Supervisor, Rising Scholars (Categorically funded position)

Inside Higher Ed; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college district in California is seeking a Supervisor for the Rising Scholars program aimed at supporting justice impacted students. The role involves developing programs, managing enrollment, and liaising with government and community organizations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education or public administration. This is a categorically funded position until June 30, 2028, contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years work experience with justice impacted students.
• Experience giving oral presentations.
• Knowledge of DEIA principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a variety of student and community-related programs.
• Promote AVC's Rising Scholars programs and increase enrollment.
• Oversee the matriculation process for Prison Education Program.
• Reviews admissions and CCPG applications for accuracy before submission.
• Organizes graduation applications, transcripts, and program registrations to ensure milestones are met.
• Serves as liaison to government and community groups and to other higher education institutions.
• Maintains records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress; provides reports as needed.
• Directs textbook requests, CDCR Canvas Shell requests, purchasing, and faculty stipends to support instructional needs.
• Develops orientation and training for faculty teaching at the prison; creates informational materials.
• Creates marketing and recruitment materials for PEP and Focus 180 students.
• Advocates for Rising Scholars programs and participants; participates in forums and public speaking events.
• Travel may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of Rising Scholars

Excellent communication skills

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Description

Supervisor, Rising Scholars (Categorically funded position)

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, serve as a liaison to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, other government and community organizations, and general public on matters related to AVC's Rising Scholars Programs (including Focus 180 and Prison Education Programs); participate in campus and community events and activities, assist in planning, organizing, marketing, operations, and growth of AVC's Rising Scholars programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Develops, plans, organizes, and attends a variety of student and community-related programs, events, and activities, including, but not limited to, governmental and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities, and meetings. (E)
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies to promote increased enrollment, retention, success, and involvement in the AVC Rising Scholars programs. Works with Marketing and the Public Information Office to advertise AVC's Rising Scholars programs. (E)
• Oversees and manages the matriculation process for the Prison Education Program (PEP), including admissions, enrollment, counseling, financial aid, and graduation.
• Reviews all admissions and California College Promise Grant (CCPG) applications before submitting to the Enrollment Services and Financial Aid offices to ensure accuracy and completeness. (E)
• Organizes graduation applications, transcripts, and specialized program registration, ensuring all Rising Scholars students meet their educational milestones and have the necessary documentation for their academic achievements. Ensures delivery of awarded certificates and degrees to PEP students. In coordination with CDCR staff, assists in the planning and facilitation of commencement events. (E)
• Serves as alias on to government, community groups, organizations, and other higher education institutions. (E)
• Maintains up-to-date records of student enrollment, attendance, academic progress, and provides reports when needed. (E)
• Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty involved in PEP; coordinates textbook requests, CDCR Canvas Shell requests, purchasing, and faculty stipends. Ensures all educational materials and resources are provided in a timely manner to support the instructional needs. (E)
• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for faculty teaching at the prison to ensure they are well-informed about the program's objectives, processes, and best practices. Creates informational materials for distribution to potential and current faculty teaching at the prison. (E)
• Creates informational, marketing, and recruitment materials for potential and current PEP and Focus 180 students. (E)
• Acts as an advocate for the AVC Rising Scholars programs and participants. Raises awareness about the benefits of educational programs and support for justice impacted students in correctional environments and AVC campuses. Participates in forums, workshops, and public speaking engagements to promote the program and its objectives. (E)
• Some travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education And Experience

• Any combination equivalent to: a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Preferred bachelor’s degree in education, business administration, public administration or related field, OR at least two (2) years of work experience with students in a prison or justice impacted students at a college; experience giving oral presentations.

Categorically funded position through 6/30/2028; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance as required by state law

Work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday hours

Acquire and maintain gate/site clearance to Los Angeles County Prison (LAC)

Other Information

Knowledge Of: Rising Scholars, Prison Education Program, and Focus 180 Programs. Methods and techniques in working with justice impacted students and members of the public. Methods and techniques in working with college students and groups. DEIA principles, cultural competence, and growth mindset. Recruitment procedures and techniques. Strategies in working with, understanding of, and sensitivity to current/former incarcerated individuals and diverse populations. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Statistical record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Principles of training and providing work direction. Concepts of project planning, marketing, and public relations. Proper lifting techniques.

Ability To: Learn applicable section of State education code and other applicable laws. Learn and apply district operations, policies, and objectives. Learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services. Work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Learn, understand, and explain college curriculum and practices for prison students and justice impacted students. Work equitably and effectively with current/former incarcerated students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in order to promote equal access to educational programs. Learn, understand, and explain processes including, Student Application, Course Enrollment, Financial Aid Application, and other general processes that students encounter. Lift, move, and breakdown equipment, displays, furniture, and totes used for various events and presentations. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports. Work independently with little supervision. Meet schedules and deadlines. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Direct a team of student workers. Communicate effectively and with cultural competence both orally and in writing. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Travel within the service area of the College. Work confidentially and demonstrate discretion.

Work Environment Indoor and outdoor work environment. May be in excess heat or cold weather. Evening, weekend and holiday hours. Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position.

Physical Effort Walking to review activity program and sites. Standing to disseminate information. Lifting objects up to 20 pounds. Pulling/Pushing heavy objects on dollies or carts.

Work Direction, Lead and Supervisory Responsibilities Provides training and work direction to assigned classified staff, student workers, and hourly workers.

Contacts Co-workers, faculty, students, local and governmental agencies, and the general public.

Application Process

Supplemental information: It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for. It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration. This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered: Application, Current resume, Letter of Intent (Cover Letter), Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental Coursework. All out of the country, transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications. Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable. Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Categorically funded position through 6/30/2025; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by November 5, 2025. Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

Visa Please Be Advised That AVC does not sponsor employment visas, does not participate in E-Verify, and does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.

Accommodations If you have any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at [phone].

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