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Director, Career Education & Strategic Partnerships
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Position Number: 5889259
Location: Aptos, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Director, Career Education & Strategic Partnerships

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-time (100%)
Job Number: 2024-01929
Closing: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Aptos/Watsonville, CA
Department: Career Technical Education

Employment Opportunity

Cabrillo College is seeking a Director, Career Education & Strategic Partnerships who under direction from the Dean, Career Education and Workforce Development, plans and directs the operations of the grants, educational programs, services and activities related to career education, job training and workforce development; provides leadership support to all aspects of apprenticeships, work experience, and work-based learning; assists in aligning resources with the Strong Workforce Plan (SWP), and the District's strategic goals, with emphasis on the Student Equity Plan and HSI Taskforce recommendations; and performs related duties as assigned.

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary:
Full-time administrative/management assignment (223-day work year), 12 months per year, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with evenings and/or weekends as needed. Current eight-step schedule ranges from $109,173 to $153,618 per year. Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $4,775 per year is provided to eligible employees. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending funding and Governing Board ratification. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits:
Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, vision (optional) life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, PERS Retirement and an employee assistance program (EAP). Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0.

Classified administrators are required to join the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) and as such must contribute 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

Work-Life Balance:
This opportunity is a full-time assignment, 12 months per year. Cabrillo administrators enjoy a 223-day work schedule, which equates to an average of 18 self-selected non-work days, 19 set holidays, 3 individual responsibility days off annually, 12 days of sick leave accrue annually, 7 days of which can be used as Personal Necessity.

Cabrillo's Commitment to Diversity:
The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term. In the Fall of 2022, 58% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (51%), Multi Ethnic (5%), Asian (2%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2007, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Cabrillo College has a tradition of collegial governance, and employees at all levels possess a long history of participatory governance in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.

Employees at Cabrillo College support quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals. Come join us in our vision to improve the world, one student at a time!

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Plans, organizes, directs, manages, integrates and evaluates the work of staff; with administrators, managers and staff, develops, implements and evaluates annual program plans, goals and objectives to achieve assigned goals and objectives; contributes to development of annual general-fund and grant-funded budgets and tracks performance against funding allocations to ensure compliance with legal mandates; provides leadership to the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
Manages the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including performance evaluations; responds to grievances; approves overtime/compensatory time and accurate reporting of absence time; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements; performs other activities relevant to the supervision of assigned staff.
Manages and directs all operational functions of CE grants such as SWP, Perkins, Apprenticeships, and other grants and projects, including the development and management of annual work plans, budgets, and preparation of reports in accordance with regional, state and federal requirements/regulations.
Evaluates SWP program performance in areas of enrollment, completion, transfer and employment outcomes; oversees the development of web-based systems and processes to collect, track and monitor SWP metrics across instructional programs and services.
Works with CE faculty to develop new curriculum and programs in new and emerging occupational areas.
Collaborates with regional employers, community colleges and workforce and economic development agencies on regional workforce development strategies, programs and engagement to be implemented by the District; acts as liaison to, and builds partnerships with, regional and county officials, employers and other community colleges to implement workforce development educational initiatives.
Provides support to career services across program areas such as the Employment & Internship Office, the Instructional and Student Service divisions in order to coordinate and implement aligned academic and student services and activities.
Provides full oversight of the District's SWP and Perkins funding, and other state and federal funding; develops and implements processes for departments to apply for funding; develops, updates and supports the publication of the District's CE and workforce development plans; ensures accuracy of fiscal management processes including budget planning, expenditure management, auditing and appropriate usage of grant funds; develops and submits mid-year and annual budgets to the District, State Chancellor's Office and other funding sources; ensures District compliance with mandated program and reporting initiatives, requirements and regulations.
In collaboration with deans, directors, faculty and staff, facilitates coordination and alignment of CE and workforce development programs and curriculum with local and regional K-12 programs, Regional Occupational Programs, Adult Education programs, and programs at other colleges in order to enhance student career opportunities and success.
Stays abreast of relevant trends and engages in personal professional development programs and activities to maximize contributions to the District and the community.
Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet and to other District groups.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff; AND
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with applicable coursework; AND
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, with experience in grants management in an educational setting; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desirable:

Experience in CE grant management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of instructional program development and administration.
Advanced principles, practices, methods and techniques of program, administrative and organizational analysis, planning and management applicable to career education and workforce development.
Principles, methods, and best practices of grant proposal development.
Advanced grant writing and editing principles, techniques and practices applicable to an educational institution.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including Title V of the California Education Code and the Strong Workforce Program.
Federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing fiscal requirements of community colleges and educational institutions related to categorical programs.
Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
Principles and practices of sound business communication.
Research methods and analysis techniques.
Principles and practices of conflict resolution applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
Principles and practices of strategic and program planning applicable to an educational institution.
Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement, equity and culture change.
Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills and Abilities to:

Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the programs and activities of the CE and Strategic Partnership department and projects funded by the Strong Workforce Program.
Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
Analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare grant reports, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with grant, funder and legal requirements.
Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.
Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
Represent the District effectively in dealings with representatives of funding agencies and other District and community partners
Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid California driver's license or ability to access and use alternative transportation.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required for submission:

Complete application & answer supplemental questions; providing detailed information to aid in determining the minimum qualification requirements have been met
Attach resume
Attach unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended showing degree(s) conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency and any costs are at the applicant's expense - click here for more information

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Official Transcripts
As part of the onboarding process, you are expected to submit official college transcripts within 30 days of hire.

Attention Applicants
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee; additional documents will not be reviewed by the committee. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure
A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment
Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an eVerify employer.

EEO Statement
Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cabrilloedu/jobs/4745493/director-career-education-strategic-partnerships