Director, TRIO Programs

Posting Title:

Director, TRIO Programs

Posting Number:

CM-141-2024

Division:

Student Services

Department:

Counseling

Position Classification:

Management

FTE:

1.00

Term:

12 Months/Year

Current Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Salary Range:

M-13

Salary:

Steps 1 - 6: $138,588 - $160,661 annually

Shift Differential::

Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.

Open Date:

03/14/2024

Initial Screening Date:

04/15/2024

Open Until Filled::

Yes

Application Procedure::

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.
Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
5. Optional – Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Health & Welfare::

• Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits toeligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.

• The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.

The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.
*Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Basic Function/Overview::

DEFINITION: Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the TRIO Programs, including ensuring program compliance with Federal guidelines and regulations, grants management, and program progress reporting; develops and implements program services as described in grant objectives and serves as primary contact person and representative to the Office of Federal TRIO Programs of the U.S. Department of Education; researches and gathers various program data and develops reports; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Dean, Counseling in areas of expertise.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Dean, Counseling. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:This is a management classification that manages all activities of the TRIO Programs. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Dean, Counseling in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background, as well as, skill in coordinating programmatic work. This class is distinguished from the Dean, Counseling in that the latter oversees the programming and administration of the District’s entire Counseling Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the TRIO Programs.2. Participates in the development and 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.3. Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the program budget; monitors program expenditures to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations, as well as, funding agency requirements.4. Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the assigned program, 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 Dean, Counseling.5. Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees on performance issues; recommends discipline to the Dean, Counseling.6. Participates in developing strategic plans for the program by coordinating with other departments and divisions.7. Develops and implements annual TRIO Programs recruitment and publicity plan; conducts evaluation studies and prepares annual and progress reports to the U.S. Department of Education, as well as, District administrators and high school partners.8. 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.9. Develops and maintains student tracking system to ensure compliance with program eligibility standards.10. Initiates, oversees, and directs the collection of student data to measure and evaluate student success, including retention and persistence rates, passing rates, high school graduation rates, academic achievement scores, and college entrance information.11. Develops grant proposals that meet funding agency requirements and priorities, including writing the grant narrative and completing all required forms and documents; establishes and maintains contacts with funding agency personnel and potential grant partners.12. Advises, provides guidance, and prepares and delivers presentations on issues pertaining to the TRIO Programs.13. Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.14. Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District or program operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.15. Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Dean, Counseling.16. Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.17. Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA).18. Oversees, leads, and provides high-level customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.19. Utilizes critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with tact, confidence, and diplomacy.20. Implements, enforces, supports, and abides by federal, state, and local policies and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.21. Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, Screening and Selection Committees, mandated trainings, and DEISAA related trainings as required.22. Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required.23. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.24. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of::

1. Principles and practices of supporting a DEISAA academic and work environment.2. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.3. Budget development, administrative practices, and organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.4. Principles and practices of grant funding, including techniques and methods of researching grant opportunities, identifying State, Federal, private, and corporate grant funding organizations, securing and maintaining funding from external agencies, and complying with reporting requirements.5. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.6. Principles and practices of developing, implementing, and evaluating TRIO Programs.7. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.8. Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.9. Principles and procedures of record keeping.10. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.11. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.12. Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.13. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities::

1. Implement, advocate for, and communicate the College’s vision and commitment to creating a DEISAA academic and work environment.2. Oversee and address gaps in DEISAA in the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.3. Critical thinking and decision-making through observing, analyzing, inferring, communicating, and problem-solving in challenging situations with tact, confidence, and diplomacy.4. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for assigned program areas.5. Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for assigned program.6. Prepare and administer budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.7. Research, apply for, and manage grant funding.8. Effectively administer a variety of TRIO Programs projects, events, and administrative activities.9. Effectively work with students of a diverse academic, socioeconomic cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.10. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.11. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.12. Select, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.13. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.14. Effectively represent the District and the program in meetings with various educational, business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.15. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.16. Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.17. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.18. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.19. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.20. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.21. Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.22. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.23. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in education, educational leadership, or a related field, and02. Two (2) years working with high-risk student populations, preferably as a teacher, counselor, advisor, or support services provider at the college or high school level.

Equivalencies::

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Preferred Qualifications::

License(s) & Other Requirements::

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

Working Environment::

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with staff, students, and/or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands::

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

Conditions of Employment::

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.
Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees – 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 Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Special Notes::

A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.
DO NOT include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.
LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL FOR INTERVIEWS: Should you be invited to an interview, please contact our office to discuss an accommodation option if attending the interview would require you to travel in excess of 150 miles one way from your residence.
THE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE DISTRICT WILL NOT SPONSOR ANY VISA APPLICATIONS.

Foreign Transcripts::

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website.

Inquiries/Contact::

Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu

Selection Procedure::

A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.
Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will be following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Special Instructions to Applicants::

To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

Mission & Vision Statement:

Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.
Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Demographics:

We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.”
The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 66,446 students based on the 2022-2023 academic year.
The student population is as follows:

• by Race/Ethnicity – 57.02% Latinx, 9.33% White, 19.36% Asian, 2.82% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.33% Black/African American, 0.28% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 2.02% two or more races and 5.61% unknown;
• by Gender– 54.35% Female, 42.91% Male, 0.47% Non-Binary, 2.27% unspecified;
• and by Age – 46.03% ages 19 or younger, 20.37% ages 20-24, 9.05% ages 25-29, 5.64% ages 30-34, 3.87% ages 35-39, 5.04% ages 40-49, 10% ages 50 and older.

The current employee population is as follows:

• by Race/Ethnicity – 37% Latinx, 29% White, 15% Asian, 6% Black/African American, 1% Middle Eastern or North African, 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 2% Two or More Races, 9% unknown;
• by Gender – 56.47% Female, 42.19% Male, 1.34% Non-Binary;
• and by Age – 3.94% ages 20-29, 19.46% ages 30-39, 30.21% ages 40-49, 46.39% ages 50 and older.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status.
We are committed to hiring Faculty, Staff, and Management that understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding; and provides positive role models for all students.

Conflict of Interest:

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

District Rights:

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Quick Link:

https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/11424