Interim Executive Director,Categorical Programs Job Bakersfield area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Interim Executive Director, Categorical Programs

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Job Type: Interim Management -- Classified Administrator

Job Number: FY

College: Bakersfield College

Department: Transfer Pathways

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Note: This recruitment is for an interim position. An interim appointment may last only until a full-time appointment is made and may not exceed two years in duration.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Executive Director of Categorical Programs shall serve as the administrator for grant funded programs, including EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Next Up, DSPS, AB540, SEAP, FKCE, Cal-SOAP, and related programs. The Executive Director is responsible for the development and implementation of annual goals to meet individual program's grant objectives and ensure state and/or federal regulatory compliance.

Representative

Duties

Responsible for the oversight, management, planning, implementation, and budget management of the assigned categorical programs at Bakersfield College, including: EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Next Up, DSPS, AB540, SEAP, FKCE, Cal-SOAP, and related programs

Formulate internal policy and procedures for all components related to each categorical program regulations and grant objectives, identifying the special needs of eligible students in each program. Develop services to address the needs and procedures to monitor the progress of the students in each program.

Develop programming activities to increase student enrollment and student persistence and success in alignment with the College's goals, initiatives and vision.

Develop annual work plans and design specific services to students that ensures compliance with state, federal, and/or local policies and guidelines to meet individual program requirements.

Monitor activities to ensure compliance with Title V of the California Education Code and other relevant state, federal, and county regulations.

Responsible for compliance with regulations and submittal of all annual plans, quarterly reports, and year-end reports related to each categorical program.

Supervise and evaluate performance of the categorical programs' staff to include managers, faculty, classified staff, and hourly staff.

Provide cross-training and professional development opportunities to supervised staff.

Actively participate in workshops, meetings, and conferences at the district, local, regional, state, and federal levels as appropriate to the assigned areas of responsibility. Represent each program in regional and statewide meetings. Serve on college and district committees as appropriate.

Develop and maintain the annual budget for each categorical program and oversee daily operations for compliance and practical applications.

Seek additional funding sources by preparing funding proposals for state, federal, and private agencies.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Counseling or Educational Administration.
Six years of increasingly responsible professional/management level experience in an educational setting that demonstrates administrative process, the ability to work with a diverse student body, and the initiative to develop and create new programs and collaborative services.
Demonstrated experiences with public relations, student outreach and services, community collaborations, and administration of grant funded programs.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Desirable Qualifications

Doctorate degree.
Six years of supervisory experience at a college in administration of grant funded programs.
Bilingual Spanish/English writing and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Pertinent state and federal laws, education codes, statutes, and regulations specifically for each categorical program.
Mission, procedures, and operations of California Community Colleges.
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.
Principles of public speaking, marketing, communications, and successful practices for student access and success.
Budgeting and categorical fiscal reporting.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to:

Demonstrate leadership in a multiple programs department.
Envision and effectively organize and supervise the day-to-day operation of assigned areas. Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Work independently and with initiative while creating new programs and opportunities.
Direct, train, and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a department with multiple programs.
Interpret and prepare upon request relevant student data,…