Director, Special Program (First Peoples Native Center) (Restricted Funds)

Posting Number

CM-276-2025

Director, Special Program (First Peoples Native Center) (Restricted Funds) Director, Special Program Division Student Services Department First Peoples Native Center FTE 1.00 Term (month/year) 12 months/year Primary Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; nights and weekends as needed

Shift Differential:

Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.

Health & Welfare:

Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees. The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees. The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

• Note:

  The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements depending on job classification. Annual Salary Step Range $119,592.00
• $138,636.

00 Position Recruitment Details Open Date 11/10/2025 Initial Screening Date 04/09/2026 Open Until Filled Yes District Rights We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Procedure Application Requirements First Review of Applications:

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position: 1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application. 2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience. 3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position. 4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made. 5. Optional

• Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation).

Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position. Special Note to Applicants To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position. A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225.

Human Resources e-mail:

employment@mtsac.edu. Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents. Long Distance Travel for

Interviews:

If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement.

Foreign Transcripts:

Foreign Transcripts:

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Selection Procedure:

A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview. Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt. Position Description Position Description Position Overview The Director of the First Peoples Native Center (FPNC) provides leadership for programs and services that specifically support the success of Native American students, with a focus on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Guided by Education Code §79520 and the Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP), the Director consults with local California tribes, oversees the Center's daily operations, and develops culturally grounded programs that affirm Native American identity, histories, and sovereignty. The Director shall also act as a liaison between the community college and local Native American tribes for the creation and implementation of the program. As a campus leader, the Director builds strong partnerships with tribal governments, American Indian and Alaska Native students, and Mt. SAC stakeholders to ensure visibility, respect, and inclusion of Native American voices. This role manages state and grant-funded initiatives, delivers student-centered services such as mentorship, counseling, and career development, and advances the College's Student Equity Plan. The Director works collaboratively with faculty and staff across the campus to promote student retention, persistence, and completion, ensuring that Native American students have the resources and support necessary to achieve their academic and professional goals.

• Preference in hiring shall be given to qualified candidates of American Indian or Alaska Native heritage, per Education Code §79520 and the federal Indian Preference Act of 1990.

