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Posting Details
Posting Number CM-310-2025
Posting Title Director Career Center
Restricted Funds Position Title Director Career Center
Division Student Services
Department Counseling
FTE 1.00
Term monthyear 12 monthsyear
Primary Work Schedule Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
Shift Differential Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.
Health & Welfare Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical dental and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees. The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente 15 office visit medical DeltaCare HMO dental VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees. The District participates in the Public Employees Retirement System PERS State Teachers Retirement System STRS retirement programs and National Benefit Services.Note The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements depending on job classification.
Annual Salary Step Range 149196.00 - 172944.00
Position Recruitment Details
Open Date 03062026
Initial Screening Date 04032026
Open Until Filled Yes
District Rights We reserve the right to re-open re-advertise delay or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Application Procedure
Application Requirements
First Review of Applications Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled however applications submitted by 1159 p.m. PT on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.Applicants must submit all of the following materials online unless otherwise noted at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application. 2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.4. If applicable all candidates including current or former employees of the college are required to show evidence of the awardedconferred degree from the issuing collegeuniversity and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.5. Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.
Special Note to Applicants To be guaranteed consideration it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property will not be returned and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position. A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue Walnut CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone 909274-4225. Human Resources e-mail employmentmtsac.edu. Do Not include photographs or personal information e.g. DOB place of birth etc. on your application or supporting documents.
Long Distance Travel for Interviews If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation andor travel reimbursement.
Foreign Transcripts
Foreign Transcripts Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.
Selection Procedure A committee will evaluate applications considering the breadth and depth of relevant education training experience skills knowledge and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.Interviews may include a writing sample committee presentation andor performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.
Position Description
Position Description
Position Overview
Definition Under the administrative direction of an assigned administrator plans organizes manages and provides administrative direction and oversight for all College functions and activities related to assisting students with career exploration career readiness and finding employment including administrative oversight of the Career Center coordinates assigned activities with other College departments officials and outside agencies provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance in areas of expertise.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives administrative direction from the assigned managerial personnel. Exercises general direction and supervision over professional technical and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.
Class Characteristics This is a management classification that oversees directs and participates in all activities of the Career Center including planning development and administration of departmental policies procedures and services. This class provides assistance to the management in a variety of administrative coordinative analytical and liaison capacities. Responsibilities include performing diverse specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in managing departmental work.
Examples of Essential FunctionsIllustrative Only Assumes full management responsibility for all College-wide career-focused programs services and activities through the Career Center to deliver services to students from the time of enrollment through graduation transfer and becoming alumni. Develops implements and evaluates a comprehensive Career Center strategy and program which supports the Colleges commitment to preparing students for professional success and helping them launch their careers. Directs and develops with staff the implementation of goals objectives policies procedures and work standards for the Career Center establishes within College policy appropriate budget service and staffing levels. Develops implements and evaluates an equity-focused career plan based on emerging practices and success strategies for equity student populations e.g. Guided Pathways collaborates and coordinates efforts to increase career awareness and completion for underrepresented and underserved students. Develops and establishes partnerships and innovative career programs with staff faculty administrators outside agencies the public and various local state and federal organizations develops an understanding of the unique needs within the various academic programs prioritizes and directs initiatives to develop programs and resources relevant to those needs in collaboration with faculty department chairs and academic deans e.g. Strong Workforce Career Education. Coordinates and collaborates with credit and noncredit career services staff faculty and administrators in developing and supporting services programs internship and job placement support services. Provides vendor management support and ongoing professional development for the Career Center staff in the application of career support platforms that best meet program needs and Career Center services. Selects trains motivates and directs the assigned department personnel evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards including program and project priorities and performance evaluations works with employees on performance issues implements discipline procedures responds to staff questions and concerns. Directs and participates in the development administration and oversight of the program budget monitors program expenditures from multiple funding sources to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations as well as funding requirements. Develops marketing strategies for Career Center events services and activities including flyers brochures and other publications social media and internet marketing engages employers in the use of the Colleges digital platforms to connect with students and jobseekers. Oversees leads and provides quality customer service when interacting with the public vendors students and College staff including individuals from minoritized groups. Establishes implements and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity equity inclusion social justice anti-racism and accessibility DEISAA. Utilizes critical thinking sound decision-making and problem-solving skills with tact confidence and diplomacy. Implements enforces supports and abides by federal state and local policies and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures. Participates in and supports employee participation on committees task forces and special assignments including but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees mandated trainings and DEISAA related trainings as required. Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required. Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the scope of the position.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Knowledge of Principles and practices of supporting a diverse equitable inclusive socially just anti-racist and accessible academic and work environment. Principles and practices of employee supervision including work planning assignment review and evaluation and the training of staff in work procedures. Administrative principles and practices including goal setting program development implementation and evaluation. Budget development administrative practices and organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects programs policies procedures and operational needs. Applicable federal state and local laws regulatory codes ordinances and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Modern office practices methods and computer equipment and applications related to the scope of responsibility. Career resources practices trends and opportunities. Career preparation and readiness identification search and employment. 9. Research and reporting methods techniques and procedures principles and practices of data collection and report preparation. Principles and procedures of record keeping technical report writing and preparation of correspondence and presentations. Techniques for effectively representing the College in contacts with governmental agencies community groups and various business professional educational regulatory and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public vendors students and College staff including individuals of various ages disabilities socio-economic levels and ethnic groups.
