SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: DIRECTOR-CAL-SOAP
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Dean-Educational Programs, plan, organize, control and direct the
programs, services, operations and activities of the California Student Opportunity and Access
Program (Cal-SOAP) for the College to facilitate and enhance post-secondary opportunities for
underrepresented students; coordinate and direct communications, information, personnel, resources
and promotional functions to prepare underrepresented students for transition to college and four
year universities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, organize, control and direct Cal-SOAP programs, services, operations and activities for the
College to facilitate and enhance post-secondary opportunities for underrepresented students;
establish and maintain related time lines and priorities; assure related activities comply with
established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Coordinate and direct communications, information, personnel, resources and promotional functions
to prepare underrepresented students for transition to college and four year universities; establish,
develop, implement and assure services comply with Cal-SOAP goals, objectives, plans and
strategies; assure proper and timely resolution of related issues and conflicts.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and
recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate
work assignments and review work to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with
established standards, requirements and procedures.
Direct and participate in providing consultation to underrepresented students concerning postsecondary opportunities; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning
admissions, enrollment, financial aid and related standards, time lines, requirements, processes,
policies and procedures; assist students with developing post-secondary goals, plans and objectives.
Develop, implement and coordinate marketing, promotional and outreach activities to enhance
student awareness of post-secondary opportunities and Cal-SOAP programs and services; oversee
and participate in the preparation and distribution of a variety of promotional and informational
materials; prepare and deliver oral presentations to school groups and others.
Serve as a liaison and coordinate communications, information, programs and services between
personnel, colleges, universities, school districts, community agencies, students and parents; provide
technical information and assistance to participating sites concerning Cal-SOAP programs, services,
goals, objectives, standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
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Develop and prepare the annual preliminary Cal-SOAP budget for the College; analyze and review
budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established
limitations; obtain and maintain funding sources as directed.
Research, compile and evaluate a variety of statistics and information related to Cal-SOAP; oversee
and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records and reports related to CalSOAP activities, students, budgets, sites, staff and assigned duties; assure mandated reports are
submitted to appropriate local, State or federal agency according to established time lines.
Provide technical information, updates and assistance to the Dean-Educational Programs and the
Governing Board of the Cal-SOAP Consortium regarding College Cal-SOAP activities, needs and
issues; assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures and programs.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to
conduct work.
Attend and conduct various meetings as assigned; collaborate with other personnel and agencies in
coordinating and conducting special events promoting post-secondary education.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Planning, organization and direction of Cal-SOAP programs, services, operations and activities.
Principles, practices, procedure and techniques involved in enhancing post-secondary opportunities
for underrepresented students and preparing students for transition to colleges and universities.
College and university admissions, enrollment and financial aid functions.
Cal-SOAP and College organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Practices, procedures and techniques involved in the development and implementation of Cal-SOAP
and post-secondary goals, objectives, plans and strategies.
Local, State and federal standards and requirements governing Cal-SOAP programs and services.
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of County students.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Public speaking techniques.
Budget preparation and control.
Public relations techniques.
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ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize, control and direct Cal-SOAP programs, services, operations and activities for the
College to facilitate and enhance post-secondary opportunities for underrepresented students.
Coordinate and direct communications, information, personnel, resources and promotional functions
to prepare underrepresented students for transition to college and four year universities.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Establish, develop, implement and assure services comply with Cal-SOAP goals, objectives, plans
and strategies.
Direct and participate in providing consultation to underrepresented students concerning postsecondary opportunities, admissions, enrollment and financial aid.
Assist students with developing post-secondary goals, plans and objectives.
Develop, implement and coordinate Cal-SOAP marketing, promotional and outreach activities.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, business administration
or related field and two years increasingly responsible experience providing support services to
students in a college or similar environment.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
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