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President (Contra Costa College)

Job Description

Position Title

President (Contra Costa College)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified candidates must submit a complete on-line application, resume, unofficial transcript and a cover letter, not to exceed five (5) pages. Candidates should cite specific examples their background and experience to demonstrate knowledge and expertise necessary for this position. The letter of application should indicate to what extent personal qualities, professional characteristics and skills match the desirable qualifications sought for this position.

(Note: The first interviews will be held on 4/26/23 and 4/27/23 and the final interviews and public forums will be held during the week of 5/8/23 to 5/9/23.)




Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.



The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the opportunity to benefit by fully participating in our society and institutions.



Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability, and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.



Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; including students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.


The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting leadership role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, while closing our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.



If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Type:

Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location

Contra Costa College

Posting Number

0001828

# of Openings

1

Range

Contract Administrator

Salary

Contract

Position Status

Permanent

Overtime Status

Exempt (not eligible)

Position

Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration:

N/A

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm

Shift Differential %

N/A

# of Months

12

Non-work Periods:

N/A

EEO Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Employee Group

Administrator

Department

C1001-President's Office

Position Definition

The President is Chief Executive Officer of the college. and has a direct reporting relationship to the District. The President reports to the District Chancellor. The President is responsible for the delivery of educational and other services provided by the college, the supervision of the administrative staff and all educational programs and services of the college. The President provides high level direction regarding the overall operation of the college. The President delegates to the Vice President, Deans and Directors the supervision of other administrative, teaching and classified professionals.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The President provides visionary leadership and understands and promotes the roles of the community college in a changing society. The President independently performs assigned critical and highly complex senior management level duties with an entrepreneurial spirit and effectiveness, speed, and accuracy. The President is responsible to foster a dynamic college atmosphere conducive to academic excellence and optimal functioning. The President is a District team member on the Chancellor’s cabinet. The President has a deep appreciation and respect for students, staff and faculty, and an understanding of all aspects of student life and how faculty and staff can support students.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

The President is primarily responsible for the following:

Develops and maintains channels of communication with staff members regarding all aspects of college operations including curriculum; instruction; business administration; finance; planning; construction and maintenance of physical facilities; personnel; student services; and educational planning.

Maintains the college as a community institution by serving as the chief interpreter of the needs of the students and service area of the college, and promotes the development and implementation of needed programs and services.

Provides leadership for the college as whole, including, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational and fiscal programs of the college.

Assures compliance with college and District policies, state and federal regulations and requirements of accreditation agencies.

Provides administrative direction in the development and initiation of college policies and procedures, as well as the organizational structure, which affect curriculum, instruction, student services and activities, and other college operations.

Presides over the decision-making process and participates in the governance structure of the college to ensure that final decisions and college policies are in accord with the general Districtwide policies and decisions officially adopted by the Governing Board.

Oversees the preparation of the annual college budget and directs operations of the college within the provisions of the budget once it is approved by the Governing Board.

Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the general activities of all college administrators, and delegates to them such authority and responsibility as is required to perform their assigned duties.

Advises the Chancellor on matters related to District planning, policies, and operations as they affect the college.

Participates in hiring, training and evaluation of diverse faculty and staff highly qualified to achieve college goals.

Encourages professional excellence among faculty, staff, and administration to achieve the college’s mission and goals.

Represents the college to the community, promoting positive relationships and providing open communication with all constituency groups and stakeholders; builds strong partnerships with local schools, business, industry, and government. Develops and contributes to positive public relations and advocacy for the college and the District at the state and national levels while serving on committees and other activities.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EDUCATION: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of senior/cabinet-level management experience in higher education or related environment, preferably at in a community college.

Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of diversity in the workplace and public educational environments. License/Certification: A valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

Participatory governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, and county/local regulations as they affect community college programs and students; local community needs; collective bargaining contract provisions; ; principles, practices and use of research as it relates to community college education, and ability to communicate findings in writing and orally; the relationship and interaction of a community college and the diverse communities, special-interest groups, and public agencies it serves; the purposes, goals and philosophy underlying the delivery of education in a community college setting; Title 5 of the California Education Code and accreditation standards and processes; principles and practices of budget development and administration; interest-based approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.; and team building acumen and demonstrated successful leadership in a complex environment.

