College of the Sequoias Hiring for Director, Welcome Center & Early College Partnerships at Visalia, CA Full Time

Division:
General Description

Under the dual direction of the Dean, Academic Services and the Dean, Student Services, the director will plan, coordinate, organize and direct the operations and activities of the dual and concurrent enrollment programs and outreach efforts. The director is responsible for administration of dual enrollment course offerings at local high schools including support for faculty, course scheduling, curriculum, orientation, and personnel to assure clear communications and efficient enrollment functions. The director will act as the primary point of contact and support for high school students, faculty, administrators, staff and others; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; provide leadership and direction for the dual and concurrent enrollment program, and high school to college pathway efforts. As they key facilitator, the director will provide leadership in high school partnership programs, in collaboration with multiple school districts’ superintendents, school site administrators, county offices of education, and other partners. The director will provide daily oversight, leadership, and training for the Welcome Center.

Areas of responsibility include the following:
Provide direct supervision and oversight, and coordination of Welcome Center employees and daily outreach and in-reach operations; dual supervise employees on the Hanford and Tulare Campuses.

Provide direct supervision and oversight of the early college credit programs including dual and concurrent enrollment.

Collaborate with Academic, Administrative, and Student Services, to create and implement the activities of the early college credit program, Welcome Center, and high school outreach on all three campuses.

Oversee and assist in the coordination of campus tours districtwide.

Collaborate with the Office of Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness to develop and monitor appropriate tracking tools to measure student enrollment, success, and equity.

Communicate District and Statewide information regarding dual enrollment and related programs with other District administrators, coordinators, faculty, and staff.

Play a key role in the matriculation orientation process and its various modalities. Ensure content meets regulatory standards.

In collaboration with the deans of Student Services, and designated counseling faculty, execute the priority registration process utilizing multiple modalities of support.

Prepare annual program expenditure, program plan reports, and program review.

Coordinate with designated counseling faculty to ensure that applicable A-G and COS general education requirements are in alignment for dual and concurrent students

Coordinate and streamline dual and concurrent enrollment processes with Admissions and Records.

Attend professional training regarding outreach, dual enrollment, and related programs.

Collaborate closely with technology services to ensure proper data collection and reporting.

Address technology needs of dual enrollment faculty and students.

Manage partnership agreements between the District and school districts; track approved partnerships between neighboring community college districts and school districts within the District’s service area.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
Sequoias Community College District values the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, genders, gender identities, and orientations. The District prioritizes applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college and seeks managers who are equity-minded, collegial, committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, and value mentorship. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College District’s commitment to student-centered practices and to creating inclusive learning environment that will benefit our racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Job Duties

The Director, Welcome Center & Early College Partnerships will:

Provide leadership, supervision and administrative direction to all functional areas of responsibility.

Plan, organize and coordinate the dual enrollment program; establish and maintain timelines and priorities; participate with the administration of course offerings; assure related activities comply with established standards, practices, laws, regulations and guidelines, policies and procedures; oversee development of the dual enrollment program, services and strategies in alignment with the District’s goals and objectives.

Collaborate with academic and student services deans, division chairs, and faculty to develop and implement the dual enrollment program.

Coordinate course offerings at area high schools that meet the competencies of the District to provide dual credit.

Coordinate communications, curriculum, personnel, resources and hiring of instructors to meet student needs and assure smooth and efficient program activities.

Review and evaluate assigned programs and services; recommend and implement approved plans and policies to facilitate and improve the operations of dual enrollment and related programs.

Provide support for dual enrollment faculty at the high school campuses and build support connections with academic deans at the District.

Establish and maintain contact with the District office, high schools, county offices of education, community groups, and other related agencies.

Develop and maintain MOUs between the District and local high school districts.

Provide necessary training and professional development for dual enrollment faculty, administrators, and staff.

Develop and implement marketing, recruitment and outreach activities to facilitate and enhance knowledge and participation in dual enrollment programs by students; oversee and participate in the preparation and distribution of marketing materials.

Provide leadership on high school to college pathway efforts, articulation, and other high school partnership programs.

Present information on the dual enrollment program to high school administrators, instructors, parents, and students

Prepare and maintain statistical records and reports related to dual enrollment courses, services, grants, programs and enrollment; submit mandated reports; assure timely completion of paperwork required for teaching in the program.

Provide budget oversight and assure proper and timely payment processing.

Monitor and assess program activities for educational effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Serve as a liaison and coordinate the dual enrollment program and services between the District, high schools, students, parents, administrators, staff, faculty, the public and others; assure proper and timely resolution of issues and conflicts.

Provide consultation concerning dual enrollment and related programs; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts, and provide detailed technical information regarding related course, curriculum, timelines, standards, policies, and procedures.

Prepare and present governing board matters, reports, and action items related to areas of responsibility.

Coordinate program review and program planning for areas of responsibility; participate in and support the accreditation process.

Represent the college in District and State-level activities related to dual enrollment and related programs.

Interpret and perform assignments in compliance with pertinent federal, state and local laws, and contractual eligibility regulations for the dual enrollment program.

Chair or serve on various college committees and participate in professional organizations as appropriate.

Collaborate with other grant-funded programs as necessary; provide leadership for other related grant programs as required.

Assume other duties normally associated with management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related area; AND

Two years of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; AND

A sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualification:
Experience at the high school or community college level is highly desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Principles and practices of leadership, management and supervision

Purpose, mission and goals of the high schools and community colleges

District organization, operations and budget

Laws, regulations, restrictions and requirements related to dual enrollment, articulation, community college curriculum, college admissions, k-12 education, and other related programs.

Budget preparation, implementation and administration

Curriculum development, standards, and requirements at both the high school and community college

Needs, interests, and concerns of various groups of high school, adult school, and community college students

Principles and practices related to grant administration

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Operation of a computer and assigned software

Ability to:
Provide leadership, direction and support to staff, faculty, and administrators involved in assigned programs and services

Communicate clearly in both oral and written form

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs related to dual enrollment and related programs

Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural and disability backgrounds of community college students and staff

Prepare and administer budgets;

Work on multi-projects; meet deadlines

Stay current with trends and technological advancements in assigned areas of responsibility

Work cooperatively in an environment of shared governance by maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff and community organizations.

Interpret, apply and explain district policies and legal regulations and requirements

Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, discipline and evaluate performance of direct subordinates

Work cooperatively with other educational institutions and agencies (i.e., universities, Chancellor’s Office, other community colleges, county office of education and K-12 schools.)

Interpret collective bargaining agreements

Licenses and Other Requirements

Valid California Driver’s License

Working Conditions:
Environment

Indoor work environment

Travel from site to site

Multi-project, fast-paced office environment; able to meet concurrent deadlines.

Physical Abilities

Ability to:
Sit for long periods of time

Communicate to provide information over the phone and in person

Remember key information and concentrate for long periods of time

Operate a computer keyboard

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following materials within their online job application to be considered

An online job application.

Equity Narrative Statement (included within the online application).

Cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications for this position.

Resume.

Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university work. Official transcripts required upon employment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Linda Reis at [email protected] or (559) 730-3867.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/3596199/director-welcome-center-early-college-partnerships