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Program Manager (MESA)
Job Description
Position Title
Program Manager (MESA)Special Instructions to Applicants
Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $107,076 per year, second step at $112,500 per year or third step at $118,200 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $130,452 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Our Vision for Social Justice
We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Recruitment Type:
Open (Internal and External applicants)Location
Contra Costa CollegePosting Number
0001830# of Openings
1Range
M3Salary
$107,076 - $130,452 per yearPosition Status
TemporaryOvertime Status
Exempt (not eligible)Position
Full-TimeIf temporary, employment duration:
May 2023 - June 30, 2027 (This is a grant funded position.)# of Hours Scheduled Per Week
40Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours
M- F, 8am to 5pm (some weekends and evenings)
Shift Differential %
N/A# of Months
12Non-work Periods:
N/AEEO Job Category
Executive/Administrative/ManagerialEmployee Group
Manager - ClassifiedDepartment
C7000-NSAS DIV Natural & Applied ScPosition Definition
This Program Manager plans, directs and evaluates the activities of specially funded programs and services. This position works under the general direction of a higher-level manager. Supervision is exercised over assigned staff members.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A Program Manager is the first level of classified management in the District. This position will serve as an administrator overseeing up to several small programs or projects for a college. Such programs or projects are typically funded by grants or other special funds.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
* Plans and directs the daily operations of specially funded programs.
* Develops and administers the budget of the assigned programs and monitors purchasing expenses and program expenditures.
* Coordinates program objectives with other programs and services.
* Provides leadership in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of objectives and priorities for the programs or projects under supervision.
* Supervises, trains and evaluates all staff assigned to the program and conducts or participates in their selection.
* Manages and provides support services to assigned staff to enhance the success of the program.
* Plans, reviews and evaluates the utilization of equipment and other resources within the program.
* Maintains close liaisons with other departments/divisions in planning and development of appropriate support services.
* Serves as liaison with other college programs, committees, students/student groups, and other on- and off-campus community groups.
* Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings as appropriate.
* Maintains close liaison with granting/funding agency to effectively communicate the objectives of the program and to assure that the goals of the program are successfully accomplished; ensures compliance of program operations.
* Prepares reports and summaries as required, including statistical and financial reports and analysis and verification thereof.
* Interprets and implements applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions.
* Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the assigned programs or projects.
* Participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Plans and directs the daily operations of specially funded programs.
* Develops and administers the budget of the assigned programs and monitors purchasing expenses and program expenditures.
* Coordinates program objectives with other programs and services.
* Provides leadership in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of objectives and priorities for the programs or projects under supervision.
* Supervises, trains and evaluates all staff assigned to the program and conducts or participates in their selection.
* Manages and provides support services to assigned staff to enhance the success of the program.
* Plans, reviews and evaluates the utilization of equipment and other resources within the program.
* Maintains close liaisons with other departments/divisions in planning and development of appropriate support services.
* Serves as liaison with other college programs, committees, students/student groups, and other on- and off-campus community groups.
* Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings as appropriate.
* Maintains close liaison with granting/funding agency to effectively communicate the objectives of the program and to assure that the goals of the program are successfully accomplished; ensures compliance of program operations.
* Prepares reports and summaries as required, including statistical and financial reports and analysis and verification thereof.
* Interprets and implements applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions.
* Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the assigned programs or projects.
* Participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Education: Earned Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Certain programs may require a specific major as required by law.
Experience: Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full-time instructional, administrative, student, and/or other relevant support services experience.
Experience: Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full-time instructional, administrative, student, and/or other relevant support services experience.
Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of
Implementation and administration of specially funded programs; computer-based technology for management of assigned program/project; the goals of shared governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing.
Minimum Qualification-Ability To
Manage and administer a specially funded program; 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 college and the assigned program or project; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desirable Qualifications
Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in any STEM related field (physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, earth and spatial sciences, or the equivalent).
Experience: One year of teaching experience at the college level.
Other Desirables:
- Experience implementing learning communities or high impact practices associated with learning communities.
- Experience working with students and staff to support their intersectional identities, including those from the LGBTQ+ community.
- Knowledge of California Community Colleges student success efforts including MESA, Guided Pathways, and Student Equity and Achievement Program.
- Familiarity with state and federal compliance requirements and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting student success and equity initiatives
- Experience using disaggregated data to inform programming, track progress, and assess impact.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing culturally relevant strategies to increase enrollment, retention, and completion.
- Experience with general principles and practices of supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to create a sense of community and belonging.
- Ability to create a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams of stakeholders, including members from the external community.
- Experience in student learning outcomes development and assessment
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively
Job Open Date:
03/07/2023Job Close Date:
03/30/2023Open Until Filled
NoForeign Degree and Credit Statement:
In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.
About Us
About the District
The Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) first opened its doors in 1949. It is one of the largest multi-college community college districts in California. CCCCD serves a population of 1,019,640 people, and its boundaries encompass all but 48 of the 734-square-mile land area of Contra Costa County. The Contra Costa Community College District includes three community colleges – Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College. The District Office is located in historic downtown Martinez.
The mission of the Contra Costa Community College District (District) is to transform lives by providing outstanding learning opportunities that nurture and empower all students to achieve their educational goals. The dedicated faculty, classified professionals and administrators in the District are committed to core values and action that promote excellence in learning and equitable student success. The District is committed to hiring and developing a diverse staff that understand that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive role models for all students; and creates an inclusive and supportive educational work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves.
