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Associate Director, Instruction (Rising Scholars)
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Position Number: 5686873
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Associate Director, Instruction (Rising Scholars)

Cuesta College

Salary: $97,236.00 - $107,208.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2425-00077
Location: All Campuses or other sites, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

This position will oversee the Rising Scholars Program (which includes Juvenile Justice, SLO County Probation/Parole, the California Men's Colony, and other partners supporting instruction for justice-involved students) and the SLO campus Rising Scholars Center. The anticipated start date is January 2025.

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the assigned administrator, the Associate Director, Instruction will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and management of educational programming and related projects, including but not limited to educational sites. The Associate Director shall be responsible for the coordination, development, submission and implementation of course schedules including credit, noncredit, not-for-credit, and workshops. The Associate Director is responsible to achieve enrollment targets and expand educational opportunities in assigned areas to meet the needs of local employers and the community. The Associate Director will collaborate with Deans, Division Chairs, Community Programs, and the Office of Instruction to ensure scheduling, pathways development, fiscal operations, reporting, and evaluation. The Associate Director will collaborate with all departments and programs across the College and K-12 districts. The responsibilities of the Associate Director extend to all sites including for providing linkages with community organizations and agencies

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Associate Director, Instruction is distinguished from other positions with the requirement for technical expertise related to types of instruction and modality, thorough knowledge of regulations and guidelines, and leadership in the creation and expansion of course offerings, schedules, and assessments. The incumbent will maintain a careful oversight of policies (Federal, State and District) and appropriate budget expenditures to ensure the College's compliance with funding regulations. The Associate Director works in close collaboration with programs and departments across the College and is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and managing the operations and activities of program development and other related academic programs and courses; coordinating communications, personnel, curriculum and information to meet program and community needs; and, assuring smooth and efficient program activities. The Associate Director will supervise and evaluate staff assigned to the programs that they manage to ensure the consistent delivery of, and support for students in, credit, noncredit, not-for-credit, and workshop courses.

This position promotes student learning and institutional effectiveness by implementing programs that provide general and special populations access to educational opportunities, and ensuring academic and support services are delivered and documented across the District.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found athttps://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found athttps://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implement the mission and policies of the College and ensure that assigned personnel and programs strive to achieve the College mission, vision and institutional goals;
Provide leadership for the planning and implementation of educational programs;
Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through educational program planning;
Plan, direct, manage and oversee the operations of assigned staff, offices, activities and programs which may include but are not limited to: educational sites and special/regulated programs;
Serve as liaison and primary point of contact between Cuesta College and the assigned local community including educational partners, cities, and employers;
Develop course schedules aligned with identified community need and expand educational opportunity;
Coordinate employment clearance and orientation process for new workshop facilitators;
Coordinate ordering of textbooks and other instructional materials and supplies;
Facilitate fiscal processes for payments associated with workshops;
Lead the process for developing educational programs to meet the needs of local employers, business sectors, and communities;
Direct and supervise activities related to outreach, promotion, orientation, and success activities for assigned educational programs and sites;
Act as liaison between the College and other educational institutions (high schools, regional consortia and committees, colleges, and universities), community organizations, and/or industry professionals;
Respond to student, staff, and faculty and teacher interest and concerns regarding processes, activities, policies, procedures, federal and state law, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to assigned services, operations, and functions;
Develop, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff;
Establish and implement a process for systematic review and evaluation of assigned operations, offices, activities, programs, units, etc., utilizing data, outcomes and recommendations to improve, strengthen and enhance operations and services to cultivate high quality, student-focused learning environments and experiences;
Provide regular reports to the Office of Instruction;
Monitor changes in regulations and policies concerning related programs and initiatives;
Develop and deliver orientations and meetings for new instructors, facilitators, and students;
Participate in professional organizations, attend meetings and conferences and other activities;
Serve as a lead technical resource to students, parents, teachers, faculty, and staff concerning educational site regulations, policies and procedures;
Engage in participatory governance processes through serving on District wide committees;
Represent the District on boards and committees at local, regional, state, and national levels associated programs;
Participate in recruiting, interviewing and selecting staff;
Assure consistency and accuracy for the programs, college publications, and outreach materials; and,
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Required

Two years of experience working in an instructional setting;
Two years of experience with program management.

Preferred

Experience launching new initiatives and programs
Two years of related community college experience;

Knowledge of:

Regulations and guidelines for areas of supervision;
Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities;
Data control procedures and data entry operations;
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
Public speaking techniques;
Governmental and community resources serving the needs of targeted populations;
Academic, vocational and career opportunities and services offered by Cuesta College;
Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and
Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

Additional Requirements:

Provide own transportation and travel countywide.

License and Certificates (current within the last year or must be continuously current):

Required

Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

Cover letter;
Resume;
Reference List (see further instructions below);
Unofficial transcripts;
Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include four (4) professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE
Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's policies, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

Salary Schedule Range: $8,103 - $9,849 per month.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,103 - $8,934 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Second interviews will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.