Antelope Valley College
Antelope Valley College
Director, Veterans Resource Center
Salary: $8,958.48 Monthly
Deadline: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=307634
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Equity & Student Achievement, plans, organizes, controls, and directs the processes, programs, and operations of the Veterans Resource Center. including introduction to admission, registration, counseling, and financial aid services available to Veterans Resource Center students.
The Director is responsible for the creation and implementation of programs in order to support student retention and success of the students in the center. This position is directly responsible for the day-to-day operation and supervision of full and part-time staff. Develops, recommends, organizes, and implements techniques and practices to improve the program’s functions, ensuring optimum performance and service to students, including any grants related to these functions. Stays current with federal, state, and local requirements and best practices; continuously monitors and adopts state-of-the-art practices, remaining informed about the latest developments and trends in the field. Performs other duties as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES E= indicates essential elements of the position • Develops, plans, and organizes events, activities, organizational fairs, campus activities, meetings, presentations, and programs to provide equitable access to information and assistance to Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Organizes and monitors the certification of Veteran's benefits under the guidelines, i.e., School Certifying Official Handbook, set by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (E) • Works collaboratively with various campus departments and external organizations to coordinate support services and resources for Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Assists in developing and implementing equitable strategies to promote access, recruitment, success, retention, and completion of educational goals for Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Coordinates the dissemination of College program data, service information, and available resources to Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Serves as a liaison between prospective Veterans Resource Center students, current students, college departments, other higher educational institutions, and community partners/agencies. (E) • Recruits, trains, directs work, and evaluates student workers, including, but not limited to, initial and ongoing training, meetings, and office duties. (E) Maintains and updates student records as necessary; monitors student progress and engagement with Veterans Resource Center activities; verifies students are meeting program requirements; determines student eligibility for program participation. (E) • Provides and coordinates various services for Veterans Resource Center students, such as case management and activities to assist students in their academic achievement and personal growth. (E) • Uses student information systems to record and retrieve student data. • Assists in office recordkeeping and filing activities, assembles data and prepares reports, and maintains equipment and office inventory using a variety of platforms. • Attend departmental staff meetings, in-services, job-related conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing learned material upon return to campus. • Some travel is required. • Performs other related duties as may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university AND four (4) years of experience planning, directing, and organizing veterans’ affairs or other closely related projects or programs. OR A graduate degree from a recognized college or university AND two (2) years of experience planning, directing, and organizing veterans’ affairs or other closely related projects or programs. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: •
Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance as required by state law • Work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday hours • Certification as a Certifying Official with the Department of Veterans Affairs must be obtained within the probationary period and maintained throughout employment. KNOWLEDGE OF: •
Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges. • Participatory governance within the California Community College System. • District organization, operations, policies, and goals. • DEIA principles, cultural competence, and growth mindset. • Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Outcomes. • Methods and techniques in working with Veterans Resource Center students and members of the public. • Community organizations and agencies’ relations to current and prospective students. • Methods and techniques for working with college students and groups. • Recruitment procedures and techniques. • Statistical record-keeping techniques. • Proficiency in English, encompassing grammar, spelling, punctuation, and a broad vocabulary. • Modern office practices and procedures, and equipment. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Effective collaboration, communication, and consensus-building techniques. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. • Principles of training and providing work direction. • Concepts of project planning, marketing, and public relations. • Proper lifting techniques. • Budget preparation and control that sustains the mission of the College and student success; grant-funded program compliance. ABILITY TO: • Learn applicable sections of the federal, state, and local education codes and other applicable laws, and regulations. • Learn and apply District operations, policies, and objectives. • Learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services. • Work equitably and effectively with current students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in order to promote equal access to all programs. • Work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend, and holiday hours. • Learn, understand, and explain college curriculum and practices for Veterans Resource Center students. • Effectively and innovatively use data to inform decision-making. • Promote and develop partnerships with educational and community organizations. • Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing across various audiences and constituent groups. • Provide effective leadership in the management, supervision, and evaluation of the work of others. • Operate standard office equipment and tools. • Learn, understand, and explain processes, including Student Application, Course Enrollment, Financial Aid Application, and other general processes that students encounter. • Lift, move, and break down equipment, displays, furniture, and totes for various events and presentations. • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports. • Work confidentially and demonstrate discretion. • Prepare and deliver oral presentations. • Work independently with little supervision. • Meet schedules and deadlines. • Direct a team of classified professionals, student workers and/or short-term hourly employees. • Commitment to equity, student success, and program completion. • Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management, supporting academic freedom and academic achievement. • Equitably develop, plan, organize, and programs, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs. • Communicate effectively and with cultural competence in all methods of communication with diverse populations. • Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions. • Travel to multiple educational sites to fulfill duties. • Travel locally and domestically. OTHER INFORMATION WORK DIRECTION, LEAD, AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide work direction to classified employees, student workers, hourly workers, and others as required. CONTACTS:
Administrators, co-workers, other departmental staff, faculty, students, vendors, community partners, and the general public. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Ability to move throughout campus/area to review activity programs and sites. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting objects up to 25 pounds. Pulling/Pushing heavy objects on dollies or carts. Reaching to retrieve and file records. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment. Constant interruptions. Occasional outdoor work environment. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Occasional travel, transport, and set up at events on and off campus. For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.
