Los Angeles Community College District

Plans, organizes, promotes, evaluates, and manages the day-to-day operations and activities of a satellite education center of a college.

Plans, organizes, evaluates, and manages the day-to-day operations and activities of a satellite center.

Develops and implements a marketing plan and advertising campaign that will increase public awareness and enhance the image and funding sources of a satellite center.

Establishes and maintains liaison with community leaders, community and business organizations, and public agencies to determine the needs of the satellite center and to stimulate interest in satellite center programs.

Establishes and enforces operational policies and procedures for a satellite center.

Collects, develops, and organizes information for dissemination to college, community, and business groups through a variety of media including radio, television, newspaper, magazines, social media platforms, podcasts, email, and Web pages.

Coordinates and/or participates in the collection and analysis of a variety of data related to community needs and interests and satellite center student success.

Coordinates with other offices such as academic affairs and student services to schedule classes and workshops and provide appropriate support services to students participating in programs at a satellite center.

Prepares reports, promotional materials, and presentations related to a satellite center.

Prepares and manages the annual budget for a satellite center.

Establishes financial, staffing, facilities, and equipment requirements based on program needs, available resources, and grant and profitability requirements.

Oversees the investigation and resolution of problems and complaints pertinent to a satellite center.

Directs the preparation of supply and equipment requisitions for a satellite center.

Negotiates and prepares contracts for the lease of various facilities.

Prepares requests for contracts and defines scope of work.

Ensures proper security and physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment at a satellite center.

Supervises and evaluates assigned staff.

Directs the maintenance of program and student records.

Performs related duties as assigned.

A Manager of Satellite College Operations plans, organizes, markets, promotes, manages, and evaluates the operations and activities of a satellite education center of a college.

An Assistant Manager of Satellite College Operations supervises and manages the evening shift operations and activities of a satellite education center of a college.

General supervision is received from a classified or academic administrator. Immediate supervision is exercised over assigned technical and clerical staff.

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of community relations, promotion, publicity, marketing, and advertising

Mission, philosophy, and goals of a college

Activities and interests of community groups, professional organizations, business organizations, and the associated student organizations

Principles and techniques of research

Principles of business and personnel management

Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration

District organization, operations, policies, and procedures

Los Angeles County community and business resources available to the college

Principles of supervision and training

Organization and management of records

Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware used in business and management systems

Ability to:

Plan, direct, and manage the operations of a satellite eucation center

Foster a positive image of a satellite education center

Develop innovative programs and services to meet diverse needs and interests of the community

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrators, staff, students, and representatives of community and business organizations

Establish feasible program goals and evaluate program results

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Apply and interpret pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and policies

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Select, motivate, train, and supervise assigned staff

Develop and maintain an annual budget

Prepare clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports, presentations, correspondence, and publicity materials

Effectively utilize computer equipment, software, and management information systems in the performance of duties

Travel to off-site meetings and events

Learn specialized computer applications

Education and Experience:

A. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, or a related field AND four years of full-time, paid experience in managing the operations of an educational program or center

OR

B. A master’s degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, or a related field AND two years of full-time, paid experience in managing the operations of an educational program or center.

Special:

A valid Class "C" California driver's license.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about his or her ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, he or she should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.