SAN JOSE/EVERGREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs
The Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs will serve as an effective change agent working collaboratively with the College’s diverse stakeholders to develop and implement innovative approaches to enhance academic excellence. The position is responsible for leadership in planning, administering, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the College’s instructional programs and courses; in administering instructional and instructionally-related policies, procedures and mandates; in the use of advanced technology systems in instruction; in the development of instruction that incorporates concepts of cultural proficiency; in developing and updating the college Educational Plan; in working with the Vice President of Student Affairs in the areas of recruiting and enrollment, WSCH management and marketing, and student success. The Vice President will supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. The Vice President will work closely with the President, Academic Senate and CSEA, College Council, faculty and classified unions, Vice President of Student Affairs and the Vice President of Administrative Services.
This is a full-time, 12 months per year academic management position.
Message from the Chancellor
“We value, honor and respect the multiple cultural traditions represented in our students’ heritages. We stand for social justice, and we practice our conviction with kindness, patience, understanding and respect for our elders. We believe that our time-honored traditions are the way to peace. Being a microcosm of the world provides our region and our colleges with a powerful advantage in this new global economy, for the future belongs to those who can comfortably interact and effectively communicate with the peoples of the world.
“Come share your journey with us. If we succeed, our students shall travel through life displaying human qualities that encourage being tough, yet gentle, humble but bold, while being swayed always by beauty and truth.”
Rosa G. Perez, Chancellor
Position Purpose:
Reporting to the College President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs plans, directs, administers and evaluates the instructional programs of the College.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Plan, direct, administer and evaluate the instructional programs of the College; provide leadership for instructional programs and courses; recommend and administer instructional and instructionally-related policies, procedures and mandates.
2. Oversee all the degree, certificate, and program offerings including vocational programs, transfer, contract education, and programs for students with special needs. Develop and coordinate policies and activities, including program review, to respond to the educational needs of the College’s student population.
3. Provide leadership in working with the faculty to develop student-learning outcomes as they relate to courses and programs.
4. Direct staff development within the college including the advancement of new pedagogies and the support and evaluation of new and tenured faculty.
5. Provide leadership for the implementation of the College strategic planning goals including program review, organizational structure, budget planning, program improvement, facilities infrastructure, student services, and quality improvement while incorporating the strategic planning themes of technology, cultural diversity, and campus relations.
6. Direct the preparation and processing of applications for the accreditation of individual occupational programs; direct the maintenance of records and the preparation of reports on trade and occupational programs required by the governmental agencies including student follow-up.
7. Supervise the development and timely publication of the college schedule and catalog, insuring that all pertinent information dealing with state and college regulations, district policies, and revisions approved by the Instructional Policies and Curriculum Committee (IPCC) and Academic Senate are current and accurately presented. Also ensure that the schedule and catalog contents are accurate and organized in a visually attractive and legible form.
8. Oversee program articulation with area high schools and other institutions of higher education.
9. Assist college programs to address issues related to accreditation and develop a system for the on-going and systematic review and enhancement of programs related to achieving educational goals.
10. Serve a variety of College and District committees.
11. Support the rights of the Academic Senate codified in law and in District Policy.
12. Ensure that the college is in compliance with all of the state mandated regulations on instruction (including Title 5, Title 7 and Title 9) and that the College remains current in state-level policy changes.
13. Supervise the coordination of curriculum development, including review and revision in cooperation with the Academic Senate.
14. Facilitate the faculty and the Articulation Office in the development of new programs to reflect changing needs in the occupational and transfer areas.
15. Maintain all curricular documentation ensuring the currency and accuracy of these records.
16. Coordinate and oversee the development and administration of the instructional budget. Ensure that the educational goals related to the College’s strategic plan and other Board- adopted plans related to education are implemented.
17. Direct enrollment management within the college. Analyze and report on student enrollment, retention, persistence and goal attainment.
18. Collaborate with the Academic Senate.
19. Identify appropriate staff development needs, and develop programs to meet those needs.
20. Ensure, in coordination with the department of Human Resources and the faculty bargaining unit, adherence to contractual obligations affecting faculty, including faculty evaluation, tenure review, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Duties and Responsibilities Continued:
21. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, counsel, discipline and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
22. Support and maintain effective relationships among instructional divisions, student services, and the College administration, faculty, staff, and students through participation in shared governance activities.
23. Attend and conduct a variety of meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities; serve on assigned committees and task groups; represent the College in relations with local, state, and federal agencies; and submit requests for state and federal funds.
24. Develop and maintain strong relationships with administrators of the district high schools and of the surrounding colleges.
25. Attend Board of Trustee meetings as requested by the President.
26. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
27. Assume charge of the College as directed.
Knowledge:
1. Planning, organization, and implementation of various instructional programs.
2. Classroom teaching and/or workforce training or learning theories.
3. Instructional technology and alternative teaching and learning strategies.
4. Collective bargaining and contract administration.
5. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
6. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
7. Budget development and administration.
8. Oral and written communication skills.
9. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
10. San Jose/Evergreen Community College governance policies.
11. District policies and procedures.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Operate a computer and assigned software.
