Director, Learning Center

Antelope Valley College; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley College seeks an Educational Administrator to provide leadership for Learning Center programs and services. The role oversees long-term planning and daily operations, collaborating with faculty, staff, and the supervising dean to advance student learning support and equity goals.

Responsibilities include program evaluation, curriculum review coordination, and budgeting. The administrator drives data-informed decisions and supervises Learning Center staff, fostering a diverse and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and leadership experience related to the administrator’s assignment.
• Commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that support student success.
• Sensitivity to diverse community college student populations and DEIA principles.
• Experience in budgeting, program development, evaluation, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the Learning Centers.
• Provide administrative leadership and direction for district Learning Centers.
• Lead strategic planning with faculty, deans, and departments to improve services.
• Promote equity, inclusion, and a supportive learning environment for all students.
• Develop and monitor budgets, plan resources, and ensure reporting accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the assigned Dean, this EducationalAdministrator position will provide direct leadership for theLearning Center programs and services. Manages long-term planningand design as well as the day-to-day operations of the department.Based on a thorough knowledge of pedagogy, current research andmaterials, curriculum design and instructional design, the directorwill work with the faculty, staff, and the supervising dean of theLearning Center to maintain and develop programming for studentlearning support outcomes, to coordinate the design and implementlearning labs that advance the campus goals for student equity andlearning support. Responsible for implementation, planning andevaluation of academic support services.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E = indicates essential duties of the position)

• Oversees, manages, and plans the daily functions, operations,and activities of District Learning Centers. (E)
• Provides administrative and professional leadership anddirection for District Learning Centers. (E)
• Leads in developing strategic plans for the program bycoordinating with other departments and divisions; works withfaculty and various disciplines to increase effectiveness andprograms, services, and activities offerings. (E)
• Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, anda positive work and academic environment. (E)
• Administers, develops, and implements goals, objectives,policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for thedepartment and assigned program areas. (E)
• Works in concert with faculty and staff to manage an inclusiveand integrated Learning Center. (E)
• Administers, develops, and standardizes procedures and methodsto improve and continuously monitor the efficiency andeffectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, andprocedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative andsupport systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifiesopportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to theDean. (E)
• Develops, analyzes, and implements pedagogical strategies forstudents, faculty, and staff. (E)
• Directs and develops an outreach program to promote LearningCenter activities and offerings. (E)
• Serves as the liaison between Deans, Counselors, and faculty inenhancing the retention of target students. (E)
• Coordinates with faculty, and dean to lead in the development,review and implementation of curriculum and program review.(E)
• Hires, supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates theLearning Center faculty, staff, tutors, and student workers.(E)
• Establishes academic and work schedules and faculty assignmentsin coordination with division dean and faculty. (E)
• Plans and conducts research designed to facilitate a culture ofdata-driven decision making within the area, with the Director ofInstitutional Research and Planning. (E)
• Ensures equitable and appropriate services are provided tostudents in culturally relevant approaches.
• Provides leadership for data-informed discussions andimplementation of program improvements and analyzes theeffectiveness of Learning Center services. (E)
• Gathers and analyzes data and leads discussions regardingprogram needs with the Research Office and Enrollment Services.(E)
• Participates in participatory governance of the institution andfosters an environment of collegiality. (E)
• Prepares, administers and monitors assigned budgets; allocatesresources in a cost-effective manner. (E)
• Provides regular updates to the supervising Dean regardingstudent success data and Learning Center activities. (E)
• Continues to build knowledge of current trends in academicsupport services and effective practices by visiting othercolleges, attending workshops and state and national conferences,reading professional journals, analyzing research reports, andconnecting through listservs. (E)
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that mayaffect District or departmental operations; implements policy andprocedural changes as required. (E)
• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries andcomplaints and assists with resolutions and alternativerecommendations. (E)
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and software and, asnecessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timelymanner. (E)
• Participates in the educational mission of the District.(E)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum qualifications for service as an educationaladministrator as set forth in Section 53420 shall be both of the following:

(a) Possession of a master’s degree; and (b) One year of formal training, internship, or leadershipexperience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrativeassignment.

Commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that ensuresequitable access and support to eradicate disproportionate impactgaps.

Sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, passion for the pursuitof DEIA principles and actions and how that positively impacts theorganization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes theachievement of all students’ educational goals.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s licenseduring the course of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Course work in Business Administration, Mathematics, English orrelated field.
• Three (3) years of formal experience, training, internship, orleadership experience reasonably related to this managementassignment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and evidence of student supportprograms.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Equity-based principles and leadership in highereducation.
• Effective oral, written, and electronic communications.
• Evidence of effective planning in the management, supervision,and evaluation of the work of others.
• An understanding of how technology can support learning and arecord of support for technological advancements.
• Collaborative team building skills.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goalsetting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Budget development, administrative practices, andorganizational and management practices as applied to the analysisand evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, andoperational needs.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, includingwork planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the trainingof staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of developing, implementing, andevaluating learning center programs, services, and activities.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes,ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects,and operations.
• Methods and techniques for the development of presentations,business correspondence, and information distribution; research andreporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment andapplications.
• Techniques for effectively representing the District incontacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and variousbusiness, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislativeorganizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service byeffectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, andDistrict staff, including individuals of various ages,disabilities, socio-economic and ethnic groups.

SKILLS & ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, develop, and evaluate the programs, andactivities of the Learning Center.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements,and restrictions.
• Organize work and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Evaluate faculty and staff with recommendations for programimprovements and/or new services.
• Supervise both weekend and evening employees in the LearningCenter.
• Travel between campuses and centers.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures,work standards, and internal controls for the department andassigned areas.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership anddirection for the department.
• Prepare and administer budgets; allocate limited resources in a acost-effective manner.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professionaland technical personnel; delegate authority andresponsibility.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff andtrain staff in work procedures.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods,procedures, and techniques.
• Effectively administer a variety of learning center programs,services, and activities.
• Effectively represent the department in meetings with variouseducational, business, professional, regulatory, and legislativeorganizations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies,procedures, and other written materials.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, makesound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staffreports.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, andtracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multipletasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, setpriorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate office equipment including computer equipment andspecialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over thetelephone, and in writing.
• Understand scope of authority in making independentdecisions.
• Review situations accurately and determine appropriate courseof action using judgment according to established policies andprocedures.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective workingrelationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity,sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community collegestudents.

OTHER INFORMATION

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to assigned Dean.
• Provides supervision to faculty, staff, tutors, short-termhourly employees, student workers, and others as required.

CONTACTS

Co-workers, administrators, faculty, staff, students, vendors,outside agencies, and the general public.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such aswalking, standing, and light lifting. Reasonable accommodations canbe implemented if necessary.
• Requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard.
• Visually focusing upon computer screens and/or other recordsfor sustained periods of time.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Walking to review activity program and sites.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to maintainfiles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment with moderate noise levels, controlledtemperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardousphysical substances.

VISA

• Does not sponsor employment visas,
• Does not participate in E-Verify, and
• Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT orother F-1 visa programs.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you requireaccommodations for the application process in compliance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Cultureand Talent (Human Resources) department at [phone].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Antelope Valley Community College District(AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staffmembers who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes thatdiversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness,promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitablerole models for all students.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities withAntelope Valley Community College District.

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