COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Santa Monica College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future. Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others. In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community.
 
 To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals.
 
 We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement. In service of these goals, Santa Monica College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunities for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.
  
 Position Profile:
 Under the administrative supervision of the Dean of Noncredit and External Programs, the Project Manager responds to regional, state, and federal mandates, including but not restricted to: AB 104/Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG), which includes the Santa Monica Regional Consortium for Adult Education; AEBG Data and Accountability; Noncredit Student Success and Support Program (NC SSSP); and, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  The Project Manager will assume the primary leadership role in all aspects of grant management and administration in collaboration with the designated dean, faculty leaders, and classified staff.
 
 Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
 (Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive, not restrictive.)

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners while serving as the primary contact for all matters pertaining to noncredit (adult education) grants and initiatives;
• Maintain transparent and positive collaboration with faculty to support noncredit curriculum development, professional development, instruction, student services, and other grant/initiative-related activities and projects;
• Collaborate and communicate with the Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Adult Education Center to respond to the requirements of adult education grants and initiatives, including but not limited to facilitation of local consortium meetings, retreats, and events;
• Serve as the Co-Director of the Santa Monica Regional Consortium for Adult Education
• Coordinate the development and submission of noncredit (adult education) grant/initiative-related plans, certifications, budgets, and reports in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements;   
• Effectively and efficiently manage stipend allocations awarded to faculty for noncredit curriculum and program development;
• Participate in noncredit (adult education) grant/initiative-related regional and state meetings, trainings, and conferences;
• Facilitate SMC's rollout of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board's MOU for Adult Education in partnership with the dean, faculty leaders, and designated partners;
• Consult and communicate effectively with SMC accountants and purchasing staff;
• Support the Dean of Noncredit and External Programs in the supervision of and managing the day-to-day assignments of the Administrative Assistant II and other designated classified staff;
• Supervise the Classified staff of Noncredit Initiatives
• Supervise the student workers on Noncredit Initiatives
• Support the Dean of Noncredit and External Programs in the implementation of changes to Title V and any legislative or policy changes from the CCCCO or District with regards to attendance reporting, outreach, and enrollment as it relates to Noncredit students;
• Ensure that all projects are appropriately supported with resources needed to successfully achieve stated program goals on time and within budget;
• Plan, organize and implement grant activities; establish and manage a detailed project plan with timelines and priorities; meet all grant requirements, accountability, and compliance measures;
• Evaluate activities and seek continuous improvement in collaboration with administration, faculty, and Institutional Research;
• Track activities and outcomes for reporting and audit purposes;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end activity reports;
• Effectively manage multiple grant budgets, ensuring documentation exists to support each expense, including time and effort reporting;
• Assure accurate and complete record systems;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and assigned software; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Master's degree and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment OR the equivalent* OR possession of an appropriate valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the specified subject area(s).

Education and Experience: 

• Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in education. 
• Four (4) years of work experience in K-12/adult education and/or community college noncredit programs and services.
• Successful oversight of AEBG, Noncredit SSSP, and WIOA Title II.
• Working knowledge of grant-funded projects, including an understanding of grant compliance, fiscal monitoring and documentation, project reporting, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, classified staff, and community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, underrepresented minority, English Language Learners, and/or first-generation college students.

• Provide effective leadership as a member of a team to realize the grant goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating with all college constituencies and members of the public.
• Willingness to adopt a "hands-on" approach to the completion of projects and tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to collect, analyze, and present data for program improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills, including timely completion of multiple projects.
• Clear, concise, and effective written communication.
• Develop new ideas or improvements and bring them to fruition in partnership with the dean, faculty leaders, and classified staff.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; project management software; database creation and management; content updates in web-based applications, etc.).

Project Manager Application Requirements

A standard application consists of the following:

• Online District Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript

* Additional, job-specific items may be required.  Please refer to the job posting for specific details.

Mandatory Vaccination Program

Santa Monica College has implemented a Mandatory Vaccination Program for all students and employees. For more information on the Mandatory Vaccination Program visit: https://www.smc.edu/news/presidents-messages/2021-08-04-smc-board-unanimously-approves-mandatory-vaccination-program.php Mandatory vaccination applies to all SMC employees who will be physically present and/or who will need to access college locations. All new employees must be fully-vaccinated by the first day of employment.

Diversity Statement

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.

Please review our Diversity Report: Faculty/Staff Diversity Reports - Santa Monica College (smc.edu) 

Equity Statement

Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply.  SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution.  We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity and inclusion.  Equity, diversity and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do.  SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure

The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.  All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity.  No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District.  The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/governance/board-of-trustees/documents/board-policy-manual/board-policies/chapter-3-general-institution/BP-3420-EEO.pdf

Equivalency Statement

The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means.  Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.  Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.  For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/documents/employment/equivalency-statement-for-application.pdf 

Conditions of Employment

Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance.  Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.

For more information about Santa Monica Community College:

https://www.smc.edu

https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/index.php

https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/diversity-equity-inclusivity/index.php