Rancho Santiago Community College District Hiring for Interim Director, Orange County (OC) Regional Consortium Workforce & Employer Engagement at Santa Ana Full Time

Interim Director, Orange County (OC) Regional Consortium Workforce & Employer Engagement


Rancho Santiago Community College District

Salary Range: Grade B: $159,960.27 – $214,362.05/year, $236,334.16 (top step effective 7/01/2023), $245,787.53 (top step effective 7/01/2024)

Job Type:

Job Number: CL23-00639

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division: Educational Services

Closing: 6/18/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development in Educational Services for the direction of the Orange County Regional Consortium (OCRC) in accordance with the collaborative leadership of the Orange County community colleges districts and community colleges and the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office Workforce and Economic Development Initiatives.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Serve as an active member of state-wide, regional, or local committees representing the duties of employer engagement initiative for the OCRC as appropriate.

Responsible for compliance regarding program guidelines, contract regulations and other issues affecting employer engagement strategies for the OCRC member community college districts and community college’s career education programs.

Serves on OCRC-appointed governance committees.

Works with college administration, faculty and staff to promote the OCRC regional collaboration and coordination employer engagement initiatives, and, coordinates activities with the OCRC member community college district’s and community college’s economic development programs; and performs other duties as assigned.

Prepares, monitors, administers, and tracks the employer engagement annual budget and sub-agreement in the OCRC to ensure the maintenance of adequate financial records.

Responsible for the management and financial transactions as required, including those required for the employer engagement allocation for the OCRC regional collaboration and coordination grant.

Responsible for interpreting and implementing the rules and policies of the Board of Trustees and the directive of the Chancellor as they affect workforce and economic development activities related to employer engagement.

Works with other district and college Talent Development and Retention Directors to plan, develop and implement the OCRC regional collaboration and coordination of employer engagement strategy with business and industry.

Gathers and compiles data for reporting on workforce and economic development initiative and to satisfy accountability requirements.

Plans, develops and maintains the compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations and policies; and, researches and prepares regular and special reports related to the OCRC employer engagement initiative.

Maintains current knowledge of federal and state legislation effecting the OCRC regional collaboration and coordination employer engagement initiative; workforce and economic development and labor market conditions.

Relate to appropriate professional organizations.

Participates in community activities related to areas of responsibility.

Serves as the OCRC liaison for the Orange County region-wide employer engagement strategies.

Works with various workforce/economic development agencies in Orange County to identify and align/leverage employer engagement strategies to determine work-based needs for student readiness.

Serves as regional liaison to external business and appropriate community organizations.

Manages and provides supervision oversight for the OCRC employment engagement strategies in conjunction with OCRC chair, OCRC Talent Development and Retention Directors, OC Center of Excellence Director, including organizing consortium-wide employer engagement meetings, meeting reporting requirements, representing the consortium at statewide and regional employer engagement meetings.

Manages the deployment of employer engagement structure and strategies for the OCRC, in collaboration with the Talent Development and Retention Directors in the Orange County region, to ensure district/colleges are supported and assisted in expanding work-based learning, increasing student employment, and being responsive to employer workforce needs.

Provide leadership and long-range employer engagement planning in consultation with Talent Development and Retention Directors to ensure for the implementation and execution of the following employer engagement strategies:

Work-Based Learning, Apprenticeships, Internships, and Faculty Externships;

Career Placement;

Comprehensive Supports and Pathways, Assessment of Prior Learning and Articulation; and

Industry Training and Education Needs.

Manages the deployment of the OCRC employer engagement evaluative process, in collaboration with the OCRC Chair and Talent Development and Retention Directors, to measure and report on the effectiveness of the OCRC employer engagement strategies.

Assist OCRC Talent Development and Retention Directors with facilitating region-wide convenings to ensure workforce training is provided to all and that it is accessible, efficient, responsive, data-driven and improves outcomes.

Convenes OCRC Talent Development and Retention Directors in regular standing meetings to review workplan objectives and activities, and track, compile, and report outcomes for the following employer engagement benchmarks:

Expansion Work-Based Learning Opportunities for All Students;

Increasing Student Employment Outcomes; and

Responsiveness of Colleges to the Training Needs of Employers.

Facilitates connections between the colleges and employers, in collaboration with the Talent Development and Retention Directors.

Supports and coordinates employer engagement efforts, in collaboration with Talent Development and Retention Directors, that promote the college’s career and technical education career pathways that are driven by LMI occupational data provided by the Center of Excellence Director and/or staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Federal and state regulations governing California Community College Regional Consortia funding structures, including Perkins V, Strong Workforce Programs, and Economic and Workforce Development.

Statistical and financial procedures.

Administration, supervision and training principles for staff.

Communicate actual and proposed changes in regulations.

Understand and apply changing policies procedures, and guideline.

Write and speak effectively.

Make program and procedural analyses.

Maintain records and documentation subject to external audit.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in career and technical education, economic and workforce development, employer engagement, and regional project development.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience as a CTE Dean or CTE Assistant Dean

Teaching experience in community college career and technical education programs

Earned doctorate

Experience delivering results in outcome-based workforce and economic development initiatives

Excellent communication skills, including: a) written, b), oral, and c) active listening

Experience with leading discussions and making presentations using appropriate technological resources

Experience facilitating large groups

ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California’s 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County’s total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD’s three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, 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. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
SELECTION CRITERIAApplication ScreeningIn addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

Educational experience – breadth and depth

Work experience (breadth and depth)

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Program development

Community involvement

Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.Meeting the position’s minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.
InterviewApplicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

Oral communication skills

Presentation

Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance. Application ProceduresThis interim assignment is open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on Monday, June 19, 2023. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District Online application that includes the items listed below no later than June 18, 2023. People & Culture will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

RSCCD Online Application

Cover Letter

Resume – details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)

Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts.
Conditions of EmploymentSelected candidate(s) is required to complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States (by in-person appointment in People & Culture)

Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam

Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate’s expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

Submit official transcripts

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/4077285/interim-director-orange-county-oc-regional-consortium-workforce-employer-eng

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