POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Manager
Manager, Retention Action Program
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
D
JOB SUMMARY: Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the district’s Retention Action Program
(RAP) instructional support program which facilitates learning for the Career and Technology students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
35%
1.
Oversee the successful implementation of the RAP program in keeping with
proposed goals and objectives to include regular program evaluation and
continuous improvement.
2.
Provide management, direction, and guidance to staff, including orientation,
performance appraisal, coaching, and professional growth.
25%
3.
Recruit, select, and train learning facilitators and tutors in learning strategies, and
in important skills-sets that students will carry on to the workplace.
10%
4.
Coordinate internally with College faculty and staff for the identification and
referral of students.
10%
5.
Responsible for the development and implementation of an individualized
education plan based upon each student’s pre-assessment diagnostic test and
individual academic needs. Provide students with guidance and advising
regarding their chosen program of study and occupational choice.
10%
6.
Responsible for the development and implementation of a data base management
system used for the formulation of reports, internal audit, and budget accounting
as per local, state and federal law.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Student Success
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision as a first-line supervisor to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience.
Revised: 6/1/11
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to formulate RAP program goals and objectives and to effectively market the
program to select target audiences.
Ability to process and analyze information accurately.
Experience working with a diverse student population having sensitivity to cultural
issues.
Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in developing partnerships and teamwork.
Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas in meetings and presentations.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 6/1/11
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Manager, Retention Action Program
POSITION TITLE:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 6/1/11
Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 6/1/11
Date
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