About the College
Contra Costa College (CCC) is the oldest and most diverse of the three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District. A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, serving predominantly Latinx, African American and Asian students, CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, largely immigrant and multilingual, culturally vibrant community. The College is located on 83 acres of a beautiful, naturally landscaped site accentuated by Wildcat Creek running through the rolling hills of San Pablo and Richmond (eight miles from Berkeley and 18 miles from San Francisco). Since opening in 1949, CCC has provided exemplary educational services as the only institution of higher education in the West County area. CCC serves more than 7,000 students each year, with superior faculty and staff dedicated to creating a premier learning environment. Both CCC and the District take great pride in their effective participatory governance structures and processes.
The campus has recently undergone significant renovation, including: a new science center, remodeled physical education and athletic facilities campus administration, a bookstore, cafeteria, and a new facility for the culinary arts program including a student-run restaurant.
CCC has been recognized for many of its academic and career education programs locally, statewide and nationally. The Center for Science Excellence, a mentoring program providing a solid foundation in the sciences, mathematics and engineering, as well as transfer preparation, is funded through multiple grants including the National Science Foundation. Most recently, the college received a second Title III, part F HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) STEM grant and Title V Social Justice Grant. CCC recently completed a highly successful reaccreditation process, with no negative college-level findings from the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior College (ACCJC).
One of the fastest growing curricula is that of “green energy” programs. The Career Education (CE) experience at CCC is notable for the Electric/Hybrid Automotive Technology Program and offers the only Hybrid Technician Certification in the Bay Area. The Culinary Arts Program has also become one of the signature, job-training programs on campus. The program operates the elegant Aqua Terra Restaurant and hosts an annual Food and Wine fundraising event that has enabled CCC students to travel to Italy, China, and France to study with notable chefs.
Other premier programs include:
- Journalism: CCC continues to be a leader in journalism, with its college newspaper, The Advocate, winning state and national honors for excellence.
- Nursing: One of the oldest CTE programs on campus, responsible for preparing many local health professionals for careers throughout the Bay Area.
- Metas: A mentoring and an academic support system to promote college success in the Latinx community. The program uses an intergenerational model that assists students, preschool through high school to achieve their personal and career goals.
- African American Male Leadership: The students interact with successful African American male businessmen, professionals, and other role models associated with the national organization of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area.
- Three learning communities: Puente, serving primarily Latinx students; Per Ankh, serving primarily African American students; and First Year Experience; serving new students.
- Speech and Debate: CCC’s team participates and garners awards in competitions throughout the state and nationally.
- Two high school programs housed on CCC’s campus that allow students to earn high school and college credit at the same time: Middle College High School (MCHS) has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School; and Gateway to College is a continuation program with extra support for vulnerable students.
- International Education: CCC’s international education program now serves students from 11 countries.
CCC affirms that all individuals have inherent worth and dignity and are entitled to develop their full potential. The College is an integral part of the greater community and serves as a model of excellence providing education to help its students fulfill their dreams. The College maintains that its students will enjoy an improved quality of life, that communities will prosper economically and socially, and that families and neighborhoods will be strengthened when residents share a commitment to lifelong learning
The Position
Under general direction of the Dean of Natural, Social & Applied Sciences, the Program Manager-MESA implements plans for student development, leadership, curricular excellence, while creating a coordinated program of activities and events to meet the needs of the current and future diverse student populations in STEM. The Program Manager-MESA also performs a variety of professional, administrative, and programmatic work in support of the assigned program, including serving as a liaison to, coordinating with, and providing high level administrative support and staff assistance to district staff, boards, committees, and outside agencies.
Under general direction of the Dean of Natural, Social & Applied Sciences, the Program Manager-MESA implements plans for student development, leadership, curricular excellence, while creating a coordinated program of activities and events to meet the needs of the current and future diverse student populations in STEM. The Program Manager-MESA also performs a variety of professional, administrative, and programmatic work in support of the assigned program, including serving as a liaison to, coordinating with, and providing high level administrative support and staff assistance to district staff, boards, committees, and outside agencies.
The position collaborates with faculty, academic departments, enrollment and student services staff, and institutional research to sustain, strengthen and scale the institution’s learning communities and tutoring supports. With an emphasis on enhancing best practices that enhance retention and academic success in STEM, the position will build use learnings from the HSI-STEM grant, the ongoing work of the Center for Science Excellence to advance the College’s Strategic Educational Master Plan, implementation of Guided Pathways, Equity Plan, and address the labor market demand in the STEM areas.
The successful candidate for this position will possess the ability to do the following:
- Plan, organize, develop, and implement the MESA program.
- Evaluate student needs, external requirements and regulations, and current trends to develop program modifications and improvements.
- Meet regularly with the responsible administrator, faculty, and statewide community college director to plan implementation of the MESA program at the College and report on progress of the program as well as program compliance.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of multi-cultural, diverse environments and college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Create and maintain a campus and industry advisory board.
- Participate in the MESA Regional Alliance and District committees.
- Direct and participate in the provision of services at all college sites to math and science students including academic and educational workshops, speakers, scholarships and fellowships, campus visits, planned activities, and retention strategies.
- Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts for MESA students and facilitators.
- Maintain longitudinal files on each MESA student tracking student’s progress before and after transfer.
- Understand and carry out verbal or written instructions in an independent manner.
- Identify and obtain resources and other needed programs and services to meet students’ academic and vocational needs and objectives.
- Assign work to, oversee, train, and evaluate staff.
- Analyze situations accurately and independently make sound decisions in procedural matters.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise technical and statistical reports.
- Work with faculty and other campus areas to identify needs, coordinate services to students, and improve program utilization.
- Interprets and implements applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions.
- Participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Characteristics
A Program Manager is the first level of classified management in the District. This position will serve as an administrator overseeing up to several small programs or projects for a college. Such programs or projects are typically funded by grants or other special funds.
Employee Benefits:
Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)
All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.
ADA Accommodations:
In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.
Quicklink
https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/9494Diversity Statement
It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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