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Equity Institute Manager

Employer
San Mateo County Community College District
Location
San Bruno, California
Closing date
Jul 30, 2021

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Position Type
Dean / Department Head
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Academic
San Mateo County Community College District

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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Required Application MaterialsAll applicants are required to submit:1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant's cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.For questions related to this posting, please contact:SMCCCD Office of Human Resources3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402Tel.: (650) 574-6555Fax:(650) 574-6574Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr

Posting Number 20141074S

Position Title Equity Institute Manager

Location Skyline College

Department Equity Institute

Position Number 2CC043

Percentage of Full Time 100%

FLSA Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Months per Year 12

If other, please specify

Min Salary $87,300 (annual)

Max Salary $110,580 (annual)

Position Type Administrative/Supervisory Positions

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The District's "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District

Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline College's Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness ( PRIE ) website.

Who We Want

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position

The Equity Institute Manager has professional responsibilities involved in the Equity Institute's programs and services. Through the direction of the Equity Institute Executive Director, the Equity Institute Manager serves in a variety of key roles related to the Equity Institute's programs, including strategic planning, logistics, curriculum development around issues of race, culture and equity as they relate to student success, and implementation of a wide variety of Equity Institute activities, special events, and services. Public contact is extensive and involves faculty, staff, students, vendors, contractors, external educational institutions, business and community organizations for the purpose of exchanging policy and procedural information. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to resolve minor and major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in employee time and public relations; however; administrative and policy controls limit the risk of serious consequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Develops trainings and materials (i.e., academy guidebooks, academy curriculum development) for EI programs focused on issues related to cultural fluency, equity, and student success

2. Provides guidance in the areas of program development focused on issues related to cultural fluency, equity, and student success

3. Develops trainings for classified staff, faculty, and administrators on protocol, applicable policies, government regulations, required networking methods, and a variety of other start-up, supervision, and follow-up activities

4. Serves as primary contact for campus constituents and external stakeholders on matters related to planning, development, budgeting, implementation, compliance with rules and regulations, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and activities

5. Uses a variety of computer software to produce an annual report, create publicity materials, brochures, web page updates and improvements, and other printed materials

6. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of clerical, program support and student assistants

7. Coordinates the development, evaluation, and implementation of program goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives

8. Assesses consequences and outcomes of program initiatives

9. Plans and maintains a calendar of events and activities, including leading and participating in publicity of upcoming Equity Institute events, programs, projects, activities, and services

10. Assesses needs for Equity Institute programs and projects, identifies and compiles resource information and writes grants

11. Confers with students and management staff to plan and implement a variety of funding and revenue generating activities

12. Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in sociology, communications, cultural anthropology, English, business, or a closely related field

• Two years of related increasingly responsible work experience that has included program planning, evaluation and reporting; editing, publishing and grant writing and management

• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

• Demonstrated ability to communicate constructively and respectfully with people of diverse genders, cultures, language groups and abilities

• Demonstrated skill in oral communication, including public speaking

• Demonstrated skill in written communication

• Skill directing the work of others

• Skill in event and project planning, implementation and evaluation

• Possession of a California Driver's license (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-campus locations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Previous experience or training in developing training about issues of equity, social justice, and cultural fluency

2. Passion and motivation to engage staff, faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders in their goals for professional development and improvement through the Equity Institute

3. Skill in effective written and oral communication, including public speaking

4. Skill in interacting sensitively and respectfully with people from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds

5. Skill in communicating effectively with people at all levels within an organization

6. Skill in the use of a variety of computer software to compose and prepare correspondence, memoranda, presentations, publicity materials, reports, spreadsheets, page layouts, and web design applications

7. Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking and prioritization of high-volume workloads

8. Skill in event planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation

Physical Requirements

This classification requires the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-site locations; ability to lift/and or carry 25 pounds; ability to exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation; ability to hear and speak to communicate and provide information to others; ability to read printed materials in order to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Master's degree is preferred

• Ability to communicate in another language, preferably Spanish, is desired

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Open Date 05/03/2021

First Review Date 06/07/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Required Application Materials
All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant's cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax:(650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
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5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's ( SMCCCD ) 2020 Annual Security Report ( ASR ), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD ; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD . Our 2020 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2020 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2020 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  • * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • District Employee
    • District Employment Site
    • CCC Registry
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • ACCCA
    • HERC
    • EdJoin.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Other
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook or Twitter
  • * Do you possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in sociology, communications, cultural anthropology, English, business, or a closely related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Can you demonstrate two years of related increasingly responsible work experience that has included program planning, evaluation and reporting; editing, publishing and grant writing and management?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Can you demonstrate cultural competence, a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Do you possess the ability to communicate constructively and respectfully with people of diverse genders, cultures, language groups and abilities?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Can you demonstrate skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Do you have experience with directing the work of others?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Can you demonstrate skill in event and project planning, implementation and evaluation?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Do you possess a valid California Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-site locations?
    • Yes
    • No
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