events for high school and college students, parents, counselors, administrators, faith-based organizations, and other potentially interested parties to generate support and active participation in the HBCU Transfer Pathway.
 
  • Solicit and continuously expand HBCU partnerships. Cultivate increasingly effective relationships with HBCU institutions and continuously seek advocacy from partner institutions to strengthen support and accommodations that meet the needs of transfer students, particularly Black and African American students.
 
  • Assist in resolving staff, faculty, and/or student problems within program of assignment. Provide guidance, feedback, and consistent follow-up to resolve problems and build a cohesive program.
 
  • Develop and maintain a data methodology and sharing of information in coordination with institutional researchers at other HBCUs to collect and analyze a variety of program outcomes (e.g., student applications, admittance, transfer, completion rates). Compile data collection into student success metric reports and program outcomes as defined by the Chancellor's Office and grant funding requirements.
 
  • Coordinate in collaboration with Marketing and Communications the editing, updating, and distribution of program-related publications, brochures, videos, social media sites, and other print and digital marketing productions. Ensure quality, timeliness, and accuracy of marketing material.
 
  • Respond to inquiries about the HBCU Transfer Pathway program. Assist with the application process. Solicit feedback from HBCU transfer students and alumni to develop and enhance student engagement and program improvements.
 
  • Arrange campus tours of various California Community Colleges (CCC) for HBCU representatives to become more informed. Invite HBCU representatives to various conferences, transfer fairs, and other events in California to help potential transfer students learn more about HBCU admission requirements, costs, housing options, and other pertinent transfer information.
 
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify potential funding sources and other grants to support and expand the HBCU Transfer Pathway program.


ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.

  • Strengthen processes, program, and services through the effective and efficient use of assessment, program review, planning, and resource allocation. Establish priorities in conjunction with the College's comprehensive planning and budgeting guidelines. Implement an organizational structure that maximizes utilization of resources and ensures effective and efficient delivery of services.

  • Train and supervise the performance of assigned professional, operational, technical, and support personnel; recommend reassignment or non-renewal as needed; delegate and review assignments and projects; evaluate work products and results; implement appropriate procedures to accommodate need for information and assistance; establish and monitor timelines and prioritize work. Monitor work performance on a regular basis and provide coaching for performance improvement and/or development as needed. Anticipate, prevent, and resolve conflicts within assigned program area.

  • Implement plans for efficient and appropriate use and security of assigned facilities; ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

  • Work with Information Technology personnel on a continual basis to enhance and improve relevant computer systems. Learn and apply emerging technologies to perform duties and provide services in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Work to modernize infrastructure and technological resources to facilitate a positive learning and working environment and promote student success.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonable related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California driver's license.

(Note that for travel reimbursements, a valid California driver's license and successful completion of the District's Defensive Driver Training program is required.)

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable Education: Master's degree in education, counseling, social science, human services, business administration, or related field.
 
Desirable Experience: One (1) year of work experience delivering academic services to students aimed at improving student success. Three (3) years of work experience in education or other profession involving work with postsecondary students.
 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
  • Knowledge and experience with HBCUs.
  • Experience working on a grant.
  • Experience working as a liaison between high schools, colleges, or universities to promote successful student transfers.
  • Proven experience in program coordination, project management, or related roles.
  • Understanding of and ability to assess the Black college experience.
  • Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Understand and practice the principles of administration and supervision.

Abilities/Skills:
  • Effectively and accurately read, interpret, and follow Collective Bargaining Agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage Black and African American students.
  • Evidence in implementing diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace.
  • Demonstrated commitment to student learning and development.
  • Respond to email in a timely manner.
  • Able to organize and prioritize while planning various events.
  • Work cooperatively with others.

  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
 
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Work Environment
Standard office setting. Duties are performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation. Incumbents are subject to extensive contact with students, faculty, and staff with frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Frequently involves working non-standard, evening, and weekend hours.
 

Physical Demands
Incumbents regularly sit or stand for long periods, travel short distances on campus on a regular basis, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
 

SALARY RANGE
Starting salary is $108,566 annually. Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until the annual maximum step is reached ($125,970 annually).

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full-time, 12-month, educational administrator position on a renewable employment contract. During the winter recess, all administrators are required to charge three (3) days of accrued vacation between Christmas and the New Year holidays.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.


 
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
 
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental and vision insurance is available, toward which both the College and the employee contribute.
 
Sick Leave and Disability
Accrued paid sick leave is one day for each month of service with no maximum accrual. Rather than State Disability Insurance, limited sick leave benefits are available for days beyond the earned sick leave days and are paid at 50 percent.
 
Retirement
Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to either the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.
 
Summer/Winter Semester Work Hours
During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks with full pay.
During the winter, employees work five 40-hour weeks.
 

TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
 
  • Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
  • Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
  • Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
  • Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

 


IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

 
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
 

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
 

INTERVIEW EXPENSES
Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to have expenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalists must complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "Interview Expense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate support documentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount.
 

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance, you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at hr@elcamino.edu.
 
Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).
 
 

El Camino College
HR Service Partner
Mark Rogers
310-660-3593, Ext. 3479
mrogers@elcamino.edu
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90506
 
 

JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
 
EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.

 

 

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