Vice President, Student Services

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Closing Date: 1/28/2019

Definition:
West Valley College, a Bay Area leader in transfer, degree, and career programs, is searching for a visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Student Services. With this administrative position, the college endeavors to build on the strengths of our committed faculty, outstanding campus facilities, and strong academic reputation, to provide leadership and oversee activities and operations of the Student Services area.

Pursuant to our Educational and Facilities Master Plan, the college is committed to serving our diverse student body at all points along their academic journey, with a comprehensive curriculum designed to engage and inspire.

The Vice President of Student Services will build collaborative external and internal relationships to foster innovative programs, internship opportunities, and to help our students thrive in the demanding Silicon Valley job market, or to transfer to the bachelor's program of their dreams. The college benefits from a strong alumnus and giving community, that has collaborated at record levels, in order to foster a well-rounded educational experience for our students and provide greater resources for our faculty.

Reporting directly to the President of West Valley College, the Vice President of Student Services will be a member of the President's Cabinet and will be provided with the institutional support and resources necessary to achieve academic excellence.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment:
100% of full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This is an Academic Administrator position and part of the Managers employee unit.

Work Location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $156,352-$166,518 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 30, Steps A-C).
  

Benefits include:

• Additional compensation: $1,500 for doctorate added to base salary annually, to be prorated on a monthly basis.
  
• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
  
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
  
• Employer-provided life insurance.
  
• 13 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
  
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years).
  
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
  
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
  
• Professional development and renewal leave.
  
• $500 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,000 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
  
• CalSTRS retirement.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

2. Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in education or a field related to specific area of assignment.

AND

3. Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in academic administration, including two years of senior level administrative and management responsibility.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, plan, and implement student services goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
  
• Coordinate activities with those of other departments to include Campus Center and the Veterans Resource Center, and outside agencies, including but not limited to local schools, and organizations; provide staff assistance to the President and Chancellor; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  
• Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
  
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the student services budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
  
• Select, train, motivate, mentor and evaluate faculty and staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of student services.
  
• Assure optimum services to students in all areas of student life, to assure maximum student access, progress, and success.
  
• Adjudicate student appeals and grievances within areas of responsibility; administer the code of conduct, due process and student discipline.
  
• Oversee special programs, such as Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs).
  
• Develop and implement initiatives for new student support service programs and participate in development activities and grants including writing local, state and federal grants; determine athletic eligibility.
  
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies, including submitting federal and state reports; prepare written correspondence as necessary; act as Administrator of Record for federal grants; implement applicable federal regulations.
  
• Serve as a member of the president’s leadership team; establish and achieve institutional goals in accordance with the college’s educational and facilities master plan; ensure that development of short and long-term plans for all instructional programs and services occur in concert with the college’s overall direction and priority.
  
• Represent student services to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; serve as liaison for federal requirements; present at meetings related to student services; provide technical assistance as necessary.
  
• Participate in the accreditation process and audit process providing documents and reports.
  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
  
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
  
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741-2174 to arrange for assistance.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.







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