Director (V) of Dual Enrollment and Pre-College Advancement

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title Director (V) of Dual Enrollment and Pre-College Advancement Location Los Rios Community College District (American River College) Department Location Posting Number AE00627P The Institution
About
Founded in 1955, American River College ( ARC ) 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 through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Position Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor/manager, the Program Director will guide the planning, development and implementation of policies and services necessary to advance pre-college programming at the college and serve as the primary conduit between high school partners, campus team members and ARC faculty. In this role, the incumbent will provide oversight and direction to multiple classified team members.

The Director will assist with the establishment and implementation of local policy and procedures to scaling pre-college programming in adherence to relevant LRCCD policies and procedures and with input from the District Director of Dual Enrollment. The successful candidate will assist with leading and supporting college-wide efforts to establish MOU’s as well as course and articulation agreements with high school partners, align career and general education pathways between high schools and Los Rios colleges, and deliver consistent messaging for marketing dual enrollment courses to parents and students. The incumbent will advance shared college and district interests including, but not limited to: developing processes and protocols, seeking grant funding; guiding the development of applicable policies and regulations; tracking and implementing legislative mandates, and dual enrollment outcomes, advocating for needed resources; coordinating professional development; ensuring People Soft integration as it relates to application, enrollment and data tracking.

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

Assignment Responsibilities
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Directing college advancement activities to scale with consideration to instruction, instructional supports, and strategic enrollment management.
• Establishing a process for enrollment that adheres to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 55005, while maximizing productivity.
• Synchronizing GE and CE Dual Enrollment efforts at the college.
• Assisting with development, updates, and submission of MOU’s, Course Agreements, and High School Articulations.
• Coordinating development and updates to outreach and inreach communications and resource content.
• Assisting with identifying fall/spring courses and enrollment projections to ascertain course level demand for dual enrollment.
• Providing orientation and support to instructors, facilitators, partners and team members as needed to facilitate the delivery model.
• Ensuring appropriate services are provided to students in compliance with district and state regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conveying just-in-time reminders and deadlines to high school partners and internal team members.
• Providing oversight and coordination of finalized course enrollments, textbook orders, and NEA’s.
• Identifying, producing, and updating needed documents, resources, and reports.
• Coordinating bi-annual planning retreats and reciprocal professional development opportunities.
• Providing leadership to facilitate the creation of additional high school partnerships, pathways, programs and articulation agreements with local feeder high schools.
• Coordinating and consulting with district resources initiatives and grants as appropriate.
• Providing oversight and direction to Dual Enrollment classified support staff.
• Serving as the key point of contract for high school partners to address and resolve issues impacting pre-college programming and students.
• Researching and assessing the feasibility of other pre-college advancement models for purposes of programmatic innovation and future replication.
• Holding weekly meetings with college staff and attend monthly meeting with local and/or district leadership.
• Working independently under limited supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Year 12 month Work Schedule
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.

Alternate work schedules and remote/hybrid assignments may be available depending upon the operational needs of the department and employee performance. Total Hrs per Week/Day Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications
1. Have a master’s degree* from an accredited institution completed by December 1, 2022.

2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment

3. 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.

*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 on our website at https://jobs.losrios.edu/; select “Los Rios Jobs”, then “Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators”.

Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:
1. Los Rios Community College District Administrative Application
2. Resume
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work

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.
• 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.

Physical Demands Salary $115,547 per year. LRCCD Salary Schedules Additional Salary Information Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 06/30/2022 Closing Date 08/01/2022 Open Continuously No Beginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-time, Twelve-month, Categorically-funded Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on or about December 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 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.

Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

All faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated in order to:

• be physically present on District premises for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• participate in District activities for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• be inside a building or office

unless they receive an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation.

All new hires must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious exemption within forty-five (45) calendar days of hire. Within seven (7) calendar days, all new hires must show proof they have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine, or have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

For the latest information on the COVID Vaccine mandate, please visit the COVID Vaccine Requirements informational page.

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.

Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18586 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
   • No answer
2. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • communitycollegejobs.com
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Comunidad
   • Craigslist
   • diversityjobs.com
   • D'Primeramano Magazine
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • Handshake
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Asian Pacific Islander Legacy (API)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Native American Collaborative (NAC)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Works
   • The HUB
   • ZipRecruiter
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 2
2. Unofficial Transcript 3
3. Unofficial Transcript 4
4. Unofficial Transcript 5
5. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
6. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
7. Licenses/Certifications
8. Employee Request for Transfer Form