Director, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

Golden West College; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 122,004 - 162,143; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Director for Extended Opportunity Programs & Services. The role includes managing EOPS, CARE, and CalWORKs programs, ensuring compliance with educational regulations, and supervising a team. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree and experience with underrepresented communities. This is a full-time position with competitive salary ranging from $122,004 to $162,143 annually.

Qualifications

• Must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years of full-time experience related to educational program management.
• Experience working with underrepresented or disadvantaged communities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage EOPS, CARE, and CalWORKs programs.
• Supervise staff and assist counseling staff.
• Recommend policies related to EOPS programs and develop new services.

Skills

Experience with educational programs

Leadership skills

Management of diverse populations

Education

Master's degree

6 units of college-level work on ethnic minorities

Job description

Director, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

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Base pay range

$122,004.00/yr - $162,143.00/yr

About the EOPS/CARE/NextUP/Guardian Scholars and CalWORKS Department

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), CARE (single parents), and NextUp/Guardian Scholars (students with foster care experience) Programs at Golden West College are dedicated to the delivery of comprehensive programs that encourage the enrollment, retention, and transfer of students who are challenged by language, social, economic, and/or educational barriers.

Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates the College’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). These Programs can include but are not limited to the following: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), California Work Opportunity, UMOJA and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and Foster Youth programs. Directs high school and college-level outreach activities to promote the programs and identify potential student-participants.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Director of EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth provides integral student services by implementing support to students that gives pathways and opportunities to higher education otherwise may not be possible through traditional enrollment processes. The Director proposes, fundraises and administers funding for the services and develops internal processes for

properly allocating resources to students engaged in any or all of the programs in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The Director is a management position which is part of a comprehensive student services strategy.

The Director of EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth provides integral student services by implementing support to students that gives pathways and opportunities to higher education otherwise may not be possible through traditional enrollment processes. The Director proposes, fundraises, and administers funding for the services and develops internal processes for properly allocating resources to students engaged in any or all of the programs in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The Director is a management position which is part of a comprehensive student services strategy.

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), CARE (single parents), and NextUp/Guardian Scholars (students with foster care experience) Programs at Golden West College are dedicated to the delivery of comprehensive programs that encourage the enrollment, retention, and transfer of students who are challenged by language, social, economic, and/or educational barriers. EOPS/CARE/NextUp/Guardian Scholars programs are designed to enhance students' success in meeting their educational goals and objectives. As a comprehensive program, EOPS is driven by a philosophy of providing services that are “over and above and in addition to the services available to all students. EOPS strives for innovative and creative ways to enhance and encourage students’ academic success and excellence while fostering the student’s personal growth and development.

In addition, the Director also oversees CalWORKS program. The CalWORKs Program is committed to assisting student-parents in achieving self-sufficiency through a supportive and individualized approach that focuses on academic, career, and personal goals. We place a high value on individual growth and embrace the diversity and uniqueness of our students. Our goal is to empower students through higher education, creating more opportunities and a brighter future for both themselves and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

1. Administers and manages student services programs: EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth programs, ensuring they meet California Education Code Title 5 guidelines in recruiting, supporting, and retaining underrepresented students and supporting the College’s mission for access and diversity.

2. Supervise EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth office staff to include faculty, classified staff, hourly staff, and student assistants and assist categorical counseling staff as needed.

3. Recommend policy and procedures for all components related to the EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth programs including, but not limited to, program-specific instruction, counseling, eligibility, outreach, cultural awareness, retention, transfer, and on-going program maintenance. Develop new services and programs for the department in compliance with state and local policies and guidelines to expand and increase services to students.

4. Advocates, promotes, and informs local high schools, other College outreach programs, and student services about the programs and administrative compliance. Participate in workshops, meetings, and conferences, at the district, local, regional and state levels as

appropriate to the assigned areas of responsibility. Serves as the College’s EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth liaison with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, Region 8, and county social workers.

5. Sets up best practices for referring participating students to services on and off campus. Collaborates with other student services areas such as, and not limited to, Financial Aid, Disabled Student Programs (DSPS), Associated Students, Equity, Counseling and Assessment to contribute to student success and student work opportunities.

6. Manages, researches, and maintains budgets for assigned programs; administers approved budgets and directs preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records, and files supporting program operations and activities. Coordinate the

preparation, submission and administration of assigned student support services operating budgets and grants. Supervise the preparation and submission of timely and accurate reports to meet college, state, and federal requirements

7. Responsible for submitting all annual plans and year-end reports related to EOPS,/CARE, CalWORKs, UMOJA and Foster Youth programs. Ensure program compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements; analyze, interpret and apply laws and District policies and procedures.

8. Maintains communication with District and college staff as well as various agencies to coordinate program services, exchange information, and refer participating students. Initiates communications to pass on trends and new legislation and regulations for working with targeted student populations.

9. Organizes advisory committees with local K-12 school districts, businesses, and parent representatives to establish effective networks for identifying targeted students and coordinating delivery systems for identified student needs. Work cooperatively and provide leadership as a member of the college management team consistent with the mission and function of the College and District.

10. Learns and applies up-to-date knowledge of college curriculum, instructional methods, online services/resources and technologies when working with committees and students. Serve as the lead on Program Review, Student Learning, and Service Area Outcomes for Student Services Programs.

11. Lead or participate in district-wide or College committees, initiatives, teams, or ad hoc groups as assigned.

12. Coordinate the development of programmatic publications and promotions.

13. Develop, implement and evaluate assigned student support programs and planning strategies, integrating planning with budgeting.

14. Participate in the program hiring, evaluation, performance intervention and retention of faculty and staff members in areas of supervision.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

16. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet the requirements under (a) and (b) AND (c) for an EOPS Director under Title V Regulations as follows:

(a) Possess a master's degree from an accredited institution and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment which may, but need not be concurrent with the required full-time service OR possess the California Community College Supervisory Credential OR have a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above. (Candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit the Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.)

(b) Within the last four years, two years of full-time experience or the equivalent in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant dealt predominantly with

ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR two years-experience as a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor; OR have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.

(c) Must have completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language, or social disadvantages.

Conditions of Employment

This is a contract, full-time, 12-month per year, Educational Administrator position. The normal hours of work will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexible schedule and weekends might be necessary to address the needs of the job duties, programs and/or students. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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