"Manager - K16 Partnerships and Outreach"

Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development, the incumbent is responsible for the management and coordination of outreach, high school partnerships, dual enrollment and Rising Scholars. Working collaboratively across college departments and with external partners, the manager is responsible for fostering a culture of student success by actively assessing, developing and maintaining initiatives and core services related to the programs above. The manager plans, develops, coordinates, and implements District-wide office policy and procedures consistent with rules and regulations established by state agencies; and provides supervision for designated staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of this position are district-wide and extend to all campuses and instructional sites within the service area. Some out-of-area travel is to be expected. The primary responsibility of this position would include:

• Provide leadership and supervision of Dual Enrollment outreach and planning.
• Provide leadership and guidance to high school liaisons within service area.
• Oversee services and activities designed to support District wide outreach activities.
• Design and implement a multi-modality outreach plan to advise the community and the area high schools for target student populations.
• Build and maintain partnerships with external entities, including K-12 school districts, four-year universities, industry partners and community-based organizations.
• Meet on a regular basis with other instructional and institutional administrative and management personnel for planning, idea sharing, issue resolutions and operational communications.
• Oversees all functions of the Dual Enrollment Program.
• Serve as a resource to administration, faculty and staff in the interpretation of state and federal guidelines for Dual Enrollment.
• Serves as a college liaison to the high school faculty, staff, and students.
• Manages the Dual Enrollment program offerings with the college and high school Districts for inclusion in the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) agreements.
• Supports the District's dual enrollment efforts in the ongoing development of pathways with K-12 partners and College of the Redwoods.
• Maintains accurate records, files, databases, and prepares reports.
• As a representative of the College, participate in and attend professional associations.
• Serves on college standing and ad hoc committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Higher education policies and student services in California Community Colleges.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Funding and budget methods and regulations regarding the use of funds.
• Interpersonal communication skills using collegiality, patience, and courtesy.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Abilities

• Ability to devise and/or adapt procedures/policies to changing organizational needs.
• Ability to manage, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Ability to represent the College with community groups, organizations and agencies providing services to dual enrolled students.
• Ability to lead discussions and make presentations to large and small groups.
• Ability to provide and model high-quality customer service.
• Ability to develop and manage a departmental budget.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work with departmental staff to set annual goals and achieve them.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and make recommendations regarding the revision of state and federal regulations and local board policies.
• Ability to generate a wide variety of detailed state, system, and federal reports.

Physical Abilities

Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize words and numbers; speech and auditory ability to carry on conversations in large audience, personal, and phone conversations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years of student services work in higher education. Direct experience in admissions, outreach and working with high school students. Additional years of experience may replace education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices. Position requires sensitivity to and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid driver's license.

Hours

Full-Time 12 Months/Year 2080 Hours/Year

Salary Grade:

123

Salary:

$82,222.40 - $139,214.40 Annual Salary

Contact(s):

Human Resources

Contact Phone:

707-476-4140

Contact Email:

hr@redwoods.edu

Start Date

TBD

Posting Number:

S00406P

Requisition Number:

26-57

Job Close Date:

09/05/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required. California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees. The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.