Director, Adult Education And Work-Based Learning Initiatives #C2223-170

El Camino College
Director, Adult Education and Work-Based Learning Initiatives
Req: C2223-170
Division: Community Advancement
Close Date: MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the general direction of the Dean of Community Advancement, the Director provides leadership in establishing, delivering, and expanding educational programs for the District, including adult education, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning programs. Liaises with strategic partners, including the South Bay Adult Education Consortium, employers, and others. Applies for and secures grant funds that are designed to prepare and support learners in gaining education, experience, and skills which will help them reach their education and career goals.
**This position is contingent upon grant funding**
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Plan, direct, and manage the college's California Adult Education Program (CAEP) to help Adult Education School students transition to college-level coursework and/or the workforce.
Establish, register and manage apprenticeship programs that are compliant with state and federal regulations, college policies, apprenticeship standards, and specific industry licensure and certificate requirements.
Collaborate with industry, community organizations and other stakeholders to build, maintain, and develop strategic partnerships that result in effective work-based learning programs like interships, cooperative education and apprenticeships programs. Identify and initiate contacts of prospective work-based learning partners.
Coordinate and develop promotional and marketing themes, promotional publications, advertising and public relations activities for department programs in consultation with the District's Marketing and Communications department.
Project staffing needs; provide leadership in the recruitment, selection, and evaluations of instructional personnel, staff, and other subject matter experts. Supervise and evaluate the performance of professional and subordinate personnel to ensure that program objectives are being met; assure efficient program operations; assign and review work. Recommend training and other professional development opportunities as needed.
Oversee and evaluate the delivery of training programs; review and approve training materials and make adjustments as necessary to meet the obligations of department grants.
Assess program operations and activities in terms of cost-effectiveness and program goals. Review work methods, products, procedures, and functions to assure efficiency and financial self-sufficiency.
Prepare and administer annual operational program budgets.
Develop and maintain strong, cooperative and effective relationships with internal staff members and departments including Academic Affairs, instructors, counselors, academic deans, and others as required.
Perform public relation duties by representing department programs in the community; network and coordinate with other relevant District departments and personnel, local, state, and national economic development and governmental entities, business and industry leaders.
Ensure the proper and timely completion of required reports. Manage departmental risks and health/safety issues in consultation with the Director of Risk Management.
Job Qualifications
Perform other administrative duties as required and/or assigned.
Education And Experience
Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to workforce vocational training and/or apprenticeship education and/or California Adult Education Program management; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years progressively responsible experience as described above.
Other Qualifictions
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
Federal and state laws and related policies governing CAEP and apprenticeships.
Grant management techniques, data collection, audit, evaluation, and grant reporting.
California Community College Chancellors Office grant project compliance, performance, and reporting.
Program development and evaluation.
Program and project management.
Principles and methods of marketing, promotion, and public relations techniques.
Principles of adult learning theory, group dynamics, and human behavior.
Course development and implementation.
Budget preparation and financial planning.
Abilities/Skills
Sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students and of persons with disabilities.
Interpersonal skills that demonstrate tact, patience and courteousness.
Advanced skills using a computer and assigned software.
Oral and written skills to present the department programs effectively.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the District, regional college staff and students, industries, and community groups.
Work in a fast-changing, entrepreneurial, and project-based environment.
Manage budgets on assigned grants and projects.
Plan and organize work.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Licenses Of Other Requirements
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to drive to off-site locations periodically.
Move from one work area to another.
Hand, wrist and finger dexterity to operate various machines.
Some overnight travel may be required.
SALARY: Starting salary is $117,410 annually. Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step 6 is reached ($136,119 annually). Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, twelve-month grant funded (contingent upon available funding), classified administrator position subject to a probationary period. This position will be located at the Hawthorne Business Training Center. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutive workdays. During the winter recess, all management positions are required to charge three (3) days of accrued vacation between the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the UnitedStates, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:

• Resume - Resumes are NOT accepted in place of any part of the application and you should complete all sections of the application even if the entries duplicate information on your resume.
• Pertinent transcripts (only in PDF format) as stated in the job qualifications if applicant holds one. Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.
• Cover letter in word format describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
• Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application on-line.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published Annual Security Reports and all required statistical data, which can be found on the Police Department webpage at www.elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/cleryact/index.aspx. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
El Camino College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law
Education and Experience: Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to workforce vocational training and/or apprenticeship education and/or California Adult Education Program management; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years progressively responsible experience as described above.