Skills and Abilities Oversee and address gaps in diversity equity inclusion social justice anti-racism and accessibility in recruitment and retention of faculty management and staff. Implement advocate for and communicate the Colleges vision and commitment to creating a diverse equitable inclusive socially just anti-racist and accessible academic and work environment. Develop and implement resources and strategies towards the goal of being diverse equitable inclusive socially just anti-racist and accessible in academic and work environments. Exercise critical thinking and sound decision-making through observing analyzing inferring communicating and problem-solving in challenging situations with ethics tact confidence and diplomacy. Establish and maintain a variety of filing record-keeping and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner organize own work set priorities and meet critical time deadlines. Interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with federal state and local policies procedures laws and regulations. Communicate effectively through various modalities. Learn and apply emerging technologies and as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Collaborate and communicate with employers government and community agencies universitiescolleges faculty staff and administrators to coordinate and develop services programs and employment opportunities. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures understand scope of authority in making independent decisions. Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Research analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods procedures and techniques compile data track outcomes analyze and prepare reports and presentations related to career patterns and statistics.
Education and Experience Masters degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university and Two 2 full-time equivalent years of progressively responsible experience in job services recruitment andor employment career developmental programs and services or supporting students with exposure to careers andor career planning including at least one 1 year of supervisory or oversight experience.
Pay Grade Eligibility
Desirable Qualifications Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity equity inclusion anti-racism and accessibility preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institution HSI and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution AANAPISI OR Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity equity inclusion anti-racism and accessibility preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institution HSI and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution AANAPISI.
Licenses and Certificates Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California drivers license by time of appointment.
Equivalencies Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.
Working Environment
Working Conditions Environmental Elements Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff students andor the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Physical Demands Must be able to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including technological devices to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials the ability to receive review and respond to communications in person before groups and over and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Mt. SAC Employment Information
Mt. SAC Employment Information
Conditions of Employment The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio Colleges campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518 titled Child Abuse Reporting as a condition of employment. As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.The person holding this position is considered a 'Responsible Employee under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment sexual assault dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Mission Vision and Equity Statement
Our Mission The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically the College is committed to providing quality education services and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse sustainable global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills the achievement of associate degrees and certificates and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins experiences needs abilities and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement advancing civic engagement enhancing personal well-being promoting critical thinking and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.
Our Vision Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching programs and services. As a premier community college we will provide access to quality educational programs and services focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students our staff and our community.Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities women persons with disabilities and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition marital status sex gender age sexual orientation or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
Demographics We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.The District is a proud ChicanxLatinx and Hispanic-Serving Institution Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and Minority Serving Institution serving over 74655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year.The student population is as follows by Ethnicity - 58.53 Latinx 9.30 White 20.85 Asian 2.83 Filipino 0.23 Pacific Islander 3.64 BlackAfrican American 0.27 American Indian 2.30 two or more races and 2.05 unknown by Gender- 54.96 Female 43.11 Male 0.66 Non-Binary 1.27 unspecified and by Age - 47.71 ages 19 or younger 19.37 ages 20-24 8.53 ages 25-29 5.51 ages 30-34 3.90 ages 35-39 5.16 ages 40-49 9.79 ages 50 and older.
The current employee population is as follows by Ethnicity - 38 Latinx 19 White 15 Asian 4 BlackAfrican American 2 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1 Two or More Races 19 unknown by Gender - 54.59 Female 43.64 Male 1.77 unspecified and by Age - 3.57 under 20 years 27.38 ages 20-29 21.81 ages 30-39 20.87 ages 40-49 26.35 ages 50 and older.
Conflict of Interest Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with incompatible with or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures AP 2710 Conflict of Interest AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes.
InquiriesContact Human Resources 1100 N. Grand Avenue Walnut CA 91789-1399 Phone 909 274-4225 E-mail employmentmtsac.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents ResumeCurriculum Vitae Cover Letter Transcripts to Meet Required Qualifications
Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Transcripts - Continued Other Document 1
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk .
What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity How have you demonstrated that commitment How would you see yourself demonstrating it here Open Ended Question
What does equity mean to you How would you enact your definition of equity in this position Open Ended Question
Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Stating see resume" on your application will be considered an incomplete response. I understand this statement
Evidence of minimum qualifications must be established in the online application form. Supporting documents such as cover letter resume etc. will not be used for the purpose of determining minimum qualifications. I understand this statement
Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Mt. SAC. I understand and agree to abide by this statement
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. I understand this statement
For an application packet application cover letter resumecurriculum vitae to be considered complete it must contain your experience implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity equity inclusion and anti-racism preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. I understand this statement