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Rancho Santiago Community College District

Director, Special Programs/TRiO and Talent Search
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Position Number: 1240725
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Director, Special Programs/TRiO and Talent Search

Req: CL18-1163
Location: Santa Ana College
Position Type: Manager/Supervisor/Confiden
Department: Student Affairs
Posting Close Date: 07/09/2018

Job Description:
TRiO/Talent Search/Student Affairs/Student Services/Santa Ana College
Talent Search, one of eight programs collectively known as theFederal TRIO Programs,provides disadvantaged youth with connections to high-quality tutoring services and counseling services for students and families to improve financial aid literacy and financial planning for postsecondary education.

CLASS SUMMARY
Has overall responsibility to a designated administrator for the supervision and administration of a specially funded program, including all assigned personnel and participants, all related records and reports; performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Designs, implements, coordinates, and directs activities related to specific projects. Analyzes data in relation to policy questions and study purposes; creates statistical tables and graphic displays. Writes comprehensive reports and makes oral presentations explaining research findings, implications, and applicability. Has overall supervision and day-to-day oversight of specially funded initiatives, as appropriate; assists in recruiting and selecting staff in all areas under direct supervision; provides for in-service training; supervises and evaluates staff, program functions and activities; responsible for the timely and accurate review and preparation of budget documents, including monthly expenditure reports and such documents and summaries as required by the funding source; has substantial responsibility for reporting, including program accountability reports and for seeking additional and alternative funding for programs and activities; responsible for the development and implementation of project goals, objectives, and activities associated with program operations, including but not limited to: planning seminars, training activities, workshops, orientations, public relations and recognition events, as well as for the documentation and evaluation of project activities and outcomes as measured against stated goals and objectives in final proposal, if applicable; supervises the recruitment, orientation, and on-going participation of individual program participants, their organizational sponsors or mentors, as appropriate, and provides overall support necessary to establish a new community-oriented support services program; successfully implements and institutionalizes project activities; responsible for establishing collaborative partnerships with community-based and other local organizations, public and private groups, State and national entities and affiliates to further project goals and objectives and meet critical student and/or community needs; provides substantial leadership and support to committees directly linked to service areas, including special program steering and advisory committees, district-wide committees or task forces.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class reports to senior administrations and supervises all staff in areas of direct responsibility.

Job Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree plus three years of related experience in project management. Experience involving work with community groups and governmental entities, documentation of program activities, and budget administration. Good knowledge of principles of supervision and management, record keeping, accountability, and thorough program documentation; research design and methods. Knowledge of state education code and district rules, regulations, and policies relating to the district's operation and administration, as well as state and federal rules, regulations, and policies. Ability to plan and implement programs; develop and manage budgets; design and administer research studies; write clear and concise complex documents; compile reports; work cooperatively with other employees and the public; establish positive and effective relationships; communicate effectively in writing and speech; comprehend and interpret financial statements; analyze situations and make appropriate decisions; supervise the work of others.

Method of Application
For consideration in the selection process, interested persons must complete the RSCCD application and upload all required documents online by the specified closing date for the position. If you do not have a computer, there is a computer which can only access RSCCD employment website and scanner to upload application materials/documents (no USB) available at the Human Resources Department, 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, California, 92706, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

To apply, click here: https://www.rsccd.edu/employment/Pages/Employment.aspx

Please upload the following application materials in the appropriate boxes with your online application by the closing date:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Any additional supplemental materials (Optional)