1. Provide leadership and direction and assume full management responsibility for General Counseling services and activities including Center for Career and Re-Entry Services Transfer Center, TRIO SSS, Puente program, Pathway to Law School program, Articulation, in addition to all instructional areas where counselors are assigned. E
2. Manage the development and implementation of division, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly. E
3. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of division service delivery methods and procedures; conduct needs and instructional program analysis; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes. E
4. Represent the division to other District divisions and outside agencies; explain and interpret instructional programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. E
5. Select, train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate division, personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to develop skills and abilities. E
6. Plan, direct, and coordinate the division work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures. E
7. Collaborate and be actively engaged in the implementation of the Student Equity and Achievement program.
8. Manage the development and administration of the district budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary. E
9. Coordinate division activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. E
10. Provide assistance to the Vice President of Student Services; prepare and present
reports and other necessary correspondence. E
11. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies;
recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. E
12. Monitor assigned programs for Title V and Education Code compliance. E
13. Prepare, provide, and distribute data for mandated College, State, Federal, or
program funding service reports. E
14. Ensure compliance with Homeland Security laws. E
15. Oversee the articulation efforts with other colleges and universities through the
Articulation Officer. E
16. Coordinate and schedule counseling classes on the College campus and at off campus
sites. E
17. Enhance student access and knowledge of transfer and career/workforce
placement services provided by the College. E
18. Develop, apply, and evaluate effective approaches to implement the policies of the
Rio Hondo Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in
order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse
community. E
19. Provide effective leadership and direction to recruitment and retention efforts
to further workforce diversity policies of the District. E
20. Promote College programs and services and encourage collaboration, teamwork, and
positive working relationships among faculty and staff. E
21. Promote creativity and innovation in the development and delivery of assigned
program. E
22. Serve on local civic and/or community organizations as a College representative; serve
as a liaison with professional organizations. E
23. Develop, implement, and update a personal professional development plan. E
24. Prepare, develop, write, coordinate, and administer grants. E
25. Participate on a variety of campus committees; attend and participate in professional
group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of education
and instruction. E
26. Promote equal opportunity and student and gender equity to effectively serve the
District’s diverse community. E
27. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive student inquiries and complaints. E
28. Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements. E

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) of the job duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Exercises direct supervision over administrators, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Instructional techniques designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote welcoming classroom environments for students from culturally diverse groups.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of comprehensive division.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of assigned programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of assigned program development and administration.
• Pedagogical techniques and trends.
• California Community College System and functioning on State, local, and institutional level.
• Community needs and resources as related to classes and subjects.
• School and community college systems, including K-12 and upper division institutions.
• District accounting practices.
• Database applications.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including appropriate sections of the California Education Code.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the division and other assigned programs.
• Be sensitive to and understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Assist with the implementation of a wide range of programs and services designed to facilitate student community college access, retention, and success.
• Develop and monitor multiple program budgets in compliance with College, State, and Federal fiscal expenditure regulations and guidelines.
• Advocate College programs and services to College community organizations, K-12 educational institutions.
• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient division services.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, supervise, motivate, counsel, train, and evaluate staff.
• Identify and respond to division issues, concerns, and needs.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of division goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new instructional program service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare and administer division budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and division reports.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to division programs and functions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.