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Rancho Santiago Community College District

Director, Special Programs

Rancho Santiago Community College District, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725


Rancho Santiago Community College District

Salary Range:

Grade H: $119,849.49 - $160,617.63

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

CL24-01012

Location:

Santa Ana, CA

Division:

SAC Academic Affairs

Closing:

9/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

CLASS SUMMARY

Has overall responsibility to a designated administrator for the supervision and administration of a specially funded program, including all assigned personnel and participants, all related records and reports; performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESDesigns, implements, coordinates, and directs activities related to specific projects.Analyzes data in relation to policy questions and study purposes; creates statistical tables and graphic displays.Writes comprehensive reports and makes oral presentations explaining research findings, implications, and applicability.Has overall supervision and day-to-day oversight of specially funded initiatives, as appropriate.Assists in recruiting and selecting staff in all areas under direct supervision; provides for in-service training; supervises and evaluates staff, program functions and activities.Responsible for the timely and accurate review and preparation of budget documents, including monthly expenditure reports and such documents and summaries as required by the funding source.Has substantial responsibility for reporting, including program accountability reports and for seeking additional and alternative funding for programs and activities.Responsible for the development and implementation of project goals, objectives, and activities associated with program operations.Supervises the recruitment, orientation, and ongoing participation of individual program participants, their organizational sponsors or mentors, as appropriate.Responsible for establishing collaborative partnerships with community-based and other local organizations, public and private groups, State and national entities and affiliates.Provides substantial leadership and support to committees directly linked to service areas, including special program steering and advisory committees, district-wide committees or task forces.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

This class reports to senior administrations and supervises all staff in areas of direct responsibility.

Knowledge And Abilities

Good Knowledge of:

principles of supervision and management, record keeping, accountability, and thorough program documentation; research design and methods.

Knowledge of:

state education code and district rules, regulations, and policies relating to the district's operation and administration, as well as state and federal rules, regulations, and policies.

Ability to:

plan and implement programs; develop and manage budgets; design and administer research studies; write clear and concise complex documents; compile reports; work cooperatively with other employees and the public; establish positive and effective relationships; communicate effectively in writing and speech; comprehend and interpret financial statements; analyze situations and make appropriate decisions; supervise the work of others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:

Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree plus three years of related experience in project management. Experience involving work with community groups and governmental entities, documentation of program activities, and budget administration.

EEO STATEMENT

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, 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. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.

SELECTION CRITERIAApplication Screening:

In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria (as appropriate) may be considered in selecting candidates:Education experience breadth and depth.Work experience breadth and depth.Demonstrated leadership capabilities.Program development.Community involvement.Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Interview:

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:Oral communication skillsPresentationProblem-solving skills

Application Procedures:

To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete Rancho Santiago Community College District online application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date. Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.

A Complete Application Packet Must Include:RSCCD Online ApplicationCover LetterResume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

Foreign Degrees:

Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is approved by or a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), or Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Conditions of Employment:

The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

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