| Classification: Staff |
| Status: Full Time |
| Minimum Salary: |
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and foster partnerships with school districts, community service agencies, state/federal agency personnel, business and industry representatives, and local government officers to promote and support outreach programs.
• Provide overall leadership to all Outreach Services program staff.
• Meet regularly with staff, and provide ongoing communication, involve them in planning and delivering of quality services and/or programs, and keep them informed of changes or additions to policies and procedures identified by entities such as the college, CIS State Office, TEA, DOE, and other funding agencies.
• Evaluate directors, the overall program, and complete all reporting requirements of the college and all funding agencies.
• Maintain awareness of current research, legislation, regulations, and trends and attend conferences and meetings when appropriate
• Establish and maintain a formal relationship with the CIS Advisory Board, prepare agendas and reports for meetings with the Board Chair, and keep them informed of all major program activities.
• Lead the development of the strategic plan and share with all stakeholders.
• Lead the renewal of the annual CIS program application, preparation, and submission of the budget, according to prescribed legislative allocation.
• Interview and recommend quality staff for employment.
• Ensure program goals and objectives are achieved according to funding mandates.
EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse individuals, groups, and organizations.
• High degree of initiative, creativity, and flexibility to optimize the implementation and continuation of the program.
• Experience in most of the following areas: Administration including program development, strategic planning, budget management, staff development and appraisal, contract preparation and negotiation, grant-writing/reporting and fundraising.
• Must have a commitment to enhancing the success of non-traditional students, minority students, low-income and/or first generation, and at-risk students.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required.
• The ability to motivate and influence others to work as a team is also essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, administration, or a related field is preferred
• Master’s degree is required.
Excellent Employee Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance details »
Work/Life Balance Perks for Employees
Dollar Lunch, Fit Center Access, Educational Benefit, Government Verizon Phone Plan, Discount Purchase Programs, Discount Facility Rentals, Vacation & Sick Leave details »
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
- Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
- Resume
- At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)
- Transcript(s)
