MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS

GRADE: 18

JOB CODE: 0807

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Develops, plans and administers the implementation of instructional support activities for Maricopa County K‑12 public schools provided by the department and other education consortia to increase the number of students who attain college degrees, and enter science, engineering, mathematics and technology career fields.

Scope

This position works in the area of academic affairs. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, representatives of educational institutions, parents, representatives of federal and state agencies, business/industry education leaders, community organizations, local and national foundations and the public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Development; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the positions of Director Science Program, Program/Office Coordinator, Administrative Secretary and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Directs the development, planning, organization, administration, articulation and implementation of the District’s comprehensive educational systemic change K‑12 initiatives; administers data management services and resource development; develops linkages and resource partnerships with K‑12 public schools, colleges and universities, business and industry, community based service organizations, Arizona State Department of Education and state and federal government agencies to support systemic change initiatives to strengthen student academic achievement; responsible for the development and implementation of programs and support services that facilitate K‑12 proficiency through graduation; establishes project management; evaluates systems and database management activities to ensure required records are maintained; prepares annual project and database reports as required by the National Science Foundation and other federal and state agencies; responsible for the development and implementation of programs and workshops to provide professional development training and equity issues related to K‑12 student populations; develops and implements fundraising plans and strategies for public school services; writes grants; develops, implements and monitors budgets; makes oral and written presentation to local and national groups; supervises assigned staff; assists Phoenix USI Unitary Management Team and multi‑institution Science, Engineering and Mathematics Faculty Task Force; represents MCCCD at local, state and national conferences/workshops; provides technical assistance to develop centers nationally; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: student development philosophy and practice as they relate to culturally diverse populations; science, pre‑engineering, mathematics and technology; K‑12 public school models; public school and community college administration; instructional philosophy; resource development; curriculum development and instructional design; evaluation design and analysis; database management systems.

Ability to: conduct long range planning; communicate needs and future trends and develop responsive programs; represent the program to a variety of audiences; supervise assigned staff; coordinate activities with a wide variety of internal and external groups; develop and manage budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted 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 science, engineering or mathematics and extensive experience in developing, directing, coordinating and implementing programs in secondary school curriculum development, professional development, evaluation and assessment and program management.

Special Conditions of Employment

This position requires frequent travel.

Working Conditions

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.