SIERRA JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rocklin, California, United States
Description Sierra College is committed to increasing student achievement, shortening time-to-goal completion, and closing equity gaps through the implementation of Guided Pathways. In that spirit, the Executive Dean, Student Equity and Completion, is responsible for ensuring that areas of oversight afford an inclusive educational environment, focused on equitable outcomes for all. This position will serve as the dynamic and innovative leader for the college’s equity and completion efforts; establish a shared vision for providing systemic access, support, and opportunities to underrepresented and underserved student populations; and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. To ensure that equity and student completion is fully integrated in the college’s transformational redesign efforts under the Guided Pathways framework, this position works in partnership with the Executive Dean of Student Success. The position will also work in close collaboration with other campus and community stakeholders and committees to determine and apply measures of success by which to close, and ultimately eliminate, the college’s equity gaps. The position reports to the Vice President of Instruction and the Vice President of Student Services. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Executive Dean must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes former foster youth, first-generation students, persons with disabilities, undocumented scholars, individuals from historically underrepresented communities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, and other groups to ensure the District provides strategies for success and pro-active, student-centered practices and policies committed to eliminating equity gaps. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks ESSENTIAL The following duties are typical for this job classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide executive leadership in the implementation of the college’s Equity and Student Completion Guided Pathways Strategic Plan, ensuring an equity-mindset is applied throughout design, implementation, evaluation and assessment processes;In support of District wide goals, make recommendations to the college planning process to address equity gaps through the employment of initiatives such as campus climate engagement, culturally responsive teaching and programming, historical trauma and cultural healing work, and the promotion of a campus culture of well-being, belonging, and respect.Work collaboratively with Executive Dean of Student Success and the college community, including Institutional Research and Planning, to facilitate assessment, planning, and evaluation efforts to mitigate identified disparities. Understand current research and apply data to address barriers, including both qualitative and quantitative data, to support systemic initiatives that improve student experiences, access to resources, and goal completion.Support the campus community, including college leadership, in developing an understanding of equity and student success goals and initiatives; build support for district-wide efforts to close equity gaps, increase student success, and identify and mitigate organizational biases.Supervise assigned Instructional or Student Services departments or programs.Identify and create opportunities to capture student voices in planning processes for Guided Pathways and Equity initiatives and implementation.Provide leadership to ensure the college provides culturally responsive programming to meet the needs of students.Coordinate with Professional and Organizational Development to develop and provide equity and inclusion training for faculty, staff and students, with a goal of institutional skills development to successfully support our diverse student populations.Formulate and make recommendations to the college’s executive team regarding improvements to college policies, processes, procedures, and practices pertaining to the college’s goals of student completion and elimination of equity gaps.Work with Executive Dean of Student Success to coordinate and complete various collegiate plans and Chancellor’s Office reports.Coordinate with Executive Dean of Student Success and the Research and Planning Office to track and monitor disaggregated cohorts of entering students to identify loss and momentum points along students’ paths through college; highlight variations by course and/or program and facilitate appropriate review and response.Devise and monitor systems of evaluation that measure equity and success, report evaluative results regularly to the college community, and employ strategies for continuous improvement.In partnership with the Executive Dean of Student Success, work with members of the college community to promote grant-writing, development and fundraising activities specifically to enhance efforts in equity, student success, and completion.Serve as liaison to develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external community stakeholders around issues of equity and inclusion and student completion.Engage faculty and staff in collaborative processes to achieve goals related to creating a culture of assessment including inquiry, reflection, and ongoing improvement.Serve on workgroups and project teams as either a facilitator, sponsor, or participant to help guide and implement equity and student completion-related initiatives.Work with Professional Development and other campus entities to provide high profile campus events that promote equity and inclusion, provide institutionalized trainings for faculty and staff to become champions for the work of student equity and completion, and enhance a diverse and inclusive campus environment.Serve as needed as a member of the District negotiations team(s).Maintain active membership in relevant professional associates and attend relevant conferences, trainings and institutes to remain current in emerging trends.Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following describes the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and successfully perform the assigned duties. Education and Experience - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Minimum: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in any related field and (1) year of experience related to the duties of the position. Preferred: Any additional combination of three or more years of experience in student equity, instruction, and/or student services program administration or coordination; documentable evidence of negotiation skills and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license. QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Contemporary diversity, equity, inclusion and multiculturalism concepts and issues; Equity data, metrics, and effective use of analytics; Guided Pathways principles, practices, challenges, and opportunities; Effective equity, inclusion, and student success practices in an educational setting; Federal and state regulations pertaining to student equity; Effective research methodologies, including needs assessments and methods for determining disproportionate impact; Project management techniques and design-thinking frameworks; Participatory governance, collaborative decision-making processes, and team management techniques; Leadership and management techniques including planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing work; faculty and staff performance evaluation, recruitment and selection; Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups; Historical and systemic inequities and the effects and trauma on underrepresented and underserved populations; Basic computer software use (e.g.: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to: Research best practices and lead equity and student completion initiatives and programs; Navigate complex and emotionally charged issues with divergent perspectives to result in successful resolution and action; Work collaboratively and build strong relationships with faculty, students, staff, governance entities, and colleagues to ensure broad stakeholder input, engagement and support; Work effectively and collaboratively across a complex organization to identify and mitigate organizational biases; Multi-task in a fast-paced environment; Read, interpret and apply relevant and related laws, regulations, and policies; Exercise initiative and creativity to meet a broad diversity of perspectives and needs; Maintain accurate and adequate records to meet internal/external analysis, audits, planning, and reporting requirements; Prepare oral and written reports and presentations; As appropriate, administer the District’s collective bargaining agreements. Apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all students. Approach all duties of the position with an equity-minded perspective that supports and promotes inclusion and diversity while supporting effective calling in practices. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT - The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in thenation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 22 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Aug 22, 2024
Full Time
Description Sierra College is committed to increasing student achievement, shortening time-to-goal completion, and closing equity gaps through the implementation of Guided Pathways. In that spirit, the Executive Dean, Student Equity and Completion, is responsible for ensuring that areas of oversight afford an inclusive educational environment, focused on equitable outcomes for all. This position will serve as the dynamic and innovative leader for the college’s equity and completion efforts; establish a shared vision for providing systemic access, support, and opportunities to underrepresented and underserved student populations; and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. To ensure that equity and student completion is fully integrated in the college’s transformational redesign efforts under the Guided Pathways framework, this position works in partnership with the Executive Dean of Student Success. The position will also work in close collaboration with other campus and community stakeholders and committees to determine and apply measures of success by which to close, and ultimately eliminate, the college’s equity gaps. The position reports to the Vice President of Instruction and the Vice President of Student Services. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Executive Dean must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes former foster youth, first-generation students, persons with disabilities, undocumented scholars, individuals from historically underrepresented communities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, and other groups to ensure the District provides strategies for success and pro-active, student-centered practices and policies committed to eliminating equity gaps. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks ESSENTIAL The following duties are typical for this job classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide executive leadership in the implementation of the college’s Equity and Student Completion Guided Pathways Strategic Plan, ensuring an equity-mindset is applied throughout design, implementation, evaluation and assessment processes;In support of District wide goals, make recommendations to the college planning process to address equity gaps through the employment of initiatives such as campus climate engagement, culturally responsive teaching and programming, historical trauma and cultural healing work, and the promotion of a campus culture of well-being, belonging, and respect.Work collaboratively with Executive Dean of Student Success and the college community, including Institutional Research and Planning, to facilitate assessment, planning, and evaluation efforts to mitigate identified disparities. Understand current research and apply data to address barriers, including both qualitative and quantitative data, to support systemic initiatives that improve student experiences, access to resources, and goal completion.Support the campus community, including college leadership, in developing an understanding of equity and student success goals and initiatives; build support for district-wide efforts to close equity gaps, increase student success, and identify and mitigate organizational biases.Supervise assigned Instructional or Student Services departments or programs.Identify and create opportunities to capture student voices in planning processes for Guided Pathways and Equity initiatives and implementation.Provide leadership to ensure the college provides culturally responsive programming to meet the needs of students.Coordinate with Professional and Organizational Development to develop and provide equity and inclusion training for faculty, staff and students, with a goal of institutional skills development to successfully support our diverse student populations.Formulate and make recommendations to the college’s executive team regarding improvements to college policies, processes, procedures, and practices pertaining to the college’s goals of student completion and elimination of equity gaps.Work with Executive Dean of Student Success to coordinate and complete various collegiate plans and Chancellor’s Office reports.Coordinate with Executive Dean of Student Success and the Research and Planning Office to track and monitor disaggregated cohorts of entering students to identify loss and momentum points along students’ paths through college; highlight variations by course and/or program and facilitate appropriate review and response.Devise and monitor systems of evaluation that measure equity and success, report evaluative results regularly to the college community, and employ strategies for continuous improvement.In partnership with the Executive Dean of Student Success, work with members of the college community to promote grant-writing, development and fundraising activities specifically to enhance efforts in equity, student success, and completion.Serve as liaison to develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external community stakeholders around issues of equity and inclusion and student completion.Engage faculty and staff in collaborative processes to achieve goals related to creating a culture of assessment including inquiry, reflection, and ongoing improvement.Serve on workgroups and project teams as either a facilitator, sponsor, or participant to help guide and implement equity and student completion-related initiatives.Work with Professional Development and other campus entities to provide high profile campus events that promote equity and inclusion, provide institutionalized trainings for faculty and staff to become champions for the work of student equity and completion, and enhance a diverse and inclusive campus environment.Serve as needed as a member of the District negotiations team(s).Maintain active membership in relevant professional associates and attend relevant conferences, trainings and institutes to remain current in emerging trends.Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following describes the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and successfully perform the assigned duties. Education and Experience - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Minimum: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in any related field and (1) year of experience related to the duties of the position. Preferred: Any additional combination of three or more years of experience in student equity, instruction, and/or student services program administration or coordination; documentable evidence of negotiation skills and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license. QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Contemporary diversity, equity, inclusion and multiculturalism concepts and issues; Equity data, metrics, and effective use of analytics; Guided Pathways principles, practices, challenges, and opportunities; Effective equity, inclusion, and student success practices in an educational setting; Federal and state regulations pertaining to student equity; Effective research methodologies, including needs assessments and methods for determining disproportionate impact; Project management techniques and design-thinking frameworks; Participatory governance, collaborative decision-making processes, and team management techniques; Leadership and management techniques including planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing work; faculty and staff performance evaluation, recruitment and selection; Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups; Historical and systemic inequities and the effects and trauma on underrepresented and underserved populations; Basic computer software use (e.g.: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to: Research best practices and lead equity and student completion initiatives and programs; Navigate complex and emotionally charged issues with divergent perspectives to result in successful resolution and action; Work collaboratively and build strong relationships with faculty, students, staff, governance entities, and colleagues to ensure broad stakeholder input, engagement and support; Work effectively and collaboratively across a complex organization to identify and mitigate organizational biases; Multi-task in a fast-paced environment; Read, interpret and apply relevant and related laws, regulations, and policies; Exercise initiative and creativity to meet a broad diversity of perspectives and needs; Maintain accurate and adequate records to meet internal/external analysis, audits, planning, and reporting requirements; Prepare oral and written reports and presentations; As appropriate, administer the District’s collective bargaining agreements. Apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all students. Approach all duties of the position with an equity-minded perspective that supports and promotes inclusion and diversity while supporting effective calling in practices. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT - The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in thenation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 22 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
SIERRA JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rocklin, California, United States
Description Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must have the understanding and ability to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision from assigned manager, performs duties related to the management, operation, activities, and services of the Community Safety Department; ensures the safety and security of the college community while adhering to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; performs safety and security functions, including active patrolling, response to incidents, and participating in the daily activities and operations of the District’s safety and parking operations at all District locations and events; and performs duties relating to maintaining safety, enforcing established rules and regulations, and supporting persons in need of help. In addition, and in accordance with Title 5, Section 59700, the Community Safety Officer “must adhere to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accessibility, and in particular advance access to education, educational equity, and opportunities for student success by creating safe, secure, peaceful, and inclusive campus environments in which all persons may fully develop their individual potential without fear or undue risk of physical or emotional harm.” We are actively recruiting for the following 7 positions: Rocklin Campus Friday-Tuesday - 6:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday-Sunday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday-Friday - 10:00am - 6:00pm Nevada County Campus Thursday-Monday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday-Friday - 10:00am - 6:00pm Roseville Center Monday-Friday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Tahoe-Truckee Campus Monday-Friday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Serves as an ambassador for department; receives radio and telephone calls; resolves complaints; provides materials, information, and promotes awareness about procedures for accessing Community Safety services and resources and District policies regarding security and safety; conveys telephone messages; refers callers to appropriate staff for further assistance, as needed; maintains confidentiality of sensitive or personal information. 2. Prepares and proofreads documents and forms, including general correspondence, agendas, and memoranda from drafts, recordings, or verbal instructions; prepares accident, injury, criminal, incident, traffic, and reports; disseminates information, as needed; inputs information into relational databases for use in mailings and call lists; maintains and generates reports from a database or integrated systems; maintains records, including keeping an accurate log of incidents. 3. Responds to reports of parking violations and issues citations, as needed; enforces parking regulations and laws on District property; regulates the parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas; conducts traffic control, as needed. 4. Conducts and assists in conducting investigations of violations of laws and District policies in a trauma-informed and equity-minded manner. 