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(Full-time) Program Coordinator - Professional Development (Grant Funded)
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Position Number: 5446996
Location: Redding, CA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of $770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Administrator positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our administrators manage a wide range of programs and lead faculty and staff in engaging our diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all through the management of our various employment and academic programs. As an administrator at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals working collaboratively to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, performs a variety of complex and highly responsible administrative and program support activities for professional development. This position will coordinate various grants in support of EEO goals. This position requires implementation, development and coordination of appropriate and timely professional development events for management and staff. This position requires coordination with and provides assistance for the Faculty Excellence Committee. This individual will assist with the design, planning and implementation of various programs to address institutional, departmental and personal training needs. It will provide support for training as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION: Range 20 on the Administrative Confidential Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUPERVISOR: Associate Vice President of Human Resources or designee

BENEFITS: Holiday, vacation and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP). This is a classified administrator position with a default CalPERS retirement.

Employees have the option to contribute to:

Health Savings Account (HSA)
403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans
Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

Disability Income Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Only Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance

For more information regarding Employment and Benefit Policies, please view the Administrative Agreement - Appendix A.

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

Essential Functions:

Establishes goals and objectives to align with system-wide goals on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Establishes goals and objectives to align with institutional goals.
Prepares and submits related reports especially as required by grant requirements.
Designs and develops programs throughout the year to meet annual objectives.
Designs and/or provides input on professional development workshops to increase knowledge and understanding of diversity.
Provides professional support for staff to build capacity through mentoring, leadership opportunities, and professional development with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Assists in preparing the annual EEO certification to the California Community College Chancellor's Office as required.
Chairs the Professional Development Committee, coordinates and facilitates employee training programs that are in compliance with the provisions of the classified collective bargaining agreement.
Assists the Faculty Excellence Committee and Office of Instruction with the implementation of the mandatory flex day.
Recommends professional trainers and/or internal faculty and staff to conduct training and workshops.
Designs and conducts an annual needs assessment for faculty, classified and management groups.
Works with the Office of Research to understand professional development opportunities suggested by various research reports on student learning needs and achievement gaps.
Coordinates promotion of professional development opportunities.
Develops processes and procedures as needed to coordinate the employee development function, including development of contracts, forms, grant applications, awards, and other materials.
Coordinates and schedules program activities including conference rooms and equipment.
Designs and completes certificates of completion and professional development event evaluations.
Develops and monitors an assigned budget; prepares year-end expenditure and activities report for assigned finds.
Communicates with vendors regarding training materials and resources; reviews training materials and suggests materials for purchase.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Knowledge of:

Professional development and training trends in higher education.
Participatory governance structure in a community college setting.
Public speaking and basic marketing.
Proper budget development and implementation practices and methods.
Computer and applicable software programs.
Key principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ability to:

Provide innovative leadership.
Adapt to changing requirements.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Maintain accurate documentation and records.
Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, and take independent action for successful results.
Analyze data and prepare comprehensive written and oral reports.
Work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Supervise the work of others.
Present and facilitate training sessions.

Experience/Education

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education, Communication, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience Preferred:

Three years of experience in developing professional development programs and staff training activities.

Experience Required:

Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

Additional Information

To be considered a candidate for an Administrative position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:

Online Application with the following materials attached:
Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
Current resume and/or placement file
College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)

Attention Applicants:

After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.
Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.
Candidate evaluations will not be considered.
Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.
Interviews will be by invitation only.
Interviews may be by Zoom.
The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.

New Administrative Appointments will be placed at the step 1 on the Administrative Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st of the following year if they have rendered 6 months of satisfactory service, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum fifth step.

Salary placement would only be negotiable if the candidate held the same position with another community college and step 2 or 3 would be the maximum considered depending on the number of years of service.
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.