Director (VII) of Employer Partnership for Energy Construction and Utilities

Los Rios Community College District   Sacramento, CA   Full-time     Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 15, 2024
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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title

Director (VII) of Employer Partnership for Energy Construction and Utilities

Location

Los Rios Community College District (Cosumnes River College)

Department Location

Economic & Workforce Development

Posting Number

AE00972P

The Institution

About

Cosumnes River College (CRC) values diversity, focuses on creativity and personal enrichment, and empowers students to reach their full potential as informed and productive members of the community. CRC is a leader in innovative ideas and sustainable values. One of the four colleges of the Los Rios Community College District, Cosumnes River College seeks candidates who are knowledgeable about the impact of implicit bias in teaching and learning, and who implement culturally responsive teaching techniques and effective practices for engaging students.

Serving south Sacramento County and Elk Grove since 1970, CRC's main campus and its Elk Grove center provide a dynamic learning environment for more than 14,000 ethnically and racially diverse students. One of the top ten most diverse two-year public colleges in the nation (noted in the Almanac of Higher Education, Fall 2015), CRC is a student-centered, open-access community college dedicated to preparing students for an ever-changing future.

Our Strengths

CRC awards Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, Associate degrees for Transfer, Career Education certificates, and transfer credit for students who intend to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Our 200+ programs include automotive technology, radio, television and film, allied health, veterinary technology, and architecture and design technology, among others.

With a focus on improving completion outcomes for all students, programs like the Puente Project, Umoja DIOP Scholars, and Native American Higher Ed Resources, look to increase the number of Latinx, African-American, and Native American students who complete a degree, certificate and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Student support services and programs including CARE, EOPS, Enriched Scholars, and First-Year Experience enhance the ability of all students to complete college. CRC is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Our Vision

CRC strives to be an exemplary and innovative community college that empowers students and employees to strengthen the cultural, social, economic, and environmental well-being of their communities.


Position Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Instruction Economic and Workforce Development at Cosumnes River College and the North Far North Consortium, the Director of Employer Partnership (DEP) for Energy, Construction and Utilities (ECU) will work to accomplish three main goals:

1) increase work-based learning opportunities for students,

2) increase job placements of program completers and

3) improve responsiveness to employers.

The DEP for ECU proactively recruits and connects employers to their local community colleges in the North sub-region, which includes the four Los Rios Colleges, Yuba College, Woodland Community College, Sierra College, and Lake Tahoe Community College. The DEP for ECU creates employer pathway partnerships for workforce development and job placement to respond to employer needs.

Working directly with employers, the DEP for ECU will create opportunities for work-based learning such as job shadows, classroom presentations, internships, and apprenticeships; convene advisory boards to promote industry-requested program development; market the colleges' career education programs and help employers connect with key campus stakeholders; support case managing program graduates to ensure job placement; work with employer's human resources departments to determine upcoming job openings; streamline processes for employer engagement with community college students and career education personnel.

The DEP for ECU works with the other North Far North DEPs to share best practices, provide sector-specific expertise, collaborate on projects, seek technology solutions that create work efficiencies and market programs, and leverage resources to scale projects that contribute to the accomplishment of the three main goals.

The DEP for ECU works with other Key Talent in the North Far North, including K-14 technical assistance providers, K-12 Pathway Coordinators, Guided Pathways Coordinators, and the Center of Excellence to accomplish the three main goals. The DEP for ECU works with key constituents from the Coordinating Council to respond to workforce training needs, increase students' opportunities for employer engagement and learning, and increase job placement for our students.

The successful DEP for ECU candidate demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities in a growth mindset, relationship building, project management, industry experience, communication facilitation, grant work plan writing and execution, and outcomes orientation. The DEP for ECU demonstrates behaviors and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers you the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work. Check out the benefits guide for complete information.

Assignment Responsibilities

Typical duties include, but not limited to:Increase Work-based Learning Opportunities
  • Developing a strategic work plan with specific objectives and measurable outcomes related to increasing work-based learning experiences for community college students.
  • Recruiting employers to provide paid internships and jobs, especially for disproportionately impacted (DI) communities.
  • Recruiting employers for work-based learning activities, such as tours, classroom presentations, and class activities; connect these resources to faculty.
Increase Job Placement
  • Developing a strategic work plan with specific objectives and measurable outcomes related to job placement in careers aligned with existing and/or developing community college programs.
  • Referring and supporting employers to post jobs on college job search platforms (i.e., Handshake, College Central, etc.).
  • Connecting with College Career Centers and faculty to recruit students to apply for the positions with a focus on DI populations.
  • Working with college faculty and administration to identify upcoming program graduates and align local job openings.
  • Leveraging resources to assist in the case management of program graduates; ensure seamless job placement.
  • Connecting with employers during and after the internships/jobs to address issues, identify areas for improvement, and bring them back to the college programs.
  • Following up with employers to track the number of internships/jobs filled by community college students.
Improve Responsiveness to Employers
  • Developing a strategic work plan with specific objectives and measurable outcomes for improving employer responsiveness related to program development and talent recruitment.
  • Being responsive to employers through developing and/or supporting contract education, apprenticeship programs, incumbent work training, and advisory committee formation, among other methods.
  • Tracking outcomes of work-based learning provided, job placement, and responsiveness to employers and provide monthly progress/status reports to the consortium.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Work Year

12 month

Work Schedule

The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.

Total Hrs per Week/Day

40 hours per week

Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution completed by July 1, 2024.
  2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
  3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:
  1. Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. Letter of Interest
NOTES:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Physical Demands

Salary

$113,665.48 - $123,035.17 per year. LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information

Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

04/15/2024

Closing Date

05/15/2024

Open Continuously

No

Beginning and/or Ending Dates

Full-Time, Classified Management PositionBeginning on (or about) July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Categorically Funded Position
: This position is contingent on continued funding and satisfactory work performance; may be extended, on an annual basis, to future fiscal years.

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

For the latest information on Los Rios Community College's COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information click here.

Administrative positions may be subject to the District's Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Quicklink

https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/25139

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * If hired, can you provide proof that you are eligible to work in the United States (LRCCD does not provide sponsorship)?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please copy and paste the the link - https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2949/docs/133235.pdf - into a web browser. Read and review the CRC Statement concerning the value of cultural competence and choose the appropriate response. I have reviewed the CRC Statement Concerning the Value of Cultural Competence:
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
    • Asian Pacific Islander Legacy - Los Rios Employee Group
    • Before The Movie - Movie Theater Advertisement
    • Black Faculty & Staff Association - Los Rios Employee Group
    • California Community College Registry
    • CaliforniaJobNetwork.com
    • CalJobs
    • CareerBuilder
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Community College Jobs (communitycollegejobs.com)
    • Comunidad - Los Rios Employee Group
    • DiversityJobs (diversityjobs.com)
    • d'primeramano.net Magazine
    • EdCareers Portal (Standford)
    • Employee
    • Facebook
    • Glassdoor
    • Greater Sacramento Urban League
    • Handshake
    • HigherEdJobs (higheredjobs.com)
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • LinkedIn
    • Los Rios Human Resource Invite
    • Los Rios Job Site
    • Native American Collaborative - Los Rios Employee Group
    • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Builders Exchange
    • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Works
    • SacramentoDiversity.com
    • Spectrum LGBTQIA+ - Los Rios Employee Group
    • THE Hub Magazine (Sac Culture Hub)
    • YouTube
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
  1. Employee Request for Transfer Form