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Job Title:
Interim Director Of Adult Education And Workforce Development
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Req:
C2025-014
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Location:
Compton College
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Division
Academic Affairs
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Position Type:
Classified Administrator
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Salary Min/Max:
$112,232 - $150,401 per yr.
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Posting Close Date:
10/30/2024
Job Description:
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Interim Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development will direct and provide leadership for workforce and career development and adult education. The Interim Director will coordinate with select instructional programs and support services at Compton Community College District (CCCD) that meet the educational and training needs of students and adult learners and help them transition successfully to postsecondary education and the workforce.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ FUNCTIONS
The duties of the Interim Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Direct and facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of programming for non-traditional adult students, including courses, workshops, support services and bridge programs that offer basic skills instruction, college preparation, technical training, and career development.
Help provide vision and leadership for the development and operation of the Strong Workforce Program and a robust Adult Education Program at Compton College.
Develop and maintain viable career pathways for adult students that lead to high-wage, high-employment jobs.
Assist adult students successfully transition to Compton Community College District from adult schools or other community programs by developing bridge programming that provides supplemental basic skills and soft skills instruction, college and career advising, and other support services.
Ensure that adequate student support services are available for and accessed by adult students Develop policies, procedures, and infrastructure for adult education and workforce development offerings that align with existing College policies and procedures and grant requirements.
Prepare, manage, and report project budgets and expenditures as assigned and maintain accurate records and audit trails.
Coordinate and lead Compton College Strong Workforce and Adult Education Workgroup meetings and facilitate the group's planning, implementation, assessment, and reporting activities.
Collaborate with internal College partners, such as the Business Office, Admissions & Records, Academic Affairs, Student Services, and the Student Success, Student Equity, and Curriculum Committees; work closely with the College Pathways Coordinators, Basic Skills, ESL, and CTE faculty.
Collaborate with external partners, including adult schools, County Office of Education, community agencies, non-profit organizations, employers, industry associations, and others, including the Tri City Adult Education Consortium and Los Angeles Regional Consortium.
Provide logistical support for Compton College Adult Education and Strong Workforce Program development, programs, and events, such as scheduling, securing facilities, purchasing materials/supplies and equipment, maintaining and updating the webpage, maintaining records, etc.
Create and process special project agreements and other contracts and agreements with faculty, partners, and vendors according to District policies and procedures.
Help plan and coordinate professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and administrators regarding adult education and strong workforce development.
Market and recruit students for adult education programming.
Monitor registration for adult education programming.
Track, collect, and monitor student data and outcomes, including student enrollment, progress, and completion.
Provide data and qualitative content for college and grant-related plans and reports, particularly for California Adult Education Program (CAEP)-funded activities.
Research and analyze regional adult education needs, industry needs, labor market information, and economic and workforce development trends.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Develop knowledge of best practices and successful program models in adult education, workforce development, and career technical education pedagogy, as well as curriculum and program development methods.
Represent the District's adult education and workforce development initiatives at select committee/council/board meetings, conferences, and other events (internal and external); give presentations and produce reports for various stakeholders.
Perform a variety of office work in support of assigned projects, research, and programs; maintain programmatic and financial records; operate and maintain a variety of office equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Performs other necessary related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current adult education and workforce development trends, initiatives, resources, strategies, models, and best practices
Student assessment and placement practices, methods, and tools in adult education, higher education, and workforce development contexts
Community college curricula and curriculum development processes
Principles, practices, and methods of management and program evaluation
Enrollment management principles and practices.
State Education code sections and regulations, federal laws and regulations, and district policies related to adult education, workforce development, and Perkins.
Development, implementation, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Effective outreach, recruitment, public relations, and marketing methods.
Various types of instruction at the community college level: for-credit, non-credit, not-for-credit, community education, contract education, and academic support
ABILITY TO:
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the District.
Design, develop, promote, implement, and evaluate programs and services effectively collaborate with faculty and staff to identify student needs, develop plans to address those needs, and develop relevant content/curriculum and content delivery methods
Assess programs and services for reporting and improvement purposes
Conduct research, collect and analyze data, and prepare comprehensive and relevant reports, including narrative and statistical reports
Develop and maintain budgets, monitor expenditures and utilize resources effectively, and produce accurate fiscal reports
Be an effective leader and collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, motivate, and work with others toward achievement of common goals
Create and deliver informative and influential presentations analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external partners
Maintain confidentiality of privileged or sensitive information
Plan, organize, and complete assignments with little supervision
Effectively supervise personnel and create a positive and productive work environment
Use common office technology tools and software, online survey applications, audio/video equipment
Provide leadership and work collaboratively and productively with all stakeholders, including faculty, students, administrators, support staff, unions, and the community.
Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate employees.
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in a discipline related to area of assignment and one year of formal training and leadership experience reasonably related to this position, preferably in the administration/coordination of adult education, workforce development, or CTE/occupational education programs.
Sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate should have particular experience in or aptitude for one or more of the following: creating adult career pathways; experiential learning or internship program coordination; teaching experience, preferably in adult education, higher education, high school equivalency, or basic skills courses; workforce or career development programming or job placement services; curriculum development; higher education administration; project management.
Familiarity or ability to learn the California Community College Chancellor's Office NOVA system for planning and fiscal reporting.
LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
SALARY RANGE: $112,232-$150,401 per year (depending upon education and experience)
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental and vision insurance is available, toward which the College and the employee may contribute.
Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance, limited sick-leave benefits are available for days beyond the earned sick-leave days. Long-term disability income-protection insurance is also available.
Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to either the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.
WHAT WE OFFER
Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/403 (b) Roth/457 plans)
Retirement Pension Plan (Cal STRS/Cal PERS)
Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
Cumulative sick leave
Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service.
Employee Assistance Program
Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
Progressive and innovative culture
WORKING CONDITIONS
Travel within and outside of the District in performing responsibilities and functions.
Work under tight deadlines.
Hear and speak to exchange information.
Use hand, wrist and finger dexterity to operate a variety of office equipment.
Lift up to 25 pounds.
ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:
CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code
§11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), transcripts, fingerprint results, and tuberculosis examination as required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide verification of work authorization in the form of a passport, valid driver's license, or other equivalent identification, and Social Security card.
TO APPLY
To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit:
Online application: http://www.compton.edu
Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications
Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments
Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple- page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America 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. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position for which you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration.
You may check the status of your application online.
Closing Date: October 30, 2024
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3 p.m. on the closing date.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
INTERVIEW EXPENSES
Only individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to have their expenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Candidates must complete a Travel Request and Reimbursement Form and submit it together with all supporting documentation to the Human Resources Department.
FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES AND APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION, CONTACT:
Compton College - Human Resources
1111 East Artesia Boulevard
Compton, CA 90221-5393
310-900-1600, ext. 2142
www.district.compton.edu
The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.