Basic Function

As the educational leader and chief executive, the President of Porterville College is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and evaluating the resources, programs, and services of the College to meet the educational needs of the diverse students and communities served in accordance with District, state, and federal policies and regulations. The President works under the general direction of the Kern Community College District Chancellor.

Representative Duties

1. Govern the College programs in such a manner to assure that academic excellence for the College's diverse student population is the primary goal of the College.

2. Continue to implement participatory governance with an emphasis on collegiality and open communication among diverse constituents.

3. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the general activities of College administrators, and delegate to them such authority and responsibility as is appropriate to perform their assigned duties.

4. Provide administrative leadership and direction in the development and implementation of College procedures affecting or relating to curriculum, instruction, student services and activities, financial operations, facilities planning and maintenance, public information, and community relations.

5. Direct the evaluation of employees and recommend to the District Chancellor the placement, promotion, retention, and/or dismissal of employees.

6. Link Porterville College with the communities, businesses, primary and secondary schools served by the College to respond to their needs. To develop partnerships, and to promote the development of needed programs and services.

7. Advise the District Chancellor on matters related to District planning, policies, and operations as they affect the diverse body of students and employees at Porterville College.

8. Serve as liaison for the College with the District Office on all matters related to policy, procedures, finances, and philosophy.

9. Enable preparation of an annual College budget and direct operations of the College within the provisions of the budget.

10. Serve as the Colleges representative and spokesperson with officials at the local, state, and federal levels, the Chancellor's Office, other governmental agencies, and community entities, and professional organizations.

11. Direct and assure that student body activities are conducted and student body finances received and disbursed in accordance with District and state regulations and are consistent with the mission of the College.

12. Direct staff recruitment and selection policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the District for approval of employment.

13. Provide leadership to and serve as a voting member of the Porterville College Foundation.

14. Provide leadership for proficiency in institutional finance and fund-raising.

15. Direct public relations activities for the College in accordance with District policies and procedures.

16. Provide for preparation and submission of all College reports required by district, local, state, and federal agencies.

17. Serve as a member of the District Chancellor's Cabinet and serve as a member of other committees as assigned by the Chancellor.

18. Perform other duties related to the administration of the College and District as directed and delegated by the District Chancellor.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students.

• Knowledge of the mission of the California Community Colleges; community college instructional and student services programs, regulations and policies; principles of employer-employee relations; and principles of the administration of personnel, business, and management services.

• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting community colleges; to formulate policies and procedures; to compile clear, accurate reports, to coordinate/facilitate meetings; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships among diverse constituents.

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 11:59 pm (PST) on May 6, 2024 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment)
• List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application form
  • Minimum of five professional references
  • Supervisors, direct reports, faculty members, support staff, community members and peers.
  • Must provide name, title, preferred email addresses, and preferred phone numbers.

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. 2021-2024 EEO Plan (Download PDF reader)

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare benefits package to our full-time permanent employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection.

Limited benefits and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits are offered to less than full-time and temporary employees.

For a detailed list of benefit eligibility please visit our Benefits Website