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Director, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs
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Position Number: 1316085
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

Job Title:Director, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
Department:EOPS/CARE/CAFYES/CalWORK's
Category:Management
Closing Date:11/16/2018
Position: Director, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs

Allan Hancock College is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month academic administrative position to implement Title 5 policies and procedures as well as guidelines established by the California Community College Chancellor's Office to plan, organize, direct, supervise, and coordinate the college Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), NextUp, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and support activities directed at underrepresented populations.

The desired start date is January 2019. The successful candidate must pass a Department of Justice clearance and a pre-employment physical before the start date.

SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual salary range is from $86,566 to $110,483, Range 16 on the Management Salary Schedule. There are longevity increments after the top of the range is reached. A doctoral stipend of $2,500 is paid to those who qualify.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance for employee and family, vision for employee, disability, retirement plan, and 24 annual paid vacation days and 12 annual sick days.

Allan Hancock College serves more than 20,000 students in northern Santa Barbara County. Located on the central coast and just minutes from spectacular beaches and rolling vineyards, AHC operates three campuses – the main campus in Santa Maria, a state approved center in Lompoc and a center in Santa Ynez. As one of the largest employers in Santa Barbara County, the college is an integral part of the community and enjoys strong support from local leaders and industry.

AHC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is proud to serve underrepresented students. The college has twice received recognition from the Aspen institute as one of the top colleges in the country. If you are looking for a position where you can have a direct impact on our students, AHC may be the place for you!

To learn more about Allan Hancock College and the Central Coast, visit our Human Resources page at www.hancockcollege.edu and click on the Welcome to AHC video.

Allan Hancock College Management
Human Resources Range 16

DIRECTOR, EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (EOPS), CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs

DEFINITION
Implement Title 5 policies and procedures as well as guidelines established by the California Community College Chancellor's Office to plan, organize, direct, supervise, and coordinate college Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), NextUp , California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and support activities directed at underrepresented populations; to supervise support personnel; and value and promote the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an academic administrative position. An incumbent in this position reports directly to the Dean, student services. The incumbent will independently perform professional work involving judgment in the interpretation and application of policy and procedures. The incumbent has a high frequency of responsible contact with administrative and professional staff, students, and other public/private agencies requiring tact and good communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provides leadership and direction; plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, supervises, and coordinates the college EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs, and support activities directed at disadvantaged and/or underrepresented populations.
2. Interprets, prepares, implements and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. Interpret and explain legal requirements and District policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
3. Prepares annual state mandated reports for the Chancellor's Office and other reports as needed.
4. Develops and administers program budgets.
5. Establishes program goals: identifies special materials needed by students, needs of students who are disadvantaged by language, social and economic hardships, and assesses the need for new programs/services and facilitates their development and implementation.
6. Chairs EOPS/NextUp Advisory Committees to establish an effective support system with local business, community organizations, social services, industry, k-12 schools and four-year universities.
7. Identifies and recruits eligible students for assigned programs.
8. Develops comprehensive outreach and retention programs to ensure student success.
9. Develops, implements, and maintains program support services in compliance with Title 5 for recruitment, orientation, admission, assessment, counseling and advising, basic skills, tutoring, transfer, career guidance, and financial aid.
10. Collaborates with other student services on campus to promote integration of services to promote student success.
11. Informs and presents information related to programs and student needs at local and regional level by participating on committees, councils, conferences, and meetings.
12. Conducts surveys and compiles data concerning student needs.
13. Maintains and evaluates the department's database, file server, and level of technical hardware/software.
14. Supervises, and evaluates academic and classified employees. Assigns staff duties, responsibilities, work schedules and locations in accordance with established District policy; plans and coordinates orientations and staff development activities
15. Leads efforts to develop support for academic and career planning and course of study to support transfer to four-year college/university.
16. Develops activities to promote retention and satisfactory academic progress.
17. Refers students with special needs to college services or community social services.
18. Selects and coordinates activities of student workers.
19. Performs other related functions as assigned.

MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Sections of the California Education Code and regulations applicable to the EOPS, CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs, ;
Technology commonly used (student system, tracking and reporting software, etc.);
Coordination techniques, office management, and organizational skills;
Counseling and guidance principles, techniques and procedures;
Academic requirements for community colleges and transfer institutions;
Academic and student services policies and procedures;
Tests and assessment procedures and techniques;
Job market and career trends and requirements;
Effective report writing;
Budget preparation;
Supervision and training techniques;
Community resources and services;
Special needs of educationally and economically disadvantaged students.

Demonstrated ability to:
Plan, organize and evaluate programs;
Effectively train, evaluate, and supervise personnel;
Work with and assist students having a great range of skills, motivation and academic and vocational goals;
Adjust priorities and work under pressure of deadlines;
Communicate effectively in oral and written communication;
Develop and implement academic, career technical education, and personal counseling services;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others;
Work with under-represented students;
Work with minimum supervision.
Education:
Possession of a master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in guidance and counseling, student services, educational administration or equivalent academic preparation.
Within the last four years, two years of full-time experience or the equivalent: 1) in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the employee dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; or, 2) as a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.

Completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly related to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language or social disadvantages.
Other Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.

Working Conditions:
This is an FLSA exempt position.
It is understood that the demands of a management position will often require more than eight (8) hours a day and/or forty (40) hours per workweek.
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk, or at a computer.
The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.
The incumbent will have contact, in person, via email, or on the telephone, with staff and the general public.
Work requires travel to office campus meetings or conferences.

Physical Demands:
Typically may sit for extended periods of time.
Operates a computer.
Communicates over the telephone, by email, and in person.
Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Special Qualification:
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

R 9/18
IFAS Range Adjust R5/09
R 2/04
R 1/03
R 7/91
8/88

SCREENING PROCESS:
A committee will give priority review of application materials submitted by Friday, November 16, 2018. This position is open until filled. Meeting minimum qualifications does not insure the candidate an interview. Therefore, it is important that the application be thorough and detailed. Applicants will be assessed on the breadth and depth of education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. A limited number of applicants will be invited for an interview at the college at their own expense. Interviewed candidates may be asked to complete written and job-related exercises. The district reserves the right to extend time limits, reinitiate or withdraw the recruitment-selection process at any point. Final candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered as a candidate for this position, please submit the following application materials to the college human resources office by 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2018:
Signed district application for classified positions
Transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired.
A current and complete resume of education and professional experience
Cover letter

*Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2018

APPLICATION: For application materials please visit our Web site at www.hancockcollege.edu or contact:
Human Resources, Building B
Allan Hancock College
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399
(805) 922-6966, extension 3338
(805) 922-9196, FAX