Director of Student Affairs, EOPS​/CARE and CalWORKS

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)/Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Management

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and provides oversight for all functions, activities, programs, and services associated with the District's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs); supervises program development and review, and budget development and maintenance; develops, implements, and evaluates programs, services, and activities; represents EOPS/CARE, and CalWORKS on various committees and to the community during outreach events;

manages the effective use of District and program resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Vice President of Student Affairs in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

The District reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Administrators can be assigned to work at any district location or learning site and in some cases can be assigned to multiple locations and learning sites.

• Assumes management responsibility for the EOPS/CARE, and CalWORKs program functions, services, and activities, including recruitment and outreach orientation, retention, and transfer services for economically disadvantaged, culturally diverse, nontraditional, and/or educationally disadvantaged students.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the program; recommends, within program policy, appropriate service levels and resources; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs program personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with program standards, including project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Develops, administers, and oversees the program's annual budget; monitors program expenditures to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations, as well as funding requirements.
• Plans, organizes, and directs activities involved in enhancing services and opportunities for underrepresented minorities, single parents, and educationally disadvantaged students; directs activities to facilitate and enhance enrollment at the District and transfers to four-year colleges and universities.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with school district officials, community leaders, various organizations, and public agencies to encourage participation, stimulate interest, and coordinate campus projects with assigned programs and activities.
• Maintains program compliance with state, county, and federal regulations and laws; provides accurate reporting of program data to state and county regulatory agencies.
• Advises, provides expert guidance, and prepares and delivers presentations on issues pertaining to specific categorical programs.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to the area of assignment.
• Directs and facilitates the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records and program files.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District or program operations; implements procedural changes as required.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Responds to difficult and sensitive student and faculty inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curricula and instruction, student support services, student learning, and student success.
• Principles and practices of enrollment management.
• Principles and practices of fiscal management, strategic, and facilities planning.
• Pertinent federal and state laws and regulatory provisions.
• College accreditation procedures, practices, and standards.
• The development, implementation, and assessment of…