Director of EOPS and Student Support Programs

Salary: $139,560.00 - $171,564.00 Annually
Location : Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: EOPS/CARE & CalWorks
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Priority Screening Date: July 26, 2026
Open Until Filled

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SELECTION PROCESS

• Please be sure to review the Required Application Documents section below to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after the priority date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled.
• The initial screening will begin after the priority date, and applicants will be notified of their status, either way, thereafter. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted separately to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee.
• Tentative Interview Timeline: First-level interviews are slated to be conducted between 8/10 - 9/11/26 (specific dates TBD) and will take place remotely, via Zoom. Final interviews are slated to be conducted between 9/8 - 10/9/26 (specific dates TBD) and will be held in person, on our Kentfield campus. Timeline is subject to change.
• This position performs its duties on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate.

Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel or relocation at this time.

POSITION OVERVIEW
College of Marin is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee the integration of a comprehensive network of student support programs, including EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, NextUP, and Undocumented Student Services, with a focus on advancing equitable access, opportunities, and student success. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing initiatives that promote enrollment, retention, matriculation, and transfer for students experiencing social, economic, and cultural barriers. Notably, key functions include developing and implementing policies aligned with Title 5 and Education Code, providing strategic program and grant management, and fostering collaboration with campus departments and community partners. Through these efforts, the position plays a central role in strengthening a coordinated support system that promotes achievement and opportunity for all students.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Director of EOPS and Student Support Programs is distinguished from the Director of other programs in that an incumbent in the former class is uniquely responsible for services provided to students within the EOPS, CARE and CalWORKs, Undocumented Student Services, and NextUP. The work involves a wide variety of independent decision making within general policy and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the EOPS, CARE and CalWORKs, NextUP, and Undocumented Students,; with assigned employees, develops, implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the College's mission and priorities; manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the plans, policies, systems and procedures for assigned programs in order to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
• Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of multiple categorically-funded student support programs; plans, manages and oversee the fiscal management of cooperative and direct grants; develops and monitors individual programs and data input, and establishes audit trails; ensures grant-funded positions, expenditures and activities meet local, state and federal grants objectives, guidelines and regulations; oversees and participates in the tracking aggregation, analysis and reporting of data extracted from internal and external databases; analyzes, evaluates and develops reports, recommendations and plans; ensures the accuracy and timely submission funding source reporting.
• Participates in the development of and monitors performance against the department's annual budget; administers department budgets, including grants and other outside funding; develops financial projections and statistical reports as required; develops multiyear plans for large purchases; approves purchase requests for supplies and equipment; monitors revenue; ensures the department's grant funding and partnership-related fiscal matters are handled in accordance with College policies and regulations as well as appropriate state and federal laws and regulations.
• Through departmental staff, collaborates and develops partnerships with local school districts, area schools, adult education programs, public agencies and community resources to identify typically underrepresented students; plans, develops and implements program elements including outreach, student eligibility, financial assistance, instructional and social activities; provides technical expertise and information to students, staff and administrators regarding programs and services; identifies technology and online educational initiatives to support students and faculty.
• Oversees the selection and management of department staff; establishes performance requirements, monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement; may participate in grievance hearings and take disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with College human resources policies and labor contract agreements.
• Provides leadership for departmental operations and staff, acquires and preserves necessary resources to support departmental functions; oversees the development and implementation of new programs, services and activities.
• Conducts studies and analyses to identify program enhancements and evaluate the effectiveness of current programs; prepares and submits annual program reviews; develops, implements and evaluates department plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Manages and monitors distribution of work within the department, oversees and assesses internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for process improvement, directs change management; responds to staff concerns and needs.
• Oversees and participates in reviewing equity and student learning outcomes and assessments; produces and organizes program planning documents and student learning outcomes; conducts program reviews and studies, recommends modifications to programs, policies and procedures, implements changes; develops and updates reports and data-tracking success measures for curriculum, courses and programs for departments.
• Establishes and maintains effective community relationships through outreach, partnerships, and community engagement events; participates in campus-wide workshops targeting special student populations including low-income, first generation students, single parents receiving County benefits, foster youth, and undocumented students; maintains advanced knowledge of requirements, restrictions and policies for all assigned categorically-funded programs.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership and other groups; represents the College and presents at community meetings and events and at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
• Fosters an environment that embraces equity-minded practices, integrity, trust and respect; supports, implements and promotes compliance with the College's Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Plan in all aspects of employment and education; increases cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, programs and services.

OTHER DUTIES

• Serves on advisory boards and task forces.
• Oversees and participates in developing promotional materials including flyers, invitations, programs and publications.
• Assists with grant writing as directed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Desirables

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Title 5, Section 56262 Director Qualifications requires the EOPS Director to meet MQs for a student services administrator as outlined in Section 53420 MQs for Educational Administrators (#1 and #2 below).

1. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university; and
2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment, which may, but need not be concurrent with the required full-time service; and
3. Must have, within the last four years, two years of experience or the equivalent:
   • In the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons having a physical or mental disability affected by educational, language or social disadvantages; or
   • As a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.
4. In addition, shall have completed a minimum of six (6) units of college-level course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons having a physical or mental disability affected by educational, language or social disadvantages; and
5. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and learning styles of community college students and staff.

Desired Qualifications:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and methods including goal setting and long-range planning, program development/implementation, delegation and employee supervision.
• EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and NextUP, program goals, objectives, policies and practices.
• General principles, practices and techniques used in customer service, public relations and community outreach.
• Applicable rules and policies of Title V of the California Code of Regulations.
• Principles, practices and methods of complex grant budget development and management, and budget tracking and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.
• Principles and practices of public administration including maintaining public records.
• Research methods and analysis techniques; program evaluation and student learning outcomes process.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
• Principles, practices and techniques of effective supervision including advising and training.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Understand and be sensitive to and respectful of the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation