Vice President of Instruction
San Mateo County Community College District
Posting Number: 2A0012
Location: Skyline College
Department:
Position Number: 2A0012
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: 12
If other, please specify:
Min Salary: $205,308 (annual)
Max Salary: $263,748 (annual)
Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory Positions
Who We Are:
The College and the District:
Who We Want:
The Position:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate the college’s 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:
- Master’s 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 administrator’s 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
Physical Requirements:
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 President’s 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
Open Date: 01/17/2025
First Review Date: 02/21/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
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 applicant’s 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 applicant’s 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:
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:
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To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/
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