Director of Student Equity and Success Programs

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Dean of Counseling Programs and Services, the Director of Student Equity and Success Programs provides direct management of the Student Equity and Achievement program, and related projects and initiatives designed to advance student success outcomes such as access, persistence, graduation, and the elimination of equity gaps for disproportionately impacted student communities.

This is a 12-month academic management position.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Possession of a master's degree or the equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience working with diverse populations including leadership related to student equity, counseling, and student support services.
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively as a member of the administration team.
• Evidence of experience and training in the utilization of technology in administrative practice.
• Evidence of experience supervising a complex department responsible for implementation of state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated management or supervisory experience working in student services areas within the community college system.
• Experience with monitoring budgets, grant management, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience developing plans and implementing targeted activities that support disproportionately impacted communities in a higher education setting.
• Recent evidence of professional development or training, and membership with professional organizations, that support student equity.
• Familiarity and competency with data collection methodologies, data reporting programs, and assessing progress toward student success and equity outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative leadership to support a college culture that values consultation and collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements college-wide plans related to student equity and/or student success.
• Plans, organizes, and co-chairs the Student Equity and Achievement Program Committee meetings.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to establish and implement a vision for the College's student equity plans, as well as ensuring that Guided Pathways efforts are aligned with an equity-minded perspective and vision.
• Coordinates Student Equity and Success programs and activities outlined in the student equity plan and in concert with other college-wide efforts such as Guided Pathways.
• Manages assigned student equity and success programs and learning communities including, but not limited to, the Black Scholars Program, Rising Scholars Program, and related programs designed to strengthen equity and success outcomes for disproportionately impacted students.
• Collaborates closely with the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility+ as well as student/academic support programs, to implement equity-minded services and strengthening community engagement on campus by developing and implementing multicultural activities and celebrations.
• Collaborates with the Dean of Counseling Programs and Services to coordinate student equity and success projects involving faculty and staff.
• Assists college programs and services to advance college equity initiatives, diversity objectives, and successful goal completion for various student communities.
• Works collaboratively with Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness to analyze student success data and identify future goals and strategies to enhance student equity outcomes in alignment with other institutional planning efforts.
• Provides leadership to nurture an environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, accessibility, and accountability for employees and students alike.
• Prepares and submits relevant annual and mid-term reports, program plans, and expenditures to the California Community College Chancellor's Office.
• Prepares oral, written, and electronic reports and presentations.
• Reviews, revises, interprets, and implements Board Policies and Procedures related to student equity to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and Chancellor's Office guidelines.
• Manages budgets for all assigned programs and oversees the development, coordination, and monitoring of the Student Equity and Achievement Program budget.
• Oversees the hiring, supervision, evaluation, and training for all assigned staff.
• Maintains active participation in campus life by attending College and community events and activities related to the assignment, as well as serving on committees, work groups and task forces.
• Interacts with students, faculty, staff, and members of the community with collegiality, professionalism, and respect.
• Works with community partners to meet the student equity activities and represent the District.
• Maintains confidential and accurate records and files.
• Attends regional meetings and conferences related to student equity and success.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.

Department Counseling Programs and Services
Job Category Management
Assignment Full-Time
Percentage of Time 100%
Months per Year 12 months
Work Days per Week M-F
Work Schedule per Day Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment.
Bargaining Unit Unrepresented

About Transcripts

• Candidates must upload copies of all transcripts (need not be official at the time of application) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position.
• Official transcripts will be required at the time of the job offer.
• Transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded (or conferred) and the year.
• Degree(s) must be earned (or conferred) from accredited institution(s) or an equivalent foreign institution by the first consideration date for this position.
• All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated first consideration date for this position.
• Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bona fide U.S. evaluation service.

Selection Process

• A selection committee will review application packages of those candidates who have met the minimum qualifications for this position and will select a limited number of qualified candidates for an interview.
• Each candidate may be asked to make a presentation on a topic of the selection committee's choice. The candidate will be informed of the topic when an interview appointment is scheduled.
• Each candidate may be asked to provide a sample of his or her writing ability just prior to the interview.
• Travel costs must be borne by the applicant.
• Final candidates for faculty, management, and supervisor/confidential positions may be interviewed by the Superintendent/President.
• If selected as a finalist, the candidate permits the District to contact the current and former employer(s) to investigate past employment history.

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