Acting Academic Director, MESA SFP

Los Angeles Community College District

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June 16, 2026

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Los Angeles, California

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Acting Academic Director, MESA SFP

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE

Announces Employment Opportunity

Acting Academic Director, MESA SFP

1.0FTE

OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Acting Director of Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA), under the general direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, plans, coordinates, implements, and oversees a comprehensive program supporting MESA students for the college with an emphasis on reducing equity gaps within STEM education. The MESA Program Acting Director provides vision and leadership in a multicultural environment, implements plans for student development, leadership, and curricular excellence; creates a coordinated program of activities and events to meet the needs of the current and future diverse student populations pursuing STEM degrees. The Acting Director of MESA also directs activities, performs a variety of professional, administrative, and programmatic work in support of assigned programs including serving as a liaison to, coordinating with, and providing high level administrative support and staff assistance to district staff, boards, committees, and outside agencies. In addition, the director provides leadership with organizational, operational, and structural functions of public and/or private post-secondary institutions; works independently and takes initiative in carrying out assignments. The Acting Director is also responsible for ensuring student eligibility, that student contractual agreements are met, maintains program records, coordinates evaluation of program activities and accomplishments, participates in MESA training, evaluation, and other activities, and works to ensure the successful implementation of the program.

Acting Director Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification.

Assume program management responsibility for the services and activities of a comprehensive support program including but not limited to, serving as the MESA Acting Director for the state categorical program, and providing leadership and coordination of activities that promote short and long-term student success.

Recruit and support students eligible for participation in the MESA program with a focus on racial equity and inclusion.

Review all student applications for admission to MESA and make recommendations, as appropriate.

Coordinate with key personnel to plan and implement events for MESA students, including academic counseling, the development of semester calendars of campus activities and events, and the overall implementation of the activities needed.

Using both qualitative and quantitative data, assess student needs related to the MESA program evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures to ensure that such services promote racial equity and student success.

Collect data and prepare reports as required by the CCCCO and participate in campus activities that lead to the collection and submission of MESA student data for the CCCCO Management Information System (MIS).

Maintain records on MESA participant with information on students, enrollment, academic performance, participation, and current enrollment status.

Prepare mid-year and annual programmatic and financial reports of MESA generated funds.

Coordinate Academic Excellence Workshops (AEW) and/or other High Effective Practices with the Academic Senate and Professional Development Lead.

Collaborates with the Tutoring Center to develop tutoring and study programs for MESA which includes the recruitment and training of tutors (peer, volunteer, and community college sources), and which incorporates a mix of individual, small and large group study activities, and workshops.

Establish and maintain communications with regional high schools, colleges, and universities, articulating programs, and services where appropriate.

Establish and maintain relationships and communications with participatory governance committees and faculty in instructional programs directly related to the MESA program.

Collaborate with colleagues to recruit and schedule speakers for meetings of MESA participants.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate career advising and job orientations for MESA participants.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities related to academic advising with the designated MESA counselor.

Maintain regular contact with Instructional Office, deans, and faculty members to promote an understanding of MESA services, and to build a successful MESA program.

Serve as the liaison for the assigned program and coordinate assigned program activities with other District divisions, departments and outside agencies.

Develop and implement program goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and administer policies, procedures, and services, and prepare and manage the program budget.

Provide leadership to student leaders and staff to develop workshops for students on such topics as equity initiatives, avoiding microaggressions, addressing implicit bias, leadership development, goal setting, STEM study strategies, and general mentoring.

Participate in the selection, training, coordination, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provide and coordinate staff training; and work with employees to correct deficiencies.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Completion of one year of full-time formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

Sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

General Requirements

Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense after selection and prior to employment

Eligibility Requirement: COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date

Evaluation Procedures

1. All applications will be reviewed for entrance qualifications.

2. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved application materials, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

3. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening which will involve an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness.

4. Based upon the selection committee report, the college President will interview the recommended finalists and will make the final decision.

5. The Chancellor will recommend one candidate to the Board of Trustees for appointment.

Application Procedures

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to http://laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx to file the applicant packet. All materials submitted will become property of LACCD. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

For consideration in the selection process, all interested persons must submit the following:

Letter of Interest, preferably three pages or less, which addresses the responsibilities and desirable qualifications as detailed in this announcement;
A current resume;
Three professional references (your current supervisor, a faculty member, and a support staff member, submitted on a separate document, with the names, positions, and phone numbers;
Copies of transcripts* (unofficial legible transcripts with the degrees posted on them, are acceptable to be considered for the initial application period. However, if selected as a finalist, additional documentation, such as official transcripts) will be required. *Candidates who have earned degrees from foreign institutions are required to submit both official translations and evaluations of their transcripts that have been prepared by a certified U.S. credential review service in order for the application to be considered. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Los Angeles Southwest College 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. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

Letters of interest and supplementary materials are due no later than 4:30 p.m. June 23, 2026. NO FAXED APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. All materials submitted will become property of the Los Angeles Community College District. For more information, please contact:

Dr. Tangelia Alfred, Vice President of Student Services,

(323) 241-5333

alfredtm@lasc.edu

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. For more information, please visit https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7235933&targetURL=

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. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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. 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 under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

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To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2221

Internal Number: 7235933

About Los Angeles Community College District

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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