University of Wisconsin - Madison; University Health Services
Madison, WI, USA
The Director of Mental Health Services (MHS) is a senior leadership position at University Health Services (UHS), reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, who is also the Executive Director of UHS. UHS is part of the Division of Student Affairs, on the UW-Madison campus.
The Director provides leadership and programmatic oversight for administration, budgets, services, and staff related to mental health services in a collaborative integrated health care model. The Director is the mental health leader on campus, providing insight and consultation for campus administrators, leadership, and staff. The Director leads the UHS Mental Health Services Leadership Team (MHLT), comprised of the MHS Office Manager, four Associate Directors, and four Assistant Directors, with direct supervisory oversight of the Office Manager and the Associate Directors whose areas of focus include Outreach, Training, Satellite and Embedded Clinical Services, and general Mental Health Clinic Services. Based on operational need, the Director may supervise other staff, currently supervising UHS Survivor Services. The Director will manage a budget of $5M+ and oversee a growing and diverse counseling services staff of 70+ members, full and part time staff, and clinical trainees. The Director also provides direct client care, and consultative services within UHS and for the campus on student mental health issues and concerns. The Director will be instrumental in developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing programs supporting individual and population health. The position advances an inclusive and equitable work environment and actively seeks to identify, recruit, and retain a diverse work force.
The Director shares broad management responsibility for UHS. In collaboration with other UHS Directors, the Director of Mental Health Services will assist in the development of systems that foster optimal outcomes for the college population and promote a successful health care team environment through an integrated model of medical, mental health, public health, and prevention services.
Individuals applying for the position should have strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Successful candidates must demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the following areas: delivering evidence-based mental health services to a university population; identifying health disparities and developing programs and services to meet the needs of underserved students; working in an integrated care setting; fostering a positive workplace; directing a diverse counseling staff; and advancing continuous quality improvement practices to improve individual outcomes and advance population health.
The Director must have an acute awareness of the importance of culture, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and disability status and how dimensions of diversity intersect to impact the mental health of both students and MHS staff. The position plays a key role in strengthening connections with other departments in Student Affairs, and the larger campus community through the coordination of services and activities in support of holistic mental health of all students. The Director interfaces with administration and faculty and collaborates and liaises with other internal and external partners including students, student groups, parents, university departments, and community agencies to bridge the various dimensions of mental health. Key internal relationships include Student Affairs, Housing, the UW Police Department, academic schools and colleges, and student representatives at the undergraduate colleges, graduate, and professional schools. The Director also plays a pivotal role in ensuring critical incident follow-up for students and parents. Through a mature and supportive approach, the Director engenders trust, fosters a collegial environment, and brings out the best in students and colleagues.
Please see our website for more details and to apply.
The Director of Mental Health Services (MHS) is a senior leadership position at University Health Services (UHS), reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, who is also the Executive Director of UHS. UHS is part of the Division of Student Affairs, on the UW-Madison campus.
The Director provides leadership and programmatic oversight for administration, budgets, services, and staff related to mental health services in a collaborative integrated health care model. The Director is the mental health leader on campus, providing insight and consultation for campus administrators, leadership, and staff. The Director leads the UHS Mental Health Services Leadership Team (MHLT), comprised of the MHS Office Manager, four Associate Directors, and four Assistant Directors, with direct supervisory oversight of the Office Manager and the Associate Directors whose areas of focus include Outreach, Training, Satellite and Embedded Clinical Services, and general Mental Health Clinic Services. Based on operational need, the Director may supervise other staff, currently supervising UHS Survivor Services. The Director will manage a budget of $5M+ and oversee a growing and diverse counseling services staff of 70+ members, full and part time staff, and clinical trainees. The Director also provides direct client care, and consultative services within UHS and for the campus on student mental health issues and concerns. The Director will be instrumental in developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing programs supporting individual and population health. The position advances an inclusive and equitable work environment and actively seeks to identify, recruit, and retain a diverse work force.
The Director shares broad management responsibility for UHS. In collaboration with other UHS Directors, the Director of Mental Health Services will assist in the development of systems that foster optimal outcomes for the college population and promote a successful health care team environment through an integrated model of medical, mental health, public health, and prevention services.
