Management Range 10

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

Additional compensation for doctorate

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 24, 2025

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college – we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence! Situated in the heart of California's vibrant Central Valley, Merced College isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to endless possibilities!

Innovation at its Finest: At Merced College, innovation isn't just a buzzword – it's our way of life! We're committed to staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and unparalleled customer service. Join us as we pave the way for the "new" community college experience!

Invested in you: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. That's why we prioritize your well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.

Location Perks: Nestled amidst stunning natural landscapes, Merced is more than just a place to work – it's a lifestyle! Imagine living in a picturesque town with access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the breathtaking Yosemite National Park just a stone's throw away. With affordable housing options and a thriving community of 90,000 residents, Merced offers the perfect balance of urban amenities and small-town charm.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary. Join the Merced College family today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment! If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, then Merced College invites you to join. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together! Apply now and let's shape the future together!

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description

This is an exempt educational administrator position. Under the direction of an instructional dean, plan, organize, administer, develop and direct the day-to- day operations, programs, and activities of Rising Scholars and related programs, which serves currently incarcerated and system impacted students. The Director of Rising Scholars provides leadership for program development and works directly with the area dean, the faculty coordinator and student services to administer the program. This position is responsible for coordinating all related activities for the program and ensuring the program services demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse student population.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

• Provide leadership and coordination over all elements of the Rising Scholars program.
• Plan, manage, and oversee the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Rising Scholars Program.
• Provides direct supervision of assigned Rising Scholars staff.
• Promote, communicate, and facilitate partnerships with the instructional site administrators in the Rising Scholars program.
• Collaborates with appropriate college departments and areas in the development, marketing, advertising, and promotion of Rising Scholars in all formats and modalities.
• Participate in community, state and national organizations and meetings related to the program development of Rising Scholars to serve the needs of system impacted students.
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges with regard to Rising Scholars programs to meet student and community needs.
• As directed, prepare reports to comply with federal, state, and local mandates.
• Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to the assignment.
• Develop the program budget and manage financial resources consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles.
• Evaluate classified staff in accordance with proper management practices and implement articles of collective bargaining agreements.
• Accurately interpret and apply laws, regulations, district procedures, and collective bargaining contracts provisions.
• Encourage cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, the program, and services.
• Assist with other closely related and aligned programs and services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
• Strategic enrollment management.
• Implementation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Successful interpersonal skills, organizational leadership, team building, staff development and communication techniques.
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Successful oral and written communication skills.
• Computer based systems for administrative, business, and educational functions.
• Community college or school business management, including budgeting, grants, auditing accounts, and faculty load accounting.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Thechangingeducationalneedsofthediversestudentbaseandthebusinesscommunity.
• Instructional techniques and strategies related to system impacted students.
• Online/distance education learning management systems and online content resources to support online curriculum.
• Methods and techniques of program development and administration.
• Principles and procedures of report preparation.

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with faculty and staff, students and community members.
• Establish and maintain a productive and constructive rapport with students, administrators, faculty and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access and equity.
• Train, select, direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
• Collaborate with faculty to implement professional development that improves program outcomes.
• Analyze, interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, labor contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Plan, organize and implement multiple projects and programs and provide updates to the Vice President of Instruction regarding progress towards completion.
• Compileandpresentnarrativeandstatisticalreportsinaconciseandcomprehensivemanner.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in any degree AND
• One (1) year of leadership, formal training, internship, or administrative experience related to career services and student transfer AND
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desired:

Education/Experience:

• Experience working in or with a carceral setting
• Experience working with justice system impacted individuals

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, and pull
• Reach in all directions
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
• Diversity Statement:The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee’s only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Health Benefits