NATURE OF THE POSITION 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. The Project Director will plan, oversees, and evaluates the Title V Hispanic Service Institution (HSI) Project grant activities, goals, and objectives in conjunction with other project personnel, key faculty, staff, students and community partners and the external evaluator.
2. Organizes and manages logistics for regular meetings including virtual or in-person meetings; travel, events, agendas, preparation of reports for regular updates, meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
3. Promotes and conducts outreach activities with high schools and community organizations to identify Hispanic and low-income students who are interested in higher education.
4. Designs community outreach strategies and orientation programs that take into account the central role of family support for Hispanic students.
5. Monitors program budgets and the preparation of Performance Reports, and deliverables to program stakeholders.
6. Prepares program budget reports in collaboration with appropriate District administrators and District accounting personnel.
7. Facilitates the Academic Achievement Center activities and the faculty and staff professional development training for improving campus cultures.
8. Provides technical information regarding assigned functions; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs.
9. Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records and files related to program activities.
10. Maintain effective communication and oversight of grant activity to ensure that project operations are in compliance with Federal Department of Education mandates and Palo Verde College Institutional goals.
11. Operates a computer and assigned software programs; operates other office equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 
KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. HSI Grant programs and regular Performance Reporting.
2. HSI Grant program goals, objectives, outcomes, and deliverables.
3. Oral and written communication skills.
4. Principles and practices of supervision and training.
5. HSI Grant management and compliance with federal requirements.
6. Community relations and outreach techniques.
7. Submission procedures and understanding government reporting system, management, and accounts.
8. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
10. Operation of a computer and assigned software.
11. The central role of family support for Hispanic students.

1. Perform a variety of specialized duties in the planning, organization, coordination and implementation of HIS and Title V Grant Programs
2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
4. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
5. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
6. Work effectively with low-income, first-generation college, and Hispanic students in need of academic assistance.
7. Plan and conduct community outreach efforts.
8. Meet schedules and timelines.
9. Work independently with little direction.
10. Demonstrate overcoming barriers similar to Hispanic students served in Grant Programs.
11. Maintain records and files.
12. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in management, supervision, public administration, education, or related field.

2. Two (2) years of directly related experience.

3. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientation of students, faculty, administrators and personnel.

1. Valid driver’s license.

1. Five years of full-time professional work experience in an educational setting that includes development, implementation, and management of an educational program; Two years of experience working with disadvantaged populations.
2. Knowledge of the California Education Code, Title 5, Chancellor’s Office administrative procedures, Federal law and regulations and other legal parameters that affect the policies and practices of student success and assessment operations of the District.
3. Knowledge of the United States Department of Education federal grant regulations, HSI and Title V federal parameters that affect the policies and practices of student success and grant regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. This is an Exempt Management 12 month position.
2. Row 5 of the District’s Administrator/Management/Confidential salary schedule with placement appropriate to experience.
3. The District offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.
4. This position is contingent upon continued categorical funding.

APPLICATION PROCESS
 Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying.  Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates’ qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)