Individuals applying for the position should have strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Successful candidates must demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the following areas: delivering evidence-based mental health services to a university population; identifying health disparities and developing programs and services to meet the needs of underserved students; working in an integrated care setting; fostering a positive workplace; directing a diverse counseling staff; and advancing continuous quality improvement practices to improve individual outcomes and advance population health.
The Director must have an acute awareness of the importance of culture, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and disability status and how dimensions of diversity intersect to impact the mental health of both students and MHS staff. The position plays a key role in strengthening connections with other departments in Student Affairs, and the larger campus community through the coordination of services and activities in support of holistic mental health of all students. The Director interfaces with administration and faculty and collaborates and liaises with other internal and external partners including students, student groups, parents, university departments, and community agencies to bridge the various dimensions of mental health. Key internal relationships include Student Affairs, Housing, the UW Police Department, academic schools and colleges, and student representatives at the undergraduate colleges, graduate, and professional schools. The Director also plays a pivotal role in ensuring critical incident follow-up for students and parents. Through a mature and supportive approach, the Director engenders trust, fosters a collegial environment, and brings out the best in students and colleagues.
Please see our website for more details and to apply.
San Mateo, CA, USA
Chancellor
San Mateo County Community College District
Posting Number: 2014879S
Department: Chancellor's Office DIST (DEPT)
Location: District Office
Position Number: 1A0023
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: 12
Salary Range:
Min Salary: This is an executive position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is to be negotiated with the Board of Trustees.
Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory Positions
Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community 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 https://www.smccd.edu/strategicplanning/SMCCCD%20Strategic%20Plan%20Brochure.pdf 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:
The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District 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 the https://www.smccd.edu/factbook
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 College 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 Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Community College District invites applicants and nominations for the position of Chancellor. The Board of Trustees seeks an experienced leader that is responsible for all operations of the District and assures that the District is administered in accordance with the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Chancellor of the District reports directly to a five-member Board of Trustees who are elected by county voters every four years and governs one of the largest two-year systems in California.
As Chief Executive Officer of the District, the Chancellor reports directly to the Board of Trustees and supervises the College Presidents, Vice Chancellors and other departmental staff. The next Chancellor will lead three colleges and a district office of engaged and enthusiastic faculty and staff who are committed to providing a culturally responsive environment that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all students.
The Board of Trustees and the position calls for an individual with a record of proven leadership skills combined with a passionate commitment to the https://smccd.edu/aboutus/mission.php of the San Mateo County Community College District.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Please see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
To fulfill the minimum qualifications for this position, the candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy all of the following:
• Possession of a Master’s degree or above from an accredited institution or the equivalent
• Minimum of five years of documented successful experience in progressively responsible positions at the senior level
• Successful experience in a community college environment of participatory governance and collective bargaining or documentation of similar experience;
• 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
Physical Requirements:
This classification requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel to a variety of off-site locations; ability to exert 10 to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing 35 pounds or less; manual dexterity sufficient for operation of office equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and phone; ability to hear and speak to communicate and provide information to others; and vision to read printed material and computer monitor in order to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Desirable Characteristics:
The Screening Committee and the Board of Trustees will consider the following nine desirable characteristics in their selection of the next SMCCCD Chancellor.
Committed to Student Access, Success, and Equity
• A leader whose philosophical commitment to student access and success has been demonstrated through changes in institutional strategies and policies that resulted in improved student achievement.
• A leader who effectively and sensitively connects the institutional strategy of achieving high levels of student achievement with the operations of administrative and academic units.
• A student-centered educator who understands the complexity of credit, noncredit, and contract education programs and services; supports the comprehensive community college and understands the competing priorities of transfer, career technical, college-readiness skills, noncredit, and community education; and understands the role of technology as it relates to all areas of the institution and its application to teaching and learning.
Takes Strategic Risks
• A leader who is willing to take significant data-informed risks and inspires changes in how everyone across the District thinks and acts to improve student outcomes.
• A leader who is committed to identifying gaps in student outcomes on the basis of factors such as race, ethnicity, and gender, and then mobilizing the District to improve results.
Builds Strong Teams
• A decisive and pragmatic leader with strong collaborative decision-making skills who will advocate for and apply the principles of collegial consultation to create a common commitment to and focus on students.
• A leader who is guided by ethics and honesty, is committed to transparency and inclusiveness in decision-making, and promotes the application of ethics across a large multi-campus District.