5. Provides safety escorts for students, District staff, or the public, as requested. 6. Responds to on-campus emergencies in role of First Responder; may provide basic first aid or CPR, as needed; observes and reports pertinent information to appropriate personnel and District staff. 7. Patrols campus to protect life and property; makes foot and vehicular or bicycle patrols of campus; checks buildings and grounds for proper security and safety; opens, closes, locks, and unlocks gates and doors; observes situations; takes immediate action to reduce danger and possible malfunction of equipment, buildings, property, or other safety hazards; remains alert for and reports fire hazards, fire, or smoke and extinguishes small blazes. 8. Responds to alarms, emergency and non-emergency calls, and suspicious activities; evaluates situations, pursues suspects, makes citizen arrests, requests assistance, and/or takes appropriate action as necessary while engaging in community-based policing principles and evidence-based policing practices. 9. Performs incident scene control and investigation in a trauma-informed and equitable manner; observes, collects, and preserves physical and oral evidence; communicates with supervisors and peers in a timely manner after responding to or handling an incident. 10. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students or temporary employees. 11. Checks parking and ticket dispensers and other equipment related to parking control; reports and corrects malfunctions and other deficiencies; collects parking dispenser monies; assists with correcting parking area deficiencies relating to striping or signage. 12. Transports or escorts cash transfers and makes deliveries as related to safety and security, as needed. 13. Develops and maintains effective and supportive professional relationships with District staff, students, peers, and the public. 14. Provides safety and security functions, including, but not limited to, access control, monitoring, and assistance; observes and reports activities; records concerning or suspicious activities; assists with monitoring or reviewing security camera systems and providing information, as needed; works special events or coverage details, as needed. 15. Participates in campus-wide meetings and events (not involving a safety/security response) to establish relationships and a rapport with the campus community. 16. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required qualifications for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or General Educational Development (GED). Preferred: applicants with a degree in modern policing from a California Community College (see Title 5, Section 59700). Experience • Two years of general safety and/or security experience preferably involving extensive public contact. License/Certificate - Possession of, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, each of the following: • Valid California Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. • Valid Guard Card. • Appropriate School Security Guard Training and Certification (SB 1626). • CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. • Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate. • Community College specific POST training. QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, procedures, and terminology used in law enforcement, Title IX, and crime prevention, including community-based policing principles and evidence-based policing practices, theft and loss prevention, de-escalation techniques, restorative justice techniques, techniques used to support people during emergency and potentially hostile situations, self-defense and arrest techniques, and legal requirements pertaining to the use of force. • Trauma-informed and equity-minded investigative techniques, methods, and materials. • Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding campus safety and security, including, but not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX, and the District’s Disrupting Racial and Identity Profiling Action Plan. • California Education and Safety Codes related to campus safety and security issues. • Campus and other safety policies, procedures, and operations, including basic first aid and CPR. • Effective traffic and parking control procedures and techniques. • General safety precautions and emergency procedures, including common fire and safety hazards. • Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. • Historical and systemic inequities and the effects and trauma on underrepresented and underserved populations. • Principles, practices, and techniques of public relations and outreach. • English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, including proofreading techniques. Ability to: • Patrol facilities and effectively detect, prevent, and report issues. • Assess emergency situations and develop, implement, and direct appropriate response strategies within legal and procedural guidelines. • Identify security and safety hazards and concerns. • Observe and report health-related information. • Provide basic first aid and CPR. • Safely operate vehicles while observing legal and defensive driving practices. • Use two-way radios and similar communication devices. • Remain calm and control emotional responses during tense, stressful, and emergency situations. • Effectively support diverse campus groups and individuals under routine and stressful conditions. • Apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services, and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all constituents. • Interact and work effectively with a diverse population utilizing interpersonal and intercultural skills. • Exercise 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. • Participate in ongoing equity-related trainings, including, but not limited to, community policing, de-escalation, anti-bias, cultural responsibility, and conflict avoidance. • Demonstrate a commitment to patrolling and supporting the campus community with a guardian mindset. • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. • Maintain confidentiality of information. • Properly handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations and materials. • Write and assist in the composition, review, revision, and finalization of reports, including drafting, editing, and proofreading documents containing text, data, and graphics. • Maintain current, accurate, and confidential records and files. • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. • Utilize office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers, technology, and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification. • Maintain confidentiality of information. • Follow oral and written directions. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Provide onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and direct activities of students or temporary workers. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Work independently and collaboratively. • Apply District policies and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment : Work is performed in a dynamic environment that is spent actively patrolling mostly by foot and occasional vehicles, including, but not limited to, vehicles and bicycles. The environment may change rapidly from a standard operation to an emergency environment with travel from site to site, exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and potentially hostile environments. Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to change work locations rapidly; to work in field setting or travel to off-site setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; to frequently walk, run, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Other: The District shall not hire an individual with sustained findings related to moral turpitude, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, abuse of authority or power, or excessive use of force. The District shall review records related to current and prior employment to the full extent authorized by law. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 22.8% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 7.9% are Multiethnic, 6.1% are Asian, 3.2% are African-American, 2.4% are Filipino, .5% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, .4% are Pacific Islander and 54.8% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 15, 2024
Full Time
Description Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must have the understanding and ability to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision from assigned manager, performs duties related to the management, operation, activities, and services of the Community Safety Department; ensures the safety and security of the college community while adhering to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; performs safety and security functions, including active patrolling, response to incidents, and participating in the daily activities and operations of the District’s safety and parking operations at all District locations and events; and performs duties relating to maintaining safety, enforcing established rules and regulations, and supporting persons in need of help. In addition, and in accordance with Title 5, Section 59700, the Community Safety Officer “must adhere to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accessibility, and in particular advance access to education, educational equity, and opportunities for student success by creating safe, secure, peaceful, and inclusive campus environments in which all persons may fully develop their individual potential without fear or undue risk of physical or emotional harm.” We are actively recruiting for the following 7 positions: Rocklin Campus Friday-Tuesday - 6:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday-Sunday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday-Friday - 10:00am - 6:00pm Nevada County Campus Thursday-Monday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday-Friday - 10:00am - 6:00pm Roseville Center Monday-Friday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Tahoe-Truckee Campus Monday-Friday - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Serves as an ambassador for department; receives radio and telephone calls; resolves complaints; provides materials, information, and promotes awareness about procedures for accessing Community Safety services and resources and District policies regarding security and safety; conveys telephone messages; refers callers to appropriate staff for further assistance, as needed; maintains confidentiality of sensitive or personal information. 