Director, Veterans Resource Center Catergorically Funded Fresno City College
Job in
Reedley, Fresno County, California, 93654, USA
Listing for:
State Center Community College District
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
-
Management
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director, Veterans Resource Center (Full-Time, Catergorically Funded) Fresno City College
Director, Veterans Resource Center (Full-Time, Categorical Funding)
Closing Date: 1/2/2026 at 11:55 PM
Campus
Location:
Fresno City College
Start Date: 11/13/2025
Essential Functions
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general direction of the Dean, Students, plans, organizes, directs and integrates operations of the college's Veterans Resource Center and associated services; manages services related to certifying and processing student applications for Veterans Administration educational benefits and work-study benefits in accordance with legal guidelines; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Director, Veterans Resource Center is distinguished from other directors by its responsibility for assisting veterans and their beneficiaries to access educational benefits from the Veterans Administration and by developing a community to support the educational and emotional needs of military veterans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned employees; with employees, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to development of and monitors performance against the annual center budget; researches, identifies and assists with the solicitation of grants, donations and other sources of funding; manages and directs development, implementation and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual program goals, objectives and work standards.Participates in the selection of full-time and part-time faculty in coordination with the department, selection advisory committees, and the Human Resources Department; conducts and/or facilitates new employee orientations; works to promote and maintain a collegial environment; serves as a mediator in the adjudication of faculty, staff, student and community conflict-resolution and grievance processes.Directs and manages the performance of assigned employees; directs and oversees the selection of employees; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including timely performance evaluations; ensures accurate reporting of absence time; hears and acts on grievances; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, approves or takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures, Personnel Commission Rules, and collective bargaining agreements.Provides day-to-day leadership and works with employees to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports achievement of the centers and District's mission, objectives and values; promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and a positive work environment; coordinates student success initiative efforts across divisions and works effectively as a management team member committed to collaborative integration of instruction, student services and administrative services to ensure the needs of veteran students are being met and to enhance the learning and working environment towards advancing student equity and closing the achievement gap while promoting a veteran-friendly campus.Participates in the development and implementation of District or college strategic plans, goals and objectives; leads and directs center employees in the development and application of new methodologies, technologies and business process improvements to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and customer service in center work processes.Manages, directs, oversees and evaluates policies, processes, systems and procedures and the work of employees responsible for the certification and processing of student applications for Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits, tutorial assistance and work study benefits; ensures the college is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and reporting requirements.Manages and oversees the development and implementation of the counseling and non-instructional support services, programs, activities and events of the college Veterans Resource Center to promote retention of military-affiliated students; develops campus and community resource partnerships for veterans and ensures access to educational and mental health counseling; makes presentations to veteran audiences; plans and coordinates outreach and social events.Acts as the School Certifying Official (SCO) in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official Handbook; ensures student files and documentation are accurate and meet eligibility requirements for appropriate VA educational benefit programs; consults with VA officials and other certifying officials for clarification and assistance with complex problems.Validates that…
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