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Director (VII) of Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Grant Project
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Director (VII) of Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Grant ProjectLocation
Los Rios Community College District (American River College)Department Location
Student Services - Unite CenterPosting Number
AE00963PThe Institution
About
Founded in 1955 (ARC) American River College is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.
Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.
Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.
Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered e College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered e College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Equity Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation or their designee, the Title V HSI Grant Director VII is responsible for the successful fiscal, operational, and compliance administration of the federal Title V Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grant.
American River College’s Title V HSI project has been developed with three distinct activities:
American River College’s Title V HSI project has been developed with three distinct activities:
- Espacio: Creating a space for Latinx and low-income students.
- Conexiones: Developing relationships with faculty, peers, and the college community.
- Difusion: Providing outreach to K-12 schools in ARC’s service area.
The project that will focus on creating new programs that will help Latinx and low-income students to develop a better sense of belonging in college and improve metrics related to success, retention, graduation, and transfer.
American River College is committed to employees:
American River College is committed to employees:
- Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
- Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
- Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
- Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.
Benefits
As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers you the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work. Check out the benefits guide for complete information.
Assignment Responsibilities
The assignment may include, but is not limited to:
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION/DELIVERABLES:
● Serve as grant administrator and institutional lead for the project.
● Administer the program in accordance with Title V regulations.
● Administer the program in accordance with Title V regulations.
● Solving operational challenges as they arise in implementation of the grant/Project, including the documentation of best practices and the opportunities for program improvement.
● Communicating verbally, and in written form, on a regular basis as determined by the Associate Vice President of Equity, Institutional Effectiveness, and Innovation.
● Creating effective and practical project work plans, timelines, and budgets for implementing Project Adelante.
● Working with the Office of Equity and Institutional Effectiveness to collect data needed to determine effectiveness of Project Adelante goals and expected outcomes in order to ensure meeting of Title V HSI grant provisions.
PROJECT OVERSIGHT:
● Supervising and evaluating the contribution of Project Adelante classified professional staff in relation to Project goals and their specific work with regards to the outcomes for students.
● Managing all administrative, budgetary, contracting, compliance, and reporting aspects of the Title V HSI grant for the U.S. Department of Education and for the Los Rios Community College District.
● Identifying and implementing best administrative and budget practices of the Los Rios Community College District.
● Providing guidance for a thorough formative and summative evaluation of Project Adelante.
● Participating in College Accreditation efforts and Program Review.
● Participating in all Title V HSI grant and Project Adelante activities.
COLLABORATION/TEAM BUILDING:
● Maintain a positive working relationship with the Title V program officer, including submitting required information and reports..
● Working with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, and students to ensure appropriate and effective implementation of Project Adelante related instruction, counseling, and student services.
● Working collaboratively with ARC’s Homebases, Instructional and Student Services Deans in implementation of College student success goals.
● Developing and sustaining community partnerships aimed to increase the success of Hispanic and low-income students.
● Developing and sustaining partnerships for referrals to ARC, e.g.: K-12 UC, CSU, Community Resources, Sacramento County Office of Education.
● Developing and sustaining partnerships for referrals to ARC, e.g.: K-12 UC, CSU, Community Resources, Sacramento County Office of Education.
LEADERSHIP/COORDINATION:
● Providing leadership and day-to-day direction in realizing the vision of the Project Adelante.
● Developing and enhancing a comprehensive plan to identify and address ARC’s enrollment, retention, support, and graduate rates of Hispanic and low-income students.
● Representing American River College in meetings and conference calls with regards to Project Adelante and the Title V HSI grant in the role of Project Director and ARC administrator.
● Maintain documentation for all Title V-funded personnel and outside consultants.
● Report on progress to the college President and other administrators, as well as other constituents, including college committees.
● Adhere to all timelines set forth in the grant proposal.
● Serve as the contact for the external evaluator and work closely with the evaluator to monitor the progress of all project components.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
This position will work in collaboration with the ARC Unite Center, and its programming, to promote opportunities to students and the wider community.
Work Year
12 monthWork Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus work and/or hours.
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus work and/or hours.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a master’s degree. *All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by May 6, 2024.
- Have two years’ experience in grants management and/or project management, leadership and supervision; experience in advising, counseling, teaching, or student services to effectively lead and manage this project. In addition, have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
- Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
NOTE: Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators’ in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this posting are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:
- Los Rios Community College District Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
NOTES:
- Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
- Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
- Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
- A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
- Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Salary
$113,665.48 - $123,035.17 per year. LRCCD Salary SchedulesAdditional Salary Information
Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.Posting Date
03/15/2024Closing Date
04/23/2024Open Continuously
NoBeginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-time, Educational Administrative Position*
Beginning on (or about) May 9, 2024
Beginning on (or about) May 9, 2024
*Categorically Funded: This position is contingent on continued funding and satisfactory work performances; may be extended, on an annual basis, to future fiscal years.
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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