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San Mateo County Community College District

Location: San Bruno, California
Category: Executive-Administrative Vice President
Date Posted: September 5, 2024

Job Description

Posting Number

20141873S

Position Title

Interim Vice President of Instruction

Location

Skyline College

Department

Instruction SKY (DEPT)

Position Number

2A0012

Percentage of Full Time

100%

FLSA

Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Months per Year

other

If other, please specify

Through June 30, 2025 or until the appointment of a permanent Vice President of Instruction.

Min Salary

$205,308 (annual)

Max Salary

$263,748 (annual)

Position Type

Administrative/Supervisory Positions

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The Districts “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District

Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline Colleges Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

The Position

Reporting directly to the College President, the Vice President of Instruction is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the Colleges instructional programs. The Vice President of Instruction functions in a senior administrative capacity, working closely with the College President, the Vice President of Student Services, and Deans. The Vice President of Instruction administers the overall coordination, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the College curricula and its instructional faculty and staff, activities, services, and facilities.

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, develop, coordinate, and evaluate the colleges instructional offerings to meet student, program, and enrollment needs
Coordinate, direct, and support the activities of the instructional deans, directors, and staff
Oversee the execution of evaluation procedures for all instructional faculty, staff, and administrators
Supervise and assist in the development of on-going institutional publications, including the college catalog, class schedules, faculty handbooks, and state reporting documents
Provide leadership in responding to accreditation standards and college initiatives
Work collaboratively with the Academic Senate and adhere to academic professional matters and 10+1 policy
Develop and negotiate partnerships with corporations, businesses, community agencies, and educational institutions at all levels
Participate collaboratively in strategic planning, policy development, and resource allocation
Provide leadership to align programs and staffing with community needs and student demographics and demand
Plan on both a short- and long-term basis for staffing levels in the instructional area
In consultation with instructional deans and directors, develop and manage the instructional budget and direct the development and implementation of selected externally funded initiatives
Assist with the development of resource allocations for facilities, equipment, and technologies that support instructional programs
Provide leadership and coordination for the efficient use of college instructional facilities and collaborate with district and construction management personnel on facilities projects
Support and promote external grant opportunities to enhance institutional effectiveness and student success
Provide direction and support to help faculty and staff engage in meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes
Collaborate with the Vice President of Student Services to maintain and foster a student-centered model of education
Work with the Vice President of Student Services to encourage integration of appropriate student support services and academic instruction
Review, monitor, and participate in shaping regional, statewide, and federal issues concerning community colleges and disseminate relevant information as appropriate
Provide guidance to and receive advice from the Committee on Instruction
Provide proactive and sensitive leadership to ensure that the instructional divisions foster cultural diversity and an atmosphere of inclusivity and democracy
Assist in developing and enhancing international student programs and success
Promote professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
Represent the college to professional organizations, governance entities, community groups, and prospective donors and friends of the college
Serve on college and district committees and support new initiatives
Foster instructional and institutional effectiveness by undertaking other duties as necessary or as delegated by the College President

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree or above or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution OR the equivalent
One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment
Teaching experience and a minimum of one year experience as an administrator in a post-secondary instructional or related field
Experience in budget development and management
Previous administrative responsibilities for curriculum development, personnel selection, and evaluation
Knowledge of and/or experience with federal regulations, Title 5/Education Code, California regulatory agencies, accreditation requirements, and collective bargaining practices
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

Ability to function as an effective leader in the administration of a comprehensive community college instructional program
Ability to work collaboratively with college constituencies on programs which fulfill the mission of the college, including transfer preparation, career and technical education, basic skills, and other initiatives
Ability to foster innovation in instructional programs, and implement innovative initiatives coming forward from the Presidents vision for the college
Ability to motivate and encourage others to work constructively and cooperatively to achieve and sustain a student-centered learning environment
Skill in providing leadership for appropriate integration of information technology into instructional programs and activities, including distance education
Skill in effectively managing budgets and coordinating the use of facilities
Skill in coordinating the writing, implementation, and reporting of grant applications
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with a solution-oriented approach and a positive-oriented leadership philosophy
Skill in effectively managing and retaining instructional deans, directors, and staff
Skill in interpersonal communication, professional relations, and conflict resolution
Ability to promote and inculcate the principles of participatory governance, antiracism, equity, a civic mindset, and continuous process improvement
Knowledge and support of international student programs

Physical Requirements

This classification requires the ability to type, use phone, stand intermittently, walk, bend and stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing 35 pounds or less, work at a computer, including viewing a monitor for various lengths of time, repetitive use of keyboard, mouse, or other control device, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard and mouse, hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others and ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to perform the essential functions.

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. Optional tax-deferred flexible benefit 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Academic managers participate in the State Teachers Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Employees may also be eligible for various first-time homebuyer programs.

Open Date

09/05/2024

First Review Date

09/19/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

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.

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 Districts (SMCCCD) 2022 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years 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. Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those 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 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2022 Annual Security Report is now available. 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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