ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EOPS/CARE and CALWORKS

at  Long Beach City College

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• (a) Possession of a Master’s Degree; and
• (b) One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of responsible experience in EOPS and CalWORKs, or student support programs in a community college setting, including recent experience working with multi-cultural/diverse student populations.
• Experience within the last four years, two with experience or the equivalent in 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.
• Experience as a community college EOPS and CalWORKs counselor or instructor, or have comparable experience working with disadvantaged clientele.
• Evidence of an ability to work with computers, multimedia, and other technologies. Understanding and appreciation for the mission of the community colleges and the ability to relate it to all constituencies.
• Commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
• Ability to work effectively with community groups, educational entities, and government bodies to develop partnerships and coalitions which result in better service to the community and students.
• Demonstrated experience with budget management and development.
• Experience in planning and coordinating college-related activities.
• Good organizational skills and an ability to plan and follow through on projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, theories and practices of administration specifically related to student services available at institutions of higher education.
• Programs and services designed to foster the academic achievement of students
• Principles, theories and practices of student development and counseling or advising models
• Principles and practices of leadership, management and supervision
• State Education Code sections, federal laws and regulations, and district policies related to CalWORKs.
• Budget administration, including grant funded programs.
• Needs, interests, and concerns of various groups of community college students.
• Principles, theories and practices of administration specifically related to student services available at institutions of higher education.
• Programs and services designed to foster the academic achievement of students
• Principles, theories and practices of student development and counseling or advising models
• Principles and practices of leadership, management and supervision State Education Code sections, federal laws and regulations, and district policies related to EOPS and CalWORKs.
• Budget administration, including grant funded programs.
• Needs, interests, and concerns of various groups of community college students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Provides leadership for the direction, planning and administration of the area’s student support services, educational programs, childcare and career experience program.
• Provides leadership for the development of new or modified programs and services and the development of strategies and activities that encourage and foster innovation in order to increase the number of EOPS, CARE, FYSS, Dream Services, and CalWORKs students who are prepared to successfully complete academic goals in a timely manner.
• Support and manage services, initiatives, grants that is geared towards student parents and family resources throughout the district that is outside of CalWORKs and Care.
• Develops budgets and prepares annual program plans, goals and objectives in compliance with regulations.
• Uses analytics regarding EOPS, CARE, FYSS, Dream Services, CalWORKs student satisfaction, retention, and student learning outcomes (SLOs) to improve quality and comprehensiveness of the EOPS, CARE, FYSS, Dream Services, and CalWORKs program.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records, including MIS data related to the EOPS, CARE, FYSS, Dream Services, and CalWORKs program guidelines.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors strict documentation systems related to student applications, student eligibility for program services, student acceptance into the program, student utilization of program services, and continued eligibility for student enrollment in the program.
• Maintains and modifies all record keeping systems and procedures in accordance with district, county, state, and federal regulations and prepares and completes all related documentation required by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, County Department of Public Social Services and Community Partner organizations.
• Reviews and assigns applications for program funding.
• Coordinates an effective recruitment plan and oversees outreach programs for local schools and community agencies.
• Selects, supervises and evaluates CalWORKs counselors and support staff in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures, and compliance with District policies, rules, and regulations regarding personnel.
• Oversee the annual EOPS, CARE, NextUp, and CalWORKs Advisory Committee meetings and ensures the committee functions appropriately.
• Resolves complaints and appeals.
• Represents the District at various meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Communicates effectively with staff and students and provides leadership, advice, and counsel to EOPS, CARE, FYSS, Dream Services, CalWORKs students.
• Completes any other activities or responsibilities assigned by the Director of EOPS, FYSS, Dream Services, and CalWORKs.

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

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• Strategic Plan
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