• A leader who promotes cohesiveness and respect among all District constituents, resolves controversial issues and problems in a timely manner using input from constituent groups, and who is sensitive to the effects of decisions on students and the campus communities.
• A consensus builder committed to faculty and staff diversity who uses and promotes an open, approachable management style that is inclusive, collaborative, and enthusiastic and who values and supports staff development, motivates employees, and acknowledges their contributions.
• An executive officer who understands and appreciates the role of the Board of Trustees and who is committed to maintaining a solid CEO/Trustee relationship.
Plans Lasting Internal Change
• A thoughtful leader who uses an integrated planning process to ensure that the District’s four entities develop and implement master plans, strategic plans, and student equity plans that significantly improve student access and success.
• A leader who ensures that the culture of the District is built around the completion of valuable credentials for all students and continuous improvement in learning and growth for students, faculty, and staff.
Results-Oriented
• A leader who ensures that the District follows an integrated planning process that complies with accreditation standards by including effective implementation of plans, routine assessment of progress, and continuous data informed improvement.
• An educator with a results-oriented approach who promotes a culture of inquiry and evidence, leads the District to agreed-upon student outcomes, and aligns plans and implementation efforts to measurable objectives.
Communicates Effectively
• A visionary educational leader who possesses exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and uses those skills to foster strong relationships; to develop shared priorities; and to identify and resolve problems with leadership; and who has a sense of humor.
• A leader who is politically proactive with proven advocacy skills and solid understanding of recent local, state, and national legislation that impacts community colleges.
• A leader whose communications and management style is effective in the District’s multicultural/multilingual environment, a style that instills confidence and trust, and a style that has the effect of calming difficult situations.
• A leader who effectively engages with the District’s internal and external stakeholders, strategically communicating in ways that advance student access and success.
• A leader who communicates with the Board in ways that ensure shared goals and a common understanding of the District’s progress toward achieving the desired student outcomes.
Financial and Operational Ability
• A fiscally competent leader who will ensure the District’s fiscal stability, securing sufficient resources to fund operations and providing adequate controls to prevent fiscal mismanagement.
• An astute administrator with a demonstrated understanding of the complex dynamics of a multi-campus district, including a collective bargaining environment, California community college finances, budgetary processes, construction programs, and federal and state programs and legislative issues as they affect California community colleges.
• A leader who aligns expenditures with strategies and provides prudent oversight for the completion of major capital facilities construction and renovation projects.
Entrepreneurial Fundraiser
• An entrepreneurial and effective fundraiser with demonstrated capacity to raise revenue and develop resources to support the District’s programs and facilities.
Develops Effective External Partnerships
• A leader who uses the District’s influence and resources to pave the way for ongoing student access and success by forging partnerships with outside entities, including K-12 school districts, four-year colleges, community-based organizations, and employers. Those partnerships will focus on helping large numbers of students, including those from historically underserved populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
To fulfill the desirable qualifications for this position, the candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy the following strong preferred qualifications:
• Possession of a doctorate from an accredited institution
• Teaching, student services, or administrative experience preferably at the postsecondary level
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student success
• Understanding of the funding mechanism of California Community Colleges
Benefits:
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. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Close Date: 2/19/2020
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
Applications and nominations will be accepted until February 19, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. PST. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence. In order to receive consideration applicants must submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• A cover letter, preferably no more than seven pages, which provides examples from background and experience and addresses the Desirable Characteristics in this position announcement, including experience working with governing boards and/or elected officials, 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;
• A current resume of professional experience, educational background, and other pertinent information;
• Transcripts of graduate course work (unofficial);
• A job description of your most recent position; and,
• A list of eight references, including two supervisors, two subordinates, two faculty (or equivalent), and two community members. Include telephone and email address for each.
In order to be considered for the position all application materials must be submitted online. Go to https://jobs.smccd.edu and follow the instructions to establish an account to submit your completed application packet.
For confidential inquiries, contact:
Dr. Joan Smith
Search Consultant
Community College Search Services
(209) 566-5421
joan.smith@ccss.solutions
Dr. Eva Conrad
Managing Partner
Community College Search Services
(805) 660-1527
eva.conrad@ccss.solutions
For general inquiries regarding the application process, contact:
Jennie Elizalde
Senior Human Resources Representative
San Mateo County Community College District
(650) 358-6822
elizaldej@smccd.edu
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)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
.
