OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of $770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Administrator positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our administrators manage a wide range of programs and lead faculty and staff in engaging our diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all through the management of our various employment and academic programs. As an administrator at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals working collaboratively to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

 

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, coordinates, develops, implements, and oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned student services assistance program and/or areas, serving as a liaison for students. Performs a variety of complex and highly responsible administrative and program support for assigned student services program or location.
Initiates, develops and maintains strong relationships with students to ensure student access and success within specific program guidelines. Actively collaborates with the external educational and student services area staff and with internal program staff to identify and use innovative and engaging practices to maximize student success especially for students requiring additional financial or academic assistance. Demonstrates leadership to encourage and model a holistic approach to programming and student support.

This job class is a classified administrator position and requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Promotes a positive atmosphere and facilitates cooperation and collaboration as a representative of the assigned program in interactions with the campus community and outside agencies and schools.

 

CLASSIFICATION: Range 20 on the Administrative Confidential Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a classified administrator position with a default CalPERS retirement.

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services or designee

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

 

Essential Functions:

• Providesguidanceforassignedprogramorlocation,implementingspecificactivities and services in alignment with program guidelines to promote access to resources to facilitate post-secondary enrollment, student success, and follow up and retention interventions
• Administers day-to-day activities and operations of the assigned program or location, implements and reviews annual program goals, determines and establishes program procedures
• Assists students in understanding and navigating academic and college systems, includingadmissions,financialaid,academiccounseling,courseregistration, online learning management system, and college support programs
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts workshops and activities for students
• Providesday-to-dayleadershipandworkswithstafftoensureahighperformance, customer service-oriented work environment
• Mayoverseehiring,onboarding,supervision,andevaluationofclassifiedstaffand student workers
• Monitorsstudentacademicperformanceandengagement,providingguidanceand referrals to academic and students services resources as needed
• Identifies and actively recruits qualified students, assisting students with applicationpaperwork,andmakingrecommendationsforfinalselectionintoassigned program
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of student program-related records and contacts; follow proper paper work and recordkeeping processes and adhere to all program deadlines
• Assistsinpreparingannouncements,newsletters,andotherformsofcommunication regarding program-related events, activities, and initiatives.
• In collaboration with appropriate manager/supervisor, gathers, reviews, and maintains studentsuccessdata,makesrecommendationsforimplementinginitiativestopromote student success, and identifies tools including technology to track support services and outcomes
• Resolves issues to ensure that program objectives and policies are properly implemented
• Monitors and controls expenditures in line with program budget; prepares and submits required grant/contract, federal, and institutional fiscal and accounting records
• Promotespost-secondaryaccessbyinvolvementinvariouscommunityandpublic school forums, boards, and committees
• Researchandconsultwithcollegeandcommunitysupportservicesandorganizations to identify available resources and address student needs
• Understandsandimplementsallprocessesnecessaryforachievinggrantandfunding objectives where applicable
• Workscollaborativelywithcollegeandcommunityeducatorsonreferralsandstudent records
• Coordinates and leads individual meetings and/or small group workshops for students, and community members on topics related to access to post-secondary education

Knowledge of:

• The K-12 California public educational system as well as community college, UC, CSU, and private postsecondary systems
• General academic and financial assistance procedures
• Programs and resources to support community college students
• Federal, state, and district regulations and laws regarding assigned program goals and objectives, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CaliforniaEducationCode,Title5,andtheFederalEducationRights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Diverseacademic,socioeconomic,cultural,disability,andethnicbackgroundsofK-12 and community college students
• Specializedtechnicalandadministrativeprinciples,practices,andproceduresofthe assigned programs
• Computerandapplicablesoftwareprogramsincludingdatabase,spreadsheet,and word processing software
• Supportserviceneedsandresourcesforstudentsfrombackgroundsthathavenot prepared them for college readiness
• CorrectEnglishusage,grammar,spelling,punctuation,andvocabularyfororaland written professional communication
• Public speaking and basic marketing

Ability to:

• Engage,motivateandempowerothers,particularlystudentswhosebackgroundshave not prepared them for postsecondary educational settings
• Relatewellandwork effectivelyinacollaborativemannerwithallsegmentsoftheK- 12 and college community
• Promoteinclusionandcontributionsofindividualsfromdiverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Conductprogramactivitiesinalignmentwithfundingobjectivesandbudget
• Plan,organize,andcompleteassignmentswithlimitedsupervision,whilemeeting deadlines and specific program goals and objectives
• Read,understand,analyze,andapplycomplexwrittenmaterials
• Research,compile,evaluate,andverifyavarietyofdataandinformation
• Interpret,apply,andexplainrules,regulations,policies,andproceduresofassigned program
• Communicateeffectivelyinwrittencorrespondenceandverbalpresentations
• Exercise sound judgment in the security of confidential information and the determinationofneedforstudentreferralstoprofessionalandcommunityservices

Experience/Education

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Education, Social Work, Social Science, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in building positive relationships, motivating and supporting low income and potential first-generation students
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities

Experience Preferred:

• Significant experience in coordinating and implementing programs designed to assist students in post-secondary education
• Experience managing a caseload of students, working with individuals as well as groups

Additional Information


To be considered a candidate for an Administrative position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:

• Online Application with the following materials attached:
• Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
• Current resume and/or placement file
• College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)

Attention Applicants:

• After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.
• Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.
• Candidate evaluations will not be considered.
• Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.
• Interviews will be by invitation only.
• Interviews may be by Zoom.
• The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.

New Administrative Appointments will be placed at the step 1 on the Administrative Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st of the following year if they have rendered 5 months of satisfactory service, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum fifth step.

Salary placement would only be negotiable if the candidate held the same position with another community college and step 2 or 3 would be the maximum considered depending on the number of years of service.
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.