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

Job Description

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

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.

Knowledge and Skills

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Abilities

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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...
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Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Budget Management and Grant Allocations

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...
Salary Schedule: DG-8

Application Requirements

A complete application packet includes:
1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. Responses to Supplemental Questions...
3. A Cover Letter...
4. A Current Resume...
5. Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation, if applicable.
Submit an application online at: http://www.cccd.edu/employment