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 request forms and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures are available in the Office of Human Resources.
Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2019 https://www.smccd.edu/publicsafety/2019%20SMCCCD%20Annual%20Security%20Report.pdf 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.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1822596
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Chancellor
San Mateo County Community College District
Posting Number: 2014879S
Department: Chancellor's Office DIST (DEPT)
Location: District Office
Position Number: 1A0023
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: 12
Salary Range:
Min Salary: This is an executive position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is to be negotiated with the Board of Trustees.
Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory Positions
Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community 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 https://www.smccd.edu/strategicplanning/SMCCCD%20Strategic%20Plan%20Brochure.pdf 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:
The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District 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 the https://www.smccd.edu/factbook
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 College 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 Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Community College District invites applicants and nominations for the position of Chancellor. The Board of Trustees seeks an experienced leader that is responsible for all operations of the District and assures that the District is administered in accordance with the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Chancellor of the District reports directly to a five-member Board of Trustees who are elected by county voters every four years and governs one of the largest two-year systems in California.
As Chief Executive Officer of the District, the Chancellor reports directly to the Board of Trustees and supervises the College Presidents, Vice Chancellors and other departmental staff. The next Chancellor will lead three colleges and a district office of engaged and enthusiastic faculty and staff who are committed to providing a culturally responsive environment that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all students.
The Board of Trustees and the position calls for an individual with a record of proven leadership skills combined with a passionate commitment to the https://smccd.edu/aboutus/mission.php of the San Mateo County Community College District.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Please see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
To fulfill the minimum qualifications for this position, the candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy all of the following:
• Possession of a Master’s degree or above from an accredited institution or the equivalent
• Minimum of five years of documented successful experience in progressively responsible positions at the senior level
• Successful experience in a community college environment of participatory governance and collective bargaining or documentation of similar experience;
• 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
Physical Requirements:
This classification requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel to a variety of off-site locations; ability to exert 10 to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing 35 pounds or less; manual dexterity sufficient for operation of office equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and phone; ability to hear and speak to communicate and provide information to others; and vision to read printed material and computer monitor in order to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Desirable Characteristics:
The Screening Committee and the Board of Trustees will consider the following nine desirable characteristics in their selection of the next SMCCCD Chancellor.
Committed to Student Access, Success, and Equity
• A leader whose philosophical commitment to student access and success has been demonstrated through changes in institutional strategies and policies that resulted in improved student achievement.
• A leader who effectively and sensitively connects the institutional strategy of achieving high levels of student achievement with the operations of administrative and academic units.
• A student-centered educator who understands the complexity of credit, noncredit, and contract education programs and services; supports the comprehensive community college and understands the competing priorities of transfer, career technical, college-readiness skills, noncredit, and community education; and understands the role of technology as it relates to all areas of the institution and its application to teaching and learning.
Takes Strategic Risks
• A leader who is willing to take significant data-informed risks and inspires changes in how everyone across the District thinks and acts to improve student outcomes.
• A leader who is committed to identifying gaps in student outcomes on the basis of factors such as race, ethnicity, and gender, and then mobilizing the District to improve results.
Builds Strong Teams
• A decisive and pragmatic leader with strong collaborative decision-making skills who will advocate for and apply the principles of collegial consultation to create a common commitment to and focus on students.
• A leader who is guided by ethics and honesty, is committed to transparency and inclusiveness in decision-making, and promotes the application of ethics across a large multi-campus District.
• A leader who promotes cohesiveness and respect among all District constituents, resolves controversial issues and problems in a timely manner using input from constituent groups, and who is sensitive to the effects of decisions on students and the campus communities.
• A consensus builder committed to faculty and staff diversity who uses and promotes an open, approachable management style that is inclusive, collaborative, and enthusiastic and who values and supports staff development, motivates employees, and acknowledges their contributions.
• An executive officer who understands and appreciates the role of the Board of Trustees and who is committed to maintaining a solid CEO/Trustee relationship.
Plans Lasting Internal Change
• A thoughtful leader who uses an integrated planning process to ensure that the District’s four entities develop and implement master plans, strategic plans, and student equity plans that significantly improve student access and success.
