Director, Student Support Programs

Job Description:

Director, Student Support Programs

Description

BASIC FUNCTION : Under the direction of the College Vice President of Student Services, The Director of Student Support Programs will plan, implement, develop, organize, and ensure that student access, retention and success objectives are accomplished as outlined in the college Educational Master plan, Strategic Plan, and Equity Plan with the goal of eliminating disproportionate impact. Essential Duties Summary REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Initiate and lead the interviewing, hiring and evaluation process of staff, including faculty and peer tutors, according to District policies and procedures.
• Develop a strong working network with staff, students, and parents of all high schools within the service area as described in each program goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor all program budgets and ensure district and federal budgetary compliance.
• Execute all budget transfers, review all budget proposals, and maintain all expenditures within the allocated budget guidelines.
• Identify, recruit, select, and maintain an enrollment of the specified number of eligible students per the requirements of the various programs and initiatives.
• Develop applications, brochures, and program forms relative to the outreach needs of the identified Programs.
• Work with Academic Departments, the Director of Financial Aid, The Director of Enrollment Services, and with programs such as the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services ( EOP &S), CalWORKs, Disabled Students Programs and Services ( DSPS ), in the development, preparation, and implementation of short and long term objectives as outlined in the program goals.
• Review and consistently assess the programs and initiatives, their goals and objectives to ensure a timely and effective implementation.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement services need assessment process to identify individual student needs, including academic strengths and weaknesses, educational goals, career goals, and course placement.
• Implement strategies to provide comprehensive academic tutoring and expanded writing and math services to eligible student participants.
• Develop support systems and mechanisms to achieve program component goals. such as increasing student retention.
• Graduation, career placement and transfer rates as outlined in the program proposals.
• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to continually assess the quality of services programs and initiatives.
• Develop, coordinate and implement workshops and events to meet the objectives of the program or initiatives.
• Develop and implement program procedures that will follow district, federal, and state guidelines.
• Develop and coordinate student field trips, per the program objectives.
• Develop implement and maintain student tracking systems.
• Use a team-approach process to carry out the program’s goals and objectives.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Adopted: Knowledge of ACCJC Accreditation regulations
• Knowledge of California Education Code and Title V
• Knowledge of working with HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions) colleges
• Work collaboratively with diverse constituencies. both internal and external
• Build and manage division-wide consensus;
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
• Be a strong and articulate proponent of higher education.
• Experience working in a shared-governance environment;
• Teaching, counseling, or administrative experience in higher education, preferably in a community college setting.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with a wide variety of students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for a diverse student population.
• Supervise assigned staff, assign workload and provide staff training as required.
• Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, appropriate software and audio- visual equipment.
• Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate workflow;
• analyze systems, recognize problems, and develop alternative solutions.
• Work independently and effectively;
• supervise multiple operations.
• Establish positive community, staff and student relations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Prioritize, plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and timelines. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Multitask effectively and be detail oriented.
• Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse and underrepresented, low-income, academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the community college students.

Required Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : minimum qualifications for Educational Administrators at California Community Colleges, Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited institution and one year of formal training. internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment. Sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students and the student population served by area program(s). Desired/Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

• Communicating to exchange information
• Reading various materials
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
• Drive to required sites Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Lifting moderately heavy objects.

Range/Step Range 33, Step 1-9 Salary Range $113,531 - $152,885 Annually (Management Salary Schedule) Benefits Information Additional Resources:
- About The Yuba Community College District - Management Benefits Overview- Management Salary Schedule - Telework Program - Some classifications may have the ability to work remotely or within a hybrid schedule EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity

Closing Date/Time: 2026-08-07

Salary:

$113,531 - $152,885 Annually (Management Salary Schedule)