Director, EOPS/CARE and Support Programs

Director, EOPS/CARE and Support Programs

Salary

$115,376.57 - $174,517.41 Annually

Location

San Jacinto 1499 N State St, San Jacinto, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

03449

Department

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS/CARE)

Division

Student Services

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level

A-13

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To)

1 to 15

Weekly Hours

40

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop)

Varies (TBD)

Contract Length

12 months

Occupational Group

M Academic Administrator

Position Type

R Regular

Categorically Funded

No

# of Positions

1

• Description
• Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, EOPS/CARE and Support Programs located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Under the general direction of the assigned administrator, responsible for the planning, development, administration, and leadership for a group of student success programs including the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), and related programs for the District.

This is an administrative position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and recommendation of district policies, regulations and budget decisions related to the area of responsibility.

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend. Educational administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward STRS (a retirement plan). Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year. While this current vacancy is expected at the Menifee Valley Campus, Administrators serve districtwide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus or any District facility. Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Plan, manage, direct, and provide leadership for the day-to-day activities for all components of EOPS, CARE, and related programs; identify program enhancements and evaluate the effectiveness of current programs; prepare and submit annual program reviews; develop, implement, and evaluate department plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve program goals and objectives; recommend and implement policies and procedures; prepare guidelines and manuals for programs supervised.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, and District policies and procedures regarding the administration of EOPS, CARE, and assigned student support programs; ensure the programs funding and fiscal matters are handled in accordance with District policies and regulations, as well as appropriate state and federal laws and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor budgets for assigned areas; coordinate efforts to seek outside funding for assigned programs; develop financial projections as required; maintain fiscal controls.
• Acquire and preserve necessary resources to support departmental functions; manage area facilities, equipment and maintenance.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis in support of the Districts program planning and review process; compile student data and statistics; generate year-end reports.
• Supervise, direct, train and evaluate assigned faculty and classified professionals; provide technical direction and guidance; recommend personnel actions; determine staffing levels and allocate staff time; develop appropriate training programs.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting for Management Information Systems (MIS) requirements related to EOPS, CARE, and assigned programs.
• Serve as district liaison with internal departments and external agencies; coordinate the assigned student support programs with other district programs; participate in local, regional, and state activities to promote programs; attend, represent, and participate in districtwide, local, State, and national level committees, groups, conferences, advisory boards, and professional organizations to develop effective programs and services.
• Plan, develop, and implement program elements including recruitment strategies, outreach, student eligibility, financial assistance, instructional and social activities; provides technical expertise and information to students, personnel, and administrators regarding programs and services; identifies technology and online educational initiatives to support students and faculty.
• Survey and identify special materials needed by students; survey and identify needs of students who are disadvantaged by language, social, and economic handicaps; assess, plan, and develop innovative strategies to ensure student success; assist in developing strategies for student interventions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Budgets, Federal, State, and local EOPS and CARE programs, regulations and guidelines.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, evaluation, recognition, and progressive discipline.
• Awareness of problems countered by economically disadvantaged students.
• Laws, regulations, and policies governing assigned programs.
• Fundamentals of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal reporting.
• Budget preparation and management.
• Advising or counseling and interviewing principles.
• Organizational and management principles.
• Adult pedagogy; student learning outcomes theory and practice.
• Oral and written language usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal relations and customer service principles.

Skills in:

• N/A

Ability to:

• Read, interpret, apply, and explain laws, guidelines, and regulations.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Develop and implement innovative student success programs utilizing alternative funding sources.
• Develop and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Operate computers and business-related software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations and training.
• Maintain an understanding of current research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Identify and establish goals.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)
• Cover Letter
• (Optional) Additional Transcripts

Education and Experience:

• A Masters degree from an accredited institution in counseling, psychology, social work, career development or related field; (attach transcripts) AND

• A minimum six (6) units of college-level coursework predominantly related to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language, or social disadvantage (attach transcripts); AND

• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator assignment; AND

• Two (2) years of experience (within the last four years):

• In management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR

• As a community college EOPS/CARE counselor or EOPS/CARE instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.

• To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered*

Licenses and Certifications:

Travel will be required for this position between District locations. Incumbent will be responsible for securing transportation to assigned locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbent will be required to: stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and regularly communicate with others in person, over the phone and electronically; The full spectrum of vision abilities is needed for this job.

Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and constant interruptions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff, students, and/or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

THE COLLEGE

To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/

BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.

To review the Benefits Summary, click here.

Employer Mt. San Jacinto College

Address 41888 Motor Car Parkway

Temecula, California, 92591

Phone 951-487-3161

Website http://msjc.edu/HumanResources/Pages/default.aspx