• A leader who ensures that the culture of the District is built around the completion of valuable credentials for all students and continuous improvement in learning and growth for students, faculty, and staff.
Results-Oriented
• A leader who ensures that the District follows an integrated planning process that complies with accreditation standards by including effective implementation of plans, routine assessment of progress, and continuous data informed improvement.
• An educator with a results-oriented approach who promotes a culture of inquiry and evidence, leads the District to agreed-upon student outcomes, and aligns plans and implementation efforts to measurable objectives.
Communicates Effectively
• A visionary educational leader who possesses exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and uses those skills to foster strong relationships; to develop shared priorities; and to identify and resolve problems with leadership; and who has a sense of humor.
• A leader who is politically proactive with proven advocacy skills and solid understanding of recent local, state, and national legislation that impacts community colleges.
• A leader whose communications and management style is effective in the District’s multicultural/multilingual environment, a style that instills confidence and trust, and a style that has the effect of calming difficult situations.
• A leader who effectively engages with the District’s internal and external stakeholders, strategically communicating in ways that advance student access and success.
• A leader who communicates with the Board in ways that ensure shared goals and a common understanding of the District’s progress toward achieving the desired student outcomes.
Financial and Operational Ability
• A fiscally competent leader who will ensure the District’s fiscal stability, securing sufficient resources to fund operations and providing adequate controls to prevent fiscal mismanagement.
• An astute administrator with a demonstrated understanding of the complex dynamics of a multi-campus district, including a collective bargaining environment, California community college finances, budgetary processes, construction programs, and federal and state programs and legislative issues as they affect California community colleges.
• A leader who aligns expenditures with strategies and provides prudent oversight for the completion of major capital facilities construction and renovation projects.
Entrepreneurial Fundraiser
• An entrepreneurial and effective fundraiser with demonstrated capacity to raise revenue and develop resources to support the District’s programs and facilities.
Develops Effective External Partnerships
• A leader who uses the District’s influence and resources to pave the way for ongoing student access and success by forging partnerships with outside entities, including K-12 school districts, four-year colleges, community-based organizations, and employers. Those partnerships will focus on helping large numbers of students, including those from historically underserved populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
To fulfill the desirable qualifications for this position, the candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy the following strong preferred qualifications:
• Possession of a doctorate from an accredited institution
• Teaching, student services, or administrative experience preferably at the postsecondary level
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student success
• Understanding of the funding mechanism of California Community Colleges
Benefits:
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. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Close Date: 2/19/2020
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
Applications and nominations will be accepted until February 19, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. PST. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence. In order to receive consideration applicants must submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• A cover letter, preferably no more than seven pages, which provides examples from background and experience and addresses the Desirable Characteristics in this position announcement, including experience working with governing boards and/or elected officials, 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;
• A current resume of professional experience, educational background, and other pertinent information;
• Transcripts of graduate course work (unofficial);
• A job description of your most recent position; and,
• A list of eight references, including two supervisors, two subordinates, two faculty (or equivalent), and two community members. Include telephone and email address for each.
In order to be considered for the position all application materials must be submitted online. Go to https://jobs.smccd.edu and follow the instructions to establish an account to submit your completed application packet.
For confidential inquiries, contact:
Dr. Joan Smith
Search Consultant
Community College Search Services
(209) 566-5421
joan.smith@ccss.solutions
Dr. Eva Conrad
Managing Partner
Community College Search Services
(805) 660-1527
eva.conrad@ccss.solutions
For general inquiries regarding the application process, contact:
Jennie Elizalde
Senior Human Resources Representative
San Mateo County Community College District
(650) 358-6822
elizaldej@smccd.edu
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)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
.
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.
.
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 request forms and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures are available in the Office of Human Resources.
Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2019 https://www.smccd.edu/publicsafety/2019%20SMCCCD%20Annual%20Security%20Report.pdf 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.
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Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM, USA
POSITION TITLE: Director of Support Services POSITION NUMBER: 0369.3 PAY GRADE: E-7 DEPARTMENT: Support Services REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations JOB PURPOSE: The Director of Support Services provides management and monitors the operational Ind fiscal activities for: Construction, Copy Center, Employee Housing, Maintenance and Safety, and Transportation Services. Provides management to support the Mission statement, goals, and objectives of the University, the incumbent plans, establishes and implements policies and procedures.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Approves budget expenses up to authorized dollar amounts.