(https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC÷ision=7.&title=3.∂=48.&chapter=9.&article=11.) Definition Under general direction, manages the assigned special program, which serves diverse students from disproportionately impacted communities through counseling, instruction, mentoring, and community building. The Director plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the special program, including ensuring program compliance with College and Student Equity guidelines and regulations, budget management, and program progress reporting; develops and implements program services as described in campus and Student Equity goals and objectives. Provides highly complex and responsible support in areas of expertise. Supervision Received and Exercised Receives administrative direction from the assigned managerial personnel. Exercises general direction and supervision over management, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff. Class Characteristics This is a management classification that manages all programs and activities of the assigned special program. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. This position independently performs professional work implementing all aspects of the assigned programs, ensuring full compliance with all applicable College regulations and requirements and policies and procedures. In addition to having a good understanding of program administration, this position must be knowledgeable of student services, counseling functions, instructional strategies, and be able to implement services for eligible participants as detailed in the College and Student Equity reports. Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only) Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the assigned special program in concert with College policies and procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the program; recommends, within program policy, appropriate service levels and resources; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the program budget; monitors program expenditures to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations as well as, funding requirements. Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the assigned program, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the assigned managerial personnel. Selects, trains, motivates, and directs the assigned department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns. Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned. Collaborates and coordinates program activities and strategies with other College departments, programs, and staff. Prepares and completes all required College reports and responds to requests for information from College administration. Holds regular staff meetings and trainings and works collaboratively to meet program goals and objectives. Develops and implements annual recruitment and publicity plan; conducts evaluation studies and prepares annual and progress reports to the area Vice President, as well as College administrators and partners. Establishes and maintains relationships with school district officials, community leaders, various organizations, and public agencies to encourage participation, stimulate interest, and coordinate campus projects with assigned programs and activities. Acts as liaison with targeted high school officials, College Student Services programs, community organizations, and other universities and colleges to enhance services provided to program participants. Develops and maintains student monitoring system to ensure compliance with program eligibility standards; maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files. Initiates, oversees, and directs the collection of student data to measure and evaluate student success, including retention and persistence rates, passing rates, academic achievement scores, and College entrance information. Researches and develops grant proposals that meet funding agency requirements and priorities, including writing the grant narrative and completing all required forms and documents; establishes and maintains contacts with funding agency personnel and potential grant partners. Advises, provides guidance, and prepares and delivers presentations on issues pertaining to the special program. Assumes full management responsibility for all special program functions, services, and activities, including campus and educational trips. Maintains accurate and timely documentation and report submissions, and for the management of the project budgets; researches and gathers various program data and develops reports. Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect College or program operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required. Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations. Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA). Oversees, leads, and provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups. Utilizes critical thinking, sound decision-making, and problem-solving skills with tact, confidence, and diplomacy. Implements, enforces, supports, and abides by federal, state, and local policies and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures. Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, Screening and Selection Committees, mandated trainings, and DEISAA related trainings as required. Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required. Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the scope of the position. Qualifications Qualifications Knowledge of Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation. Budget development, administrative practices, and organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs. Principles and practices of grant funding, including techniques and methods of researching grant opportunities, identifying state, federal, private, and corporate grant funding organizations, securing and maintaining funding from external agencies, and complying with reporting requirements. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures. Principles and practices of developing, implementing, and evaluating special program. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. The provision of specialized support services for student populations specified in the special program. Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the scope of responsibility. Techniques for effectively representing the College in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels and ethnic groups. Skills and Abilities Implement, advocate for, and communicate the College's vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment. Oversee and address gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in the recruitment and retention of faculty, management, and staff. Exercise critical thinking and sound decision-making through observing, analyzing, inferring, communicating, and problem-solving in challenging situations with ethics, tact, confidence, and diplomacy. Develop and implement resources and strategies towards the goal of being diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible in academic and work environments. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for assigned program areas. Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for assigned program. Prepare and administer budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner. Effectively administer a variety of special program projects, events, and administrative activities. Effectively work with students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Communicate effectively through various modalities. Learn and apply emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures; understand scope of authority in making independent decisions. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university; and Two (2) full-time equivalent years of management and/or coordination experience developing, implementing, and leading a program for impacted student populations, working with low income, first generation, or ethnically diverse students. Pay Grade Eligibility N/A Desirable Qualifications Experience serving as a coordinator, supervisor, assistant director, or director level in student services or student equity initiatives/programs. Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI); OR Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Licenses and Certificates N/A Equivalencies Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section. Working Environment Working Conditions Environmental Elements Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff, students, and/or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including technological devices; to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites; the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials; and the ability to receive, review, and respond to communications in person, before groups, and over and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds. Mt. SAC Employment Information Mt. SAC Employment Information Conditions of Employment The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College's campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities. Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees:

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment. As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report. The person holding this position is considered a 'Responsible Employee' under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College's Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement Our Mission:

The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision:

Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community. Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics. Demographics We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training. The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year. The student population is as follows: by Ethnicity

• 58.53% Latinx, 9.30% White, 20.85% Asian, 2.83% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.64% Black/African American, 0.27% American Indian, 2.30% two or more races and 2.05% unknown; by Gender
• 54.96% Female, 43.11% Male, 0.66% Non-Binary, 1.27% unspecified; and by Age
• 47.71% ages 19 or younger, 19.37% ages 20-24, 8.53% ages 25-29, 5.51% ages 30-34, 3.90% ages 35-39, 5.16% ages 40-49, 9.79% ages 50 and older. The current employee population is as follows: by Ethnicity
• 38% Latinx, 19% White, 15% Asian, 4% Black/African American, 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1% Two or More Races, 19% unknown; by Gender
• 54.59% Female, 43.64% Male, 1.77% unspecified; and by Age
• 3.

57% under 20 years, 27.38% ages 20-29, 21.81% ages 30-39, 20.87% ages 40-49, 26.35% ages 50 and older. Conflict of Interest Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College's Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes). Inquiries/Contact Human Resources 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399

Phone:

(909) 274-4225

E-mail:

employment@mtsac.edu