Academic Achievement Center Director / Title V Project Director

Salary: $73,091.00 – $125,009.00 Annually

Location: Blythe, CA

Job Type: Management/Confidential

Job Number: 228

Department: Student Success & Support Programs

Opening Date: 06/14/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

• Initial review of applications will occur on June 30, 2023
• The posting is currently open until filled but may close without notice after June 30, 20203.

NATURE OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Counseling, the Title V Project Director will implement, develop, plan, supervise and manage the Academic Achievement Center and ensure that program goals, objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are completed within established timelines; ensures the submission of all reports and proper use of program funds; recruits, trains, and supervises program staff. Promotes and directs activities, and maintains a cooperative relationship with faculty, District, and the broader community.

Examples of Duties

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Project Director will plan, oversees, and evaluates the Title V Hispanic Service Institution(HSI)Projectgrantactivities,goals,andobjectivesinconjunctionwithother project personnel, key faculty, staff, students and community partners and the external evaluator.
2. Organizes and manages logistics for regular meetings including virtual or in-person meetings;travel,events,agendas,preparationofreportsforregularupdates,meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
3. Promotes and conducts outreach activities with high schools and community organizationstoidentifyHispanicandlow-incomestudentswhoareinterestedinhigher education.
4. Designscommunityoutreachstrategiesandorientationprogramsthattakeintoaccount the central role of family support for Hispanic students.
5. MonitorsprogrambudgetsandthepreparationofPerformanceReports,anddeliverables to program stakeholders.
6. PreparesprogrambudgetreportsincollaborationwithappropriateDistrictadministrators and District accounting personnel.
7. FacilitatestheAcademicAchievementCenteractivitiesandthefacultyandstaff professional development training for improving campus cultures.
8. Providestechnicalinformationregardingassignedfunctions;assistsintheformulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs.
9. Preparesandmaintainsavarietyofreports,recordsandfilesrelatedtoprogramactivities.
10. Maintain effective communication and oversight of grant activity to ensure that project operations are in compliance with Federal Department of Education mandates and Palo Verde College Institutional goals.
11. Operates a computer and assigned software programs; operates other office equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Qualifications

KNOWLEDGEANDABILITIES
KNOWLEDGEOF:

1. HSIGrantprogramsand regularPerformanceReporting.
2. HSIGrantprogramgoals,objectives,outcomes,anddeliverables.
3. Oralandwrittencommunicationskills.
4. Principlesandpracticesofsupervisionandtraining.
5. HSIGrantmanagementandcompliancewithfederalrequirements.
6. Communityrelationsandoutreachtechniques.
7. Submissionproceduresandunderstandinggovernmentreportingsystem,management, and accounts.
8. Applicablelaws,codes,regulations,policies,andprocedures.
9. Interpersonalskillsusingtact,patience,andcourtesy.
10. Operationofacomputerandassignedsoftware.
11. ThecentralroleoffamilysupportforHispanicstudents.

ABILITY TO:

1. Performavarietyofspecializeddutiesintheplanning,organization,coordinationand implementation of HIS and Title V Grant Programs
2. Communicateeffectivelybothorallyandinwriting.
3. Interpret,applyandexplainrules,regulations,policiesandprocedures.
4. Establishandmaintaincooperativeand effectiveworkingrelationshipswithothers.
5. Operateacomputerandassignedofficeequipment.
6. Workeffectivelywithlow-income,first-generationcollege,andHispanicstudentsin need of academic assistance.
7. Planandconductcommunityoutreachefforts.
8. Meetschedulesandtimelines.
9. Workindependentlywithlittledirection.
10. Demonstrateovercoming barrierssimilartoHispanicstudentsservedinGrantPrograms.
11. Maintainrecords andfiles.
12. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in management, supervision, public administration, education, or related field.
2. Two (2) years of directly related experience.
3. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientation of students, faculty, administrators and personnel.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Valid driver’s license.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

1. Five years of full-time professional work experience in an educational setting that includesdevelopment,implementation,andmanagementofaneducationalprogram;Two years of experience working with disadvantaged populations.
2. Knowledge of the California Education Code, Title 5, Chancellor’s Office administrative procedures,Federallawandregulationsandotherlegalparametersthataffectthepolicies and practices of student success and assessment operations of the District.
3. Knowledge of the United States Department of Education federal grant regulations, HSI and Title V federal parameters that affect the policies and practices of student success and grant regulations.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Thephysicaldemandsandworkenvironmentaretypicalofanadministrativejobinan office environment.
2. Theincumbentmustbeabletoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthejob,withorwithout a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. ThisisanExemptManagement12monthposition.
2. Row5oftheDistrict’sAdministrator/Management/Confidentialsalaryschedulewith placement appropriate to experience.
3. TheDistrictoffersanattractivepackageoffringebenefitsincludingmedical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.
4. This position is contingent upon continued categorical funding.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required materiallisted,must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates’ qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link:https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Benefits

The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.
96hours of sick pay, 56 hours of these hours can be utilized as personal leave.
24 hours of family illness
176 hours of vacation