Director, Promise and Outreach
San Diego Community College District
Closing Date: 12/31/2024
Position Number: 00120577
Location: San Diego City College
Position Type: Academic
The Position:
Posting Details (Default Section)
Closing Date: 12/31/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Classification Title: Director, Promise and Outreach
Location: San Diego City College
Pay Information
Management: Range 4 ($9,456.53 - $15,403.70) per month based on the current Management salary schedule
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable.This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE
Job Duration: 12 Months
Position Number: 00120577
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Bargaining Unit: Management
Range: 4
Position Type: Academic
Department: Placement and Outreach
The Position
Applications are being accepted for the Director of Promise and Outreach position at San Diego City College. One of three credit colleges in the San Diego Community College District, City College is an urban campus dedicated to Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. City College provides academic and vocational offerings to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Under the direction of the Dean of Outreach and Enrollment Services the Director manages, supervises, and administers daily operations and the overall direction and management of the Outreach and Community Relations department, the Promise Program, and the Welcome Center. Key administrative duties include ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, developing strategic plans to maximize growth of student outreach and engagement programs, dual and concurrent student enrollment opportunities, and delivering equitable programs and services for students from diverse communities. The Director position will focus on programmatic growth and retention strategies to help address student access and enrollment, persistence, retention, and success while progressing towards meeting the State Chancellor's Vision 2030 goals and maximizing allocation from the Student Centered Funding Formula.
The hours are traditionally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on department and college needs.
Major Responsibilities
- Hire, train, and provide supervision to classified professionals and NANCE.
- Plan, organize, and execute large-scale campus events.
- Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff and other stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic communities.
- Collaborate with City Communications Office on marketing and outreach efforts to increase awareness of City programs and services and increase student participation in concurrent enrollment.
- Develop or assist in the development of annual budget recommendations and monitor and control expenditures with adopted budget.
- Provide leadership to the college's outreach functions with may include, but not limited to, recruitment, the development of relationships with feeder high schools, and the development of relationships with community entities from which potential students might be recruited.
- Lead the college's targeted marketing and outreach efforts capture potential Promise Program participation and grow student engagement and retention year-over-year.
- Work collaboratively with administrative leadership and Instructional Faculty on promotion of Summer enrichment opportunities for high school concurrent enrollment.
- Help guide intentional outreach efforts to expand knowledge of dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities to prospective students and families.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid to increase FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application submissions for current and incoming students.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: a Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate subject area and three years of increasingly responsible experience in outreach, special programs, student services, administration or other experience directly related to the area of assignment, preferably in an institution of higher education.
The following are also required for this academic/educational administrator assignment:
1) Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, AND
2) One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment, AND
3) Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
OR
1) Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential, AND
2) Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education, AND
3) Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Desired Qualifications
- Both of the following: (a) Master's degree; AND (b) One year of formal training, internship, OR leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment.
- Knowledge of economic and social barriers similar to those encountered by the San Diego City College student population.
- Understanding of equity-minded student success practices.
- Background in providing services and supports from a strengths-based approach for diverse student populations.
- Ability to conceptualize, plan, and implement programs focused on outreach, retention, and student support services and in coordination with other site, district, or community partners and programs.
- Ability to think through complex systems and provide innovation and input into established and new processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with on- and off-campus partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to allocate financial and human resources in accordance with sound management principles and to develop, administer, and control budgets.
- Ability to analyze student and services data to prepare comprehensive records and reports.
- Demonstrated experience training, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Equivalency: If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalscency Form and attach it during the application process.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Valid California driver's license.
Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
Working Conditions:
Physical Requirement: Category III
Environment: Favorable, usually involves an office.
Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Complete online application;
- Letter of Interest;
- Resume;
- Three (3) professional references listed within the online application to include a manager/supervisor and someone you have supervised; AND,
- Unofficial Transcripts.
- Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
- License/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).
Conditions of Employment:
SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
- Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
- Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
- Employed on an initial contract of two (2) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.
EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information. Additional Information: Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.
Posting Number: AC01090 Indicate budget number(s)
Major Responsibilities:
- Hire, train, and provide supervision to classified professionals and NANCE.
- Plan, organize, and execute large-scale campus events.
- Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff and other stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic communities.
- Collaborate with City Communications Office on marketing and outreach efforts to increase awareness of City programs and services and increase student participation in concurrent enrollment.
- Develop or assist in the development of annual budget recommendations and monitor and control expenditures with adopted budget.
- Provide leadership to the college's outreach functions with may include, but not limited to, recruitment, the development of relationships with feeder high schools, and the development of relationships with community entities from which potential students might be recruited.
- Lead the college's targeted marketing and outreach efforts capture potential Promise Program participation and grow student engagement and retention year-over-year.
- Work collaboratively with administrative leadership and Instructional Faculty on promotion of Summer enrichment opportunities for high school concurrent enrollment.
- Help guide intentional outreach efforts to expand knowledge of dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities to prospective students and families.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid to increase FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application submissions for current and incoming students.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: a Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate subject area and three years of increasingly responsible experience in outreach, special programs, student services, administration or other experience directly related to the area of assignment, preferably in an institution of higher education.
The following are also required for this academic/educational administrator assignment:
1) Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, AND
2) One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment, AND
3) Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
OR
1) Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential, AND
2) Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education, AND
3) Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Desired Qualifications:
- Both of the following: (a) Master's degree; AND (b) One year of formal training, internship, OR leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment.
- Knowledge of economic and social barriers similar to those encountered by the San Diego City College student population.
- Understanding of equity-minded student success practices.
- Background in providing services and supports from a strengths-based approach for diverse student populations.
- Ability to conceptualize, plan, and implement programs focused on outreach, retention, and student support services and in coordination with other site, district, or community partners and programs.
- Ability to think through complex systems and provide innovation and input into established and new processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with on- and off-campus partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to allocate financial and human resources in accordance with sound management principles and to develop, administer, and control budgets.
- Ability to analyze student and services data to prepare comprehensive records and reports.
- Demonstrated experience training, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Licenses:
Valid California driver's license.
Pay Information:
Management:Range 4 ($9,456.53 - $15,403.70) per month based on the current Management salary schedule
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable.This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
