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The Las Positas Community
Las Positas College provides an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning. At Las Positas College we know that equity will be achieved by changing the impacts of structural racism, ableism, homophobia, and systematic poverty on student success and access to higher education, achieved through continuous evaluation and improvement of all services. We believe in a high-quality education focused on learning and an inclusive, culturally-relevant environment that meets the diverse needs of all our students and staff.

Equity is parity in student educational outcomes; it places belonging for students of color and disproportionately impacted students at center focus. Our prized and emerging equity efforts include Puente, Umoja, ConnectUp, Brother 2 Brother, Sister 2 Sister, Black Student Union, Presidential Task Force on Systemic and Institutionalized Racism, the Presidential Speaker Series, Black Education Association, UndocuAlly Taskforce, curriculum reviews and a linguistic justice curriculum.

Located in Livermore, Las Positas College is becoming an institution that reflects the diversity in California. We are a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success, and are fully committed to supporting all Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

1. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

2. Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence
3. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice

4. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students

5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals

6. Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

7. Empower the underrepresented and underserved

8. Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders

9. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Hispanic-Serving Institutions Director at Las Positas College in Livermore, California.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under administrative direction, assume management responsibility for the planning, development, direction, supervision, fiscal management, promotion, and evaluation of the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Title V grant (project) at Las Positas College; assume responsibility for overall development and operations of the HSI grant/project with the assistance of faculty and staff; and assume primary responsibility for the successful fiscal, operational, and compliance administration of the federal grant.

This position is categorically funded. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding on a year to year basis.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
The HSI Director is a management position designated by the Board of Trustees of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. The position, under the supervision of assigned Vice President, is responsible for the satisfactory completion and/ coordination of the listed duties and responsibilities either directly or through administrative review. The incumbent is charged by the Board of Trustees with the satisfactory implementation of Board policy and District procedure as applicable to the position. This position involves direct collaboration with administrators, faculty, and staff in planning and directing goals related to HSI project objectives. In addition, the incumbent is expected to participate in the formulation of District policies by making appropriate recommendations for improvements or additions in policy or procedure through his or her reporting authority and/or by serving on District-wide committees.

APPOINTMENT
The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Director shall be selected by the Governing Board upon the nomination of the College President and the District Chancellor.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Provide leadership, plan, organize, manage, and direct the operations and activities of the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) grant/project; provide overall direction and guidance of day-to-day operations; develop, direct, supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership to the overall development and operations of the HSI project with the assistance of faculty and staff; perform a full range of general administrative responsibilities.

2. Manage the development and implementation of long- and short-range goals, objectives, and priorities for the HSI.

3. Coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of various HSI programs and services including: programs to improve Hispanic student STEM preparation through Summer Bridge, Counseling and linkages with Guided Pathways and Student Success Teams; Oversight and management of El Centro as a resource center with Spanish-speaking staff for students and families; and support for professional development and institutional research.

4. Provide professional development in culturally responsive pedagogical approaches.

5. Promote hiring of diverse personnel to reflect the predominantly Hispanic community served.

6. Create and manage assigned budgets; administer and support fiscal activities related to the federal Hispanic-Serving Institution grant in conjunction with Project Director, other responsible staff and the Districts business office for successful roll-out and completion monitor expenditures.

7. Conduct ongoing program review; provide guidance and progress reports for internal and external program audits and reviews; evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services; complete reporting requirements and communicate with United States Department of Education; ensure appropriate data collection.

8. Create, design, develop, and implement materials, processes, and procedures related to area of assignment; participate in the development of newsletters, brochures, forms, manuals, and other appropriate information about HSI activities.

9. Support HSI outreach activities with local high schools and four-year institutions in order to increase the enrollment of HSI students; work with College and District personnel in the design, marketing, and promotion of HSI programs and activities; develop outreach and orientation workshops and materials in Spanish and for Spanish-speaking parent.

10. Coordinate academic counseling services to HSI grant students as needed.

11. Participate in a variety of meetings in support of HSI programs and activities; organize the project Advisory Committee and represent the College at local, regional, and state-wide activities, meetings, and conferences;

12. Supervise assigned staff and contractors; ensure that internal progress reports from project staff are completed.

13. Work collaboratively with the key stakeholders on campus including Counselors, Evaluators, Project Director, Deans, Student Services Administrators, and Institutional Research staff to evaluate all Title III objectives.

14. Negotiate and continuously establish and/or improve relationships with current and potential collaborators and community partners.

15. Plan, organize, and coordinate program-related events and activities, including Bienvenida, Cinco de Mayo, transfer day, Raza Day, Dia De Los Muertos, Scholarships, field trips, and program-related workshops; design and prepare all public relations materials, brochures, and/or flyers. Collaborate with Chicano Latino Education Association.

16. Develop and oversee strategies to deliver effective assessment, orientation, counseling, and guidance services as well as educational programs to HSI students.

17. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

18. Solve operational problems as they arise and document best practices.

19. Perform related duties as required.

Any combination of the following would provide a typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities.

Education/Training:

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or related field.

Experience:

One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment. Three years of leadership experience working with Hispanic and other high-need, low-income students that includes development, implementation, and/or management of a similar federal grant.

Other Qualifications:

Bilingual: read, write, and communicate fluently in Spanish and English.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

1. Methods and techniques of leadership and management.

2. Principles and practices of program development and administration.

3. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

4. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

5. Operations, services, activities, procedures, specific rules, and precedents related to HSI programs.

6. Program review, Student Learning Outcomes, and program evaluation processes.

7. Practices, procedures, and activities of a higher education program.

8. Principles and practices of advising and college orientation.

9. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

10. Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.

11. Principles of business letter and report writing.

12. Principles of communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and administration.

13. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including local, state, and federal laws, regulations, restrictions, and requirements related to area of assignment

14. Federal and state educational assistance programs; program specific agencies and institutions.

Ability to:

1. Develop, coordinate, manage, direct, and provide effective leadership for HSI programs and services.

2. Plan, organize, and coordinate program activities.

3. Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for assigned areas.

4. Envision, develop, and maintain short- and long-term strategic initiatives related to area of assignment.

5. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.

6. Provide effective coordination, supervision, encouragement, and support to students, faculty, and staff.

7. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and empower faculty, staff, and students to succeed.

8. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret information and data.

9. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records, and files related to assigned activities.

10. Prepare and present complex and comprehensive narrative and statistical written and verbal reports including a variety of mandated and requested College, District, and federal reports.

11. Analyze complex issues and facilitate collaborative problem solving.

12. Be an active and contributing member of the administrative team, approaching individual and shared tasks with equal enthusiasm.

13. Be an active and engaged member of the community, with a demonstrated commitment to empowering and encouraging students to succeed.

14. Be an active and contributing member of the college mission and values including teaching, learning, diversity, and innovation.

15. Operate and instruct on computer-assisted guidance systems.

16. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.

17. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

18. Prepare and administer assigned budgets.

19. Understand the organization and operation of the District, College, and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

20. Interpret, apply, and explain District and program policies and legal regulations and requirements.

21. Conduct meetings and serve on committees.

22. Demonstrate sound judgment.

23. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

24. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

25. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.

1. One (1) year of community college or higher education experience.

2. Experience supporting Hispanic/Latinx students.

3. Knowledge of the Guided Pathways program, Student Success Team structure and supports, and the use of data to support student success.

4. One (1) year of management experience.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some evening, weekend, and travel may be required.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at:
http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.