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San Mateo County Community College District

Program Manager (OER-ZTC)

Position Number: 6278317
Location: Redwood City, CA
Position Type: Distance Education Programs

Program Manager (OER-ZTC)

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 3C0325
Location: Caada College
Department: $ATSDiv
Position Number: 3C0325
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: other
If other, please specify: This position is funded by the Open Education Resources and Zero Text Cost (OER-ZTC) State Grant through the expiration of the grant on December 31, 2026.
Min Salary: $99,144 (annual)
Max Salary: $125,580 (annual)
Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory Positions

Who We Are:

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:

Caada College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), enrolling approximately 10,000 students each academic year. Caada College has a diverse student population that reflects the communities that it serves. For more than 50 years, Caada College has provided enriching educational opportunities for the residents of San Mateo County. With the support and guidance from award-winning faculty and staff, residents can pursue certificates and degrees for career training or for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Caada College offers hundreds of day, evening, and weekend courses in more than 40 quality instructional programs with a variety of innovative student support services. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Caada Colleges Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness (PRIE)website.

Who We Want:

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

The Position:

Under general direction, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Open Education Resources and Zero Text Cost (OER-ZTC) Program. This position is responsible for managing staff, interfacing with college and district staff and faculty, coordinating and collaborating with external partners, designing and managing customized programs, overseeing program revenues and expenses, and other duties as assigned. This position may also represent the college/district in presentations, events, and meetings with businesses, organizations, community agencies, and individuals.

Public contact is extensive, requiring ongoing communication with faculty, staff, students, college leadership, and external partners. A high degree of independent judgment, creativity, and strategic planning is necessary. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in employee time, public relations, and money. The Program Manager may supervise the work of staff, student assistants, and volunteers as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Conduct needs assessments and collaborate with staff to enhance the delivery of program resources and services
Participate in strategic planning with management and other staff; evaluate and report out on key metrics, and program effectiveness
Meet regularly with key college/district stakeholders to coordinate program implementation and outcomes in alignment with institutional goals
Lead outreach efforts, including workshops, marketing campaigns, and digital resources, to promote awareness and adoption of the program
Research, collect, and analyze data to prepare reports, grant applications, surveys, and presentations that support program development and funding
Report key metrics and findings to institutional and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with reporting requirements
Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources and securing additional funding
Provide leadership in program development, including modifying projects, staffing recommendations, securing additional funding, and ensuring compliance with program requirements
Communicate with faculty, staff, students, business representatives, educational institutions, funding agencies, and community organizations regarding program policy, partnerships, grants, project goals, and strategic planning
Participate in advisory committees as directed
Attend and present at off-site meetings, workshops, and conferences regarding relevant program initiatives
Use technology and data systems to manage program records, track financial and operational metrics, and maintain electronic and manual documentation
Train and direct the work of staff, student assistants, and volunteers
Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
Three years of increasing responsibility in program planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation, budget planning and reporting, research and data analysis
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

Physical Requirements:

This classification requires sitting for various lengths of time; the ability to type, use phone, stand intermittently, walk, bend and stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of light to moderate weight, work at a computer, including viewing a monitor for prolonged lengths of time, repetitive use of keyboard and mouse, and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard and mouse to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the resources available to the specific population served by the program
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, regulations, and laws pertaining to the specific program services
Skill in respectful, sensitive communication with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Skill in strategic planning, project coordination, and evaluation
Skill in oral communication, including public speaking and giving clear and concise instructions
Skill in written communication
Skill in training and leading the work of others
Skill in organizing data, setting up, tracking, and maintaining data in electronic and manual files
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to coordinate, anticipate, and resolve workload issues and problems
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Open Date: 06/04/2025
First Review Date: 06/25/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:

Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment:

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement:

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations:

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report:

San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/