Director, High School Outreach and Educational Partnerships

Director, High School Outreach and Educational Partnerships

Salary

$122,673.00 - $167,141.00 Annually

Location

Both Liberal Arts Campus & Trade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

A27-02

Department

Student Equity

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

DIRECTOR, HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 58% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 11% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Dean of Student Equity, the Director of High School Outreach and Educational Partnerships plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates operations and activities related to Matriculation and Early College Initiatives, including High School Matriculation, the Welcome Center,College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP), Early College at Browning, individual dual enrollment, and High School Articulation. This position may also supervise additional areas as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under general direction of the Dean of Student Equity, the Director of High School Outreach and Educational Partnerships plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates operations and activities related to Matriculation and Early College Initiatives, including High School Matriculation, the Welcome Center, CCAP, Early College at Browning, individual dual enrollment, and High School Articulation. This position may also supervise additional areas as assigned. The Director will be managing day-to-day activities, researching best practices and regulations, training, budgeting, collaborating with faculty and staff, and supervision of staff and faculty connected to high school outreach and early college initiatives. This role collaborates closely with key campus stakeholders, including the faculty, counselors, coordinators, staff, and managers (e.g., Director of First Year Experience, Director of College Promise).

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency and enthusiasm in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning).

COLLEGE MISSION:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

Duties

DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plan and direct day-to-day operations and activities for Matriculation and Early College Initiatives, ensuring full compliance with state regulations and district policies. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program personnel.
• Lead annual program planning for Matriculation and Early College Initiatives.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with local K-12 partners that advance matriculation and dual enrollment, and support the expansion of Viking Advantage and the Long Beach College Promise.
• Develop and update CCAPs, MOUs, and articulation agreements in coordination with K-12 administrators and key stakeholders; prepare and submit annual CCAP reporting to the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to grow dual enrollment, build CCAP pathways, maintain strong course success rates, and increase completion of 12+ units before high school graduation.
• Collaborate with deans and department chairs to establish program timelines, coordinate course offerings, and secure faculty assignments; develop and maintain the faculty handbook and related onboarding materials; provide ongoing communication and support to participating instructors; and address issues affecting faculty and students.
• Regularly convene the Dual Enrollment Workgroup.
• Work closely with the Matriculation Coordinator, Dual Enrollment Counselor, and Counseling department heads to provide educational plans and counseling support for matriculation and dual enrollment students both on campus and at high school sites.
• Update new student orientation, website content, and related program resources to maintain compliance with Title 5 and other legislative requirements by established deadlines.
• Coordinate year-round program services and events, including but not limited to the High School Educator Conference, Express Days, Viking Preview Day, Viking Summer Voyage, Viking Scholars Award Ceremony, Welcome Day, Family Nights, live orientation, and group counseling.
• Analyze disaggregated student data on an ongoing basis to identify equity gaps, and implement case management and targeted interventions that improve matriculation conversion and course success.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration with Enrollment Services, Counseling, First-Year Experience, Disabled Student Programs and Services, learning communities, and other student services to remove barriers and promote student success.
• Develop, monitor, and administer program budgets; coordinate expenditures and maximize financial resources across multiple funding sources
• Administer grants, including contract execution, budget development and monitoring, grant activity management, reporting, and invoicing for program expenditures.
• Monitor state and federal regulations and trends affecting dual enrollment and matriculation; interpret requirements for staff, faculty, administrators, and K-12 partners and provide guidance through professional development and ongoing communication.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using interpersonal skills with tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Work with Information Technology (IITS), Institutional Effectiveness and other District personnel on a continual basis to assist in improving processes; measure effectiveness, and provide the most accurate data to reporting agencies (e.g. California Community College Chancellors Office).
• Participate in evening or weekend activities as required to support program and institutional needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Dean of Student Equity and supervises and evaluates assigned staff.

