Director of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Program - Merritt College

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Merritt College

Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.

Position Information

Job Title
Director of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Program - Merritt College

Time Base
40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year

Compensation
Salary Range: $117,793 - $143,969/yr. The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type
Management

Department
Student Services-VP (641)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the grant.

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Director of Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) Program provides leadership, coordination, direction, and vision for the development and implementation of the ASPIRA Project providing students an opportunity to complete a degree or certificate and transfer to a four-year university, gain financial literacy, and career awareness.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Curriculum/instruction planning and evaluation responsibilities:
o Collaborates with deans and department chairs to implement program curriculum and include shared governance in the design and methodology of the program.
o Keeps updated with current developments in local, state, and national trends of regulations in the areas of curriculum and instruction as they relate to HSI students.
o Maintains and analyzes current information on effective methods
of serving the educational needs of non-traditional populations.

2. Program operations and management responsibilities:
o Provides planning and leadership for ASPIRA project operations
o Supervises assigned staff, faculty, and students
o Acts as budget administrator for grants in collaboration with college and district accounting staff
o Prepares and monitors program budgets to ensure effective use of ASPIRA project funds.
o Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs in compliance with project contracts
o Works with the assigned program officer at the Department of Education to ensure adherence to grant guidelines
o Creates an Internal Control Manual
o Organizes orientations for new faculty and staff; organizes and conducts staff development workshops and activities; provides a climate that supports collegiality
o Ensures communications between faculty and staff in order to provide the best service to students in the program
o Maintains relationships with business, labor, industry, governmental agencies, and community organizations
o Maintains detailed records of expenditures and keeps inventory of furniture for audit purposes to be available 3 years after project ends
o Researches, develops, and submits funding proposals to support the ASPIRA Project.
o Writes and negotiates contracts with program partners such as school districts or other organizations supporting the ASPIRA Project.
o Writes and negotiates independent contracts for consultants
o Prepares and submits monthly reports on program activities and accomplishments
o Administers data regarding participants and program outcomes
o Works with the external evaluator to create procedures and protocols for documenting project progress, and creates and maintains quantitative data files and qualitative documentation for
project evaluation
o Creates and/or archives project documentation, including meeting agendas and meeting minutes
o Leads effort to secure contributions of funds, equipment, in-kind services, and instructional supplies from private and public sector partners; records contributions and donations from corporate and public sector partners
o Coordinates with national Faculty & Staff to develop and implement professional development opportunities at Merritt College. Maintains program statistics relating to enrollments, success rates, attendance, and other data

3. Outreach, marketing, student recruitment, retention and support responsibilities:
o Provides leadership for the ASPIRA Program outreach, recruitment, orientation, and selection process
o Promotes ASPIRA through marketing and service on various community and public school forums, boards, and committees within the community
o Staffs project team and advisory group meetings, synthesizes and prepares notes and minute; disseminates documents to team members
o Creates and administers the project website, supporting, modifying, and expanding it as necessary; uploads project reports, minutes of meetings, and other documents on website
o Creates fliers and other marketing materials to promote events and activities
o Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Three (3) years’ experience of increasing responsibility in the
development, implementation and administration of programs or
projects designed for underserved populations.
3. One (1) year of experience training, directing, supervising, and
evaluating the work of others.
4. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability
to present complex academic information to diverse audiences.
5. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal
computers utilizing various software applications (i.e., work
processing, spreadsheet and database management software)
including the Internet.
6. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency,
sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of
community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university or terminal degree in
Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
• Experience with managing and/or implementing federal grants
• Experience working within Hispanic serving initiatives, programs, and activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, multiculturalism, social justice, and successful student outcomes, preferably at the community college level.

Environmental Demands

Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people.

Other Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical physical abilities for this position are:

• Prolonged and frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping
• Moderate to heavy usage of hands in grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination
• in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard.
• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and by telephone to students,
• faculty, staff, and others.

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled. First Review Date: March 14, 2023; In order to be considered for the first screening, application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm PST on March 13, 2023.

Open Date
02/14/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information
FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution.
• Dental coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution.
• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 22 days/year vacation leave, 12 days/year sick leave, and 18 holidays/year

In addition to your contribution, Peralta pays 19.10%* of your salary to the State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS ).

Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalSTRS. Specific information regarding the changes can be found at http://www.calstrs.com/post/frequently-asked-questions-ab-340-public-employees-pension-reform-act-2013. For further up to date information on CalSTRS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calstrs.com. The CalSTRS member handbook is available at http://www.calstrs.com/calstrs-member-handbook. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

• Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution.

• Subject to change.

Mission Statement

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. List of References
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document