Director, Lompoc Valley Center and The Extended Campus

Position Summary

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the assigned administrator, plan, develop, coordinate, and direct educational contracts and related programs at a variety of district-wide locations and satellite centers including local high school campuses, Lompoc Valley Center, Guadalupe, and other locations where contract education courses, including those designated as College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) / dual-enrollment, are scheduled; and value and promote the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is an academic administrative position. An incumbent in this position will coordinate relevant programs with the deans of academic affairs and student services. An incumbent in this position will perform professional work involving independent judgment in the interpretation and application of policy and procedures. Incumbents have a high frequency of responsible contact with administrative and professional staff, students, and other public / private agencies requiring sound judgment and good communication skills.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

• Analyzes the educational needs of contract education partners, including CCAP high schools, public agencies, and private industry partners.
• Participates in short-and long-range planning regarding the need for facilities for contract education programs in the district service areas.
• Coordinates educational and student support services programs at the Lompoc Valley Center, and other sites offering CCAP and contract education courses and programs.
• Responds to requests from partners in the service area and addresses concerns related to logistical and administrative issues.
• Administers, updates, maintains records, and acts as the primary district liaison for CCAP and a variety of workforce development contract programs throughout the district.
• Plans and directs the development and implementation of CCAP and contract education class schedules.
• Participates in the hiring and evaluation of faculty assigned to CCAP and contract education programs.
• Serves as primary liaison to various community-based agencies.
• Participates in the selection and evaluation of classified staff.
• Communicates with college administration on a continuing basis to ensure contract education and CCAP programs are incompliance with directives.
• Communicates and builds relationships with high schools in service area.
• Directs and participates in the preparation and management of annual budget for contract education and CCAP.
• Conducts needs assessments to evaluate contract education and CCAP program offerings in the district service areas.
• Collaborates with other managers and act as line-of-sight supervisor for all positions at the Lompoc Valley Campus.
• Attends conferences and meetings as required.
• Supervise and evaluate employees as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

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Special Qualification :

Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

A master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; not less than one year of educational administration and leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment.

Other Requirements :

A valid California driver's license and ability to quality for district vehicle insurance coverage.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, management position.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by the initial review date, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by 11 : 59 PST :

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.