2. Prepares and proofreads documents and forms, including general correspondence, agendas, and memoranda from drafts, recordings, or verbal instructions; prepares accident, injury, criminal, incident, traffic, and reports; disseminates information, as needed; inputs information into relational databases for use in mailings and call lists; maintains and generates reports from a database or integrated systems; maintains records, including keeping an accurate log of incidents. 3. Responds to reports of parking violations and issues citations, as needed; enforces parking regulations and laws on District property; regulates the parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas; conducts traffic control, as needed. 4. Conducts and assists in conducting investigations of violations of laws and District policies in a trauma-informed and equity-minded manner. 5. Provides safety escorts for students, District staff, or the public, as requested. 6. Responds to on-campus emergencies in role of First Responder; may provide basic first aid or CPR, as needed; observes and reports pertinent information to appropriate personnel and District staff. 7. Patrols campus to protect life and property; makes foot and vehicular or bicycle patrols of campus; checks buildings and grounds for proper security and safety; opens, closes, locks, and unlocks gates and doors; observes situations; takes immediate action to reduce danger and possible malfunction of equipment, buildings, property, or other safety hazards; remains alert for and reports fire hazards, fire, or smoke and extinguishes small blazes. 8. Responds to alarms, emergency and non-emergency calls, and suspicious activities; evaluates situations, pursues suspects, makes citizen arrests, requests assistance, and/or takes appropriate action as necessary while engaging in community-based policing principles and evidence-based policing practices. 9. Performs incident scene control and investigation in a trauma-informed and equitable manner; observes, collects, and preserves physical and oral evidence; communicates with supervisors and peers in a timely manner after responding to or handling an incident. 10. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students or temporary employees. 11. Checks parking and ticket dispensers and other equipment related to parking control; reports and corrects malfunctions and other deficiencies; collects parking dispenser monies; assists with correcting parking area deficiencies relating to striping or signage. 12. Transports or escorts cash transfers and makes deliveries as related to safety and security, as needed. 13. Develops and maintains effective and supportive professional relationships with District staff, students, peers, and the public. 14. Provides safety and security functions, including, but not limited to, access control, monitoring, and assistance; observes and reports activities; records concerning or suspicious activities; assists with monitoring or reviewing security camera systems and providing information, as needed; works special events or coverage details, as needed. 15. Participates in campus-wide meetings and events (not involving a safety/security response) to establish relationships and a rapport with the campus community. 16. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required qualifications for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or General Educational Development (GED). Preferred: applicants with a degree in modern policing from a California Community College (see Title 5, Section 59700). Experience • Two years of general safety and/or security experience preferably involving extensive public contact. License/Certificate - Possession of, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, each of the following: • Valid California Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. • Valid Guard Card. • Appropriate School Security Guard Training and Certification (SB 1626). • CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. • Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate. • Community College specific POST training. QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, procedures, and terminology used in law enforcement, Title IX, and crime prevention, including community-based policing principles and evidence-based policing practices, theft and loss prevention, de-escalation techniques, restorative justice techniques, techniques used to support people during emergency and potentially hostile situations, self-defense and arrest techniques, and legal requirements pertaining to the use of force. • Trauma-informed and equity-minded investigative techniques, methods, and materials. • Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding campus safety and security, including, but not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX, and the District’s Disrupting Racial and Identity Profiling Action Plan. • California Education and Safety Codes related to campus safety and security issues. • Campus and other safety policies, procedures, and operations, including basic first aid and CPR. • Effective traffic and parking control procedures and techniques. • General safety precautions and emergency procedures, including common fire and safety hazards. • Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. • Historical and systemic inequities and the effects and trauma on underrepresented and underserved populations. • Principles, practices, and techniques of public relations and outreach. • English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, including proofreading techniques. Ability to: • Patrol facilities and effectively detect, prevent, and report issues. • Assess emergency situations and develop, implement, and direct appropriate response strategies within legal and procedural guidelines. • Identify security and safety hazards and concerns. • Observe and report health-related information. • Provide basic first aid and CPR. • Safely operate vehicles while observing legal and defensive driving practices. • Use two-way radios and similar communication devices. • Remain calm and control emotional responses during tense, stressful, and emergency situations. • Effectively support diverse campus groups and individuals under routine and stressful conditions. • Apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services, and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all constituents. • Interact and work effectively with a diverse population utilizing interpersonal and intercultural skills. • Exercise 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. • Participate in ongoing equity-related trainings, including, but not limited to, community policing, de-escalation, anti-bias, cultural responsibility, and conflict avoidance. • Demonstrate a commitment to patrolling and supporting the campus community with a guardian mindset. • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. • Maintain confidentiality of information. • Properly handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations and materials. • Write and assist in the composition, review, revision, and finalization of reports, including drafting, editing, and proofreading documents containing text, data, and graphics. • Maintain current, accurate, and confidential records and files. • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. • Utilize office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers, technology, and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification. • Maintain confidentiality of information. • Follow oral and written directions. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Provide onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and direct activities of students or temporary workers. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Work independently and collaboratively. • Apply District policies and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment : Work is performed in a dynamic environment that is spent actively patrolling mostly by foot and occasional vehicles, including, but not limited to, vehicles and bicycles. The environment may change rapidly from a standard operation to an emergency environment with travel from site to site, exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and potentially hostile environments. Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to change work locations rapidly; to work in field setting or travel to off-site setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; to frequently walk, run, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Other: The District shall not hire an individual with sustained findings related to moral turpitude, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, abuse of authority or power, or excessive use of force. The District shall review records related to current and prior employment to the full extent authorized by law. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 22.8% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 7.9% are Multiethnic, 6.1% are Asian, 3.2% are African-American, 2.4% are Filipino, .5% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, .4% are Pacific Islander and 54.8% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SIERRA JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rocklin, California, United States
Description Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Program Director, Health Services must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to plan, implement, and administer College Health Center programs and services, provide oversight to College Health Center staff, directly provide health care to District students and staff, and perform related work, as required. Incumbent is responsible for participating in recruitment and selection of College Health Center staff at multiple campus locations and for orienting, supervising, evaluating classified and student and/or other temporary help, and performing evaluations of full-time and adjunct faculty College Health Center staff members. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; make assessments/diagnoses; develop and implement individualized care plans in accordance with Standardized Procedures; Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care; maintain confidentiality of information provided by and to patients, as appropriate and in accordance with District policies and procedures; provide medical care as stipulated in protocols developed by incumbent in collaboration with College Health Center physicians; furnish drugs or devices in accordance with Article 8, Section 2836.1 of the Nursing Practice Act, including implementing rules and regulations issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); observe mandatory requirement to provide patients with pregnancy counseling, pregnancy testing, birth control information and/or materials, and community referrals, as necessary and/or as requested by patient(s).Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing emergency and/or first aid care to patients, with appropriate referral(s), as necessary; observe provisions of District policy as contained in the District Injury and Illness Program Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Plan, and other policies and laws, as applicable; actively participate as member of the District Crisis Intervention Team, as required.Assess needs of District students and staff about College Health Center program planning and take action to meet them; provide for service user input into current and proposed College Health Center programs and services.Observe and evaluate work performed by College Health Center staff members to assure compliance with applicable policies and procedures; directly evaluate performance of classified and student and/or other temporary help College Health Center staff members; directly evaluate quality of work performed and contract compliance of Physicians retained by the District to perform services as independent contractors; perform evaluations of full-time and adjunct faculty College Health Center staff membersMaintain confidential medical records of students and other College Health Center patients; maintain records of regulatory compliance and standards for storage of biologics, specimens, and medications with regard to proper refrigeration; record hours worked, meetings attended, etc., to maintain accountability with terms of contract; in absence of Administrative Services Technician II- College Health Center, compile and maintain routine statistical and/or other information for data tracking and records management.Develop and present budget proposals for College Health Center programs to the Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Division; monitor existing College Health Center budgets; evaluate spending requests; assess equipment and supply needs and take action to meet them.In coordination and collaboration with the District's Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, assist in determinations for compliance with applicable public health and occupational and environmental safety laws, regulations, and policies; instruct and/or assist in instruction of students and/or staff in basic to advanced first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as requested.Interface with Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD) to obtain immunization and birth control materials for use in the College Health Center facilities; speak on various topics for students in District Residence Hall facilities and for Instructors for instructional skill development; contact representatives of area service organizations for donations of materials and services for District students, as appropriate and feasible; contact area Physicians and Dentists for arrange for reduced fees and other donations of services for District students, as appropriate and feasible.Arrange for blood drives on District premises with area Blood Banks and direct activities of Administrative Services Technician II- College Health Center regarding use of facilities requests and other documentation and arrangements.Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in Nursing, Medicine, and Nursing Education; adhere to all established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel, and the general public; attend and/or participates in a variety of local professional Nursing/Medical and Nursing/Medical Education meetings, conferences, and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance, and staff development activities, as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.). Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training : A master’s degree or higher in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing AND a master’s degree or higher in health education or health science from an accredited college or university. In addition, must be a licensed “Family Nurse Practitioner” as determined by the California BRN. OR a medical degree from an accredited college or university. Experience : Three years of working as a nurse practitioner or a physician, caring for outpatient clients. Knowledge of : Techniques and procedures for providing patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care. Hearing and vision testing/screening procedures, techniques, and equipment operation. Concepts, principles, and techniques of staff supervision; employee performance evaluation processes and procedures Budgeting and basic fund accounting principles and techniques. Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Ability to : Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; make assessments/diagnoses; develop and implement individualized care plans in accordance with Standardized Procedures; Provide patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care; Manage college health center(s), including clinical aspects; provide hearing and vision testing/screening, operate specialized medical equipment, and interpret testing/screening results; Administer program budget(s) and apply basic fund accounting principles and techniques; Maintain composure in stressful and/or emergency situations and make independent decisions and arrive at logical conclusions regarding issues of medical care; perform minor surgical procedures; draw blood and observe precautions as outlined in the District Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Plan and/or other applicable protocols; Observe proper protocols for storage and transfer of specimens; administer vision screening, hearing screening, and tuberculin skin tests; give immunization and/or other injections and observe proper protocols; operate autoclave and other medical equipment. Maintain positive demeanor with patients and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and the general public; work independently; function well under pressure from deadlines, timeframes, etc.; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written directions. Exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment : Required to frequently wear protective clothing/equipment to protect skin, arms, hands, fingers, face, eyes, and overall body, and must almost constantly work in environments subject to almost constant exposure to hazards from risk of contagion with bloodborne and/or other infectious diseases, and occasional exposure to hazards from needle sticks, electrical shocks and/or radiation from medical equipment, and caustic chemicals used in medical testing and treatments. Incumbent must follow protocols for safe handling and/or disposal of body fluids, tissue specimens, other hazardous waste, and for providing direct patient care, including bandaging bloody wounds, changing bloody bandages, assisting in minor surgical procedures, etc. Physical : Must be able to function indoors in a medical clinical environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary to moderately active nature and to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Constantly : Maintain cardio-vascular fitness to function under stress in emergency and crisis situations. Almost Constantly : Utilize speech and hearing for normal and telephonic conversation; utilize vision (near) to read written materials, computer screens, patient charts, and observe patient symptoms. Frequently : Sit, often for long periods of time, to accomplish desk work; walk, to move about office and campus environs; stand upright and forward flexing to provide patient care and to assist physicians with minor surgical procedures; utilize manual and/or finger dexterity to write, to type/keyboard and otherwise input data into microcomputers, to operate medical and office equipment, to assist in minor surgical procedures, to perform medical testing, and to drive a vehicle while engaged in official travel; utilize vision (far) to operate a vehicle while engaged in official travel; utilize vision (near) to assist in minor surgical procedures and to observe patient symptoms; lift (from overhead, waist, and floor levels, max. 150 lbs.) carry (max. 50 lbs.), bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, reach (from low, level, and overhead) twist and turn head, neck, and torso to assist patients onto cots and into wheelchairs and to move equipment and supplies into and out of storage and into treatment rooms. Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 22 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 15, 2024
Full Time
Description Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Program Director, Health Services must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to plan, implement, and administer College Health Center programs and services, provide oversight to College Health Center staff, directly provide health care to District students and staff, and perform related work, as required. Incumbent is responsible for participating in recruitment and selection of College Health Center staff at multiple campus locations and for orienting, supervising, evaluating classified and student and/or other temporary help, and performing evaluations of full-time and adjunct faculty College Health Center staff members. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; make assessments/diagnoses; develop and implement individualized care plans in accordance with Standardized Procedures; Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care; maintain confidentiality of information provided by and to patients, as appropriate and in accordance with District policies and procedures; provide medical care as stipulated in protocols developed by incumbent in collaboration with College Health Center physicians; furnish drugs or devices in accordance with Article 8, Section 2836.1 of the Nursing Practice Act, including implementing rules and regulations issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); observe mandatory requirement to provide patients with pregnancy counseling, pregnancy testing, birth control information and/or materials, and community referrals, as necessary and/or as requested by patient(s).Maintain currency of knowledge of techniques and procedures for providing emergency and/or first aid care to patients, with appropriate referral(s), as necessary; observe provisions of District policy as contained in the District Injury and Illness Program Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Plan, and other policies and laws, as applicable; actively participate as member of the District Crisis Intervention Team, as required.Assess needs of District students and staff about College Health Center program planning and take action to meet them; provide for service user input into current and proposed College Health Center programs and services.Observe and evaluate work performed by College Health Center staff members to assure compliance with applicable policies and procedures; directly