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Long Beach Community College District
  • Position Number: 2255580
  • Location: Long Beach, CA
  • Position Type: Student Affairs and Services


Assistant Director, CalWORKS

Salary:
Location: Job Type: Full Time
Department: Job Number: A20-36
Closing: 5/21/2021


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CALWORKS

SALARY: $79,034.00 - $107,684.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/05/21
CLOSING DATE: 05/21/21 05:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE


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. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 36,000 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 54% are Hispanic/Latinx, 17% are White, 14% are African American, 12% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning). For more information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Director for CalWORKs is responsible for leadership, planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and evaluating the activities of the CalWORKs Program for the District; managing, implementing, promoting, and coordinating development of new or modified programs and services; advising and developing strategies and activities while encouraging and fostering innovation in programs and services.

COLLEGE MISSION
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.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
  • Strategic Plan
  • Office of the Superintendent President

    At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

    The College seeks candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for commitment to student success. The position encompasses the following professional responsibilities and competencies:

    DUTIES:

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    Under the general administrative direction of the Dean, Counseling and Student Support Services, the Assistant Director, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), is directly responsible for providing leadership, direction, planning, coordination, and general supervision and evaluation of the CalWORKs Program.

    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 CalWORKs students who are prepared to successfully complete academic goals in a timely manner.
  • Develops budgets and prepares annual program plans, goals and objectives in compliance with regulations.
  • Uses analytics regarding CalWORKs student satisfaction, retention, and student learning outcomes (SLOs) to improve quality and comprehensiveness of the CalWORKs program.
  • Maintains accurate and appropriate records, including MIS data related to the 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 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 CalWORKs students.
  • Completes any other activities or responsibilities assigned by the Dean, Counseling and Student Support Services.

    SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
    This position reports to the Dean, Counseling and Student Support Services and supervises and evaluates assigned staff.

    PERSONNEL
    Responsible for effectively recommending the hire, transfer, suspension, lay-off, promotion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, assignment, direction and evaluation of work, and adjustment of grievances of all assigned staff; administering collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures, and compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel; evaluation of the performance of assigned staff, providing direction and assistance wherever a need for improvement is identified.

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
    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.

    Ability to:
  • Develop and implement student services and programs at the community college level.
  • Employ effective outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies in an open-access institution.
  • Provide leadership and direction to faculty and classified staff.
  • Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, discipline and evaluate the performance of direct subordinates.
  • Plan, organize, direct, administer, review and evaluate CalWORKs programs, services, and activities as they relate to student persistence, successful academic progress, and program completion.
  • Maintain current knowledge of supportive programs and services for various constituencies within the community college.
  • Assure compliance with local, State and federal laws related to the provision of instruction and student services on a community college campus.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
  • Effectively delegate authority and responsibility to subordinates.
  • Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background with tact, diplomacy and courtesy.

    LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
    Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution, or possession of a valid California Community College Supervisory Credential;
  • One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the 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 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 CalWORKs counselor or CalWORKs 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.
  • Teaching experience, preferably in courses related to skill development.
  • 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.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

  • A Long Beach Community College District application.
  • A list of three references, including phone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors.
  • A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
  • A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Complete transcripts of graduate level college/university course work (need not be official). Transcripts must have date degree conferred, type of degree awarded and area of discipline/Study degree awarded in and must include applicants name and have all pages. Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES).

    For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lbcc/jobs/3071613/assistant-director-calworks

    DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
    Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.

    THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
    The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

    To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lbcc/jobs/3071613/assistant-director-calworks





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