Director of EOPS, CARE & CalWORKs

Kern Community College District
United States, California, Porterville
Dec 09, 2025
Director of EOPS, CARE & CalWORKs Kern Community College District Salary: $134,531.96 - $190,090.14 Annually Job Type: Full Time Job Number: FY25-2600180 Location: Porterville, CA Department: Student Services Basic Function The Director of Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) CARE, CalWORKs is responsible for the planning, development, administration, and leadership for a group of student success programs including the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and related programs (including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), NextUp, and Foster Youth) at Porterville College. Working under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Student Success and Counseling, or designee, the Director is responsible for maximizing student success through intentionally designed student interventions and advisement. Representative Duties 1. Responsible for the oversight, management, planning, implementation, and budget management of EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and related (including TANF, NextUp, and Foster Youth at the College. Responsibilities include ensuring requisite services, student success interventions program intake and orientation, peer mentoring, program-specific instruction, counseling, eligibility, outreach, cultural awareness, retention, transfer assistance, and ongoing program maintenance. 2. Recommend policy and procedures for all components related to EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and related programs (including TANF, NextUp, and Foster Youth), covering key areas such as student success interventions program-specific instruction, counseling, eligibility, outreach, cultural awareness, retention transfer, and on-going program maintenance. 3. Develop new services and programs for the department in compliance with state and local policies and guidelines to expand and increase services to students through program enhancements or additional grant funding. 4. Monitor and ensure compliance of EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and related programs (including TANF, NextUp, and Foster Youth), with Title V of the California Education Code and other relevant state and county regulations. 5. Recommend and prepare funding proposals including the 'EOPS Project Plan' and categorical planning documentation required by the Chancellor's Office or other funding agencies. 6. Responsible for compliance with regulations and submittal of all annual plans, year-end reports, and MIS data related to EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and related programs (including TANF, NextUp, and Foster Youth). 7. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships between EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, TANF, NextUp, Foster Youth, and other instructional, administrative, and student services departments. 8. Recommend and monitor annual budgets and oversee daily program operations to ensure compliance and efficient service delivery. 9. Recommend methods and procedures to identify and respond to the special needs of eligible students. Develop services which address these needs and implement procedures to monitor student progress, persistence, and goal completion. 10. Evaluate and monitor MIS and other student management systems for data accuracy. Maintain all records required by the California Community College Chancellor's Office and other official regulatory agencies. 11. Supervise program staff across EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, TANF, NextUp, and Foster Youth programs, including faculty, classified professionals, hourly staff, and student workers. 12. Participate in workshops, meetings, and conferences at the district, local, regional, and state levels as appropriate to the assigned areas of responsibility. Represent the EOP&S, CalWORKs, and CARE programs at Student Services Council and Region V Directors' meetings. 13. Assist counseling staff and other service areas as needed. 14. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Counseling, Guidance, Student Affairs, Educational Psychology, or a related field. Four years of full-time experience or the equivalent in the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant worked primarily with ethnic minorities or persons disadvantaged by language, social, or economic barriers or as a community college EOPS counselor or instructor. Completion of a minimum of six units of college-level coursework predominately related to serving ethnic minorities or persons disadvantaged by educational, language, or social barriers. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees. Knowledge & Abilities Knowledge of: EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs programs, regulations, and guidelines, including Title V regulations, California Education Code, state and county requirements pertaining to EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs TANF, NextUp, and Foster Youth. Mission, procedures, and operations of California Community Colleges. Principals and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation. Principals of public speaking, marketing, communications, and successful practices for student success and retention. Knowledge of budgeting and categorical fiscal reporting. Effective interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. College, district, community, and social service referral sources. Ability to: Manage a complex budget, supervise staff, and administer a department Work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the college goal of integrating instruction and student services to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment. Comprehend, interpret, and apply complex EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs laws, regulations, and procedural guidelines. Develop an annual EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs calendar and ensure that all requirements and deadlines for services, reports, and applications are met. Develop an annual department budget and oversee daily operations for compliance and practical applications. Analyze situations and utilize independent judgments. Interpret and prepare upon request relevant student data, perform student compliance audits, and perform basic accounting functions to prepare accurate EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students and personnel, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities. Direct, train, and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff and community partners. SALARY RANGE $ 134,531.96 - $ 190,090.14 (Annually) Maximum Entry Level Salary: $ 190,090.14 (Annually) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those received by January 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. are assured of consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet must include: Completed Online Application for Employment form A cover letter, six (6) pages or less, succinctly stating to what extent the candidate meets the minimum and desirable qualifications sought for this position. The cover letter should also address: Ability to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities listed in the position description. Specific examples from the candidate's background and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and expertise necessary for this position. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees. Current resume not to exceed six (6) pages Copy of legible transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment) Professional References, including names, email addresses, business, and home/cell telephone numbers of a minimum of 5 references, including: Two (2) supervisors One (1) administrative peer or equivalent One (1) direct report (including classified/support staff members) One (1) faculty member Preferably, references are to be from current and former institutions. It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant. Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) *Note:* The district is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment *The district does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.* All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5162416/director-of-eops-care-calworks. 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