Associate Director, College Assistance Migrant Program (Camp)

Salary : $69,557.00 Annually
Location : CSUMB Main Campus- Seaside, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00046
Department: Early Outreach Support Pgms
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
FLSA: Exempt
Description
Open Until Filled. Priority Screening Date: December 28, 2023.
This appointment is dependent on continued funding. Current funding is through 6/30/2024 with possibility of renewal.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated with the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation's mission is to further the educational purposes of the University. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a pluralistic university by hiring personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State Population. The University Corporation at Monterey is committed to a standard of excellence in the services it provides and in the quality of work expected of its employees.
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM SUMMARY
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded educational project designed to provide migrant and seasonal farmworker students with support services that will allow them to complete the first year of college and persist to the baccalaureate degree. CAMP is an essential component of the College Support Programs Department. The main objective of CAMP is to increase the university success of youth from migrant and low-income backgrounds. The CAMP Associate Director will work closely with academic departments, administrative units, and students to develop strategies, policies, and programming to support current and former CAMP participants.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Director, under the general direction of the Director for College Support Programs is responsible for the overall implementation of the project, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project, including planning, administering and supervising staff; serves as the project's chief liaison to community partnerships; educational partnerships; and target area communities; works with other campus service providers to develop programming and support programs for participants; is the primary facilitator for school, family and community support for CAMP participants. This position handles sensitive and/or confidential documents and information where judgement and discretion are essential. Therefore, ensuring confidentiality of all program records and other sensitive information is required.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include. but are not limited to. the following:

• Implements, supervises, and evaluates project activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates CAMP staff.
• Develops and conducts training workshops for staff.
• Serves as a liaison to other student support service departments and academic units on campus, community agencies and organizations.
• Consults with participants, faculty, community advocates, and advisors to monitor participant's progress. 6. Plans and coordinates career exploration activities, internships and mentorship opportunities for project participants.
• Plans and coordinates all social, cultural and leadership opportunities for project participants.
• Plans, coordinates and implements all heath and counseling services for project participants.
• Oversees participant and project record keeping and databases to ensure compliance with grant regulations.
• Prepares the Annual Performance and Progress Reports to the U.S. Department of Education and CSUMB; as well as other reports for the California State University system and university.
• Assists with researching, preparing and submitting proposals for renewal of project funding.
• Coordinates and supports collaborations/partnerships with the Monterey County Office of Education.
• Uses good judgment to resolve problems where guidelines and precedents do not exist. Independently determines approaches and techniques to utilize in advisement situations and, within established parameters.
• Plans and monitors expenditures for appropriate and effective fiscal management of budget resources. Plans and projects program budget expenditures, and establishes proper and required paper documentation for all project expenditures.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information where judgement and discretion are essential.
• Ensure confidentiality of all program records and other sensitive information.
• Collaborate with other College Support Programs (CSP), other CSUMB departments, and community organizations to enhance the services and opportunities for CAMP students.
• Take part in and arrange for CAMP staff to participate in state, regional or national conferences sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Migrant Education HEP/CAMP meetings, as the grant budget may allow.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service within the department and the campus community.
• Attends workshops, conferences as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials.
WORK LOCATION

• On-Site Position
• Work Location: CSUMB Main Campus, Building 47, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
General knowledge of the principles, practices and strategies currently used in improving access and retention support to youth from migrant and low-income backgrounds thorough knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of individual counseling techniques. Working knowledge of research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information. General knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing.
General knowledge of the basic principals, practices and major trends in academic advising. Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the CAMP program and the program's relationship to the total campus orientation. Ability to interpret and apply US Department of Education program rules and regulations. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex matters. Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged in sensitive situations. General knowledge of the principles of personnel management and supervision and ability to effectively utilize supervisory skills. Ability to gather and analyze data. Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences, and interviews. Ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, student organizations, and other private and public agencies. Ability to work effectively and interdependently in a diverse university environment. Ability to maintain budget analysis and reconciliation. Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and university policies and regulations pertaining to academic achievement. Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning, work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements. Knowledge and understanding of Title V, E.O. 595, 665, 405, and CSUMB Admissions and Financial Aid policies.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, School Administration, College Student Personnel, or related field AND two years of increasing supervisory experience in areas relating to designing, managing, and implementing educational programs for disadvantaged youth. Master's degree preferred.
Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish. Writing and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the University Corporation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current University Corporation employees who apply for the position.
This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. Our Equal Opportunity Policy Statement is available
Please note: University Corporation employment is separate and distinct from CSU Monterey Bay or State of California employment. University Corporation employees are not employees of either CSUMB or of the state of California.
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.
University Corporation at Monterey Bay positions are "at-will" employment.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
The campus leadership has committed the resources needed to achieve an engaged, safe, and in-person experience. The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority, and we are confident that existing public health measures provide for a safe environment capable of delivering a complete college experience on the CSUMB campus. Being an Otter means caring for each other and doing your part to protect your community.
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at
Sensitive Positions - This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:

• responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
• access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards

Clery Act:

• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107. CSAs are employees whose job duties fall into one of the following categories:
• Work in a campus police or security department
• Are responsible for campus security
• Are designated as the contact for reporting criminal offenses
• Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities

Special License or Certifications and Conditions:

• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

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