Director, EOPS & CARE Programs (NextUp/CalWORKs)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Director to lead EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/NEXTUP programs in Santa Barbara. You will plan, organize, and direct services to assist at-risk students, while overseeing outreach, budgeting, and staff supervision.

This role requires a master's degree and substantial experience in educational program administration, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged student populations. On-site position with responsibilities across multiple college initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and related experience in administration.
• At least two years of management or administrative experience in EOPS or related programs.
• Within last four years, two years’ experience with disadvantaged populations and six college units related to minorities or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control and direct EOPS, CARE, CalWORKS, NextUp and related programs.
• Coordinate communications, programs and services to support at-risk students.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; recruit, assign, transfer as needed.
• Develop outreach and marketing strategies; prepare promotional materials.
• Prepare budgets and manage grants and funding for programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Program administration

Oral and written communication

Supervision

Planning and organizing

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Director to lead EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/NEXTUP programs in Santa Barbara. You will plan, organize, and direct services to assist at-risk students, while overseeing outreach, budgeting, and staff supervision.

This role requires a master's degree and substantial experience in educational program administration, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged student populations. On-site position with responsibilities across multiple college initiatives.