"Director, Outreach and Dual Enrollment"

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the administrative leadership of the Dean of Enrollment Services, plan, direct, manage, and implement the Districts comprehensive Outreach programs and Dual Enrollment programs; direct and supervise the work of assigned personnel; recruit prospective students to the college; organize and coordinate the high school, middle/junior high and community outreach programs; create and enforce College District policy and procedures for Federal and State regulations in relation to Outreach, concurrent and dual enrollment programs. Supervises and evaluates assigned faculty and staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Dean of Enrollment Services. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned faculty and staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an Academic (Educational) Administrator classification that directs, supervises, and manages all activities of the Districts comprehensive Outreach and Dual Enrollment programs. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Dean in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background, as well as skill in coordinating programmatic work.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Masters degree

AND

One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, budget development, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, and the training of staff in work methods and procedures.
• Operations, services, and activities of comprehensive Outreach and Dual Enrollment programs.
• Principles, practices, theories, and methods of research design, evaluation, data collection and statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of a variety of data and information.
• Applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
• Contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity as related to higher education.
• Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, business correspondence, research, and reporting, and information distribution.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.

Ability to:

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the department and assigned program areas.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned program areas.
• Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize resources.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and technical faculty and staff.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Effectively represent the District and the department in meetings with various educational, business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Gather and analyze data, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Effectively manage priorities in complex and diverse operational units.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, ethics, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Director, Outreach and Dual Enrollment

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Plan, develop, manage, and implement the District's comprehensive high school, adult school, community outreach and dual/concurrent enrollment programs; manage and participate in the development and implementation of District goals, objectives, administrative procedures, and priorities for assigned programs; lead the department in the creation, development and implementation of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Review.
2. Plan and direct District dual/concurrent enrollment programs, including Summer Readiness Programs to include coordinating with faculty and other student services components.
3. Develop and maintain a high profile, effective and positive relations with local feeder school districts, colleges and universities and local community; Communicate with business leaders, public agencies and other community groups to disseminate information and promote College enrollment.
4. Plan, implement, and direct the Early Admissions process with local high school districts.
5. Participate in the selection of new staff and faculty; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned faculty and staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
6. Develops, prepares, submits, and monitors assigned budgets; researches and approves expenditures for services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
7. Assure proper distribution of promotional materials and information to area high schools and designated locations in the community; Coordinate schedules and publicity for college visits; plan, promote and coordinate campus tours and outreach events.
8. Gather data and prepare monthly reports related to enrollment, performance and retention of entering high school students and outreach activities.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE

December 18-January 11, 2026	Position advertised; District receives applications
January 11, 2026	Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration.
January 19-23, 2026	Reviewing of applications.
January 26-30, 2026	Search Committee interviews candidates.
February, 2026	Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval.

Application Process

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached as a supporting document. All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

For Academic positions (only): If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an equivalency application.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.