College President
Job Description
Posting Number
20141918SPosition Title
College PresidentLocation
Skyline CollegeDepartment
President's Office SKY (DEPT)Position Number
2A0011Percentage of Full Time
100%FLSA
Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Months per Year
12Min Salary
$283,788 (annual)Max Salary
$353,256 (annual)Position Type
Administrative/Supervisory PositionsWho We Are
The College and the District
The Position
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the President is the chief executive officer of Skyline College and a District team member on the Chancellor’s cabinet. The President provides visionary leadership for the college and is responsible for the delivery of educational and other services provided by the college and for the supervision of the senior administrative staff and educational programs and services of the college. The President provides high-level direction regarding the overall operation of the college and delegates to the Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and other management staff the supervision of other administrative, teaching, and classified staff.
The President’s Executive Team includes the following direct reports: Vice President of Administrative Services, Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Planning, Research, and Effectiveness, and the Director of Community Relations and Marketing.
Link to: Executive Search Profile
The President’s Executive Team includes the following direct reports: Vice President of Administrative Services, Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Planning, Research, and Effectiveness, and the Director of Community Relations and Marketing.
Link to: Executive Search Profile
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
- Plan and develop the overall vision and academic direction of the college and District in conjunction with the Chancellor and implement that vision
- Plan and recommend the instructional and student services programs, college budget, and organizational structure of the college
- Collaborate with District and college staff in strategic planning of short- and long-range goals and objectives, policy development, and resource allocation
- Administer the overall development, evaluation, and improvement of the college curriculum and student services programs, services and activities
- Oversee the collaboration of instructional and student services managers to provide and enhance a student-centered model of education
- Provide leadership for the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure and enhance equal opportunity for college students and staff
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities of the college pursuant to District and college mission and goals as set forth by the Board of Trustees
- Provide leadership for sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the institution’s budget and externally funded initiatives in alignment with the District’s fiscal goals
- Conduct administrative staff meetings and councils
- Participate in participatory governance consultation and collaboration with faculty, staff, and student group representatives ensuring all constituent voices are heard and influence decisions and outcomes
- Provide guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional and student services programs
- Establish and enhance communication between college, students, communities, businesses, and District
- Provide leadership for the development of outreach activities and partnerships that strengthen college visibility
- Represent the college as chief executive officer at community and business events and meetings with government and other agency representatives
- Recommend the selection, retention, promotion, and termination of college personnel
- Provide staffing recommendations and compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines
- Lead and coordinate innovative efforts for staff development and the improvement of instructional and student services programs
- Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to college and District programs and services
- Coordinate projects and activities related to program and college accreditation, articulation, and matriculation
- Provide for the safety of students, staff, and the general public at the college
- Support the implementation of safety training programs and services for students and staff
- Work alongside the District in overseeing college facilities to ensure that they are functional, energy-efficient, and safe
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chancellor
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university or the equivalent
- The equivalent of three years of progressively responsible experience (equivalent to the level of a division dean or higher in an accredited college or university)
- Proven ability to be successful in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
- Proven management and leadership skills
- Demonstrated commitment to participatory governance
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- An educator who has a vision of academic excellence who is guided first by student and community needs in decision-making
- A person with a demonstrated, deep commitment to equity and enacting justice for others
- An academic leader with successful college teaching and/or student services experience or equivalent
- An excellent communicator who welcomes ideas from all segments of the college community; provides constructive feedback, and keeps all informed through a variety of effective mechanisms
- A reflective leader who is open to suggestions and critical feedback, and who can admit to mistakes
- A leader who promotes equitable, inclusive collaboration within the college, throughout the District, and with the community
- A commitment to active listening and ensuring all voices are heard and respected in a way that allows constituents to influence decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and collaborate effectively with others
- Demonstrated respect for constituent groups’ areas of expertise
- Possession of strong interpersonal communication skills and team-building skills
- A future-oriented, systems thinker who has proven experience in setting institutional priorities, making good decisions, articulating the rationales that inform decisions, assessing the efficacy of decisions, garnering the support of others, and following through with initiatives that enhance the performance, image, and appeal of the college
- Demonstrated success as a fiscally responsible leader who utilizes budget policies and procedures as well as student outcomes and related research to inform strategic planning, and who can work effectively with District Office staff and sister college executives in a complex multi-college organization
- A willingness to support innovation and encourage collaborative and creative responses to state mandates
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Ability to oversee improvements in the infrastructure of a college, including the physical facilities and information technology systems
- Knowledge of and/or experience with higher education regulatory agencies and accreditation standards
- Knowledge of and or experience with the collective bargaining process, relevant labor laws and regulations, and the critical and historic role of labor unions in education; a demonstrated respect for workers’ rights to organize; and a commitment to the collaborative, inclusive resolution of conflicts
- Thoughtful resolution of grievances for all constituent groups that follow District policies and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to build a team, build trust, motivate others, set a strategic and visionary course of action, hold staff accountable, and make difficult choices among strong competing interests
- Demonstrated experience as a community leader who strengthens relationships with other educational institutions such as K-12, and four-year colleges and universities
- A balanced interest in, experience with, and understanding of vocational education, transfer education, community education, basic skills education, student services, and statewide learning community initiatives
- Demonstrated positive relations with business, industry, and community-based organizations
- Demonstrated knowledge of working with and supporting categorically funded programs
- Demonstrated successful experience as a leader in fundraising with an ability to work with the leadership of the San Mateo Community Colleges Foundation
- A demonstrated commitment to and a proven track record in diversity hiring at all levels, fostering a learning environment that celebrates its diversity and being sensitive to the demographics of the service area
Physical Requirements
Physical and other requirements for the presidency include the ability to travel to a variety of off-site locations; the ability to exert 10 to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing 35 pounds or less; the ability to operate standard office equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and phone with or without adaptations; ability to communicate and provide information to others; and the ability to read printed material and computer monitor to perform essential functions of the job.
Benefits
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date
11/14/2024First Review Date
01/13/2025Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions Summary
For further information on the position, please visit our Executive Search Profile or contact:
Jesse Thompson
Senior Consultant
(617) 901-4880
skylinepresident@rhperry.com
Charlene Newkirk J.D.
Senior Consultant
(443) 513-0699
skylinepresident@rhperry.com
RH PERRY & ASSOCIATES
206 East Chestnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
https://www.rhperry.com/
For general inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
David Feune
Director of Human Resources
(650) 358-6775
feune@smccd.edu
Jesse Thompson
Senior Consultant
(617) 901-4880
skylinepresident@rhperry.com
Charlene Newkirk J.D.
Senior Consultant
(443) 513-0699
skylinepresident@rhperry.com
RH PERRY & ASSOCIATES
206 East Chestnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
https://www.rhperry.com/
For general inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
David Feune
Director of Human Resources
(650) 358-6775
feune@smccd.edu
Conditions of Employment
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Accommodations
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Annual Security Report
San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021–2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.
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