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Academic Director, California Work Opportunity and Responsibliity to Kids Act (CalWorks)
Los Angeles Community College District
Academic Director, California Work Opportunity and Responsibliity to Kids Act (CalWorks)
Los Angeles Community College District
 Academic Director, California Work Opportunity and Responsibliity to Kids Act (CalWorks) LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Los Angeles Valley College Announces Employment Opportunity Academic Director, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act (CalWORKs) 1.0 FTE Filing Deadline: June 17, 2026 Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) announces an opening for a full-time CalWORKs Director. Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to apply. ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT: LAVC is one of nine colleges within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), the largest community college district in the nation, serving more than 230,000 students annually. Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, LAVC is a comprehensive public two-year college established in 1949. The College serves a diverse student population and offers a broad range of transfer, career technical education, and continuing education programs designed to meet the needs of the community and local workforce. LAVC enrolls approximately 18,000-26,000 students annually and employs over 1,500 faculty and staff. The College is committed to student access, equity, and success, and provides a wide range of academic programs and student support services that prepare students to complete certificates, earn degrees, transfer to four-year institutions, and achieve career and personal goals. The College maintains strong partnerships with K-12 school districts, universities, and community organizations, and plays a key role in workforce development and economic growth in the region. The CalWORKs Program (California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids) at LAVC provides educational support to parents in a welfare-to-work program. Under the DPSS (Department of Public Social Services) umbrella, GAIN (Greater Avenues for Independence) refers students to LAVC to pursue a specific educational goal. The CalWORKs Program provides educational support providing dedicated counseling, referrals, tutoring, workshops, and Work-Study to allow students to acquire work experience that leads to a successful transition into the workforce. The CalWORKs Program also works closely with the LAVC Career Center and other college programs to ensure the success of students. The goal is to collaborate with local county department of social services and other community partners as well as local support services to prepare students to become economically self-sufficient through the attainment of a higher educational goal. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Services or designee, the CalWORKs Director is responsible for administering all aspects of the program. This position will provide leadership in the development and provision of appropriate support services to CalWORKs students and will ensure compliance in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
SALARY AND BENEFITS The current salary range is $151,452 - $177,828 annually. The selected candidate will be placed on the salary schedule for that class based on a number of factors including but not limited to: education, scope and breadth of experience and responsibilities, skills, competencies and accomplishments in accordance with LACCD Board Rule 10509. An additional, doctoral stipend of $6,288 per academic year is available for applicants possessing a doctorate degree from an accredited institution. Benefits include medical, dental, vision for employees and eligible dependents, term life insurance, and State Teachers Retirement System program. APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be required to file the application electronically at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd by using web-based software which allows applicants to create an account, upload all required documents as attachments and save their applications for future use. Applicants must submit all of the following:
To be considered, the completed application package must be submitted no later than 4:30pm June 17, 2026. All materials submitted become the property of the LACCD. (Application materials may not be submitted by Fax, e-mail, or U.S. Mail). Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Immediate filing is recommended. The position is contingent upon available funding. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Dr. Larry Resendez Vice President of Student Services (818) 723-0466 resendcl@lavc.edu ADA Accommodations Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 - Employer). Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures. Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2201 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7d0388204927e742b2e82953753fddec
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LACCD has served as educator to more than three million students for over 77 years. The Mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to foster student success for all individuals seeking advancement, by providing equitable and supportive learning environments at our nine colleges. The District empowers students to identify and complete their goals through educational and support programs that lead to completion of 2 or 4-year degrees, certificates, trans, transfer, or career preparation.
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