Deputy Sector Navigator, Business & Entrepreneurship Sector #CL19-1350
Career Education/Academic Affairs/Santa Ana College

This position is categorically funded and contingent upon funding at the time of hire.

Salary
2019 Management Salary Schedule
Grade I $86,987.93 - $91,325.43 - $95,887.73 - $100,701.28 - $105,726.45 - $111,012.77 - $116,563.41/year

Benefits
The District provides excellent medical and dental coverage and life insurance of a minimum of $50,000 or a maximum not to exceed the annual salary of the employee. Holidays, sick days, and vacation are earned in accordance with the Administrative Handbook. Payroll deductions include the California Public Employees' Retirement System and Social Security.

Starting Date: As soon as possible after the offer of employment.
Deadline to Apply: Friday, November 15, 2019, 5:00 PM

CLASS SUMMARY
The Deputy Sector Navigator (DSN) for the Business and Entrepreneurship sector serves nine community colleges in Orange County to facilitate higher performance levels by the region in achieving the Vison for Success. This is a strategic position, responding to significant labor market trends, engaging industry participation and arranging funding that helps build initiatives throughout the region to increase student success. This position works with business and industry, colleges and other stakeholders to help create career educational opportunities for students by engaging in initiatives that enable student employment and lifelong learning in the sector.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Apply business and industry expertise and fluency in articulating priorities, such that the colleges can take effective action. Provide services to industry through initiatives designed to increase economic development of the sector and promote workforce development activities. Identify industry priorities through industry data, LMI data, LaunchBoard, and Centers of Excellence (COE) research, focusing on: supply/demand gaps to be filled by the colleges; market and technology trends that are impacting workforce requirements; economic and policy drivers that can be leveraged in workforce development; industry players such as associations and major employers; and community college programs in the region that can be leveraged. Cultivate regional industry advisory councils: engage major employers across the regional labor market; develop a common understanding of supply/demand and skills gaps; initiate and manage industry engagement with faculty and administrators; convene regional collaboratives to facilitate faculty and industry joint actions; and facilitate sustainability of the regional collaboratives. Conduct additional research as required: focus groups on specific occupations or initiatives; attend conferences and seminars to expand knowledge of industry priorities; arrange primary research to support and provide information for curriculum development; convene sector-specific groups and specific faculty groups to develop initiatives to enrich student success. Develop and execute a regional sector strategy. Involve external stakeholders such as: workforce boards, regional economic development groups, non-profit groups, K-12, and other DSNs. Support community college Strong Workforce Program (SWP), such as Workforce Pathway Coordinators, K-14 Technical Assistance Providers, etc. Involve internal stakeholders, such as Chief Instructional Officers (CIOs), Career Education (CE) Deans, CE Directors, CE faculty, and other DSNs. Create program enrichment proposals for consideration by the colleges to increase enrollment; build or enhance Guided Pathways; bridge supply/demand gaps; bridge skills gaps; align with regional industry priorities and with industry-recognized credentials. Assist colleges in executing initiatives: market intelligence information; coordinate sector focused faculty professional development; provide input into curriculum development; build CE faculty communities of practice; and braid other grant funds to support initiatives. Align each college's integrated planning process; assist in curriculum planning and approval process; and collaborate with the statewide Sector Navigators (SNs) and other DSNs in developing initiatives. Work with the Regional Consortia (RC) and regional Center of Excellence to integrate initiatives into the regional plan/strategy. Facilities preparation and approval of SWP and other funding sources.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the designated administrator and is governed by terms of the grant or sub-agreement that funds the position. This position manages the Deputy Sector Navigator Business and Entrepreneurship grant program and supervises the program staff.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related area; five years' experience in management, administration or delivery of programs in small business, entrepreneurship or economic development. Knowledge of small business activities in the community and the ability to participate in those activities; higher education mission, organization, operations, policies and objectives in community colleges as it relates to small business/entrepreneurship. SB 1440 Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC), Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID), Chancellor's Office Curriculum Inventory (COCI), Career Technical Education (CTE) framework and model curriculum standards of the California Department of Education, Articulation and Dual Enrollment Policies, Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH), and budget preparation and administration within a braided state federal setting. Ability to support both the statewide sector strategy and regional consortia strategy; initiate pilot programs that can be scaled statewide; add subject matter expertise to inform team activities; and develop proposals to benefit the colleges through SWP and other funding opportunities.

Selection Criteria
Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:
• Educational experience-breadth and depth
• Work experience-breadth and depth
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Program development
• Community involvement
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse socioeconomic community
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and oral interview.

Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:
• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem solving skills
• Successful performance demonstration
• Writing skills/demonstration

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.

Method of Application
For consideration in the selection process, interested persons must complete the RSCCD application and upload all required documents online at http://www.rsccd.edu/employment/Pages/Employment.aspx by the specified closing date for the position. If you do not have a computer, there is a computer which can only access RSCCD employment website and scanner to upload application materials/documents (no USB) available at the Human Resources Department, 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, California, 92706, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Please upload the following application materials in the appropriate boxes with your online application by the closing date:
• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Unofficial transcripts showing that the minimum qualifications are met (Required)
• Any additional supplemental materials (Optional)

Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide current verification of a negative TB test or chest x-ray, complete the district's fingerprinting process, and bring proof of their legal right to work in the United States. Cost of TB testing, fingerprinting and the fee for criminal records check will be paid for by the candidates.

The Rancho Santiago Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.





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