WHO WE ARE: 

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District’s Student Equity Pledge, https://www.msjc.edu/equitypledge/documents/MSJC_Equity_Pledge.pdf  “our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.

THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT:  

Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.  

WHO WE WANT:  

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning position to serve our campuses district wide.  Under the supervision of the Executive Administrator, the Director of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning will plan and direct all aspects of creating, launching, and overseeing operations of apprenticeship and work-based learning programs. The apprenticeship function at Mt. San Jacinto College consists of multiple programs addressing varied Career Education areas.

This is an administrative position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and recommendation of district policies, regulations and budget decisions related to the area of responsibility. 

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class. 

• Review State Education Code, Labor Code Regulations, Title 5, and MSJC Board Policies to establish policies and procedures for apprenticeship and work-based learning programs operations, coordination, and reporting that promote student success and employer satisfaction
• Serve as the principal innovator for MSJC apprenticeship programs, collaborating with MSJC deans, apprenticeship sponsors such as LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, and others to start and operate apprenticeship programs
• Organize and supervise day-to-day operations of Apprenticeship and Earn & Learn programs including student paperwork processing, records maintenance, instructor support, invoicing, and data reporting at the district, state, and federal levels
• Provide general leadership in the outreach, inter-agency coordination, and processes pertinent to CTE and apprenticeship programs
• Manage submission and invoicing of pertinent documents, including Related & Supplemental Instruction (RSI) funds, and required record retention
• Generate CTE and apprenticeship reports and distribute as required; provide Career Pathways Trust Program CTE Project Supervisor with all data and information needed for grant reporting
• Establish and maintain a systematic process for performance evaluation of MSJC apprenticeship programs
• In performing innovative direction, the Director adopts a regional perspective with a mind toward rapid and effective program growth
• Plan and conduct periodic public relations campaigns that promote the benefits of apprenticeship programs and describe entry methods 
• Serve as liaison among schools, parents, students, industry, apprenticeship program sponsors, and the community
• Promote continuous improvement of apprenticeship program management processes
• Lead the Advisory Members of the Apprenticeship Management Committee for each MSJC apprenticeship program
• Attend required Californian Apprenticeship Council (CAC) and Interagency Advisory Committee for Apprenticeship (IACA) meetings and other approved meetings
• Collaborate with union, non-union, college, district, community, state, county, regional, and industry groups to create, maintain, and support apprenticeship programs
• Communicate, present, and respond to questions about the program from faculty, staff, students, and the public via appointment, phone, email, and in person
• Interpret and communicate relevant policies, procedures, and regulations for faculty, students, staff, industry partners, and community members
• Interpret and communicate relevant policies, procedures, and regulations for faculty, students, staff, industry partners, and community members
• Maintain friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Serve on college committees as requested 
• Maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility, through continued study and participation in professional organizations
• Attend and participate in professional development activities, conferences, and events to maintain knowledge and expertise of related CTE projects, programs, services, and activities which may require regional travel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES   

The incumbent should possess knowledge of:

• Familiarity with Inland Empire/Desert Region community colleges and secondary schools, modern apprenticeship as an instructional method, local/regional business organizations, and civic organizations
• Principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising, and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training
• Pertinent federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions
• Complex business level spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing
• Needs assessment techniques
• Local and regional labor market trends
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patient, and courtesy

 The incumbent should possess skills in:

• Influencing cooperation and compliance with work methodologies without direct supervisory authority
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in networking and collaborative relations within the team, with employer management, and with apprentice-employees

 The incumbent should possess the ability to:

• Manage and administer a grant funded project and programs
• Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Manage financial resources effectively including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and expenditures
• Use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet 
• Work effectively with managers, faculty, and staff in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the assigned program or project
• Communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Ability and willingness to extensive local travel 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Bachelor’s degree (attach transcripts); AND
2. Three (3) years of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to this job assignment in a workforce training, apprenticeship, and/or Career Education environment; AND
3. One (1) year of experience in grant funded project management; AND
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Master’s degree
2. One (1) year of experience engaged in registered apprenticeship programs
3. Teaching experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT                                                            The conditions herein 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 to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with travel from site to site. 

Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and travel from site to site; 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 up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. 

Hearing:  Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

This position is categorically funded and exists based on the availability of funds. If funds cease to be available, the District may, at its discretion, implement a reduction in force that could result in the elimination of the position.

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend.  Administrators serve district-wide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus or any District facility.  Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.  
 
Classified administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward PERS (a retirement plan).  Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year.  As a condition of employment candidates will be required to complete a live scan for fingerprint clearance and a Tuberculosis (TB) test/Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form developed by the State Department of Public Health.  Candidates must have an insurable driver's record.  

