Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plans, organizes and directs the operations and activities of the college student development services including Admissions and Records, Outreach, Articulation, SSSP, Counseling, EOPS/CARE/CalWorks, Disability Support Services, Career Placement Center/Workforce Center, Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center, Student Health Services, Student Activities, International Students Program, Financial Aid, Title IX, Veterans, Foster Youth, student conduct/discipline, athletic program eligibility and other student services programs.

Develops and implements plans and policies to facilitate and improve the student services programs and facilitates related operations and activities, including student services personnel budgeting.

Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned programs and services; monitors and controls budget expenditures; compiles information and prepares a variety of reports related to programs, operations and activities.

Serves as the college liaison with the District Office of Human Resources with respect to campus complaints of unlawful discrimination and sexual misconduct.

Serves as the Student Discipline Officer.

Trains, supervises, evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes.

Plans, organizes and arranges appropriate training and staff development activities; provides orientation for new employees.

Organizes, attends, or chairs a variety of meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinates programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel.

Coordinates related outreach activities with other colleges, high schools, vendors, students, community agencies, governmental and private agencies and other outside organizations.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

The Vice President of Student Services serves as the college liaison with the District Office of Human Resources for personnel matters related to student services personnel, including evaluations, personnel processing and record-keeping.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the direction of a college president, this position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the operations and activities of the college student services programs and services. The Vice President of Student Services serves as the college Chief Student Services Officer.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Vice President of Student Services maintains frequent contact with college and District administrators, faculty and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of California Education Code and requirements, including Title 5

Knowledge of research project policies, procedures and practices, including data collection and analysis

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a masters degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

At least three years of experience working as or with faculty;

At least three years of leadership experience, preferably in Student Services at a community college;

Experience working in collective bargaining environments;

Experience in policy development and implementation, ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Antiracism (DEIAA) principles are integrated into college-wide policies and procedures. Possess the knowledge and experience to identify gaps in existing policies and recommend changes to promote DEIAA;

Experience developing and implementing strategic plans that embed DEIAA principles into the administrative operations of the college. Possess the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to drive systemic change and promote a culture that values and embraces diversity in all its forms;

Experience in being an exceptional communicator, able to engage in transparent and inclusive communication with all members of the college community. Actively listen to and value diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone is heard and respected;

Experience working with Campus Safety following a community safety framework, student conduct policy and procedure, Title IX, and behavioral intervention team, etc.

Experience in responsibly administering multiple budget sources that require reporting.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); may require off-site duties and activities.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is five (5) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit here to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the "Additional Transcripts" link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.