Grant Director - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Grant
Salary: $6,863.25 - $9,197.00 Monthly
$82,359.00 - $110,364.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: 2016-00288
Location: Districtwide, CA
Department: Districtwide
Closing: 1/2/2017 11:59 PM Pacific
Description:
This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill current and upcoming vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year. The immediate vacancy is a 12-month, 100% position located at Oxnard College.
Under the direction of the college president or designee, the Director provides leadership, and assists and supports in the design, organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of a comprehensive set of activities related to the goals and objectives of the CCRAA HSI Cooperative Grant. This project focuses on increasing the number of Hispanic and other low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM); and developing model transfer and articulation agreements between the community college and California State University, Channel Islands and University of California, Santa Barbara in the STEM fields.
Representative Duties:
Plan, direct, organize, and manage the development and implementation of project activities that assess, improve, and result in the increase of Hispanic students attaining degrees in the STEM fields. E
Plan, direct, organize, and manage the development and implementation of project activities that assess, improve, and result in the development of model transfer and articulation agreements (seamless STEM pathways) between the community college and university partners. E
Direct and oversee project activities to ensure that goals, objectives, and timelines are met and in alignment with the college's priorities and objectives; develop and implement an effective system of evaluation of the project and its activities. E
Administer and monitor program/activity budgets and expenditures to ensure reporting requirements (fiscal and programmatic) are in compliance with District policy and federal guidelines. E
Communicate the objectives, progress, and outcomes of project initiatives to faculty, staff, students, administrators, university and high school partners, and the community; maintain open and regular communications with STEM project university liaisons; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to show progress toward project objectives and activities. E
Allocate resources to further institutional goals, evaluate results, and develop strategies for the ongoing strengthening of the college's programs and services. E
Establish and maintain open and effective communication among faculty, staff, students, and administrators, as well as university and high school partners. E
Serve as chair of the project's collaborative advisory committee and participate in campus workgroups charged with STEM project objectives and activities. E
Integrate best practices of the project into institutional operation by the end of the grant period. E
Supervise project personnel. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
E = Essential duties
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to:
Education: Graduation from a recognized accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Public Administration, or related field.
Experience: Three years of experience planning, directing, and organizing grants or projects reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Supplemental Information:
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by January 2, 2017.
The examination process will consist of any of the following components:
A) Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications stated by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have their application materials reviewed during a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E). A T&E is an assessment of training and experience that has prepared the candidate for the position. Those with the highest scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview. The examination process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.
Technical interview date range and location:
Date Range: Monday, January 16, 2017 to Friday, January 20, 2017
Location: Ventura County Community College District
255 W. Stanley Avenue, Suite 150
Ventura, CA 93001
The above date range is subject to change. Candidates will be notified of any scheduling changes via email.
PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
In completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire, outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience evaluation (T&E). Appearance before the interview panel will be limited to the candidates with the highest T&E scores. For your application to be considered, the supplemental questions must be completed in full. Failure to answer the questions as required will result in disqualification.
Evaluation of minimum qualifications will be based solely on the information provided in your application. Therefore, please make sure you include ALL employment you wish to be considered in the Employment Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Employment Experience section of the application will not be considered.
The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.
ELIGIBILITY LIST:
Upon completion of the examination, the open / promotional eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill the current vacancies up to one year from the date of the technical interview.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service whichever is longer.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
The Ventura County Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
To apply, please visit http://apptrkr.com/927884
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