Director Waterfront Campus

Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking an equity-minded, Classified Manager as the Director Waterfront Campus within the Instructional Services Wing.

For a complete job description and to apply please view the job post on the Coast Colleges website.  

Summary
The Director has overall responsibility for the planning, implementation, supervision, and coordination of the operational, instructional, and student support programs and activities at the Orange Coast College Waterfront Campus in Newport Beach, California. Programming includes comprehensive maritime credit and community boating education programs. The Director develops and implements action plans for delivery of the Waterfront Campus’ programs, services, and activities. Provides leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional program and services offered at the Waterfront Campus; including course development, delivery of instruction, marketing, and overall facility operation. The Director develops and maximizes a revenue base through fund-raising, partnerships, and community engagement that supports and advances the programs and services of the Waterfront Campus.

Distinguishing Career Features
The Director, Waterfront Campus is a management position that organizes and integrates fund- raising, academic and an expanding fee-based recreational boating and seamanship education, and fleet development a service that educates commercial mariners and boaters alike. The Director is a key contributor in working with the College and District-level Foundation efforts as part of strategic fund development. The Director oversees first-line managers and supervisors, mariners, and others to blend day-to-day operations with marketing, fleet development through the publishing, distribution, and targeted outreach through a variety of media, for business management, and as a key contributor in the design of non-credit professional recreational education for boating and seamanship. The Director serves as a liaison within the College and District and to outside groups and agencies supporting the Waterfront Campus and its programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties, as assigned:

• Directs Community Boating Programs toward continued growth and sustainability byproviding maritime education in the form of boating and seamanship classes with a staffengaged in providing instruction, support services, and safe facilities and fleet.
• Develops and implements a strategic plan and long-term program goals for sustained growthand viability, and continuous program review of service to the community and alignment withthe College and District’s vision.
• Provides leadership in the development of programs that meet the needs of the community inalignment with the mission of the College and the District through sustainable partnerships andfunding.
• Works collaboratively with staff to develop performance standards and professionaldevelopment goals, and engages in performance management (supervising, evaluating,coaching, and guidance).
• Partners with College’s public relations and marketing teams to design, create, and launchmarketing campaigns emphasizing the Professional Mariner Training Program and CommunityBoating Program’s robust seamanship and maritime course offerings.
• Outreaches to the commercial, educational, residential, and recreational community by recruiting and sustaining partnerships with local businesses.
• Directs the development of new and current course outlines, instructional guidelines, and content development for non-credit boating courses. Directs the evaluation of courses and programs.
• Manages program income and expenses supporting the programs, to include forecasting revenues and expenses, directing the preparation of budget proposals, and administers approved budgets that include grants and income.
• Oversees and approves purchases of equipment, fixtures, retail items, maintenance, and other contracted services for the Waterfront Campus. Works with District purchasing and risk services to assure compliance with all legal requirements and procedures for procurement.
• Assures that business operations and practices are in alignment with the College and District-level services, as well as Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Serves as liaison to external agencies connected to sailing and seamanship programs, such as the United States Sailing Association, California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways, service providers, community organizations, the USCG Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and the USCG National Maritime Center.
• Directs and monitors a variety of budgetary funding sources (general fund, restricted funding, grants) and partnerships, such as California State Parks (a Division of Boating & Waterways).
• Directs staffing of instructors and administrative activity to ensure goals of the not-for-credit program operations are met including serving as the Designated Person Ashore for Foundation vessels, and support for the vessel donation program.
• Develops and implements strategies and action plans to meet annual fundraising goals as set by the Marine Committee of the Orange Coast College Foundation. Plans, organizes, and stages fundraising activities and identifies potential donors.
• Working in cooperation with the Executive Director of the Orange Coast College Foundation participates in the boat donation program (donation of marine vessels and their sale and charter).
• Provides leadership in the development of agreements related to equipment, purchases, construction, construction management, and asset management. Coordinates and oversees maintenance contracts and other related technical requirements of the facility.
• Coordinates with District and College departments including student services, instructional services, administrative services, and the OCC Foundation on relevant issues related to the operation of the Waterfront Campus.
• Stays apprised of promising practices and trends related to all appropriate programs and services through active participation in relevant professional organizations and conferences.
• Works with faculty to integrate curriculum where appropriate among different programs at the Waterfront Campus (e.g. Sailing Center and Professional Mariner Training Center, etc.).
• Oversees maintenance of the Waterfront Campus specialized equipment and fleet, such as working with. vendors and maintains an inventory and documentation on equipment.
• Works with faculty, staff, and administration to resolve on-site student support issues and provides resources for faculty and students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires specialized knowledge of the theory and practice of general seamanship and piloting of large vessels, including rules of the road, crew management, harbor regulations, first aid and protocols for shipboard emergencies.
• Requires specialized knowledge of commercial and recreational boating, maritime industry terminology, boat/vessel types, and characteristics.
• Requires working knowledge of USCG navigation rules and federal laws governing navigation of sail and power-driven vessels on inland and coastal waterways, including local navigation aids and hazards, and the rules for safe navigation and radio communications.
• Requires working knowledge of marketing, advertising, and community relations concepts, action plans, and best practices.
• Requires basic knowledge of grant/fund development, distribution of funds, developing performance outcomes, and reporting.
• Requires knowledge of best practices related to administering contracts, contractors, and vendor relationships.
• Requires sufficient math skills to apply budgeting and cost control methods, basic accounting principles and policies.
• Requires basic knowledge of retail sales and cash management.
• Requires advanced human relations skills to engage in fundraising, donor development, and large-scale promotions, and to work collaboratively with internal resources and to build an effective work team, explain creative and technical concepts, and manage performance.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to develop, schedule, and implement long range and annual operational plans for commercial seamanship, and fee-based non-credit community boating, water safety, and marine-related curriculum education and training.
• Requires the ability to learn, interpret, and apply USCG rules and regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Requires the ability to initiate contact with and develop long term donor relations.
• Requires the ability to organize development of curriculum, develop new concepts, analyze program outcomes, and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Requires the ability to guide and motivate others toward program and customer service goals.
• Requires the ability to direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives, develop and deliver training.
• Requires the ability to develop and monitor budgets within available financial resources and to participate in fundraising activities.
• Requires understanding, sensitivity to and commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.
• Requires the ability to work cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies.
• Requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within a reasonable time frame.
• Requires the ability to obtain a USCG issued Master’s License for mechanically propelled vessels up to 100 GRT within a reasonable time frame if needed.

Physical Abilities

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

For a complete job description and to apply please view the job post on the Coast Colleges website.  

Education and Experience and demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) 

• The position requires a Master’s degree, and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment. 
  • Five years of progressive experience in the design, scheduling, and implementation of recreational education programs is preferred.
• Or, any, combination of education and experience which will meet the required qualifications for the position. (Candidates making applications on the basis of equivalency must submit the Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.  Please see "Additional Information" below to determine if you need to submit an Application for Equivalency. ) 

AND

• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Licenses and Certificates

• Required: First Aid, CPR, AED Certificates, or the ability to obtain.
• Require a valid driver's license.
  • Desired: The ability to obtain USCG issued Master’s License for mechanically propelled vessels up to 100 GRT if needed.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some safety considerations exist from unstable surfaces found on marine vessels and floating docks.

Conditions of Employment

Note:  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.   We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)  
This is a temporary contract, full-time, 12-months  per year, Educational Administrator position (this position is considered temporary due to the source of funding requiring review and renewal of the contract fiscally). The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedules, evenings, and weekends might be necessary to address the needs of programs and job duties.  In addition, an annual stipend of $3,000 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.   (Salary Schedule:  DG-8) 

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. 
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) 
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Pay Philosophy:
Through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, Coast Community College District delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality.  In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade.  All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all management employees.