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Program Manager, Student Equity
Job Description
Job Number
MAN00126PPosition Title
Program Manager, Student EquityPosition Type
Academic AdministratorNumber of Months Assignment
12Starting Date
As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule
Monday – Friday hours vary between 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.
Salary Range
Range 35 on Management Salary ScheduleSalary
$8,742.08 – $10,652.80 Monthly – This is a Categorically Funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
FLSA
ExemptLocation
Main CampusDepartment
Student EquityOpen Date
11/07/2024Closing Date
12/07/2024Open Until Filled
NoAbout Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Assigned Administrator, plan, organize, direct, and supervise activities of the assigned program(s). Coordinate the development of classes and programs including determination of needs and interest, planning, implementation, and evaluation; communicate with community individuals, groups and District staff regarding program related classes and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of increasingly responsible experience in program and/or grant management.
• Ability to relate well with peers, co-workers and nontraditional students, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to adapt to varied situations, to plan and organize work, and to function independently, and knowledge of student services programs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of increasingly responsible experience in program and/or grant management.
• Ability to relate well with peers, co-workers and nontraditional students, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to adapt to varied situations, to plan and organize work, and to function independently, and knowledge of student services programs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Essential Duties
1. Plan, develop, schedule, monitor, and evaluate assigned programs and services. E
2. Promote assigned program(s) on campus and in the community E
2. Promote assigned program(s) on campus and in the community E
3. Develop the preliminary budget for the area and manage the adopted budget. E
4. Plan, develop, and submit program plans and fiscal reports on a timely basis. E
5. Establish funding priorities and manage funding cycle(s). E
6. Perform duties as Manager for assigned program(s); develop, coordinate, implement, and organize the program’s activities. E
7. Communicate and coordinate activities with other District departments, personnel, other community colleges, various governmental and community agencies, advisory committees, and the public. E
8. Develop accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date program evaluation materials. E
9. Coordinate recruitment activities; prepare and provide informational materials to the public; contact special interest groups/population concerning program related activities. E
10. Research and compile information and prepare various reports as needed. E
11. Train and provide work direction of assigned staff; participate in selection process and evaluation of work as required. E
12. Provides on-going monitoring of the grant requirements to ensure that all funds are being spent properly and ensuring that targets are met. E
13. Establish and maintain liaison with community representatives, organizations and public agencies to encourage participation, stimulate interest and coordinate campus. E
14. Prepare and edit course descriptions for content and accuracy for flyers, brochures, pamphlets and course schedules. E
15. Plan, organize, and participate in a variety of advisory committees; attend a variety of on and off campus meetings; attend professional meetings, conferences and workshops as approved. E
16. Coordinate partnerships with employers, community colleges and various local and state entities. E
17. Effectively represent the District to clients in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the grant. E
18. Perform related duties as assigned.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/ functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/ functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Supervision Exercised
Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel.
Other Job Related Duties
Knowledge of:
• District organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Methods and procedures of scheduling and planning courses and programs.
• Legislative processes related to grant funding.
• Available resources for grant related activities.
• Basic research methods.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations as it relates to assigned program(s).
• Methods and procedures of scheduling and planning courses and programs.
• Legislative processes related to grant funding.
• Available resources for grant related activities.
• Basic research methods.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations as it relates to assigned program(s).
Ability to:
• Understand, interpret and apply administrative and District policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Plan, develop, schedule and implement services, classes and programs.
• Monitor and evaluate classes, programs and personnel.
• Research, compile and analyze information.
• Make presentations (oral, power point, video or web based) to various groups.
• Plan and prepare course and services schedules.
• Analyze situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedule and timelines.
• Plan and organize work schedule and budget effectively.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Develop and coordinate conferences.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment and software.
• Plan, develop, schedule and implement services, classes and programs.
• Monitor and evaluate classes, programs and personnel.
• Research, compile and analyze information.
• Make presentations (oral, power point, video or web based) to various groups.
• Plan and prepare course and services schedules.
• Analyze situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedule and timelines.
• Plan and organize work schedule and budget effectively.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Develop and coordinate conferences.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment and software.
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications
• Experience in managing academic or outreach programs, including budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Proven success in leading a team of staff to support students through the community college application and registration process.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with high school administrators, teachers, students, and parents, as well as community college faculty and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate outreach, recruitment, and partnership development.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with high school administrators, teachers, students, and parents, as well as community college faculty and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate outreach, recruitment, and partnership development.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
District office environment and domestic travel may be required. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Special Requirements
District office environment and domestic travel may be required. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
- Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Program Manager, Student Equity.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
- Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
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