MESA Program Director

Base Pay Range

$102,768.00/yr - $132,547.00/yr

Summary

Plans, implements, supervises, assesses, and evaluates the activities, programs, information, personnel, and related services for students in the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program. The position provides complex administrative support to the Vice President of Instruction.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and daily management of the MESA program, focusing on a student-centered and inclusive environment.
• Develop plans for implementation of MESA in cooperation with the Faculty Sponsor, CCCCO Project Monitor, deans, and other associated staff and faculty members.
• Maintain communications between the MESA program, mathematics, engineering, and science faculty and division chair(s), deans, student support services personnel, MESA students, student organizations, related professionals, and campus administrators to build a program of academic rigor.
• Work with department faculty and Learning Center Director to select best available math, science, computer science, and engineering tutors and/or teaching assistants for MESA students.
• Develop tutoring and study program for MESA, which includes the recruitment and training of tutors, and which incorporates a mix of individual small and large group study activities, working cooperatively with the Learning Center Director. Recruit and schedule speakers for meetings of MESA students.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate career advising and job orientations for students.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities related to academic advising, including advocacy and selection of a designated MESA counselor.
• Develop, plan, and coordinate activities related to student retention.
• Maintain contacts and encourage the formation of a pipeline and pathway for students between MESA and four-year colleges and universities.
• Coordinated planning of student services for MESA students, including admission, financial aid, scholarships, summer programs and jobs, academic, career, and student advising.
• Work with local businesses and industry to provide opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, field trips, and exposure to the industry environment.
• Ensure student eligibility for the MESA program, ensure that student contractual agreements are met, and maintains program records.
• Recruit students from the community college district and from high schools within the service area.
• Coordinate evaluation of program activities and accomplishments and recommend steps for continuous improvement.
• Participate in MESA training, evaluation, and other activities.
• Collect and compile data and prepare status reports as required by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) and participate in campus activities that lead to the collection and submission of MESA student data for the CCCCO Management Information System (MIS).
• Oversee grant activities following defined action plan, track funds, and prepare mid-year and annual programmatic and financial reports of MESA generated funds. Submit periodic reports to the CCCCO.
• Verify compliance with all aspects of the MESA grant and write grant for refunding.
• Maintain a file on each MESA student and transfer student with information on students’ enrollment, academic performance, participation, and current status.
• Work with the local campus staff and/or regional MESA colleagues in order to research and prepare grant proposals for collaborative submissions.
• Maintain regular contact with the CCCCO MESA Monitor, complete reports and evaluations as requested and attend in-service orientation trainings for MESA Directors.
• Lead, train, and evaluate assigned personnel. Conduct selection and hiring of personnel according to established policies and procedures.
• Develop schedules and approve absences. Certify payroll timesheet submissions for assigned personnel. Apply the terms and provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements, state and federal laws, district board policies, and administrative procedures in personnel matters.
• Coordinate, monitor, and analyze data and prepare reports, including annual unit plan updates, in support of evidence-based decision making.
• Recommend and implement changes that will improve academic support for students based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Communicate District policy and administrative decisions to assigned personnel and students.
• Develop internal operational guidelines, policies, and procedures for the MESA Success Center.
• Lead MESA Success Center planning meetings.
• Oversee MESA Success Center budget, recommends new and existing funding sources to support student success programs.
• Serve on committees and special projects as assigned.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as they relate to MESA.
• Maintain current knowledge on research, best practices, and new initiatives regarding tutoring, academic success methods, and supplemental instruction, and share the knowledge with the campus community to improve effectiveness of student success efforts across the campus.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• One or more years of experience delivering academic services to students that improve academic, study, test taking, and other skills where the students are majoring in mathematics-based fields.
• Minimum of three years of successful work experience in an academic environment that involved leadership and evaluation over staff serving in an area providing student services.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to a diverse population of students and staff in terms of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics, education, ESL, educational leadership, counseling, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a mathematics-based field (requiring calculus or equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with college shared governance structures.
• Experience monitoring and projecting budgets.
• Working knowledge of community college instructional programs and student services.
• Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and take initiative in carrying out assignments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

West Kern Community College District offers a comprehensive fringe benefits program that includes District paid medical, dental and vision coverage for all employees and their dependents. Employees are eligible for membership in either CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process. This position is categorically funded, and as such, continued employment is contingent upon funding.

Notes

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