Oversees the supervision of staff, including work allocation, scheduling, training, and problem resolution.
Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding departmental activities.
Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, hiring, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, evaluation and disciplining, and terminating personnel appropriately; communicates values, strategies, and objectives.
Obtains, develops and maintains necessary personnel, training, and equipment to achieve financial, operational, and compliance expectations.
Provides oversight of construction and building projects.
Oversees the management of excess property.
Researches and identifies prospective grant funding to meet Mission and Goals if Navajo Technical University
Generates and submits grant proposals and applications consistent with state annual funding goals.
Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures.
Ensures that through planning, design, construction and maintenance the highest reasonable system reliability factor is maintained.
Provides planning, direction, interdepartmental coordination and development of new administrative procedures and policies necessary for the achievement of team goal.
Coordinates activities of assigned components with those of other department . Seeks mutual agreement of problems involving coordination.
Coordinates and collaborates with other departments of the Institute in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
Defines and recommends objectives in each area of support services operations. Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates.
Directs, monitors, and appraises the performance units immediately reporting and provides the necessary coordination among activities.
Establishes objectives and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities.
Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility.
Plans, reviews, and recommends adequate plans for the control of planned output , budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, customer service, and order entry efficiency, along with human utilization.
Reviews and approves cost control reports, and cost estimates.
Reviews and approves major projects involving major functional changes within the Service Department functional areas.
Reviews and approves the implementation of organization plans that support Service Department functional areas.
Reviews performance against operating plans and standards. Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans.
Selects and maintains qualified personnel in all positions reporting directly.
Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Ensures that duties, responsibilities, and authority and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
Report writing as needed for grants, contracts and internal communications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in Public Administration, Construction Management or related field
Five years construction, housing, maintenance or transportation experience.
Three years in a management capacity.
Higher Education experience preferred.
Valid state driver's license.
Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.
The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.
POSITION TITLE: Director of Support Services POSITION NUMBER: 0369.3 PAY GRADE: E-7 DEPARTMENT: Support Services REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations JOB PURPOSE: The Director of Support Services provides management and monitors the operational Ind fiscal activities for: Construction, Copy Center, Employee Housing, Maintenance and Safety, and Transportation Services. Provides management to support the Mission statement, goals, and objectives of the University, the incumbent plans, establishes and implements policies and procedures.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Approves budget expenses up to authorized dollar amounts.
Oversees the supervision of staff, including work allocation, scheduling, training, and problem resolution.
Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding departmental activities.
Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, hiring, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, evaluation and disciplining, and terminating personnel appropriately; communicates values, strategies, and objectives.
Obtains, develops and maintains necessary personnel, training, and equipment to achieve financial, operational, and compliance expectations.
Provides oversight of construction and building projects.
Oversees the management of excess property.
Researches and identifies prospective grant funding to meet Mission and Goals if Navajo Technical University
Generates and submits grant proposals and applications consistent with state annual funding goals.
Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures.
Ensures that through planning, design, construction and maintenance the highest reasonable system reliability factor is maintained.
Provides planning, direction, interdepartmental coordination and development of new administrative procedures and policies necessary for the achievement of team goal.
Coordinates activities of assigned components with those of other department . Seeks mutual agreement of problems involving coordination.
Coordinates and collaborates with other departments of the Institute in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
Defines and recommends objectives in each area of support services operations. Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates.
Directs, monitors, and appraises the performance units immediately reporting and provides the necessary coordination among activities.
Establishes objectives and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities.
Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility.
Plans, reviews, and recommends adequate plans for the control of planned output , budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, customer service, and order entry efficiency, along with human utilization.
Reviews and approves cost control reports, and cost estimates.
Reviews and approves major projects involving major functional changes within the Service Department functional areas.
Reviews and approves the implementation of organization plans that support Service Department functional areas.
Reviews performance against operating plans and standards. Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans.
Selects and maintains qualified personnel in all positions reporting directly.
Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Ensures that duties, responsibilities, and authority and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
Report writing as needed for grants, contracts and internal communications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in Public Administration, Construction Management or related field
Five years construction, housing, maintenance or transportation experience.
Three years in a management capacity.
Higher Education experience preferred.
Valid state driver's license.
Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.
The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.
