Director of RiseUp Center - Modesto, United States - California Department of Education

Description

Modesto Junior College

Director of RiseUp Center* - Special Programs - Modesto Junior College

Salary:
Management Salary Schedule Range 34: $7,961 to $10,119 monthly / $8,164.10 to $10,352.10 monthly with Doctoral. Stipend is provided for an earned doctorate.

Closing Date:
Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at:


DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Dean of Special Programs, plans, organizes and directs the activities and operations of the Rise Up Center and will provide leadership to assigned service areas, which may include overseeing, A2mend, Collaborative, Comunidad, LGBTQ+, Native American Student Support & Success, Rising Scholars Network, UndocuAlly, Umoja, and other programs that are part of the Rise Up Center's on east and west campus.

This position may be responsible for the production of various documents relating to student success and services, including state and federal reports, handbooks, forms, and other documents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from the Dean of Special Programs.

A Director assumes management responsibility for a Student Services area or areas.

Provides direct functional and technical supervision to a variety of staff and may exercise supervision of faculty assigned to the area.

This classification is distinguished from a Dean or Associate Dean by a focused level of responsibility and/or limited number of service areas assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:


Education:

Possession of a Master's Degree AND one year of successful experience in field related to the administrative assignment OR a California Community College Supervisor Credential OR other appropriate valid California administrative credential.

Experience:
Administrative experience preferred at the community college level. Two years of community college teaching experience. Three years of experience as an instructional administrator.


Knowledge of:

• Effective instructional, student development and instructional support practices at the community college.
• Current issues related to student services, instruction and articulation for the success of all students.
• Knowledge and understanding of commitment to shared governance.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Effective budget management practices, with special emphasis on categorically funded programs
• Understanding of good pedagogical practices for adult learners.
• Efficient administrative practices through an integrated approach to planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience working with student services programs at the college or university level

Ability to:

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and interest in the critical role of student support service to the success of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner as a team member in division, college and district-wide activities and projects.
• Ability to develop effective educational, student support services and student development programs to meet the needs of the College.
• Ability to manipulate relevant technology to access, analyze and report relevant data and other programmatic information.
• Ability to collaborate with others to strengthen intra-College, community, and District-wide staff relations.
• Ability to support staff development, achieve hiring success, enhance evaluation, recognize and mitigate personnel issues, and resolves conflicts.
• Ability to develop and nurture an effective student/learner center environment.
• Ability to be supportive of the comprehensive community college mission.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to community and campus activities.

Example of Duties


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide leadership to assigned programs in Student Services, which may include Counseling, , A2mend, Collaborative, Comunidad, LGBTQ+, Native American Student Support & Success Services, Rising Scholars Network, UndocuAlly, and Umoja programs.
• Provide leadership in MIS data submission and accountability.
• Develop and monitor departmental plans and budgets using an equity framework.
• Maintain compliance with local, state and federal guidelines related to Special Programs.
• Coordinate and administer support services for new and continuing students for each term.
• Oversee hiring, evaluation, scheduling processes for Student Services staff.
• Maintain records and submit reports to the college and appropriate external agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of district applications for outside funding for Student Services programs.
• Administer board approved policies and regulations as they relate to the unit.
• Oversee/conduct program reviews and make appropriate recommendations to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
• Assist with the coordination of the college's matriculation plan and provide supervision of components of the plan.
• Oversee and coordinate assigned student success and student equity initiatives and projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate co-curricular student activities, events, programs.
• Coordinate service learning opportunities and student volunteerism opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive campus community that promotes developmentally appropriate, active learning environments outside the classroom to meet the needs of a diverse student population and promote student equity.
• Collaborates with college personnel and external partners to create, implement and monitor diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs, projects, and matters.
• Develops and implements college-wide equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts to promote a supportive environment for students and the campus community.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of this assignment.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications