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Victor Valley College · 6 hours ago

Interim Program Manager (Veteran'S Center)

Victorville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

Victor Valley College is seeking an Interim Program Manager for the Veteran's Center. The role involves day-to-day management of the center, providing leadership for program implementation and administration, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the assigned program(s) and/or projects designed to contribute to student success, including but not limited to students who are disadvantaged in terms of language and social and economic hardships, or who have been/are in the foster care program

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the program; recommends within program policy, appropriate service levels and resources; recommends and administers policies and procedures

Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the program budget; monitors program expenditures to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations, as well as funding agency requirements

Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the assigned program, service delivery methods, and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to management

Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees on performance issues; recommends discipline to management

Develops and implements annual program recruitment and publicity plans; conducts evaluation studies and prepares annual and progress reports to federal or state control agencies, as well as District administrators and community school site partners

Establishes and maintains relationships with school district officials, community leaders, various organizations, and public agencies to encourage participation, stimulate interest, and coordinate campus projects with assigned programs and activities

Initiates, oversees, and directs the collection and reporting of student data to measure and evaluate student success, including retention and persistence rates, passing rates, high school graduation rates, academic achievement scores, and college entrance information; develops and maintains student tracking systems to ensure compliance with program eligibility standards

Develops grant proposals that meet funding agency requirements and priorities, including writing the grant narrative and completing all required forms and documents; establishes and maintains contacts with funding agency personnel and potential grant partners

Works collaboratively to provide resources to meet student needs and remove barriers; develops and implements interventions for students struggling to succeed; assesses the need for other programs to bridge the gaps which impact students' ability to achieve academic success

Attends and participates in professional group meetings and various committees and advisory groups to provide input on program operations and student needs; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the attraction, retention and success of students

Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District or program operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required

Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports and business documents; advises, provides guidance, and prepares and delivers presentations on issues pertaining to program operations and goals

Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers

Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols

Qualification

Program managementGrant writingBudget managementCommunity engagementData analysisLeadershipCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, education, social services, or a closely related field

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in management of education support programs focused on retention and academic performance, of which two (2) years should be in programs or projects relevant to assigned areas of responsibility

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment