Job Details

Merced College
  • Position Number: 5863210
  • Location: Merced, CA
  • Position Type: Business - Human Resources


Director of Contract Education & Community Services

Salary: $85,712.00 - $133,126.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: 20241205
Closing: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College Business Resource Center, CA
Department:


Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

Additional compensation for doctorate

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 16, 2025

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence! Situated in the heart of California's vibrant Central Valley, Merced College isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to endless possibilities!

Innovation at its Finest: At Merced College, innovation isn't just a buzzword - it's our way of life! We're committed to staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and unparalleled customer service. Join us as we pave the way for the "new" community college experience!

Invested in You: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. That's why we prioritize your well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.

Location Perks: Nestled amidst stunning natural landscapes, Merced is more than just a place to work - it's a lifestyle! Imagine living in a picturesque town with access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the breathtaking Yosemite National Park just a stone's throw away. With affordable housing options and a thriving community of 90,000 residents, Merced offers the perfect balance of urban amenities and small-town charm.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary. Join the Merced College family today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment! If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, then Merced College invites you to join. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together! Apply now and let's shape the future together!
The Merced Community College District is seeking an innovative and results-driven Director of Contract Education and Community Services to lead the development and management of impactful programs that serve the workforce and community needs of Merced and surrounding areas. This pivotal role oversees the day-to-day operations of contract education, workforce training, and community services, ensuring programs are aligned with business and industry demands. If you're an entrepreneurial leader with expertise in building partnerships, managing budgets, and creating dynamic, revenue-generating programs, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on education and economic development at Merced College. Join us in strengthening our community and shaping the future!

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:
  • Degree/Certificate Programs
  • Transfer
  • Career Technical Education
  • Workforce Training
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Basic Skills
  • Community Engagement
Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:

This position serves as classified administrator with operational oversight of programs and services related to contract education and community services. NOTE: Instructional oversight is not the responsibility of the Director rather the Dean. Under the general direction of an educational administrator, the Director plans, organizes, and coordinates programs and activities related to community education and contract education. Areas of operational and programmatic responsibility include community services, workforce training, contract education and other duties within assigned areas of responsibility. Instructional responsibilities report directly to the Dean, but the Director will coordinateday-to-dayoperationsofprograms.Areasofresponsibilityoftenchange,thusrequiringthe ability to oversee a wide variety of new or changing programs or functions.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

  • Coordinates the organization, direction, and planning of a wide variety of contract and community education programs for the District
  • Oversee the daily operations and needs of the Merced College Business Resource Center facility
  • Supervise lower level program directors and administrative support staff
  • Represent Merced College to business and industry organizations in Merced and adjacent counties
  • Assist the business community with identifying and addressing workforce training needs that help attract and retain employees.
  • Coordinate and manage department budget; review, develop and analyze new programs; facilitate oversight of revenue-generating contract and community education programs
  • Assess needs for new programs and services; implement newly developed programs; facilitate their development and implementation in accordance with established approval guidelines and budgets
  • Communicate and interpret program objectives and offerings to community members, organizations, college staff and others
  • Develop partnerships and sponsorships at the local, regional and state level related to community programs; interact with various business and governmental stakeholders, align campus and community resources and expertise to facilitate these partnerships
  • Serve as a member of various District committees and task forces; maintain liaison with other college, District, public and private agencies to assure coordination of activities
  • Assist in development and implementation of plans to provide workforce development training to students
  • Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

  • Successful strategies in entrepreneurship
  • Contract negotiation, creation, implementation and management
  • Principles of current issues involving community services and development
  • College services and programs
  • State and federal laws, codes and regulations affecting instructions and instructional programs
  • Principles and techniques of grant management, fiscal accountability and budgeting
  • Principles of management practice and leadership including effective human resource management
  • Principles and techniques of planning

Ability to:

  • Use entrepreneurial skills to create successful programs
  • Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate assigned programs and services
  • Learn, use, and implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching, administering, and generally improving the work area or scope of work
  • Demonstrate flexibility to oversee a wide variety of new or changing programs or functions
  • Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, within and outside the district
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills; network
  • Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties
  • Motivate and deal with issues related to economic development and community services and to the needs of students and staff
  • Identify and secure new funding streams, create new partnerships and reach out to the community on behalf of the college
  • Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.


Typical Qualifications


Required:

Education/Training/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution

AND
  • One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

License or Certificate

Valid California driver's license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Ability to:

  • Hear and understand speech at normal levels
  • Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
  • Read printed matter and computer screens
  • Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, and pull
  • Reach in all directions
  • Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
  • Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:


  1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd
Required Documentation:

  1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
  2. Resume
  3. List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
  4. Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
  5. Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
  6. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
  7. If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.
Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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