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the activities, programs, and personnel of the college; develop and evaluate comprehensive plans that meet the needs of present and future college and community needs; advocate for, understand and demonstrate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; lead the personnel of a college, by inspiring, motivating, developing and directing people; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ensure the preparation of clear and concise administrative and financial reports; work effectively in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college; communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; understand and support interest-based approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; manage fluctuating resources to minimize disruptions; collaborate effectively with the college and District in enrollment management activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications

The President will be a leader who:

· is passionately committed to the mission of a comprehensive community college;
· is collaborative and embraces the unique nature of Contra Costa College, including the challenges faced by the communities and students it serves, and be visible, approachable, and active at the college and in the community, building relationships that increase opportunities and success for students;
· practices cultural proficiency and moves comfortably in numerous and varied communities as a leader who builds strong relationships with grassroots, community-based, faith-based, and local government organizations;
· is experienced at advocating for the success and support of Black/African Americans, Latinx, Indigenous/Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders, LGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and other minoritized groups of disproportionately impacted students and employees;
· has significant experience creating workforce development programs that proactively meet the needs of local business and industry, and supports community economic development programs and services of the college;
· has knowledge and experience in the use of technology in higher education in promoting student learning and administrative efficiency;
· demonstrates understanding of effective fiscal and resource management including the role of finances in planning, budgeting, assessing, and leading continuous improvement. Effectively manages all resources to advance the purposes of the college. Has experience with acquisition of grants in support of the college’s mission;
· models high standards of performance, honesty, integrity, caring and compassion, and inspires and expects the same from classified professionals, faculty, and administrators;
· has experience with interest-based bargaining and a demonstrated commitment to transparency and regular communication with all college constituencies in union environments;
· is a consensus builderfamiliar with participatory governance, with a management style that is collaborative, enthusiastic, inclusive of all constituency groups, and who values, supports, motivates and develops employees, acknowledges their contributions, and who is an open, transparent, approachable and accessible leader;
· works with college leaders to resolve controversial issues and problems in a timely manner utilizing input from constituent groups;
· engages with students and supports student development activities;
· demonstrates effectiveness and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity; and
· has successfully led an institution of higher education through the integrated planning and accreditation processes.

Job Open Date:

02/23/2023

Job Close Date:

04/06/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

About Us

About Contra Costa College

Located in the socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant East Bay community, Contra Costa College serves predominantly Latinx, African American, and Asian students. The college is located on 83 acres of a beautiful, naturally landscaped site, accentuated by Wildcat Creek running through the rolling hills of San Pablo and Richmond. 
In recent years, the campus has added a number of new, state-of-the-art facilities, including an entirely new college center. Over the past two years alone, the new Science Center, remodeled Athletics Complex and new campus Safety Center, have all opened to the public. 
CCC has been repeatedly recognized for many of its academic and career education programs locally, statewide, and nationally. It was recently chosen by NASA to be the only Northern California campus for its National Community College Aerospace Scholar program. Its student newspaper, The Advocate, is the most-awarded two-year college media outlet in Associated Collegiate Press history.
About the District
The mission of the Contra Costa Community College District is to transform lives by providing outstanding learning opportunities that nurture and empower all students to achieve their educational goals. The dedicated faculty, classified professionals, and administrators in the District are committed to core values and action that promote excellence in learning and equitable student success. The District is committed to hiring and developing a diverse staff that understands that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive role models for all students; and creates an inclusive and supportive educational work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves.

Located in Contra Costa County, in the beautiful and diverse San Francisco East Bay Area, the District serves the 1.2 million residents of the County through education, business partnerships and service in the community. The District first opened its doors in 1949 and is the second oldest and eighth largest multi-college community college district in California. The District consists of three colleges and two centers; Contra Costa College in San Pablo; Diablo Valley College is located in Pleasant Hill and has a Campus in San Ramon; Los Medanos College, located in Pittsburg and has a center in Brentwood. The District Office, located in downtown Martinez, supports the mission and functions of the colleges.

As evidenced by the rich diversity in Contra Costa County, the District enrolls a highly diverse student population. Serving over 45,581 students the 2021-22 academic year, the demographic make-up of students was 9% Black/African American, 15% Asian/Pacific Islander, 34% Hispanic/Latinx, 25% White/Non-Hispanic, and 17% Other.

The District actively encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve the dynamic student population and work collaboratively with existing colleagues that are equally dynamic and diverse.
Questions: Email Sophia Lever at slever@4cd.edu




Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.



Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.



Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.



Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).



Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.



Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)



For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf



Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

ADA Accommodations:

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

Quicklink

https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/9498

Diversity Statement

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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