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West Valley-Mission Community College District

Director, School of Continuing Education
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Position Number: 5125481
Location: Saratoga, CA
Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Director, School of Continuing Education

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Closing Date: 4/21/2024

Definition:
West Valley College is part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. West Valley College enrolls about 13,000 students each academic year, and the student population represents diverse communities from the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.Under the direction of the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director of the School of Continuing Education provides leadership and direction within the School of Continuing Education and serves on the Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The School of Continuing Education currently includes English as a Second Language, Court Reporting, Older Adult Programs, Parenting courses, Digital Literacy, Real Estate, Booking, as well as other non-credit programs. Additional academic areas, community education collaborations, and/or support programs may be added to or shifted from this position to support the academic mission of the institution. The Director of Continuing Education works in partnership with college deans across areas to move the work of the college forward.We are seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable leader who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment to serve as the next Director. The college is known for the strength of our academic programs and faculty as well as our equity-minded and student-focused approach that combines high-tech and high touch. West Valley is about success. It is about helping students create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world that needs their talents, drive, and enthusiasm. We do that by providing as much one-on-one interaction with students as possible. And we offer classes on our beautiful 143-acre Saratoga campus located at the southwest border of Silicon Valley in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, as well as in numerous community agencies facilities.West Valley College is committed to addressing inequities and injustices both societally and institutionally and recognizes that higher education and our institution has colluded, harmed, and remained complacent in upholding aspects of white supremacy, ableism, patriarchy, and other systems of oppression. The West Valley College community is committed to long-term equity, social justice, and racial justice work that will transform individuals, the institution, and the greater community. As a collective community, we embrace accountability and will take action with courage, grace, humility, and a commitment to learning and unlearning.
Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment:
This is an academic administrator position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. This is an exempt, management position and is not subject to overtime.

Work Location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA.

Salary and Benefits:
Anticipated Hiring Range:

$161,308-$171,795 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Program Director II classification, Range 21, Step A-C).

Benefits include:

Additional compensation: $1,500 for doctorate added to base salary annually, to be prorated on a monthly basis.
Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
Employer-provided life insurance.
14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years).
12 days sick leave accrued annually.
Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
Professional development and renewal leave.
$1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
CalSTRS pension.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory responsibility.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, business administration, education, or a related field.
Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administer, develop, organize, coordinate, implement and supervise the operations and activities of assigned student programs.
Recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for assigned student and/or instructional programs; develop and implement policies and procedures.
Plan, develop, and oversee the work of staff and faculty involved in delivery of services for grant funded and/or categorical student programs.
Evaluate operations and activities of assigned unit; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
Prepare and administer program budgets; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures; forecast additional funds needed for program staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
Participate in the selection of staff and faculty; coordinate staff and faculty training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
Select, orient, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate contract employees and/or instructors.
Design and administer processes to evaluate program outcomes; analyze and interpret diagnostic assessment results and reports; re-evaluate and redesign programs that are not meeting student needs and/or established goals.
Develop funding sources; participate in preparation of state and federal grant applications; direct and/or prepare required grant reports and documentation; assure compliance with applicable regulations and conditions of funding, including spending grant funds accordingly and in a timely manner.
Advocate, promote and inform the needs, compliance and issues regarding assigned programs to the college and district; liaison with administrators and faculty to exchange information and coordinate program activities.
Design and participate in college outreach and recruitment efforts, especially as they pertain to target student population of assigned program.
Assure compliance with program eligibility requirements and state and federal regulations.
Serve on district and/or community boards and committees as assigned; represent the district and/or college at local and state professional organizations as required.
Answer questions and provide information to students and to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaint.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Perform related duties as assigned.

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741-2174 to arrange for assistance.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.