Director, Basic Needs

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Director, Basic Needs

Salary

$149,015.00 - $172,747.00 Annually

Location

CA 90405, CA

Job Type

Academic Administrator

Job Number

00296

Department

Student Affairs

Opening Date

03/18/2024

Closing Date

4/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Duties

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Santa Monica College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future. Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another, and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others. In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist, and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity, and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community.
 
To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals.
 
We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement. In service of these goals, Santa Monica College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.

Position Profile

Under the direction of the Dean of Health and Wellbeing, the Director of Basic Needs is a visionary leader overseeing the Basic Needs Program which includes the following services: case management and wraparound services, internship training program for bachelor level and graduate students, Bodega food pantry, Bodega Bites, meal programs, and Cal Fresh outreach. The Director will oversee staff providing services directly to students in form of case management and wraparound support, oversee the full operations and implementation of services of Bodega food pantry and Bodega Marketplace, oversee the full operations and implementation of Bodega Bites food pantries across all campus locations, and oversee all basic needs community partnerships and grants. The Director will develop and implement activities to increase awareness across campus on Basic Needs for both students and staff.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the development and execution of a variety of projects related to basic needs programs, services, and grants.
  • Provide administrative leadership and direction for the Basic Needs Department.
  • Regularly evaluate and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of basic needs services.
  • Provide oversight and fiscal management to ensure sustainable budget models for programmatic activities in accordance with District policies, with a goal of self-sufficiency.
  • Provide supervision, oversight, guidance, and professional development to Basic Needs staff.
  • Establish and implement a Basic Needs short term and long-term strategic plan to develop partnerships, enhance operations, increase outreach, and enhance staff retention.
  • Grow awareness across campus of Basic Needs programs and services. 
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to promote and track Cal Fresh enrollment for new and existing students.
  • In collaboration with staff, engage in planning and implementation of Basic Needs services and resources; support the Basic Needs of satellite campus and remote Basic Needs services. 
  • Develop the Basic Needs schedule for each academic session in response to student need and in support of the schedule of classes.
  • Co-chair the Basic Needs Committee.
  • Co-lead the internship trainee program for social work, marriage and family therapy, and nutrition students providing planning, onboarding, training, and oversight of the program; provide oversight of social work interns in Basic Needs program.
  • Work closely with campus community partners who help to support Bodega Bites 
  • Engage in the recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of Basic Needs staff.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, district policies, and collective bargaining agreements. 
  • Design and execute customized trainings for students, faculty, and staff on all aspects of Basic Needs.
  • Expand community partnerships to ensure students have access to ample Basic Needs supports and services.
  • Work with the SMC Foundation and grants department to identify and expand Basic Needs development opportunities.
  • Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, investigate travel-related items, and procure equipment and supplies as needed. 
  • Prepare and deliver oral and written reports, recommendations and presentations to committees, administration, the Board of Trustees, and external constituencies as needed. 
  • Ensure the completion and timely submittal of all required documents, surveys, and data reports for assigned projects. 
  • Engage in participatory governance processes and activities and serve on college committees as assigned. 
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Assume leadership for other related projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Ability to work effectively and provide leadership as a member of a team to realize the program goals and objectives.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with all college constituencies and members of the public.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of academic technology solutions. The ability to work with technical staff in developing or identifying technological solutions.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Skill and ability to relate and work with people and systems from diverse cultures and bureaucracies.
  • Ability to create a safe, collegial environment for faculty and students.
  • Skill and ability to reconcile divergent views of others.
  • Knowledge of and ability and skill to plan, implement and evaluate instructional programs.
  • Knowledge of and ability to interpret and comply with applicable laws and codes relevant to the assignment.
  • Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, and principles that guide participatory governance. 
  • Willingness to adopt a “hands-on” approach to completion of projects and tasks, to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility, and to balance multiple responsibilities. 
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills so as to be able to collect and analyze the appropriate data and information to ensure that projects are regularly assessed and improved. 
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
  • Skill in resolving complex problems. 
  • Knowledge of contract management and project management principles.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others including students, faculty, and staff.
  • Ability to think analytically, creatively, strategically, and to have a big picture perspective.
  • Ability to successfully manage relationships and projects.
  • Ability to develop, administer and manage a complex budget.
  • Ability to supervise academic and classified personnel.
  • Execute effective presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college.  To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, which can be found on the California Chancellor’s Office website at  https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/docs/minimum-qualifications/CCCCOReport-Minimum-Qualifications-2023_.pdf?la=en&hash=D3075F5E24FF5D3DB759E61009DC66F0F5060FF6 

  • Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited institution and academic leadership experience or equivalent.
  • One (1) year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
  • Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse socio-economic, academic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Licensed in the State of California as Clinical Social Worker
  • 3-5 years’ experience in the following areas:
    1. Overseeing a program that supports students basic needs.
    2. Overseeing social work intern graduate students.
    3. Overseeing public and private grants.
  • Experience providing clinical supervision.
  • Experience working as a member of a behavioral intervention team.
  • Demonstrate an equity-minded understanding of the needs and challenges of low-income, traditionally underrepresented minority students, and/or first-generation college students. 
  • Prior experience as a project manager or similar.
  • Experience within a community college environment is preferred.
  • Demonstrate excellent analytical, organization, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Information

Academic Administrator Application Requirements

A standard application consists of the following:

  • Online District Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A FINAL INTERVIEW YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO BE REVIEWED BY THE HIRING COMMITTEE.

Diversity Statement

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation. 

Please review our Diversity Report: Faculty/Staff Diversity Reports - Santa Monica College (smc.edu) 

Equity Statement
Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply.  SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution.  We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity and inclusion.  Equity, diversity and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do.  SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.  All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity.  No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District.  The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Documents/Board_Policy_Manual/Updated%20Board%20Policies%202017/Board%20Policy%20Chapter%203.pdf
 
Equivalency Statement

The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means.  Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.  Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.  For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/employment/documents/equivalency-statement-for-application.pdf

 
Conditions of Employment
Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance.  Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.

  • 24 Paid Vacation Days Each Academic Work Year
  • 12 Paid Ill Days Each Academic Work Year
  • 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Care Coverage for Employee and Dependents
  • $50,000 Life Insurance Policy for Employee
  • CalSTRS (California State Teachers' Retirement System) or CalPERS (California Public  Employees Retirement System) Depending on assignment and pre-qualification.

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