Job Details

Vice President of Student Services, Enrollment Management and Equity Initiatives

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

Vice President of Student Services, Enrollment Management,

and Equity Initiatives

Salary Range:$198,518 to $245,929





DEADLINE: June 4, 2024

Issue Date: April 22, 2024

Begin: Summer 2024

West Los Angeles College (WLAC) announces an opening for a Vice President of Student Services, Enrollment Management, and Equity Initiatives. The position will be open as of July 1, 2024, with the selected candidate to begin as soon as possible thereafter and as soon as the clearance process is completed by the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Human Resources Office.

The Vice President for Student Services, Enrollment Management, and Equity Initiatives reports directly to the President and is a member of the College's executive leadership team. The Vice President serves as the Chief Student Services Officer and is responsible for comprehensive student services, including planning, policy, and budget development/management. The Vice President also holds executive responsibility for two important campus-wide initiatives;

• Developing, monitoring, and managing a comprehensive enrollment management policy; and
• Coordinating, in consultation with multiple campus entities, a comprehensive series of equity initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications requirements as below:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university. The required degree must be completed at the time of filing an application.
• 1 year of full-time formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the socioeconomic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college population, including students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three to five years of successful full-time experience (dean or higher) in accredited institutions of higher education.
2. Community college experience.
3. Experience in one or more functional areas of Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Admission and Records.
4. In-depth knowledge of at least one major State of California categorical program and working knowledge of others such as Extended Opportunity Program (EOPS), CalWorks, DSPS, SSSP, Student Equity, or Student Financial Aid.
5. Direct experience with implementing and coordinating enrollment management initiatives.
6. Direct experience in the leadership, through consultation and campus engagement, of broad-based equity initiatives.
7. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
8. Knowledge of the California Education Code related to Student Services.
9. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in participatory governance, consensus-building and team management.
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
11. Experience with accreditation, service area outcomes, program reviews, and student learning outcomes (SLOs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides college-wide leadership for Student Success as well as overall leadership for the college in all operational activities related to Student Services.
2. Provides college-wide leadership for a comprehensive enrollment management program.
3. Provide college-wide leadership, in consultation with multiple campus entities, for equity initiatives.
4. Ensures that all Student Services programs complete timely and accurate governmental reporting and compliance with laws and regulations within the area of responsibility.
5. Oversees college credit and non-credit courses and programs such as Puente, Student Success and Support Program (SSSP), Summer Bridge, and counseling.
6. Collaborates on enrollment, budget, and student success with other college divisions.
7. Actively participates in the college's participatory governance committees and plays a leadership role.
8. On an on-going basis, provides leadership for accreditation issues related to Student Services. Coordinates annual unit plans, program reviews, and service outcomes.
9. Contributes to the overall management of the College as part of the President's Senior Staff (along with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development and the Vice President for Administrative Services and Innovation).
10. Administers the following areas in conjunction with college personnel:
    -Admissions and Records
    
    -SSSP
    
    -Athletics
    
    -Student discipline and student due process
    
    -Financial Aid (federal, state, private, and scholarship programs)
    
    -Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
    
    -Services for Students with Disabilities (DSPS)
    
    -Associated Student Union (Student Activities)
    
    -Student Health Center and the college's licensed clinical psychologist
    
    -Counseling
    
    -Career/Transfer Center
    
    -Child Development Center
    
    -Welcome Center
    
    -Basic Needs
    
    -International Students
    
    -Outreach and Recruitment
    
    -Veterans
    
11. Supervises and evaluates assigned clerical and administrative staff.
12. Represents the college in district, regional, and state level activities related to Student Services operations.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned by the President.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

LACCD determines placement on the pay scale depending on verified education and experience. Current starting annual salary range is from: $198,518 to $245,929. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD's Health Benefits website for more information.



APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

To be considered for the position, applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing application documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. All materials submitted become the property of WLAC and the LACCD. Please go to our "Jobs with the District" site at www.laccd.edu and follow the link to "Prospective Employees, Academic Jobs" to read instructions on how to file the application packet consisting of the following:

1. A letter of interest that addresses the qualifications outlined for the position described in this announcement;
2. A current resume of professional experience, educational background, and other pertinent information;
3. A list of three references with names, titles, and current business and home telephone numbers and email; and
4. Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework with degrees posted (official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview). Documents from an approved foreign transcript evaluator are required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (Upload as an "Other Document").

All application materials must be received by 4:30PM on June 4, 2024. All applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the selection committee. The selection committee will select the candidates to be invited for an interview. The selection committee will forward the names of the finalists to the President who will conduct a final interview and make the selection.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact: Vicky Nesia, Executive Assistant, President's Office at (310) 287-4325 or by email at nesiavc@wlac.edu
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

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=5205548&targetURL=
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

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 LACCD's ADA Compliance website.



EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

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 (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 - Employer). 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 underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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