2. Understand and have experience working successfully with the diverse backgrounds of community college students.
3. Plan, direct, administer, and evaluate the instructional programs of the College.
4. Function in a multi-college district to promote the goals of the College and the District.
5. Recommend and administer instructional policies, procedures, and mandates.
6. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
7. Carry out the District’s mission, goals, and objectives.
8. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
9. Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
11. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
12. Meet schedules and timelines.
13. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
14. Direct the maintenance of a variety of records related to assigned activities.
15. Analyze complex financial, statistical, and narrative data regarding instructional programs.
16. Supervise a diverse work force.
17. Facilitate conflict resolution.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree related to the assignment, or the equivalent.
2. Three years administrative or supervisory experience in an instructional services or related area.
3. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
4. Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.
Does this position accept online applications?
Yes
Opportunity Type:
INTERIM ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
NOTE: As of 06/21/2010, the internal posting since 06/16/2010 has been changed to external posting to include BOTH internal and external (non-District employees) applicants, with the extended closing date of 06/29/2010.
- Interim Period: Employment until the permanent Vice President of Academic Affairs is employed or up to one year
Posting Date:
06-16-2010
Closing Date:
06-29-2010
First Review Date (if Open Until Filled):
Not applicable
If No, please specify
Not applicable
Posting Number:
0010189
Work Location
San Jose City College
Division:
Vice President of Academic Affairs (SJCC)
Position status:
Full-time
Academic Position Type:
Management
Academic Position Term:
Regular 100% FTE 12-Months per year
Salary Range:
$116,759 – $135,164 Annual Salary (Range 34: Management Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2008-2009)
Benefits Available:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, income protection and retirement. Management positions include 20 vacation days, 17 holidays and 6 administrative leave days per year.
Employment Start Date:
As soon as possible
Special Licenses, Certificates, etc.:
N/A
Desired Qualifications:
N/A
Job Category
Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Classified Position type:
Not Applicable
Classified Position term:
Not Applicable
Equivalency Information:
Equivalency: Applicants (including current or former employees) applying under equivalency bear the full responsibility of submitting by the closing date the District’s Equivalency Application in addition to the Administrative/Management Position Application with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) they believe to be equivalent to the required Master’s degree for this position.
Application(s) for equivalency are required for any of the following reasons:
1. degrees are not in exact discipline required;
2. degree is in progress;
3. degrees were earned at a college/university not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U. S. Department of Education; and/or
4. degrees were earned at a college/university outside of the U.S.
Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
The equivalency application can be obtained at http://www.sjeccd.org/HTML/District/Employment/Downloads/equiv_form.pdf.
Application Procedures, Notes and Contact Information
Interested internal and external applicants MUST by the closing date SUBMIT ONLINE ALL of the following materials to be considered for the position (as prompted via the following URL: https://jobs.sjeccd.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=50883, or https://jobs.sjeccd.org. Click “Apply for this Posting”):
1. A completed online San Jose/Evergreen Community College District ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT POSITION APPLICATION
2. COVER LETTER
(Must state how you meet ALL the minimum qualifications in EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE as described in the job announcement Minimum Qualifications section. Also, state how you meet other qualifications)
3. RESUME
4. TRANSCRIPT(S) (unofficial or official copies) for stated degrees having the degree confer/award dates circled. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
5. District Application for Equivalency, if applicable, and additional materials relevant for equivalency consideration. Employees who were previously approved by the District colleges for equivalency MUST by the closing date submit proof of the dated District’s written equivalency approval.
ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:
If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at Kinkos, Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, etc., then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application at the later part of the application process.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Only complete application materials will be considered (No exception for internal applicants). Application materials must include: a. ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGEMENT POSITION APPLICATION, b. COVER LETTER, c. RESUME, d. TRANSCRIPT(S) of degrees stated and/or required, and e. District Equivalency Form, if applicable.
(The criminal history explanation if any will NOT be forwarded to the screening committee)
2. Incomplete application packet and/or documents received by Human Resources after the closing date will not be considered (No exception for employees or non-employees).
3. Applications not having all required minimum qualifications in education and experience as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section will not receive further considerations.
4. Letters of Recommendation are not required and will not be included in the application packet. Additional documents that are not requested may not be included.
5. DEGREES must have been awarded by a college or university ACCREDITED by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
6. FOREIGN DEGREES: Candidates with DEGREES and CREDITS earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with the application. Simple translation of the language on foreign transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
7. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
8. Application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
9. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
10. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure an interview.
11. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
For assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Employment Services
4750 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
Phone: (408) 270-6414 Fax: (408) 223-6341
Email: Hremploymentservices@sjeccd.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Contacts: Title IX Officer: Dr. Elaine Burns (408) 288-3191; Section 504 /ADA Officer: VP of Administrative Services (408) 288-3723.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District consists of two colleges. The metropolitan San Jose City College located just minutes from downtown San Jose, established in 1921, and the park-like Evergreen Valley College located in southeast San Jose at the foot of the Diablo Mountain range, which opened in 1975. The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.
With enrollment of approximately 26,000 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 32%, Black/African-American 6%, Asian/Pacific Islander 33%, American Indian/Native American 1%, White/Caucasian 17%, First Generation 60%) attaining educational goals reflecting 34% – AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District’s emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.
The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse management team consisting of 28% Hispanic/Latino, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 12% Black/African-American, 1% two or more races, and 35% White/Caucasian, as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.
For complete job description or info on how to apply, please visit:
https://jobs.sjeccd.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=50883
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