Director, Learning Assistance Program/veteran - Santa Maria, United States - Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College

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Santa Maria, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary:

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 the Learning Assistance Program (also known as DSPS), Student Health Services and Veteran Success Center of the college; to supervise support personnel; and value and promote the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

Plan, organize, manage, and direct the LAP operations and activities for eligible students; provide overall direction and guidance of daytoday operations;
Plan, develop, direct, and evaluate Student Health Services programs and services to meet student health and wellness needs;
Plan, organize, coordinate and manage the operations and activities of the Veterans Success Center to ensure compliance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations, and Veterans Administration policies and regulations.
Monitor Student Health Services, LAP and Veteran Success Center policy and procedures manual and documents to ensure district compliance with federal and state regulations;
Represent Learning Assistance Program, Student Health Services and Veteran Success Center by serving on appropriate campus, community and state committees;
Supervise, evaluate, and participate in the selection of personnel directly involved in Learning Assistance Program, Student Health Services and Veterans Success Center;
Oversee Student Accident Insurance program to ensure compliance and processing of claim forms; review contracts with Student Health Services medical providers
Coordinate and participate in the development of new programs and services sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body;
Schedule and chair regular department meetings and advisory committees;
Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of comprehensive LAP (DSPS), Veterans and Student Health Services programs in higher education.
The Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Acts 504 and 508, Title V Regulations governing LAP and other disability related programs; FERPA and HIPPA
Health and wellness programs and services in higher education or public health agency
Methods and techniques of leadership and management
Principles of communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff and administration.
Community resources, organization and functions.
Accounting, budgeting and fiscal record keeping and reporting practices.
Office organization and management.
Computerized information systems.

Demonstrated ability to:

Develop and administer program budgets.
Prepare technical correspondence, reports and documents.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals.
Supervise, train and evaluate staff in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

Working Conditions:

May be required to work a flexible workweek which includes day and evening hours and occasional weekend assignments and may be assigned to any district location.

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk. or at a computer terminal.
The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.

The incumbent will have contact, in person or on the telephone, with executive, management, supervisory, academic and classified staff and the general public.

Work requires travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or conduct work.

Physical Demands:

Typically may sit for extended periods of time.
Operates a computer keyboard
Communicates over the telephone and in person.
Regularly lifts, carries, and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Special Qualification:

Evidence of 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

_Educational Administrator Minimum Qualifications_
(1) Master's degree from an accredited college or university
and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment;

AND
(2) Two years of full-time experience or the equivalent within the last four years in one or more of the following fields:

Instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program for students with disabilities;
Administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education;
Teaching, counseling, or administration in secondary education, working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities; or

Administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, the mili