Director, Special Program (First Peoples Native Center) (Restricted Funds)

Posting Number : CM-276-2025

Posting Title :

Director, Special Program (First Peoples Native Center) (Restricted Funds)

Position Title :

Director, Special Program

Division : Student Services

Department :

First Peoples Native Center

FTE : 1.00

Term (month / year) :

12 months / year

Primary Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; nights and weekends as needed

Shift Differential : :

Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.

Health & Welfare : :

• Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
• The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.

The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

Annual Salary Step Range :

$119,592.00 - $138,636.00

Open Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Initial Screening Date :

01 / 05 / 2026

Open Until Filled : Yes

District Rights :

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Requirements :

First Review of Applications : Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11 : 59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position :

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.

2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.

3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.

4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded / conferred degree from the issuing college / university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.

5. Optional – Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Special Note to Applicants :

To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone # : (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail : employment@mtsac.edu .

Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

Long Distance Travel for Interviews : If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and / or travel reimbursement .

Foreign Transcripts : :

Foreign Transcripts : Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Selection Procedure : :

A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and / or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.

Position Overview :

The Director of the First Peoples Native Center (FPNC) provides leadership for programs and services that specifically support the success of Native American students, with a focus on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI / AN) communities. Guided by Education Code §79520 and the Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP), the Director consults with local California tribes, oversees the Center’s daily operations, and develops culturally grounded programs that affirm Native American identity, histories, and sovereignty. The Director shall also act as a liaison between the community college and local Native American tribes for the creation and implementation of the program.As a campus leader, the Director builds strong partnerships with tribal governments, American Indian and Alaska Native students, and Mt. SAC stakeholders to ensure visibility, respect, and inclusion of Native American voices. This role manages state and grant-funded initiatives, delivers student-centered services such as mentorship, counseling, and career development, and advances the College’s Student Equity Plan. The Director works collaboratively with faculty and staff across the campus to promote student retention, persistence, and completion, ensuring that Native American students have the resources and support necessary to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Definition :

Under general direction, manages the assigned special program, which serves diverse students from disproportionately impacted communities through counseling, instruction, mentoring, and community building. The Director plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the special program, including ensuring program compliance with College and Student Equity guidelines and regulations, budget management, and program progress reporting; develops and implements program services as described in campus and Student Equity goals and objectives. Provides highly complex and responsible support in areas of expertise.

Supervision Received and Exercised :

Receives administrative direction from the assigned managerial personnel. Exercises general direction and supervision over management, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Class Characteristics :

This is a management classification that manages all programs and activities of the assigned special program. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. This position independently performs professional work implementing all aspects of the assigned programs, ensuring full compliance with all applicable College regulations and requirements and policies and procedures. In addition to having a good understanding of program administration, this position must be knowledgeable of student services, counseling functions, instructional strategies, and be able to implement services for eligible participants as detailed in the College and Student Equity reports.

Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only) :

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Pay Grade Eligibility :

N / A

Desirable Qualifications :

Licenses and Certificates :

N / A

Equivalencies :

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Environmental Elements :

Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff, students, and / or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands :

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including technological devices; to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites; the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials; and the ability to receive, review, and respond to communications in person, before groups, and over and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

Conditions of Employment :

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees : The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here : Mt. SAC Annual Security Report .

The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement :

Our Mission : The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision : Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy :

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Demographics :

We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.

The District is a proud Chicanx / Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year.

The student population is as follows :

The current employee population is as follows :

Conflict of Interest :

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Inquiries / Contact :

Human Resources

1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399

Phone : (909) 274-4225

E-mail : employment@mtsac.edu