MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE: DIRECTOR EARLY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 0146

FLSA: EXEMPT

 

Job Summary


Directs, plans, promotes, implements and evaluates middle and high school-based community college education and enrichment programs.  Identifies potential at risk, financially disadvantaged and first generation college bound students in conjunction with service area schools to provide enrichment programs.


Scope


This position works in an assigned area.  Work contacts include faculty, administrators and staff at partner middle and high schools, community colleges, universities, middle and high school and college students, parents, representatives from business, industry, the community and private and public funding sources.  Equipment used includes standard office equipment.


Supervision Received


This position reports to a Vice President, Dean or assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters, specific instructions for non-routine and sensitive matters.


Supervision Exercised


Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Program Advisor, Coordinator Instructional Services, Outreach Specialist K-12, Administrative Secretary and/or other assigned staff, students and temporaries.


Representative Duties


Administers the development, promotion and coordination of ACE plus program; may develop a strategic plan for the Junior ACE program; establishes and coordinates linkages with program services to meet student educational needs; creates new and strengthens existing partnerships with community, public and private agencies and other institutions; works with college services to facilitate referrals, consultative arrangements, tutoring and testing services; screens and evaluates instructors and staff who work with the ACE Plus students; develops family participation strategies and activities; develops linkages with middle and secondary schools, universities, business and industry to encourage and empower students in the program; prepares and monitors program budget; prepares and monitors grant/funding proposals and reports; participates on college, community and statewide advisory boards and committees; identifies and oversees the work of content specialists (instructional designers); may establish a planning committee to collaboratively identify age-appropriate strategies, experiences and activities; perform related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities


Knowledge of: academic advising and techniques; various middle and high school, community college and university programs; program development and assessment techniques; educational services and student support needs; academic preparation, college and career development concepts; issues in middle and high school and higher education; student advocacy; grants/funding; scholarship based programs; human development and support services.


Ability to: plan, direct and facilitate a strategic plan with community, staff and student committee members; understand diverse student populations and demonstrate cultural awareness; administer and evaluate programs; maintain budget; secure and monitor grant/funding proposals; supervise staff and direct the work of others; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.


Training and Experience


Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in education, liberal arts, an occupational discipline or related field and/or responsible experience in the development, promotion or coordination and evaluation of at-risk student programs.

 

Special Conditions of Employment


This position requires flexible work hours; State of Arizona Class D Driver's License.


Working Conditions


Local and in-state travel is required.


This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.