"Director of EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth"

Job Description

Definition

Coastline College serves approximately 18,000 students, awards over 2,000 degrees and certificates, and transfers over 2,000 students to four-year institutions annually. Coastline College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Coastline College reflects the dynamic diversity of the region.

We are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to cultivate a welcoming student-centered culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse student population through the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, accessibility, and anti-racism (DEISAA). At Coastline College we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, veterans, sexual orientation, and people with varied abilities. Coastline College is seeking applications from candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice in career education fields, and contributes to the College's mission and vision.

We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.

Coastline College Employee-Student Demographic InformationDirect Links:

• Annual Enrollment by Program and Student Demographic
• Term Enrollment by Course and Student Demographic
• Course-Level Success by Term, Modality, Course, and Demographic
• Course-Level End-of-Term Retention by Term, Modality, Course, and Demographic
• Student Equity and Achievement Analysis
• Degrees and Certificates Awarded
• Employee Demographics

Department Specifics

The Department of EOPS/CARE/NextUp and CalWORKs is located in the Student Services Division of Coastline College. The vision of Student Services is to demonstrate an uncompromised commitment to students by elevating equitable outcomes, partnering across the college, empowering our community, demystifying the navigation of educational journeys, and providing welcoming and holistic student support.

The Department EOPS/CARE/NextUp and CalWORKs supports students who are disadvantaged by social, economic, educational or linguistic barriers, providing the resources they need to enroll and succeed at Coastline College. The department offers comprehensive academic and support counseling, financial support, and a bevy of other services aimed at helping students stay enrolled and reach their educational and career goals. The CARE program offers additional support services so students can transition from welfare dependency by securing the education, training, and marketable skills needed for self-sufficiency and upward social mobility. Next Up/Guardian Scholars offers a range of services and resources to help current and former foster youth increase their confidence and ability to become successful, college-educated individuals.

Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates the College’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). These Programs can include but are not limited to the following: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), California Work Opportunity, UMOJA and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and Foster Youth programs. Directs high school and college-level outreach activities to promote the programs and identify potential student-participants.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Director of EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth provides integral student services by implementing support to students that gives pathways and opportunities to higher education otherwise may not be possible through traditional enrollment processes. The Director proposes, fundraises and administers funding for the services and develops internal processes for properly allocating resources to students engaged in any or all of the programs in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The Director is a management position which is part of a comprehensive student services strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:

1. Administers and manages student services programs: EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth programs, ensuring they meet California Education Code Title 5 guidelines in recruiting, supporting, and retaining underrepresented students and supporting the College’s mission for access and diversity.
2. Supervise EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth office staff to include faculty, classified staff, hourly staff, and student assistants and assist categorical counseling staff as needed.
3. Recommend policy and procedures for all components related to the EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth programs including, but not limited to, program specific instruction, counseling, eligibility, outreach, cultural awareness, retention, transfer, and on-going program maintenance. Develop new services and programs for the department in compliance with state and local policies and guidelines to expand and increase services to students.
4. Advocates, promotes, and informs local high schools, other College outreach programs, and student services about the programs and administrative compliance. Participate in workshops, meetings, and conferences, at the district, local, regional and state levels as appropriate to the assigned areas of responsibility. Serves as the College’s EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth liaison with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, Region 8, and county social workers.
5. Sets up best practices for referring participating students to services on and off campus. Collaborates with other student services areas such as, and not limited to, Financial Aid, Disabled Student Programs (DSPS), Associated Students, Equity, Counseling and Assessment to contribute to student success and student work opportunities.
6. Manages, researches, and maintains budgets for assigned programs; administers approved budgets and directs preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records, and files supporting program operations and activities. Coordinate the preparation, submission and administration of assigned student support services operating budgets and grants. Supervise the preparation and submission of timely and accurate reports to meet college, state, and federal requirements
7. Responsible for submitting all annual plans and year-end reports related to EOPS,/CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth programs. Ensure program compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements; analyze, interpret and apply laws and District policies and procedures.
8. Maintains communication with District and college staff as well as various agencies to coordinate program services, exchange information, and refer participating students. Initiates communications to pass on trends and new legislation and regulations for working with targeted student populations.
9. Organizes advisory committees with local K-12 school districts, businesses, and parent representatives to establish effective networks for identifying targeted students and coordinating delivery systems for identified student needs. Work cooperatively and provide leadership as a member of the college management team consistent with the mission and function of the College and District.
10. Learns and applies up-to-date knowledge of college curriculum, instructional methods, online services/resources and technologies when working with committees and students. Serve as the lead on Program Review, Student Learning, and Service Area Outcomes for Student Services Programs.
11. Lead or participate in district-wide or College committees, initiatives, teams, or ad hoc groups as assigned.
12. Coordinate the development of programmatic publications and promotions.
13. Develop, implement and evaluate assigned student support programs and planning strategies, integrating planning with budgeting.
14. Participate in the program hiring, evaluation, performance intervention and retention of faculty and staff members in areas of supervision.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
16. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills

1. The position requires specialized professional knowledge of the principles and audiences for Title 5 funded student-centered programs, including program development and evaluation, budget management, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
2. Requires working knowledge of college development theory and student services issues on a community college campus.
3. Requires a working knowledge of federal and California financial aid programs, eligibility and student needs assessment.
4. Requires specialized knowledge of and skill at developing and implementing a plan of accountability for EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Foster Youth, UMOJA and related categorical programs, especially as related to state regulations.
5. Requires knowledge of best supervisory, performance management, and team building practices.
6. Requires working knowledge of and skill at assessing, understanding, articulating, and evaluating information technology needs, and solutions to support these areas of responsibility.
7. Requires well-developed oral and written language skills to prepare reports and professional correspondence.
8. Requires well-developed human relations skills to initiate contact and develop work relationships with educators, agencies, and students, conduct performance reviews, deliver presentations, and convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
9. Requires knowledge of college, district, community, and social service referral sources.
10. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Abilities

1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to develop program and customer service standards and measurable outcomes.
3. Requires the ability to learn, interpret, and apply State Education Code, Government Code, Title 5, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.
4. Requires the ability to develop and administer budgets.
5. Requires understanding of, sensitivity to and commitment to meeting the needs of the individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
6. Requires the ability to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external constituencies to identify and recruit students, enhance student engagement and retention, and success.
7. Requires the ability to advocate for the programs supervise and support the core values of the College.
8. Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
9. Requires the ability to direct, train, and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical Abilities

The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. Essential functions will vary by position. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Education and Experience

Must meet the requirements under (a) and (b) AND (c) for an EOPS Director under Title V Regulations as follows: (a) Possess a master's degree from an accredited institution and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment which may, but need not be concurrent with the required full-time service OR possess the California Community College Supervisory Credential OR have a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above. (Candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit the Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.) (b) Within the last four years, two years of full-time experience or the equivalent in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR two years-experience as a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor; OR have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele. (c) Must have completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language, or social disadvantages.

AND

Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Budget Management and Grant Allocations

Licenses and Certificates

Valid driver license or ID required

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Conditions of Employment

This is a categorically funded, full-time, 12-months per year educational administrator position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. (Salary Schedule: DG-8) Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX.

Application Requirements

A complete application packet includes: A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application, Responses to Supplemental Questions, A Cover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access), A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience, Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation, if applicable. Submit an application online at: http://www.cccd.edu/employment