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Program Manager - Restorative Justice
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Position Number: 5960272
Location: Ukiah, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Program Manager - Restorative Justice

Salary: $84,366.00 - $102,547.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Number: FY20-2100049
Closing: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Ukiah, CA
Department: Student Services

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a full-time Program Manager - Restorative Justice.

This is a full-time Classified Administrator position. The District serves students throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties and Online. The main campus is located in Ukiah, CA; with centers locations in Lakeport, CA; Willits, CA; Fort Bragg, CA; and online.

Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: Mission, Vision, Values, Goals | Mendocino College

Under general direction of the Director of Student Life and Support, leads the development and implementation of the Rising Scholars program, Eagles Rise at Mendocino College. Facilitates, develops, implements, and evaluates Eagles Rise services, and activities; serves as primary contact person and representative of the District for this program. Provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance in areas assigned; and performs related work as required.

We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Through the online portal please submit the following documents:

Completed online application
Resume
A cover letting that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position
Photocopies of all transcripts; a foreign transcript evaluation must be attached if applicable. Official copies of transcripts are required upon employment
Contact information for 3 professional reference (no letters please)
Be prepared to answer the following two (2) supplemental questions during the supplemental questions of the application:
1. Please describe how you have developed, implemented, and/or coordinated support programs for marginalized populations. What was your role? How did you measure success?
2. Describe your experience working with students who have been impacted by the justice system. What practices would you employ to promote success for students from justice system-impacted backgrounds?

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range (10) is $84,366 - $102,547 annually. There are five annual step movements; initial placement will be at step 1, unless approved by the Superintendent/President.

Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD - Salary Schedule

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance with no monthly premium contribution from the faculty member,. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.

Holidays and Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn twenty one (21) days of vacation and twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Vacation leave increases with the length of service. There are twenty (20) paid holidays annually.

Retirement: This position is eligible for CalPERS Retirement.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments:

Facilitates working relationships between Mendocino College and local law enforcement, juvenile hall, continuation schools, community organizations and other external partners in support of students and potential students impacted by the justice system, particularly the juvenile justice system in both Lake and Mendocino Counties.
Participates and manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Eagles Rise Program; recommends within program policy, appropriate fees, service levels, and resources; recommends and administers policies and procedures; manages data and prepares program reports.
Oversees and participates in the development, administration, and coordination of program budgets; participates in the forecast of funds; monitors and approves expenditures; requisitions instructional supplies and capital outlays; implement adjustments.
Manages the effective use of District and program resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service to justice system impacted students, primarily by the juvenile justice system.
Coordination of designated faculty, classified staff, and managers involved with supporting students and potential students impacted by the justice system.
Provides management, leadership, and coordination of the College's Restorative Justice Program.
Provides supervision and/or direction to assigned staff, faculty, short-term employees, student workers and interns.
Reviews, assesses, and evaluates assigned programs and services; recommends and implements plans and policies to facilitate and improve outcomes, operations, and programs with the Restorative Justice Program. This includes working with administrators and faculty to build an expanding schedule of courses, learning services, and student services.
Works with faculty, managers, staff, and community partners to establish scheduled times and locations for courses within the prisons and jail, including potential times for make up hours due to unforeseen events and interruptions at the correctional facility.
Monitors and facilitates student enrollments; ensures integrity of student program pathways.
Assists department chairs in recruiting faculty to teach courses and in facilitating faculty evaluations at the correctional facilities and jail.
Works with correctional staff and administrators to ensure all faculty and staff are appropriately trained, orientated, ad cleared to work inside the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), including the clearance of instructional materials.
Maintains compliance with State and Federal regulatory guidelines.
Administers college policy with respect to educational services in the local jail and correctional facilities. Plans, implements, and evaluates short and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives related to the Restorative Justice Program.
Works with administration, participatory governance leaders, and constituents to plan the expansion of the College's Restorative Justice Program.
Oversees program outreach to recruit, identify, and select program participants; prepares and conducts presentations to the community stakeholders, campus, correctional facilities, and organizations assisting justice-impacted individuals.
Ensures students' program files are updated, maintained, and reported in accordance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); monitors students' academic and assessment records to analyze satisfactory academic progress; compiles and analyzes evaluation data to identify barriers to progress; provides recommendations for interventions for students experiencing and demonstrating academic difficulties.
Supervises faculty in orientation activities such as student orientation, educational planning, transition workshops and activities to assist formerly and currently incarcerated students.
Meet with students as required to assess academic progress and student needs for academic and student support services.
Participates in monthly meetings and committees as assigned.
Prepares and submits mid-year and annual performance reports on program and participant progress; develops and recommends appropriate budgets and budget narratives for multiple programs and grants. Establishes projected direct and indirect costs and revenues of the prison program; oversees expenditures and maintains fiscal responsibility; adheres to requirements for all grant reporting program regulations ensures maximization of funds to adhere to and implement specialized grants and programs.
Provides staff training and development to educate stakeholders on equity, best ways to serve formerly and currently incarcerated students, and general procedures
Facilitate ceremonies, or other special events, to recognize the attainments of incarcerated students upon their completion of Mendocino College certificate or degree programs.
Performs duties in multiple locations, including at partner organization sites, juvenile hall, and college sites.
Performs other duties related to the position as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:
The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Mobility: frequent sitting for long periods; frequent walking and standing; occasional reaching above and below desk level; frequent balancing on varied surfaces.
Dexterity: frequent fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard; frequent grasping to handle individual papers, write/take notes and feel individual objects.
Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 15 pounds; may lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone.
Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent need to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments; working with at-risk populations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Office and juvenile hall environment; subject to interruptions and distractions.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a classified management position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system or individuals who have experienced significant hardship, such as homelessness, foster-youth, etc.

Master's degree in Social Work or similar field.

Bilingual in Spanish/English

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE:
This classification requires personal transportation during the work assignment. Must possess a valid (Class C) California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record or ability to secure personal transportation during the work assignment.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Knowledge of student success strategies to improve retention and persistence for justice impacted and socially or economically disadvantaged students.
Knowledge of contemporary practices and theories to enhance success of non-traditional and adult learners.
Knowledge of practices of student learning outcomes and measurements of student success.
Academic services aimed at improving academic, study, test-taking, and other skills.
Principles of supervision, management, and planning.
Federal grants and reporting requirements.
Report writing including data collection, statistics, and analysis.
Local cultures and community resources.
Public speaking methods.

ABILITY TO:

Ability to write grant reports.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to community effectively in written and oral form.
Ability to lead, direct, evaluate and assign staff.
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Ability to maintain accurate and well-organized records.
Ability to travel between sites.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to make effective decisions and take independent action
Ability to develop and maintain accurate recordkeeping systems

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee

Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed

Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials.

Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted

Interviews are by invitation only

The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT(Prior to beginning employment)

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.
Mendocino-Lake Community College District is not authorized to sponsor employment visas and be the employer of record for F-1 Visa - OPT extension

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO STATEMENT

Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu.

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

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ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more:https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/

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