Learning Connection Equity Director

Learning Connection Equity Director

Position Type: Management
Position Code: 2AAP04
FTE: 1.0
Pay Rate (or Annual Salary): $102,156 - $124,212/annual
Job Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545
Department: Academic Pathways and Student Success

Job Summary:
The Chabot College Community
Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja (formerly Daraja) learning communities, now models which have been replicated across the state, were created at Chabot College. These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Information about the demographics of our campus community can be found here (http://www.chabotcollege.edu/ir/).

Serving our diverse community requires a culturally-responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community. We do so by promoting a classroom and co-curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values. We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.

Joining Our College Community
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
1. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
2. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
3. Empower the underrepresented and underserved
4. Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals
6. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
7. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
8. Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
9. Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Learning Connection Equity Director for Chabot College in Hayward, California.

Summary Description
Under administrative direction, assume management responsibility for the planning, development, direction, supervision, and evaluation of the Learning Connection Program, including WRAC Center, the ESL Lab, the Social Science Lab, the Communications Lab, and other tutoring programs with the assistance of divisional faculty and staff. This position is categorically funded. Continuation of this position depends on available funding year-to-year.

Management Responsibility
The Learning Connection Equity Director is a management position designated by the Board of Trustees of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. The position, under the supervision of the assigned Dean, is responsible for the satisfactory completion and coordination of the listed duties and responsibilities either directly or through administrative review. The incumbent is charged by the Board of Trustees with the satisfactory implementation of Board policy and District procedure as applicable to the position. This position involves direct collaboration with administrators, faculty, staff, outside agencies, and the public in planning and directing goals related to the Learning Connection program objectives. In addition, the incumbent is expected to participate in the formulation of District policies by making appropriate recommendations for improvements or additions in policy or procedure through their reporting authority and/or by serving on District-wide committees.

Appointment
The Learning Connection Equity Director shall be selected by the Governing Board upon the nomination of the College President and the District Chancellor.

This is a grant/categorically funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding on a year to year basis.



Representative Duties:
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Provide leadership, plan, organize, manage, and direct Learning Connection program area operations and activities; provide overall direction and guidance of day-to-day operations of the Learning Connection program areas; develop, direct, supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership and support to the program and operations with the assistance of divisional faculty and staff; perform a full range of general administrative responsibilities.

2. Manage the development and implementation of long- and short-range goals, objectives, and priorities for Learning Connection Programs; coordinate and participate in the development of new programs and services; recommend and administer policies; create, design, develop, and implement materials, processes, and procedures related to area of assignment; work with College and District personnel in the design, marketing, and promotion of Learning Connection program area offerings.

3. Support the implementation of innovative academic support programming to address academic equity gaps in gateway courses.

4. Evaluate, expand and coordinate embedded tutoring program, including the training of embedded tutors and faculty

5. Facilitate interdepartmental tutoring dialogues through meetings and regular communication among departments, division deans, faculty, staff, and learning centers

6. Oversee the use of tutor tracking software in all learning centers for the purposes of data collection and communication among tutors, instructors of those being tutored, instructional assistants, and lab coordinators

7. Collect, analyze, and disseminate campus-wide tutoring data, including the number of tutees, tutee demographics, hours each tutee is tutored, success rates for tutees in specific courses, funding sources and utilization

8. Conduct ongoing program review; evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services; coordinate with Office of Institutional Research to develop and implement appropriate assessments and for data collection/interpretation; provide leadership in gathering and interpreting data for staffing and planning including for student success, access, and equity programs.

9. Manage assigned budget; plan and develop Learning Connection budget and monitor expenditures and operations; and coordinate with budget managers and other campus wide entities to maximize available resources.

10. Oversee the provision of support services for existing students including tutoring, equipment, software, professional skill development, and other appropriate resources.

11. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

12. Support implementation of academic development programs across campus.

13. Be an active community member by participating in relevant community organizations.

14. Perform related duties as required.



Minimum Education and Experience:
Any combination of the following would provide a typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities.

Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a relevant field.

Experience: One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment. Three years of leadership experience relevant to oversight of an academic support program, learning assistance program, and/or Equity programs and services is desirable. Experience working directly with underrepresented or disproportionately impacted student population is also desirable.

You will be required to upload your transcripts. You must upload all applicable transcripts, credentials and/or certificates required to meet minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Any degrees earned outside the United States must have an official US evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. The US evaluation must be done by a member of the NACES (https://www.naces.org/members). In the case that the file you are uploading is too large or you do not have your transcripts readily available, please upload a document in place of stating you will be sending the documents to the Office of Human Resources, 7600 Dublin Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568, or by fax (925) 485-5254, by 5:00 p.m. (PST) on the closing date.



Minimum Qualifications:
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
1. Methods and techniques of leadership and management.
2. Principles and practices of program development and administration.
3. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
4. Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive academic support program in higher education.
5. District and College organization, operations, policies, terminology, rules, programs, and objectives.
6. Program review, Student Learning Outcomes, Student Area Outcomes, and program evaluation processes.
7. Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation. 8. Principles of communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and administration.
9. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
10. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including local, state, and federal laws, regulations, restrictions, and requirements related to area of assignment.

Ability to:
1. Develop, coordinate, manage, direct, and provide effective leadership for Learning Connection programs and services.
2. Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate complex programs and projects.
3. Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for assigned areas.
4. Envision, develop, and maintain short- and long-term strategic initiatives related to area of assignment.
5. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
6. Provide leadership valuing learning and possess a strong awareness of the community college mission.
7. Provide effective coordination, supervision, encouragement and support to students, faculty, and staff.
8. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and empower faculty, staff, and students to succeed.
9. Analyze complex issues and facilitate collaborative problem solving.
10. Be an active and contributing member of the administrative team, approaching individual and shared tasks with equal enthusiasm.
11. Be an active and engaged member of the community, with a demonstrated commitment to empowering and encouraging students in off-campus locations to succeed.
12. Be an active and contributing member of the college mission and values including teaching, learning, diversity, and innovation.
13. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
14. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
15. Prepare and administer an operational budget.
16. Understand the organization and operation of the District, College, and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
17. Coordinate assigned functions with other District and College departments as appropriate.
18. Interpret, apply, and explain District and College policies and legal regulations and requirements.
19. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records, and files related to assigned activities. 20. Conduct meetings and serve on committees.
21. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret information and data.
22. Prepare and present complex and comprehensive narrative and statistical written and verbal reports including a variety of mandated and requested College, state, and federal reports.
23. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
24. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
25. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.



Desirable Qualifications:


Job Work Schedule:

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some evening, weekend, and travel maybe required.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.



Posting Number: AS736P
Open Date: 08/07/2024
Close Date: 09/04/2024
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at:http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.

Any subsequent updates can be found here: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/urgentalerts/index.php.

Notification to Applicants:

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position

Instructions for Personal Qualifications Statement:

The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter.

To apply, visit https://clpccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3057

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of
employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against
any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious
creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color,
national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other
similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its
own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of
applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.

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