evaluate performance of classified and student and/or other temporary help College Health Center staff members; directly evaluate quality of work performed and contract compliance of Physicians retained by the District to perform services as independent contractors; perform evaluations of full-time and adjunct faculty College Health Center staff membersMaintain confidential medical records of students and other College Health Center patients; maintain records of regulatory compliance and standards for storage of biologics, specimens, and medications with regard to proper refrigeration; record hours worked, meetings attended, etc., to maintain accountability with terms of contract; in absence of Administrative Services Technician II- College Health Center, compile and maintain routine statistical and/or other information for data tracking and records management.Develop and present budget proposals for College Health Center programs to the Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Division; monitor existing College Health Center budgets; evaluate spending requests; assess equipment and supply needs and take action to meet them.In coordination and collaboration with the District's Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, assist in determinations for compliance with applicable public health and occupational and environmental safety laws, regulations, and policies; instruct and/or assist in instruction of students and/or staff in basic to advanced first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as requested.Interface with Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD) to obtain immunization and birth control materials for use in the College Health Center facilities; speak on various topics for students in District Residence Hall facilities and for Instructors for instructional skill development; contact representatives of area service organizations for donations of materials and services for District students, as appropriate and feasible; contact area Physicians and Dentists for arrange for reduced fees and other donations of services for District students, as appropriate and feasible.Arrange for blood drives on District premises with area Blood Banks and direct activities of Administrative Services Technician II- College Health Center regarding use of facilities requests and other documentation and arrangements.Maintain currency in areas of content and clinical expertise and keep abreast of current trends and issues in Nursing, Medicine, and Nursing Education; adhere to all established program policies in performing all responsibilities; promote departmental cohesion and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, other faculty, staff, students, clinical agency personnel, and the general public; attend and/or participates in a variety of local professional Nursing/Medical and Nursing/Medical Education meetings, conferences, and workshops; participate in departmental, shared governance, and staff development activities, as appropriate and feasible; respond in writing to requests for information (e.g., employment process questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.). Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training : A master’s degree or higher in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing AND a master’s degree or higher in health education or health science from an accredited college or university. In addition, must be a licensed “Family Nurse Practitioner” as determined by the California BRN. OR a medical degree from an accredited college or university. Experience : Three years of working as a nurse practitioner or a physician, caring for outpatient clients. Knowledge of : Techniques and procedures for providing patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care. Hearing and vision testing/screening procedures, techniques, and equipment operation. Concepts, principles, and techniques of staff supervision; employee performance evaluation processes and procedures Budgeting and basic fund accounting principles and techniques. Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Ability to : Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; make assessments/diagnoses; develop and implement individualized care plans in accordance with Standardized Procedures; Provide patient counseling, health education, patient referral for appropriate medical care, and direct patient care; Manage college health center(s), including clinical aspects; provide hearing and vision testing/screening, operate specialized medical equipment, and interpret testing/screening results; Administer program budget(s) and apply basic fund accounting principles and techniques; Maintain composure in stressful and/or emergency situations and make independent decisions and arrive at logical conclusions regarding issues of medical care; perform minor surgical procedures; draw blood and observe precautions as outlined in the District Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Plan and/or other applicable protocols; Observe proper protocols for storage and transfer of specimens; administer vision screening, hearing screening, and tuberculin skin tests; give immunization and/or other injections and observe proper protocols; operate autoclave and other medical equipment. Maintain positive demeanor with patients and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and the general public; work independently; function well under pressure from deadlines, timeframes, etc.; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written directions. Exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment : Required to frequently wear protective clothing/equipment to protect skin, arms, hands, fingers, face, eyes, and overall body, and must almost constantly work in environments subject to almost constant exposure to hazards from risk of contagion with bloodborne and/or other infectious diseases, and occasional exposure to hazards from needle sticks, electrical shocks and/or radiation from medical equipment, and caustic chemicals used in medical testing and treatments. Incumbent must follow protocols for safe handling and/or disposal of body fluids, tissue specimens, other hazardous waste, and for providing direct patient care, including bandaging bloody wounds, changing bloody bandages, assisting in minor surgical procedures, etc. Physical : Must be able to function indoors in a medical clinical environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary to moderately active nature and to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Constantly : Maintain cardio-vascular fitness to function under stress in emergency and crisis situations. Almost Constantly : Utilize speech and hearing for normal and telephonic conversation; utilize vision (near) to read written materials, computer screens, patient charts, and observe patient symptoms. Frequently : Sit, often for long periods of time, to accomplish desk work; walk, to move about office and campus environs; stand upright and forward flexing to provide patient care and to assist physicians with minor surgical procedures; utilize manual and/or finger dexterity to write, to type/keyboard and otherwise input data into microcomputers, to operate medical and office equipment, to assist in minor surgical procedures, to perform medical testing, and to drive a vehicle while engaged in official travel; utilize vision (far) to operate a vehicle while engaged in official travel; utilize vision (near) to assist in minor surgical procedures and to observe patient symptoms; lift (from overhead, waist, and floor levels, max. 150 lbs.) carry (max. 50 lbs.), bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, reach (from low, level, and overhead) twist and turn head, neck, and torso to assist patients onto cots and into wheelchairs and to move equipment and supplies into and out of storage and into treatment rooms. Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 22 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of San Rafael, CA
San Rafael, CA, United States
About the City Marin County's first incorporated city, San Rafael has a population of approximately 60,000 and lies midway between San Francisco and California's famous wine country. At 22.51 square miles, San Rafael serves as the county seat and is the county's premier economic, financial, cultural, and service center. As a regional transportation hub, San Rafael is at the center of highway and transit access to west Marin, Sonoma County, the East Bay, and San Francisco. The City of San Rafael offers both a small-town atmosphere and a lively urban environment. It is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, surrounded by open space and the bay, making it a vibrant city in an incomparably beautiful natural setting. Famous for its favorable climate, San Rafael provides a central base for taking day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods. San Rafael's many attractions include its namesake Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, Victorian architecture, a lively downtown, China Camp State Park, and more. San Rafael has a varied and rich economy fueled by high tech, biotech, entertainment, financial, service-oriented, and industrial businesses. The city is home to major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, BioMarin, and is home to the County of Marin's government offices and courts, and offers residents and visitors an array of regional retailers in addition to unique local shops. The community is primed for growth with the adoption of the General Plan 2040 and Downtown Precise Plan and multiple development projects slated throughout the City. San Rafael is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in Marin County. The City's residential neighborhoods are distinctive, each with its own history, character, and identity. There is a wide diversity of housing ranging from historic to new homes, apartments, multi-family units, and condos. The City has two public school districts with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. Dominican University of California, a private liberal arts college, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For more information on this dynamic city, please visit the City of San Rafael's website at www.cityofsanrafael.org . About the Organization San Rafael, the "City with a Mission," was incorporated in 1874 and became a charter city in 1913. It is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government. San Rafael has an elected Mayor and four district-based elected City Council Members who serve four-year terms. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. The mission of the City is to enhance the quality of life and provide for a safe, healthy, prosperous, and livable environment in partnership with the community. The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity and desires to sustain the beautiful natural environment through informed and active residents, and to be a responsive, innovative local government. The City of San Rafael has a staff of more than 400 employees and a total annual budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 of $172 million. The City's Departments and Divisions include the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, Community and Economic Development, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Library & Recreation, Public Works, Human Resources, Finance, Parking Services, Digital Services and Open Government, and Sustainability. In 2022, the City was voted one of the top three "Best Places to Work" in local government by ELGL , a nationally recognized organization. The City's internal cultural and organizational environment is collegial, respectful, inclusive, and champions the staff-developed and led initiative " Together San Rafael ", which seeks to bring staff and management together, encourage cross-departmental collaboration, empower employees, and celebrate innovation. Together San Rafael is a City-wide effort to improve service delivery through six guiding principles, where diverse, creative, and engaged employees work to best serve the needs of the community. In addition, for Managers and Directors, the City's Let's Lead Together core values highlight the expectations and accountability measurements held by and for City leaders in their work to move the City and organization forward with purpose, heart, and inclusion. About the Division San Rafael is committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable city where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. With this in mind, the City is establishing a new Community Services Division of the City Manager's Office. The Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents, with a special focus on disadvantaged, historically underserved, and vulnerable populations. This Division is at the forefront of addressing critical social issues, including homelessness response, and other services that uplift community members in need. The Division's mission is to develop and implement innovative strategies and programs that provide comprehensive support to those in need, ensuring access to vital resources, fostering community resilience, and promoting overall well-being, with a focus on equity. As a leader in this dynamic and evolving field, the Community Services Division works collaboratively with local agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to deliver services that are compassionate, effective, and responsive to the unique needs of our community. About the Role The newly created Community Services Division Director position is an exciting and unique opportunity to build a new division of the City of San Rafael. The Community Services Division Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the City of San Rafael's efforts to address critical social issues, particularly focusing on homelessness at this time. Reporting directly to the Assistant City Manager, the Division Director will oversee and develop the newly created Community Services Division, ensuring the effective development and implementation of programs that improve the quality of life for residents in need. In this role, the Division Director will manage a broad range of responsibilities, from strategic planning and policy development to budget management and interdepartmental and interagency coordination. They will be a key liaison between the City and our County partners, and various other stakeholders, including public agencies, community organizations, and residents. Their work will involve close collaboration with other City departments, public and private partners, and community groups to advance initiatives that address homelessness and related services. In their first year, they'll work to develop the City's first homelessness strategic plan, setting priorities and policies to guide the City's work in this space for the next five years. One of the key, immediate priorities the Division Director will oversee is the implementation of the City's $6M Encampment Resolution Fund Grant. This includes leading the contractor and staff team operating the City's planned Sanctioned Camping Program and spearheading the identification of a site for a future interim shelter and/or transitional housing. In addition, they'll also coordinate the implementation of the City's Camping on Public Property ordinance . The Community Services Division Director will directly and indirectly lead a dedicated team, guiding their efforts to deliver high-quality services that meet and respond to the needs of the community. The Division Director will also be responsible for securing and managing funding, developing and maintaining partnerships, and ensuring that the Division's programs are both effective and sustainable. This role requires a dynamic, adaptable, creative leader who is passionate about public service, skilled in strategic planning, and committed to making a positive impact on the community. Job Announcement URL: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2404/ Job Description URL: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/documents/community-services-division-director/ Job PDF: Rev3 San Rafael CSDD Flipbook Final.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for the Community Services Division Director is a visionary leader who is passionate about public service and committed to making a lasting impact on the community. They are a self-starter who thrives on taking high-level direction and transforming it into actionable, innovative strategies that address the needs of vulnerable populations. With a strong commitment to equity, they ensure that every program and service is delivered with inclusivity at its core. Their expertise in communications and community engagement is matched by their ability to build trust and foster collaboration across diverse groups. They are skilled at writing compelling staff reports and delivering impactful presentations to elected officials and community organizations, making them an effective advocate for the Division's initiatives. Embracing human-centered design, they approach challenges with empathy and creativity, always seeking new ways to deliver services that truly meet the needs of the community. Their grant writing abilities have successfully secured funding for critical programs. In their leadership, they are both collaborative and flexible, excelling at building consensus and managing complex projects with ease. Their strong project management skills allow them to reliably balance multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes. Compassionate and driven, they understand that leading with empathy is key to fostering a supportive and productive work environment. They also value the importance of work-life balance, recognizing that personal well-being is essential to sustaining energy and passion for the work. Prior experience serving in a similar role for a local government agency is not required but preferred. Fluency in Spanish language is desired. Benefits The annual salary is $156,300 to $189,984. Placement within this range is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The Community Services Division Director is a regular position of the San Rafael Mid-Management Employee Association (SRMMEA) , eligible to receive all related benefits to the group including: Health Insurance: City contributes for 2024 (City contributions increase December 15, 2024): EE Only - $735.86; Employee + 1 $1,471.71; Employee + Family $1,913.24; Waive/cash-in-lieu- $735.86 Dental: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Vision: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Vacation: Vacation accrual of 15 days per year for the first 5 years, pro-rated based on hire date; additional accrual based on years of service up to 25 days per year. Administrative Leave: 10 days per calendar year (applied every January pro-rated based on date of hire). Holidays: 12 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday per year. SickLeave: 12 days per year. Sick Leave Pay Out: 3% per year of service, up to 600 hours. Service Credit for Sick Leave: Option upon retirement for EEs hired on or after 6/30/2009. City-sponsored Paid Parental Leave (as eligible) and End of Life Care leave policies. Mid-Managers also contribute to SDI. City-contribution to deferred compensation. Long Term Disability: 2/3 of monthly salary, up to a maximum benefit of $7,500. Life Insurance: $300,000 life insurance policy. Bereavement Leave: Up to 3 days for in-state, 5 days for out-of-state. Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System); Classic members receive 2% @ 55 formula and PEPRA members receive 2% @ 62 formula (differs with years of public service). Employee contributes an additional 1% of pensionable compensation towards the normal cost of pension in addition to the current employee pension contribution. Gym Reimbursement: Up to $198/year. 125 Flex Spending Account (Employee Option): Up to IRS Limit. Special Instructions Applications accepted through CPS HR - CLICK HERE to learn more and apply! Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (916)471-3126 Contact email: pderby@cpshr.us Closing Date/Time: Until filled or until 1 applicants
Sep 21, 2024