SALARY SCHEDULES

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

1. Applications must be submitted through our online job board; creating a profile is required
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3. Please attach the following:
   • a current resume 
   • transcripts of ALL college-level coursework (*see transcript tips below)
   • certification, training, vocational, or related program(s) if applicable
   • three (3) letters of recommendation or provide a list of professional references (include current or previous supervisors)
4. MSJC application must include details regarding how you satisfy the job requirements; including a statement of your philosophy regarding education and how you meet the qualifications (thoroughly answering supplemental questions "Personal Qualifications Statement" and “Diversity Statement” on the MSJC application is acceptable, or a separate document may be included in your submission)

TIPS FOR APPLYING 

• For positions that require education, transcript(s) must be attached to your application submission to verify completion of college-level coursework
• Carefully review the Application Procedures and Tips for Applying to ensure your submission meets the minimum qualifications 
• If selected for an interview, a presentation and/or teaching demonstration may be required as a part of the interview process.   If applicable, presentation instructions will be included in the invitation to schedule a formal interview.
• The documents attached to your online application must satisfy the Minimum Qualifications listed for this job
• Before scanning attachments, remove/redact sensitive, confidential information such as date of birth, social security number, address, photograph
• If you are employed by the District, it is still the applicant’s responsibility to upload the required attachment(s) to each application submission.  The hiring committee does not have access to personnel files.  The hiring committee only has access to evaluate the documents included with your application submission.  You may contact HR to schedule an appointment to view your personnel file if you’d like access to the original transcript documents in your file.  
• Your application may be marked as incomplete due to an error with your transcript(s).
  1. TRANSCRIPT TIPS:
     • Only transcripts from an accredited college or university will be accepted 
     • Applicants must provide transcripts; which must include required authenticating factors: college/university seal or watermark, registrar signature, print or issue date, name of student, list of all coursework, degree conferral date, and degree major 
     • Transcripts copied and pasted from a website, blurry, unreadable or cut off will not be accepted
     • Transcripts copied and pasted into a program where the text can easily be manipulated cannot be authenticated and are not accepted 
     • Electronic/digital transcripts sent by a college are typically official, certified, and restricted electronic documents; and therefore, it’s recommended to print and save this type of official transcript to a separate file before attaching to your online profile - otherwise we may be unable to open or view the attachment
     • Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by an official United States clearing house evaluation report, see Foreign Transcript Tips
     • If you attach documents that contain a personal photograph, it will be deleted from your submission
     • If hired, you must submit official, unopened transcripts prior to employment commencement
• You must attach all the required documents before submitting your online application; otherwise it will be marked as incomplete
• If you receive notice that your application was marked as incomplete, you are welcome to reapply as long as the position is still open
• We do not accept documents submitted separate from the NEOED online application system
• Any documents you want considered as part of your application profile MUST be included at the time you apply through NEOED
• Hiring committees do not allow applicants to share documents during the formal interview (resume, portfolio, reference letters, etc.).  The only exception would be if there are documents explicitly related to instructions included in a demonstration or presentation task.

Mission: "Mt. San Jacinto College offers quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational programs and services to students aspiring to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals.  We provide students a safe environment in which to pursue basic skills, career and general education pathways. Our programs lead to transfer, associate degrees and certificates, which meet workforce development needs in our diverse communities. Our commitment to learning and achievement empowers students to enrich our communities and participate meaningfully in today's complex world."    

Vision: Transforming Learners. Transforming Communities. Transforming Lives.    

Values Statement: We are students, employees and a community. We believe that the act of teaching and learning is vital to a thriving community that enriches and, at times, saves lives. We commit to opportunities that inspire the following values in ourselves:    

Excellence:  We challenge students by setting high standards for learning and critical thinking, which we model with action.   

Collaboration:  We believe the best results are achieved through communication and participation among students, employees, industry and the community we serve.   

Relationship:  We nurture a community built on positive interactions and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.   

Innovation: We cultivate a creative environment that promotes the development of new ideas for continuous quality improvement.   

Relevance: We create educational experiences that have meaningful applications in a local and global context, today and tomorrow.   

Access: We ensure equitable rights of all students by removing barriers to a quality education and promoting a network of support that improves learning opportunities.   

Leadership: We empower people throughout the community to support and facilitate positive change.   

Diversity: We respect and embrace the power of sharing our differences in thought, opinion, culture and background to optimize our collective strength.   

Integrity: We believe in being true to our core values by consistently demonstrating our character and an institutional commitment to do the right thing.   

THE COMMUNITY 

The area provides a diverse geography that includes recreational lakes, mountains, desert and wide-open spaces.  MSJC is located about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs.  There is freeway access to ocean beaches, skiing and cultural offerings in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. Weekend recreational opportunities are a few hours away in Las Vegas, Arizona and nearby mountain resorts.   Local theater productions and art galleries provide year-round entertainment, including the famous Ramona Festival and Pageant.   

GENERAL 

Applicants who need assistance in the application and/or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.   The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.    

The Board assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.  

TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DISTRICT 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Employer Website: www.msjc.edu     

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (951) 487-3161.   For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.     

E-VERIFY DISCLOSURE  

MSJC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  Please access the links from the drop down menu at the top left of the job board web page for further details regarding the E-Verify program.