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Director, Library & Learning Support Services

Closing Date:

Definition:

Assignment:

Salary and Benefits:

• $161,308-$171,795 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Program Director II classification, Range 21, Steps A-C).
• Annual salary step increases to maximum of salary range, $201,098 (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 21, Step H).

• Additional compensation: $1,500 for doctorate added to base salary annually, to be prorated on a monthly basis.
• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years).
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Professional development and renewal leave.
• $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalSTRS retirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science, library, information science, counseling, business administration, education, or a related field.

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory responsibility.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer, develop, organize, coordinate, implement and supervise the operations and activities of assigned student programs.
• Recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for assigned student and/or instructional programs; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the work of staff and faculty involved in delivery of services for grant funded and/or categorical student programs.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned unit; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Prepare and administer program budgets; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures; forecast additional funds needed for program staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Select, orient, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate contract employees and/or instructors.
• Design and administer processes to evaluate program outcomes; analyze and interpret diagnostic assessment results and reports; re-evaluate and redesign programs that are not meeting student needs and/or established goals.
• Develop funding sources; participate in preparation of state and federal grant applications; direct and/or prepare required grant reports and documentation; assure compliance with applicable regulations and conditions of funding, including spending grant funds accordingly and in a timely manner.
• Advocate, promote and inform the needs, compliance and issues regarding assigned programs to the college and district; liaison with administrators and faculty to exchange information and coordinate program activities.
• Design and participate in college outreach and recruitment efforts, especially as they pertain to target student population of assigned program.
• Assure compliance with program eligibility requirements and state and federal regulations.
• Serve on district and/or community boards and committees as assigned; represent the district and/or college at local and state professional organizations as required.
• Answer questions and provide information to students and to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaint.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741-2174 to arrange for assistance.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.