Posting Number: 20141675S Department: Counseling Services CA (DEPT) Location: Caada College Position Number: 3C0167 Percentage of Full Time: 100% FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime) Months per Year: 12 If other, please specify: Salary Range: Note: Min Salary: $88,680 (annual) Max Salary: $113,316 (annual) Position Type: Classified Positions
Who We Are: The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, 'success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.' The Districts 'Students First' Strategic Plan is focused on 'Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.' We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District: Caada College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), enrolling approximately 10,000 students each academic year. Caada College has a diverse student population that reflects the communities that it serves. For more than 50 years, Caada College has provided enriching educational opportunities for the residents of San Mateo County. With the support and guidance from award-winning faculty and staff, residents can pursue certificates and degrees for career training or for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Caada College offers hundreds of day, evening, and weekend courses in more than 40 quality instructional programs with a variety of innovative student support services. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Caada Colleges Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.
Who We Want: We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
The Position: This is professional work at the action level involved in planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising non-academic staff and administrative support services for the Canada College Transfer Center. Under the direction of the Dean of Counseling, the employee is responsible for planning programs, researching and compiling data for statistical and other reports, serving as program liaison with faculty, students, industry and community representatives, and assisting division/department managers in budget planning and implementation. Public contact is extensive and involves College and outside staff for the purpose of exchanging program and department policy, curriculum, and procedural information. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to complete research; draft program proposals; coordinate various logistical areas of the program; and participate with faculty, College, and department staff in strategic planning and program marketing. The Program Supervisor can direct the work of professional, paraprofessional, clerical, other staff, and student assistants as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
Exchanges information with faculty and other college staff, students, and the general public about Transfer Center services, policies, and procedures; establishes and maintains working relationships and partnerships with universities, community, union, advisory board, and educational institution representatives; confers with faculty, university representatives and other educational institution staff regarding program future planning, courses, enrollment trends, market studies, student assessments, and other matters related to maintaining the currency of the Transfer Center; attends meetings, workshops, and other informational events to obtain and provide current program information; makes presentations to small and large groups as assigned; represents the Transfer Center at career fairs, vendor exhibitions, high school, and other outreach activities and other community/industry events
Confers with division/department administrators, supervisors, and faculty regarding transfer planning, class schedules, staffing needs, program expansion, and modifications, and logistics of implementation; coordinates and chairs advisory and other committee meetings as assigned; provides input into the development of marketing information and related activities for the program; prepares materials for and follow-through on the logistics of curriculum changes and approvals; meets with College committees and other review panels to present and provide technical information about new and modified programs and courses
Researches and compiles statistical and other information for special and regular reports of transfer student enrollment and retention, courses, student assessments, budget, program staffing, state and local government and other regulatory compliance, and other data; compiles and coordinates the distribution of updated program information to faculty and staff; uses a database and other software to monitor enrollment, student and other data and to produce a variety of reports and documents; sets-up and maintains a library of academic, university partner, educational and other program materials
Coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of paraprofessional, clerical and other support staff as assigned; hires, trains and directs the work of student assistants; plans and schedules new faculty orientations and training in conjunction with current faculty, division/department managers and related staff
Sets up and maintains an online and/or manual system of Transfer Center usage by College and university representatives; assesses and provides input into the need and acquisition of new equipment and supplies; coordinates the requisition, acquisition, delivery, set-up, inventory and transfer of program equipment and supplies; directs staff in the operation of stockrooms; and serves as liaison with vendors, contractors and other outside service providers for the program
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a Bachelors degree
Successful program planning and implementation experience that has included directing the work of others
Experience with needs assessments and development of responsive programs and activities
Experience using databases and other software to set up and monitor data and to produce a variety of reports and materials, including research, data analysis, and preparation of statistical and other reports
Skill in oral and written communication, including teaching or training others
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
Experience with budget/financial planning and reporting
Physical Requirements: This classification requires oral and written communication, including persuasive communication and instructing others; extensive individual and group contact, attention to details, efficient management of time; driving a motor vehicle to off-campus sites; data comparison, analysis and interpretation; patience and tact in order to perform the essential functions.
Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the goals and objectives of community college vocational and academic programs and services
Knowledge of university, community, and educational resources available to serve as program partners for curriculum and program service planning
Skill in program planning, coordination, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation, including needs assessment, marketing, time management, and attention to detail
Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of staff
Skill in the use of a database and other software to conduct research and produce reports, documentation, and other printed materials
Skill in oral communication, including public speaking
Skill in written communication, including the development of proposals, grants, reports, and other print materials
Skill in building and maintaining effective and cohesive work teams
Skill in research methodologies, resources, data analysis, and documentation
Skill in establishing and maintaining efficient working relationships with people at all levels within organizations, including industry, community, and public agencies
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Skill in written communication
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date: 10/30/2023 First Review Date: 11/28/2023 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary: Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact: SMCCCD Office of Human Resources 3401 CSM Drive San Mateo, CA 94402 Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax: (650) 574-6574 Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/
Conditions of Employment: Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement: The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Accommodations: Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Annual Security Report: San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2022 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2022 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.
San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.”