Supervisor, Rising Scholars (Categorically funded position)

Overview

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, serve as a liaison to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, other government and community organizations, and the general public on matters related to AVC's Rising Scholars Programs (including Focus 180 and Prison Education Programs); participate in campus and community events and activities, assist in planning, organizing, marketing, operations, and growth of AVC's Rising Scholars programs.

Representative Duties

• Develops, plans, organizes, and attends a variety of student and community-related programs, events, and activities, including, but not limited to, governmental and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities, and meetings. (E)
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies to promote increased enrollment, retention, success, and involvement in the AVC Rising Scholars programs. Works with Marketing and the Public Information Office to advertise AVC's Rising Scholars programs. (E)
• Oversees and manages the matriculation process for the Prison Education Program (PEP), including admissions, enrollment, counseling, financial aid, and graduation.
• Reviews all admissions and California College Promise Grant (CCPG) applications before submitting to the Enrollment Services and Financial Aid offices to ensure accuracy and completeness. (E)
• Organizes graduation applications, transcripts, and specialized program registration, ensuring all Rising Scholars students meet their educational milestones and have the necessary documentation for their academic achievements. Ensures delivery of awarded certificates and degrees to PEP students. In coordination with CDCR staff, assists in the planning and facilitation of commencement events. (E)
• Serves as alias on to government, community groups, organizations, and other higher education institutions. (E)
• Maintains up-to-date records of student enrollment, attendance, academic progress, and provides reports when needed. (E)
• Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty involved in PEP; coordinates textbook requests, CDCR Canvas Shell requests, purchasing, and faculty stipends. Ensures all educational materials and resources are provided in a timely manner to support the instructional needs. (E)
• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for faculty teaching at the prison to ensure they are well-informed about the program's objectives, processes, and best practices. Creates informational materials for distribution to potential and current faculty teaching at the prison. (E)
• Creates informational, marketing, and recruitment materials for potential and current PEP and Focus 180 students. (E)
• Acts as an advocate for the AVC Rising Scholars programs and participants. Raises awareness about the benefits of educational programs and support for justice impacted students in correctional environments and AVC campuses. Participates in forums, workshops, and public speaking engagements to promote the program and its objectives. (E)
• Some travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Categorically funded position through 6 / 30 / 2028; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Other Information

Ability To

Work Environment

Physical Effort

Work Direction, Lead and Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides training and work direction to assigned classified staff, student workers, and hourly workers.

Contacts

Co-workers, faculty, students, local and governmental agencies, and the general public.

Physical Effort

Working Conditions

Application Process

Supplemental information : It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered :

Application, Current resume, Letter of Intent (Cover Letter), Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental Coursework, including evaluation of out-of-country transcripts as required.

Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Categorically funded position through 6 / 30 / 2025; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by November 5, 2025

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

VISA

Accommodations

If you have any questions or concerns or require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722-6311.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Diversity

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http : / / www.avc.edu / administration / police /

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