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The Director is responsible for the creation and implementation of programs in order to support student retention and success of the students in the center. This position is directly responsible for the day-to-day operation and supervision of full and part-time staff. Develops, recommends, organizes, and implements techniques and practices to improve the program’s functions, ensuring optimum performance and service to students, including any grants related to these functions. Stays current with federal, state, and local requirements and best practices; continuously monitors and adopts state-of-the-art practices, remaining informed about the latest developments and trends in the field. Performs other duties as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES E= indicates essential elements of the position • Develops, plans, and organizes events, activities, organizational fairs, campus activities, meetings, presentations, and programs to provide equitable access to information and assistance to Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Organizes and monitors the certification of Veteran's benefits under the guidelines, i.e., School Certifying Official Handbook, set by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (E) • Works collaboratively with various campus departments and external organizations to coordinate support services and resources for Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Assists in developing and implementing equitable strategies to promote access, recruitment, success, retention, and completion of educational goals for Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Coordinates the dissemination of College program data, service information, and available resources to Veterans Resource Center students. (E) • Serves as a liaison between prospective Veterans Resource Center students, current students, college departments, other higher educational institutions, and community partners/agencies. (E) • Recruits, trains, directs work, and evaluates student workers, including, but not limited to, initial and ongoing training, meetings, and office duties. (E) Maintains and updates student records as necessary; monitors student progress and engagement with Veterans Resource Center activities; verifies students are meeting program requirements; determines student eligibility for program participation. (E) • Provides and coordinates various services for Veterans Resource Center students, such as case management and activities to assist students in their academic achievement and personal growth. (E) • Uses student information systems to record and retrieve student data. • Assists in office recordkeeping and filing activities, assembles data and prepares reports, and maintains equipment and office inventory using a variety of platforms. • Attend departmental staff meetings, in-services, job-related conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing learned material upon return to campus. • Some travel is required. • Performs other related duties as may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university AND four (4) years of experience planning, directing, and organizing veterans’ affairs or other closely related projects or programs. OR A graduate degree from a recognized college or university AND two (2) years of experience planning, directing, and organizing veterans’ affairs or other closely related projects or programs. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: •
Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance as required by state law • Work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday hours • Certification as a Certifying Official with the Department of Veterans Affairs must be obtained within the probationary period and maintained throughout employment. KNOWLEDGE OF: •
Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges. • Participatory governance within the California Community College System. • District organization, operations, policies, and goals. • DEIA principles, cultural competence, and growth mindset. • Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Outcomes. • Methods and techniques in working with Veterans Resource Center students and members of the public. • Community organizations and agencies’ relations to current and prospective students. • Methods and techniques for working with college students and groups. • Recruitment procedures and techniques. • Statistical record-keeping techniques. • Proficiency in English, encompassing grammar, spelling, punctuation, and a broad vocabulary. • Modern office practices and procedures, and equipment. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Effective collaboration, communication, and consensus-building techniques. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. • Principles of training and providing work direction. • Concepts of project planning, marketing, and public relations. • Proper lifting techniques. • Budget preparation and control that sustains the mission of the College and student success; grant-funded program compliance. ABILITY TO: • Learn applicable sections of the federal, state, and local education codes and other applicable laws, and regulations. • Learn and apply District operations, policies, and objectives. • Learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services. • Work equitably and effectively with current students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in order to promote equal access to all programs. • Work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend, and holiday hours. • Learn, understand, and explain college curriculum and practices for Veterans Resource Center students. • Effectively and innovatively use data to inform decision-making. • Promote and develop partnerships with educational and community organizations. • Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing across various audiences and constituent groups. • Provide effective leadership in the management, supervision, and evaluation of the work of others. • Operate standard office equipment and tools. • Learn, understand, and explain processes, including Student Application, Course Enrollment, Financial Aid Application, and other general processes that students encounter. • Lift, move, and break down equipment, displays, furniture, and totes for various events and presentations. • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports. • Work confidentially and demonstrate discretion. • Prepare and deliver oral presentations. • Work independently with little supervision. • Meet schedules and deadlines. • Direct a team of classified professionals, student workers and/or short-term hourly employees. • Commitment to equity, student success, and program completion. • Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management, supporting academic freedom and academic achievement. • Equitably develop, plan, organize, and programs, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs. • Communicate effectively and with cultural competence in all methods of communication with diverse populations. • Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions. • Travel to multiple educational sites to fulfill duties. • Travel locally and domestically. OTHER INFORMATION WORK DIRECTION, LEAD, AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide work direction to classified employees, student workers, hourly workers, and others as required. CONTACTS:
Administrators, co-workers, other departmental staff, faculty, students, vendors, community partners, and the general public. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Ability to move throughout campus/area to review activity programs and sites. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting objects up to 25 pounds. Pulling/Pushing heavy objects on dollies or carts. Reaching to retrieve and file records. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment. Constant interruptions. Occasional outdoor work environment. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Occasional travel, transport, and set up at events on and off campus. For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.
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