About the City Marin County's first incorporated city, San Rafael has a population of approximately 60,000 and lies midway between San Francisco and California's famous wine country. At 22.51 square miles, San Rafael serves as the county seat and is the county's premier economic, financial, cultural, and service center. As a regional transportation hub, San Rafael is at the center of highway and transit access to west Marin, Sonoma County, the East Bay, and San Francisco. The City of San Rafael offers both a small-town atmosphere and a lively urban environment. It is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, surrounded by open space and the bay, making it a vibrant city in an incomparably beautiful natural setting. Famous for its favorable climate, San Rafael provides a central base for taking day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods. San Rafael's many attractions include its namesake Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, Victorian architecture, a lively downtown, China Camp State Park, and more. San Rafael has a varied and rich economy fueled by high tech, biotech, entertainment, financial, service-oriented, and industrial businesses. The city is home to major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, BioMarin, and is home to the County of Marin's government offices and courts, and offers residents and visitors an array of regional retailers in addition to unique local shops. The community is primed for growth with the adoption of the General Plan 2040 and Downtown Precise Plan and multiple development projects slated throughout the City. San Rafael is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in Marin County. The City's residential neighborhoods are distinctive, each with its own history, character, and identity. There is a wide diversity of housing ranging from historic to new homes, apartments, multi-family units, and condos. The City has two public school districts with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. Dominican University of California, a private liberal arts college, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For more information on this dynamic city, please visit the City of San Rafael's website at www.cityofsanrafael.org . About the Organization San Rafael, the "City with a Mission," was incorporated in 1874 and became a charter city in 1913. It is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government. San Rafael has an elected Mayor and four district-based elected City Council Members who serve four-year terms. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. The mission of the City is to enhance the quality of life and provide for a safe, healthy, prosperous, and livable environment in partnership with the community. The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity and desires to sustain the beautiful natural environment through informed and active residents, and to be a responsive, innovative local government. The City of San Rafael has a staff of more than 400 employees and a total annual budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 of $172 million. The City's Departments and Divisions include the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, Community and Economic Development, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Library & Recreation, Public Works, Human Resources, Finance, Parking Services, Digital Services and Open Government, and Sustainability. In 2022, the City was voted one of the top three "Best Places to Work" in local government by ELGL , a nationally recognized organization. The City's internal cultural and organizational environment is collegial, respectful, inclusive, and champions the staff-developed and led initiative " Together San Rafael ", which seeks to bring staff and management together, encourage cross-departmental collaboration, empower employees, and celebrate innovation. Together San Rafael is a City-wide effort to improve service delivery through six guiding principles, where diverse, creative, and engaged employees work to best serve the needs of the community. In addition, for Managers and Directors, the City's Let's Lead Together core values highlight the expectations and accountability measurements held by and for City leaders in their work to move the City and organization forward with purpose, heart, and inclusion. About the Division San Rafael is committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable city where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. With this in mind, the City is establishing a new Community Services Division of the City Manager's Office. The Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents, with a special focus on disadvantaged, historically underserved, and vulnerable populations. This Division is at the forefront of addressing critical social issues, including homelessness response, and other services that uplift community members in need. The Division's mission is to develop and implement innovative strategies and programs that provide comprehensive support to those in need, ensuring access to vital resources, fostering community resilience, and promoting overall well-being, with a focus on equity. As a leader in this dynamic and evolving field, the Community Services Division works collaboratively with local agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to deliver services that are compassionate, effective, and responsive to the unique needs of our community. About the Role The newly created Community Services Division Director position is an exciting and unique opportunity to build a new division of the City of San Rafael. The Community Services Division Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the City of San Rafael's efforts to address critical social issues, particularly focusing on homelessness at this time. Reporting directly to the Assistant City Manager, the Division Director will oversee and develop the newly created Community Services Division, ensuring the effective development and implementation of programs that improve the quality of life for residents in need. In this role, the Division Director will manage a broad range of responsibilities, from strategic planning and policy development to budget management and interdepartmental and interagency coordination. They will be a key liaison between the City and our County partners, and various other stakeholders, including public agencies, community organizations, and residents. Their work will involve close collaboration with other City departments, public and private partners, and community groups to advance initiatives that address homelessness and related services. In their first year, they'll work to develop the City's first homelessness strategic plan, setting priorities and policies to guide the City's work in this space for the next five years. One of the key, immediate priorities the Division Director will oversee is the implementation of the City's $6M Encampment Resolution Fund Grant. This includes leading the contractor and staff team operating the City's planned Sanctioned Camping Program and spearheading the identification of a site for a future interim shelter and/or transitional housing. In addition, they'll also coordinate the implementation of the City's Camping on Public Property ordinance . The Community Services Division Director will directly and indirectly lead a dedicated team, guiding their efforts to deliver high-quality services that meet and respond to the needs of the community. The Division Director will also be responsible for securing and managing funding, developing and maintaining partnerships, and ensuring that the Division's programs are both effective and sustainable. This role requires a dynamic, adaptable, creative leader who is passionate about public service, skilled in strategic planning, and committed to making a positive impact on the community. Job Announcement URL: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2404/ Job Description URL: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/documents/community-services-division-director/ Job PDF: Rev3 San Rafael CSDD Flipbook Final.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for the Community Services Division Director is a visionary leader who is passionate about public service and committed to making a lasting impact on the community. They are a self-starter who thrives on taking high-level direction and transforming it into actionable, innovative strategies that address the needs of vulnerable populations. With a strong commitment to equity, they ensure that every program and service is delivered with inclusivity at its core. Their expertise in communications and community engagement is matched by their ability to build trust and foster collaboration across diverse groups. They are skilled at writing compelling staff reports and delivering impactful presentations to elected officials and community organizations, making them an effective advocate for the Division's initiatives. Embracing human-centered design, they approach challenges with empathy and creativity, always seeking new ways to deliver services that truly meet the needs of the community. Their grant writing abilities have successfully secured funding for critical programs. In their leadership, they are both collaborative and flexible, excelling at building consensus and managing complex projects with ease. Their strong project management skills allow them to reliably balance multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes. Compassionate and driven, they understand that leading with empathy is key to fostering a supportive and productive work environment. They also value the importance of work-life balance, recognizing that personal well-being is essential to sustaining energy and passion for the work. Prior experience serving in a similar role for a local government agency is not required but preferred. Fluency in Spanish language is desired. Benefits The annual salary is $156,300 to $189,984. Placement within this range is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The Community Services Division Director is a regular position of the San Rafael Mid-Management Employee Association (SRMMEA) , eligible to receive all related benefits to the group including: Health Insurance: City contributes for 2024 (City contributions increase December 15, 2024): EE Only - $735.86; Employee + 1 $1,471.71; Employee + Family $1,913.24; Waive/cash-in-lieu- $735.86 Dental: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Vision: Fully paid for employee and dependents. Vacation: Vacation accrual of 15 days per year for the first 5 years, pro-rated based on hire date; additional accrual based on years of service up to 25 days per year. Administrative Leave: 10 days per calendar year (applied every January pro-rated based on date of hire). Holidays: 12 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday per year. SickLeave: 12 days per year. Sick Leave Pay Out: 3% per year of service, up to 600 hours. Service Credit for Sick Leave: Option upon retirement for EEs hired on or after 6/30/2009. City-sponsored Paid Parental Leave (as eligible) and End of Life Care leave policies. Mid-Managers also contribute to SDI. City-contribution to deferred compensation. Long Term Disability: 2/3 of monthly salary, up to a maximum benefit of $7,500. Life Insurance: $300,000 life insurance policy. Bereavement Leave: Up to 3 days for in-state, 5 days for out-of-state. Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System); Classic members receive 2% @ 55 formula and PEPRA members receive 2% @ 62 formula (differs with years of public service). Employee contributes an additional 1% of pensionable compensation towards the normal cost of pension in addition to the current employee pension contribution. Gym Reimbursement: Up to $198/year. 125 Flex Spending Account (Employee Option): Up to IRS Limit. Special Instructions Applications accepted through CPS HR - CLICK HERE to learn more and apply! Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (916)471-3126 Contact email: pderby@cpshr.us Closing Date/Time: Until filled or until 1 applicants