Senior Academic/Student Services Manager (Director of Nursing)

Contra Costa Community College District

Senior Academic/Student Services Manager (Director of Nursing)



Recruitment Type:

Open (Internal and External applicants)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Los Medanos College is seeking a Senior Academic/Student Services Manager to perform the duties of Director of the Registered and Licensed Vocational Nursing Programs. This position will provide supervision of the faculty and staff in the Nursing programs, as well as build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, specifically hospitals and other healthcare organizations. The successful candidate will maintain compliance with the Board of Registered Nursing and the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technician regulations. In this position the manager facilitates grant applications, manages grants, prepares required reports and monitors the department’s budget. The candidate must possess a current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California and have two years of experience teaching in a pre- or post-licensure registered nursing program.

Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $7,125 per month,second step $7,485 per month or third step at $7,864 per month (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $8,680 per month is reached on the salary schedule.

Posting Number

0000408

# of Openings

1

Range

M4

Salary

$7,125 - $8,680 per month

Position Status

Permanent

Overtime Status

Exempt (not eligible)

Position

Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration:

n/a

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Shift Differential %

n/a

# of Months

12

Furlough Dates

n/a

EEO Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Employee Group

Manager - Academic

Department

L6000-Occupational Education

Position Definition

Under general direction of a higher-level academic manager, manages a number of medium to large educational services programs or projects for a college. Manages and evaluates assigned supervisors, faculty and staff, in conformance with appropriate policies and procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A Senior Academic/Student Services Manager is the second level of academic management in the District and serves as an administrator overseeing a medium to large educational services program/project or several small and medium programs/projects for a college. In contrast, the lower level class of Academic/Student Services Manager is the first level of academic management in the District and serves as an administrator overseeing up to several small educational services programs or projects for a college.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Oversees medium to large academic programs and projects for a college, including managing program budgets. Assists in the hiring process of management, supervisors, faculty and classified staff. Manages assigned faculty, classified and supervisory staff. Assists in the training of assigned supervisory, faculty and classified staff. Evaluates assigned supervisory and classified staff. Assists in the evaluation of faculty. Manages and provides support services to assigned faculty, supervisory and classified staff to enhance the success of programs and projects. Facilitates grant applications for assigned programs and projects, manages grants, and prepares required reports. Coordinates program functions with other interfacing instructional, student or support services functions. Serves as liaison with other college programs, committees, individual students and student groups, and appropriate university, school and other off-campus and community groups. Serves on college and district committees as assigned. Prepares an annual budget in concert with college goals for assigned programs and projects. Accurately interprets applicable laws, regulations and collective bargaining contract provisions. Responds to and seeks resolution of complaints arising from program activities, including participating in the process of collective bargaining contract grievances. Participates in and provides leadership for assigned program reviews and implementations. Supports a climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students and the community; cooperates with program staff and other managers to develop processes that are student friendly and supportive of student success. Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the assigned program’s or project’s educational services. Employs appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the college and District communities. Assists in accreditation process. Actively participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes. Interpret and analyze appropriate laws, policies, rules and procedures to determine impact on assigned programs or projects and oversee compliance and reporting strategies. Travels throughout the District in carrying out responsibilities and functions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Education/Training: Earned Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Certain programs may require a specific major as required by law. Experience: Equivalent to at least two years of full-time management experience overseeing instructional, student and/or support services programs in an institution of higher education equivalent to an Academic/Student Services Manager. License/Certification: A valid Class C California Driver’s License.

In addition, the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing and the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians require:

1. A master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course-work in nursing education or administration (Section 1425)

2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a registered nurse with one (1) year of continuous, full time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse within the previous five years.

3. One (1) year of experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities.

4. Two (2) years of experience teaching in a pre- or post-licensure registered nursing program.

5. Demonstrate “Clinical competence” as defined by the Board of Registered Nursing in Section 1420© as follows: “Nursing program faculty member possesses and exercises the degree of learning, skill, care and experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by staff level registered nurse on the clinical unit to which the instructor is assigned.”

6. A current, clear and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

Computer-based technology for management of assigned programs/projects; the goals of shared governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing.

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate orally and in writing; manage financial resources effectively including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and expenditures; use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet; work effectively with managers, faculty and staff in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college and the assigned program or project; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience managing or directing a nursing unit or pre-licensure nursing program.

2. Experience writing and managing grants; and completing regular grant reports.

3. Experience developing partnerships and networking with hospitals and healthcare agencies.

4. Experience working as a team player who demonstrates a willingness to support program improvement through ongoing collaborative assessment of the program.

5. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum in nursing.

6. Experience utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and application of theory to practice.

7. Sensitivity to, and experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and cultural populations; and a commitment to support policies that respect and consider the diversity of the student population.

8. Effective communication skills for working with healthcare agencies, college administrators, staff and faculty.

9. Experience working as a liaison between a nursing program (nursing unit) and a healthcare agency.

Job Open Date:

09/12/2013

Job Close Date:

10/17/2013

Open Until Filled

No

Diversity Statement

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

About Us

About the District

Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) is located in Contra Costa County in the beautiful and diverse San Francisco East Bay area. Contra Costa County has approximately one million residents, living within 720 square miles. The county is diverse in business, population, and wealth.

CCCCD first opened its doors in 1949. It is the second oldest and eighth largest multi-college community college district in California. The county population is served by Contra Costa College in San Pablo, Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, in addition to the Brentwood Center, and San Ramon Campus. The District Office located in downtown Martinez, supports the mission and functions of the colleges.

Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College is a dynamic, comprehensive community college with a diverse student population. The institution has served the communities of West Contra Costa County for more than 59 years. Most of the 8,500-plus students who attend the college come from local communities, but many also come from neighboring communities and from countries throughout the world. The college offers certificates and degree programs in 70 areas. It prepares students for immediate employment and for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Faculty and staff are proud to be affiliated with an institution that has a tradition of excellence and a reputation for educating students to live and work in a diverse global environment.

Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College is a large suburban community college, approximately 25 miles east of San Francisco in Contra Costa County. One of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, DVC enrolls approximately 20,000 students, about 40% who come from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. DVC ranks consistently as one of the most successful transfer institutions in California and also offers a wide range of highly respected occupational programs leading to certificates or degrees. The faculty is known for its intellectual vitality and deep commitment to the success of its students.

Los Medanos College

Los Medanos College, opened in 1974, is the newest campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. The college prepares students to excel and succeed economically, socially and intellectually in an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment. LMC provides quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the needs of a rapidly-growing and changing East County while enhancing the quality of life of the diverse communities it serves. Los Medanos College is known for its transferable general education program and career technical programs strongly connected with local business and industry. The college serves approximately 10,000 students.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) with a 2% 55 formula. Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System (2% at 50).

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.

Agency Shop: Local One Classified positions are within a collective bargaining unit. Local One employees are required to join the union or pay an equivalent service fee. This is a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contributions of 1% of gross pay + $1. The United Faculty positions are also within a collective bargaining unit. United Faculty employees are required to join the union or pay an equivalent service fee. The monthly contribution is an agency fee of .55 % of gross pay + $2.50.

For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract(Article 20-Benefits): http://www.4cd.edu/hr/LocalOneContract/L-1%20Contract%20Extended%202010-2013.pdf

Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits): http://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies_procedures/MANUALS/MSC_08.pdf

Job Open Date

09/19/2013

To apply, please visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/1640

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