PERSONNEL

Responsible for recommending the hire, transfer, suspension, lay-off, promotion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, assignment, direction and performance evaluation of assigned staff; administering collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures; and compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel; evaluation of the performance of assigned staff, providing direction and assistance wherever a need for improvement is identified.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a masters degree, and
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE:

Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of experience focused on matriculation and dual enrollment programs.
• Effective oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State and institutional programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial resources with a record of fiscal responsibility and accountability
• Evidence of experience in the areas of organization, planning, development, staffing, budget management, evaluation, and supervision reasonably related to the administrative assignment
• Practical and operational understanding of dual enrollment, outreach, and matriculation services
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make timely, fair, and equitable decisions
• Demonstrated advocacy for students and student needs.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Federal and state laws and regulations, and district policies related to student services and programs, including but not limited to State Education Code sections, Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) Program, AB 19, AB 705, AB 1705, AB 1805, AB 132, AB 288, SB 1244, SB 554, Americans with Disabilities Act, Dream Act, FERPA, Title IV, Title IX, the and other legislative bills, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Student services procedures, including orientation procedures, placement services, counseling and educational planning, enrollment services and procedures, referrals to specialized support services, CCAP partnership agreements, high school articulation processes, and LBCC instructional programs.
• Budget preparation, reporting, and administration for programs, including grant-funded programs, and audit response procedures for district, state, and federal requirements.
• Staff and faculty collaboration with full consideration for bargaining units, agreements, and employment laws.
• Supervision and leadership that models collaboration, inclusivity, and a culture of care.
• Digital tools that are essential for project management, outreach, and academic case management

ABILITY TO:

• Work effectively with faculty, management, staff, and students to promote access and equity; work cooperatively and coordinate projects with other institutional stakeholders to offer effective services to students.
• Exhibit and promote a commitment and sensitivity to, and respect for, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, gender, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff, as well as a commitment to integrating diversity into the Colleges instructional program.
• Represent the College in a highly professional manner, including clear communication through writing and speaking, with the ability to develop and deliver professional presentations.
• Interpret, apply, and effectively explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting schedules and timelines.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Create goals, outcomes, and measurable metrics to assess outcomes as part of the planning process.
• Apply current and emerging information, networking, and instructional technologies
• Apply and use effective interpersonal skills
• Supervise and evaluate staff directing them appropriately in developing best practices in a teamwork environment.
• Actively promote, encourage, and support faculty development, and encourage and promote innovation and success.
• Work a flexible schedule that includes travel and working evenings and weekends.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance policy.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

• A Long Beach Community College District application.
• A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
• A list of three references, including current telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors
• A current resume or CV.
• ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D.,Ph.D., etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
• Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services(NACES)or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).
• Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Application deadline: 9/08/2026

Application screening: Week of 9/14/2026

Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.

Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

First level interview: tentatively planned for week of 10/14/2026

Final interview: tentatively planned for TBD

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the Districts policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

ANCESTRAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

Permanent Management Team Members receive the following benefits:

The district contributes to medical, dental, vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. Benefits also include 21 vacation days and 5 management leave days.

For more details on the Management Team's health & welfare benefits , please refer to the Management Handbook link below on pages 11-15.

https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/management_handbook.pdf

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A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION. A complete application packet includes the following: 1. A complete and detailed Long Beach Community College District Online Employment Application, 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, 3. A cover letter (if posting requires it), 4. Complete transcripts of ALL lower and upper division and graduate level college/university course work (need not be official). Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE). if applicable, 5. A list of three references (included on application or uploaded as an attachment) My application packet is complete. I understand that failure to submit a detailed and complete application packet will disqualify me from being considered for this position and once application is submitted no documents can be added afterwards by LBCC staff on your behalf.

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• No

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This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No
• I am a California resident

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• PLEASE NOTE* Email notices will be sent to the email address on this application. Applicants should check both their email inbox and spam/junk folder for notices. It is your responsibility, as the applicant to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.
• I have read, understand and agree with this passage

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Employer Long Beach City College

Address 4901 E. Carson St.

Human Resources, Building T1045, Mail Code G3

Long Beach, California, 90808

Phone 562-938-4372

Website http://www.lbcc.edu/