Assistant Director – Admissions & Records and Online Services – Santa Clarita, CAJob Description


College of the Canyons, located 35 miles north of downtown Los Angeles in the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley, is seeking an Assistant Director – Admissions & Records and Online Services.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Director, Admissions & Records and Online Services, organizes and directs Admissions & Records operations and activities including admissions, registration, online services, records management, public safety registration, athletic eligibility, degree evaluation, certificates, transfer, and graduation in accordance with state and federal codes and regulations and District and College policies and procedures. Serves as the departmental expert in technology, including database analysis, specifications, modifications, management, testing and training. Coordinates communications, department personnel, and information to meet student and College staff enrollment needs. Trains and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. Provides direction and training on Admissions & Records policies and procedures to all staff, including those at off-site locations. Under the general supervision of the Dean of Enrollment Services, directs the routine activities of Admissions and Records in the absence of the Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience in college admissions, registration and records or any equivalent combination of training and experience in another student services area. A post-graduate degree may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews the week of July 22, 2013 and conduct final interviews the week of July 29, 2013.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT:
College of the Canyons is a California community college that serves the dynamic, growing Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding regions within a 367-square-mile area of northern Los Angeles County. The college opened with 735 students in 1969 and now serves nearly 22,000 students per semester on two campuses – in Valencia and Canyon Country – under the umbrella of the Santa Clarita Community College District.

Classes are offered during traditional fall and spring semesters, as well as shorter, intensive summer and winter sessions. The college offers 74 degree and 84 certificate programs, and is focused on staying ahead of the technology curve both operationally and academically.

The local community has been historically and enthusiastically supportive of its local college, having approved two bond measures valued at more than $220 million since 2001. The college also secures substantial funds from the state and millions of dollars in grants each year that allow new, cutting-edge programs to be developed and facilities to be built to accommodate them.

The college boasts clean, modern facilities, a capable and enthusiastic staff, innovative programs and high-tech solutions. It is, quite simply, a vital cultural, educational and economic force in the region. Those who are involved with the college discover unlimited opportunities. They can be innovative and entrepreneurial, and they can set the stage for things to come.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application materials must be submitted by the end of the day in the Human Resources Office on July 9, 2013. Please visit our website for complete job announcement and instructions for applying. Applicants may apply online at
http://www.canyons.edu. Applications may also be requested by calling (661) 362-3427, TTY: (661) 362-5178.

 

Assistant Director – Admissions & Records and Online Services – Santa Clarita, CA