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Santa Rosa Junior College
  • Position Number: 5461080
  • Location: Santa Rosa, CA
  • Position Type: Student Affairs and Services


Director, Student Life & Cultural Programs
Santa Rosa Junior College


Salary: $10,997.00 - $13,367.00 Monthly

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 21-01406

Location: Sonoma County, CA

Department: Student Life, Equity & Engage

Closing: 9/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

FILING DEADLINE: September 3rd, 2024

It is the candidate'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 note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff persons assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) if any questions.



COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Salary Range: $10,997.00 - $13,367.00 per month (2023/24 Management Salary Schedule); maximum salary placement of $12,124.00 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.
  • 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 (17 holidays/year).
  • Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Senior Dean of Students, plans, organizes, and directs District-wide Student Life & Cultural Programs; develops and implements student development, leadership education, and engagement and persistence programs and services to improve student support; provides administrative oversight for student activities and events, student government, student clubs and other organizations; facilitates initiatives related to community involvement and service learning; provides administrative oversight for District-wide student intercultural services, programs, and events; assists with student conduct; manages related special projects; trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.

ABOUT SRJC:
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. Many of SRJC's students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds. SRJC's mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. At SRJC, we value learning that includes:
  • Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
  • A learning- and learner-centered environment;
  • A welcoming physical environment;
  • Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
  • Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment.
  • Access to lifelong learning opportunities
In 2021, SRJC served approximately 21,000 students each semester and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. SRJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We also support diverse learning communities including, APASS, HSI Connections, Puente, Umoja. SRJC received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the past three consecutive years and SRJC was the only California Community College recipient of this award. This award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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:

Office of the President
Student Services
Accreditation
SRJC Factbook

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.

  1. Develops and implements District-wide programming that compliments the student experience, enhances learning, fosters engagement, and improves student competencies through co-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, community partnerships, and on-campus service learning.
  2. Provides administrative oversight for District-wide student life programs and activities including the development and implementation of policies, programs, and procedures aimed at improving student engagement and support, including student communications, student development, intercultural programs and events, and leadership education programs.
  3. Provides supervisory oversight of student government, clubs, activities, and financial accounts; plans and implements District-wide events and activities.
  4. Provides administrative oversight for the Santa Rosa Cultural Centers including the Intercultural Center, Sawubona Center, Queer Resource Center, and Native American Center.
  5. Assists in the intake and adjudication of student conduct.
  6. Oversees the development and implementation of Residential Education and Student Life programs for student housing.
  7. Provides administrative oversight for the operations of the Bertolini Student Center Information Desk.
  8. Collaborates with Finance and Administrative Services on risk management issues of assigned student programs and events to minimize liability exposure for student activities, events and travel.
  9. Supports and advises student sustainability programs, activities, and events.
  10. Coordinates and supports initiatives aimed at improving student support for diverse student populations, including co-curricular activities, reporting, evaluation, and faculty support.
  11. Collaborates with student support programs to create seamless connections across services that result in increased resources and support for students.
  12. Provides District-wide administrative leadership in developing, facilitating, and evaluating student engagement and support programs with emphasis on the continued enrollment of students from semester to semester, year to year; administers special projects in collaboration with key student services and academic departments.
  13. Oversees the development of annual budgets for the assigned areas, including student government; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations; identifies funding opportunities and other resources, and prepares proposals to meet District student equity goals; prepares and submits state required budgetary reports.
  14. Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees and recommends transfers, reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions.
  15. Reviews, revises, interprets, and implements District policies and procedures related to student life to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and Chancellor's Office guidelines.
  16. Provides technical expertise, information and support to the Senior Dean regarding assigned functions, District-wide initiatives, special programs, and development of student support programs; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
  17. Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities.
  18. Oversees communications with faculty, staff, students and external organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues, and exchange information for assigned areas.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  1. Program review, student learning outcomes and program evaluation process.
  2. California Education Code, FERPA, Title 5, Chancellor's Office administrative procedures, Federal laws and regulations and other legal parameters affecting the student services policies and practices of the District.
  3. Principles and best practices of student development, advising, and group facilitation and student conduct administration.
  4. Standard management practices and principles for supervising faculty, classified professionals and student employees.
  5. Evaluation and statistical methodology for preparation of statistical research and reports.
  6. Current research and best practices in campus sustainability, social justice, diversity, student support, and equity.
  7. Principles of managing cultural centers with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.
  8. Grant proposal writing and special funding resources.
  9. Budget preparation and control.
  10. Oral and written communication skills.
  11. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, evaluation and training.
  12. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
  1. Envision, develop, and maintain short and long-term strategic student support initiatives.
  2. Develop, support, and evaluate student development and support programs, including retention/persistence strategies.
  3. Effectively train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
  4. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  6. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  7. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  8. Meet schedules and time lines.
  9. Work independently with little direction.
  10. Plan and organize work.
  11. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
  12. 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 in higher education administration, student development, counseling or related discipline.

Experience:
Significant leadership experience in a higher education setting, with an emphasis on managing student services, cultural centers, retention programs, and student rights and responsibilities.

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:
  1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com 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.
  2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
  3. 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.
  4. Current Resume.
  5. 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 (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.
  6. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Management Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may include representatives from Faculty, Administration, Classified Professionals, and Associated Student Government.

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.
For questions about the status of the recruitment, or technical issues related to the application process, please contact:
Jamie Cook, Human Resources Technician, (707)527-4644, jcook@santarosa.edu
Theresa Richmond, Interim Human Resources Vice President, (707) 337-0350, Trichmond@santarosa.edu

MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX\
MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
PHONE: (707) 527-4954
EMAIL: Please contact Jamie Cook at jcook@santarosa.edu

The office is located in the Bussman Building on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):
  1. n accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  2. Must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense); and
  3. Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
  4. Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter.
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. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. 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.

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.

SRJC Strategic Plan

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.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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