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Vice President of Student Services & Equity
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Vice President of Student Services & EquityLocation
Los Rios Community College District (American River College)Department Location
Student ServicesPosting Number
AE00978PThe Institution
About
Founded in 1955, American River College (ARC) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.
Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.
Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.
Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the Colleges Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the College President, the Vice President of Student Services provides leadership and direction of all Student Services programs, including planning and budget oversight, selection of staff, and accountability for all categorical programs. The college is seeking an individual to join in our efforts to continually improve student access, success and completion.
The Vice President of Student Services provides direct supervision for all student services administrators, including Student Development, Student Support Services, Equity Programs and Pathways, and Counseling, and leads in the shared development of, articulates, and champions the vision, values, mission, and goals of Student Services within the college, district, and community.
The Vice President of Student Services works with the Vice Presidents of other college operational areas to lead and support the planning and implementation of college-wide programs and initiatives, including our institutional redesign efforts (also referred to as guided pathways reform).
The Vice President of Student Services engages with their colleagues throughout the Los Rios Community College District in the evaluation of district regulations, policy and/or procedures that relate to effective implementation and accurate accountability.
The department maintains a focus on:
The Vice President of Student Services provides direct supervision for all student services administrators, including Student Development, Student Support Services, Equity Programs and Pathways, and Counseling, and leads in the shared development of, articulates, and champions the vision, values, mission, and goals of Student Services within the college, district, and community.
The Vice President of Student Services works with the Vice Presidents of other college operational areas to lead and support the planning and implementation of college-wide programs and initiatives, including our institutional redesign efforts (also referred to as guided pathways reform).
The Vice President of Student Services engages with their colleagues throughout the Los Rios Community College District in the evaluation of district regulations, policy and/or procedures that relate to effective implementation and accurate accountability.
The department maintains a focus on:
- Delivering integrated and comprehensive student services, particularly for students who face a variety of economic and educational barriers impeding their success.
- Leveraging technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of student services operations.
- Building collaborative relationships within and among various student services and instructional departments as well as other constituent groups throughout the college and community.
- Assessing program effectiveness, developing and implementing goals, expediting work flow, and holding staff accountable, while bringing projects to timely and successful completion.
- The advancement of students and diversity.
- Staff professional development and training.
- Respect and civility in the workplace and academic community at-large.
- Planning and facilitating positive organization change, while considering the lived experiences of others.
Benefits
As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers you the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work. Check out the benefits guide for complete information.
Assignment Responsibilities
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Acknowledging that race, culture, and language play a significant role in the success of our students, and the position strives to create and nurture culturally competent and linguistically appropriate services for all students.
- Serving as the general administrator of Student Services functions at the main campus and outreach centers, including, but not limited to, counseling, matriculation, articulation, financial aid, Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)/Learning Disability (LD), Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS), veterans services, transfer center, health services, student development programs, and career and student employment.
- Serving as one of the senior administrators for implementing and assessing significant institutional redesign efforts.
- Anticipating and responding to the needs of students and the community, changing demographics and organizational needs.
- Collaborating with institutional research, instructional leaders, and others to foster innovation through an empirically sound culture of inquiry and decision making.
- Ensuring accountability of student services categorical programs, and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and district and college policies and procedures.
- Developing and managing resource assessment, planning, budgeting, and allocation processes.
- Advocating to all constituents the community college mission, needs of all students, and student services as key to student success.
- Promoting equity, open access, teaching, and learning.
- Providing supervision, evaluation and staff development for assigned staff in areas of responsibility, and recommending to the College President the hiring, retention, or dismissal of Student Services personnel.
- Serving as a member of the Presidents Cabinet, and assisting the college president in articulation, outreach, and community efforts.
- Serving on college, district, and state committees as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
American River College is committed to employees:
- Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
- Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
- Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
- Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others perspectives and lived experiences.
Work Year
12 monthWork Schedule
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Have a masters degree from an accredited institution completed by July 1, 2024.
2. Two years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
NOTE: Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.
2. Two years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
NOTE: Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
- Los Rios Community College District Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
NOTES:
- Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
- Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
- Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
- A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
- Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Salary
$184,113.67 - $199,290.56 per year LRCCD Salary SchedulesAdditional Salary Information
Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.Posting Date
04/22/2024Closing Date
05/30/2024Open Continuously
NoBeginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-time, Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on (or about) July 1, 2024.
Beginning on (or about) July 1, 2024.
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community Colleges COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the Districts Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community Colleges COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the Districts Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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