Director, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Grant Initiatives

Director, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Grant Initiatives

Santa Rosa Junior College 

Salary: $11,425.00 - $13,887.00 Monthly

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 21-01456

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Academic Affairs

Closing: Continuous

Description

APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE 

This position is open until filled. Initial round of application review is March 3, 2025. Applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration.

Please note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) for any questions. 

A completed application will have the following:

• Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application

• References

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Copies of transcripts

• Management Equivalency Application (if applicable)

See Application Procedures for more information 

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the screening committee:

• Application Review Deadline: March 3, 2025 

• First Round of Interviews: Week of April 21, 2025 

• Finalist Interviews: May 1, 2025 

• Desired Start Date: June 2, 2025

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

• Salary Range: $11,425 - $13,887 per month (2024/2025 Management Salary Schedule); maximum salary placement of $12,596 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials. An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.

• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our https://hr.santarosa.edu/benefits-regular-employees.

• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).

SCOPE OF POSITION: 

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, will plan, oversee the implementation of, and evaluate the Title V HSI grant goals and objectives with key faculty, staff, students and other community agencies; maintain effective communication and oversight of grant activity to ensure that project operations are in compliance with the federal U.S. Department of Education mandates and institutional equity goals; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Will also support the District's mission, vision and goals by managing, directing and implementing assigned strategic initiatives that are cross-divisional in nature and that align with institutional goals and priorities.

Essential Functions

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below. 

• Provide leadership in the administration of the grant and related areas as identified in the grant application; coordinate and oversee project activities, support outreach efforts with local school districts to increase the access, retention and transfer of Latinx, underrepresented, and/or low-income students. Perform other grant management duties. Provide updates to the VPAA regarding the management and coordination of strategic HSI initiatives and special projects in support of the District's mission, vision, and goals.

• Coordinate HSI initiatives work and coordinate efforts to develop, implement, and track projects related to SRJC's HSI initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to articulate and implement continuous improvement and data-driven decision making related to assigned initiatives.

• Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions.

• Manage complex grant related projects including developing and maintaining project timelines, conduct research, perform analyses, produce reports, and provide recommendations.

• Define project success criteria and disseminate to the involved parties throughout the project life cycle. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise mitigation and contingency plans. Develop and deliver proposals, required documentation, status reports, and presentations.

• Oversee the coordination of discipline-specific services to students who participate in program activities; coordinate the functions of the technology and research components of the grant, including project evaluation.

• Develop and prepare the HSI grant budget; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations. Coordinate with U.S. Department of Education and District Finance and Administrative Services on fiscal compliance and reporting of expenditures related to project goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning to acquire data needed to evaluate the impact of grant activities, the preparation and maintenance of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities.

• Communicate with faculty, staff, students and external organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and exchange information.

• Develop, collaborate, and create connections with other District initiatives that support current and potential students such as other federal HSI initiatives and state Student Equity programs.

• Participate in broad, equity-based, student success initiatives and student resource programs designed to support organizational transformation and improvement, as assigned

• District representative with external organizations supporting HSI initiatives (e.g. HACU) as related to the scope of grant.

• Contribute to discussions regarding District policies and procedures pertaining to HSI programs and student populations to inform institutional effectiveness.

• Ensure grant and program compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations governing HSI grants.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, antiracist, and accessible academic and work environment.

• Leadership and managerial principles.

• Federal grants management, outreach and recruitment.

• Budget preparation and control.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

• Business best practices and time management techniques.

• Various office equipment operations, including computers and peripheral equipment.

• Higher education practices, with a focus on current practices in community colleges.

• Federal state and local regulations, including Title 5, Education Code, California regulatory agencies, accreditation, and collective bargaining.

• Project management and organizational process skills.

• Techniques in planning and executing operational plans, managing projects and /or programs, budgeting, and cost control.

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO: 

• Provide judgment, diplomacy, and understanding of assigned areas.

• Serve as a communicator and HSI leader and communicate HSI Initiatives to the college and community. Communicate with a wide range of contacts internally and externally with tact, diplomacy and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the District.

• Analyze situations, make informed decisions and adopt an effective course of action in a timely manner while assessing the risks and benefits of alternatives and long and short term impacts.

• Learn, interpret, and apply knowledge of the District's functions, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, goals, and objectives.

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines in a fast- paced environment.

• Adapt and be flexible and prioritize projects.

• Direct programs, staff and cross-functional teams in an efficient and effective manner.

• Motivate and encourage others to work constructively and cooperatively to achieve and sustain a student and mission-centered environment; coordinate work performed by others.

• Manage situations, create innovative solutions to challenging problems, recommend potential solutions and implement decisions in a timely manner.

• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious relations with students, faculty, staff, administrators, executive leadership, the board of trustees and the public, while developing support for HSI grant initiatives.

• Effectively train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

• Compile, prepare, direct the preparation of and maintain records reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.) 

Education: 

Master's degree required,

Experience: 

Minimum one-year administrative experience in higher education. Prior responsibility for grants from various federal, state, and non-profit agencies, and knowledge of regulations and federal bureaucracies. Experience in managing budgets, participating in program audits and accreditations, evaluating programs, hiring staff and supervision, purchasing equipment, and managing instructional development. Significant experience in organizational leadership or project management in a college environment. Some teaching experience in an educational setting is preferred.

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following: 

• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.

• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor. 

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.

• Current Resume.

• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (all pages) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.

• If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/documents/mgmtEquivAppfinal.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. 

Candidate Accommodations: 

• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment): 

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Must be fingerprinted in California (no exceptions) and have background clearance (at applicant's expense).

• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only' assignments).

• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test (once hired and every four years thereafter).

• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person. Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

• https://president.santarosa.edu/

• https://student-services.santarosa.edu/

• https://accreditation.santarosa.edu/

• https://fact-book.santarosa.edu/public

VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

Equal Employment Opportunity SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment. https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure) Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.https://police.santarosa.edu/. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.

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Salary : $11,425 - $13,887