Interim Director, Strategic Planning and Operations - Program and Educational Effectiveness for the

Interim Director, Strategic Planning and Operations - Program and Educational Effectiveness for the Online Education Initiative (OEI) Program

Posting #: 19-118
Campus: Central Services
Close/Initial Review Date:

Description:
Full Salary Range: $145,762.01 - $205,101.79 annually*
*Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience (Customary Hiring Range: $145,762.01 - $160,702.62 annually). In addition, candidates with verified educational units beyond the minimum qualification may qualify for additional pay, up to $564 per contract month.

Initial Review Date: 08/17/20**
**Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the management position above.

Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is part of an executive management team supporting the statewide California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI). Reporting to the CVC-OEI Executive Director, the position of Director of Strategic Planning and Operations - Program and Educational Effectiveness provides leadership to CVC-OEI program areas and interfaces with a variety of college districts to provide statewide leadership and operational coordination in development, deployment, and continuous improvement of online education through programs and resources provided to California Community Colleges by CVC-OEI.

The position acts on behalf of the Executive Director to ensure overall organizational and program effectiveness, with a focus on educational programs in the areas of curriculum integration, academic policy, student support, faculty professional development, and special programs; monitors standards for compliance with accreditation agencies, state and federal laws governing educational delivery through technology where the student and instructor are not in the same place/time. This position coordinates strategic planning with other managers to ensure effectiveness of the organization and progress toward attainment of annual strategic goals for the initiative.

The California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative (CVC - OEI) is sponsored by the Foothill - De Anza Community College District, and is the recipient of a multi-year grant disbursed by the California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO). The California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative represents a comprehensive and collaborative program that leverages best practices and technology to ensure that significantly more students all over the state are able to complete their educational goals by increasing both access to and success in high-quality online courses towards earning college degrees, career-training certificates or completing general education requirements for transfer to four-year colleges and universities through improved, streamlined online instruction.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Online Education Initiative Executive Director, the OEI Director of Strategic Planning and Operations provides leadership for the development and implementation of strategic planning and operations necessary to support the mission of the Online Education Initiative; plans programs; develops the budget; integrates the activities of other OEI components; and supervises project staff, and task forces.

NATURE and SCOPE:
This position is responsible for coordinating overall planning, budgeting, and hiring for the OEI project; provides support and coordination to the entire OEI management team. Facilitates team communication and collaboration.

KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are typical but not limited to the following:

1. Provide critical leadership in the development of strategic immediate, mid-term, and long range planning for the Online Education Initiative.
2. Provides leadership and direction for the Online Education Initiative including statewide teams, committees, and work groups.
3. Facilitate a clearly defined and effective programmatic structure, as measured by feedback from stakeholders, for the operational components of the Online Education Initiative.
4. Oversee organizational activities to ensure consistency with the project's vision and mission.
5. Develop, follow, and monitor adequate planning activities to ensure progress toward milestones.
6. Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and conduct financial, budget, and business related activities.
7. Prepare and make final expenditure recommendations to the Online Education Initiative Executive Director.
8. Coordinate procurement activities and lead contract negotiations with external vendors for specialized services, licenses, or products related to the Online Education Initiative.
9. Act as the Financial Liaison for the Online Education Initiative Project with Foothill - De Anza District Business Office, Human Resources, and Purchasing.
10. Coordinate external audits and financial reporting to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.
11. Seek opportunities for additional funding from external sources, as appropriate.
12. Facilitates operational support for of the OEI Online Education Ecosystem and the Online Education Consortium.
13. Establishes policies and practices to structure the efficient operation of the Online Education Initiative and maintain compliance with grant and regulatory requirements.
14. Ensure effective daily operational integration of all components of the Online Education Initiative.
15. Participate in program assessment and dissemination.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

1. Project management including monitoring tasks and timelines of large, multi faceted projects in complex organizational structures.
2. Complex information systems and virtual technologies.
3. Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, such as the California Education Code and Board of Governor's Title 5 Regulations.
4. Business management, leadership, and supervision.
5. Computers, commonly used software, and communication media.
6. Statistical analysis, program planning, and trend projection.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations.
3. Team oriented, collaborative leader with strong supervisory skills.
4. Proven leadership and management.
5. Public speaking and problem solving.
6. Effective, positive interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Typical office environment including mobile and connected interactions.

Physical Abilities:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone and make presentations.
2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
3. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
4. Sitting for extending periods of time.
5. Bending at the waist.
6. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in personnel management is highly preferred.
2. Experience in managing large, complex organizations.
3. Experience in an executive leadership role supporting higher education institutions and/or programs.
4. Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive administrative experience, preferably in the California Community College system.
5. Experience in leading institutional change efforts.
6. Experience with educational technology and infrastructure vendor relations with a focus on scalability.
7. Experience managing compliance with California public contracting requirements, Education Code, and California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office guidelines in budgeting, reporting, and monitoring program effectiveness.
8. Demonstrated experience with integrated budget and planning, tying resource allocations to performance and strategic goals.

APPLICATION PACKET:

1. A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application. Items not required (including reference letters) will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our “Applicant Information” to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position: Full-Time, Interim, Grant Funded,12-months per year
Assignment Dates: 08/01/2020 to 06/30/2021.

Annual salary plus benefits; excellent benefits package which includes coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
Email: employment@fhda.edu
http://hr.fhda.edu/

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