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Job Posting Title Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Location Los Rios Community College District (District Office) Department Location Chancellor's Office Posting Number AE00203P The Institution

About
The Los Rios Community College District is the second largest, two-year public college district in California, serving approximately 75,000 students in the greater Sacramento region. The district’s 2,400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties and is comprised of four uniquely diverse colleges – American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to each college’s main campus, the district offers educational centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas and Rancho Cordova.

The Los Rios district office is centrally located in the heart of the Sacramento valley. The growing Capital Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country – Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and San Francisco. The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work!

Strengths
The district has approximately 6,000 employees throughout our four colleges and district office complex. The District office is centrally located between all four colleges and provides welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environments for Los Rios students, employees and our community partners. Our departments strive for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities, and are focused on advancing the learning of our diverse student population through improved academic and social outcomes.

Our Vision
Our colleges offer equity-minded, academically rigorous, student success centered education. Our objective is to help our students successfully achieve their academic goals, whether they want to transfer to a four-year college or university, earn an associates degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District’s Human Resources Department is committed to diversity, equity, and to ensuring an inclusive, thriving environment for all of its employees, students, and surrounding communities. To that end, the Human Resources Department is intentional in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse employees, to reflect the diversity of our colleges’ student populations. The Department is guided by an interest in ensuring equity-minded hiring, evaluating, and advancing processes.

Under direction of the Deputy Chancellor, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources plans, directs, organizes and supervises the day-to-day operations of the human resources services for all employees of the District. The Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources also advises the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor with regard to employment practices and working conditions, administers employment contracts, and promotes good employer-employee relations.

The Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources manages the Office of Human Resources, the department record keeping systems, and employee processing/orientation including the complex human resources information system. The position also supervises the implementation of District policies and procedures that affect personnel and prepares and recommends the annual budget for the department.

The Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources plans, organizes, and directs the work of others; works effectively with individuals and groups; analyzes situations accurately, identifies appropriate solutions, and taking action. The position also develops and maintains credibility with employees and bargaining units; develops and maintains a strong service orientation; communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public and staff and represents the human resources department and articulates the position of the colleges and district.

The human resources department maintains a focus on:

●Human resources management, practices, and procedures.
●Human relations and dynamics.
●Principles of negotiations.
●Employee development techniques, supervision, and training.
●Laws pertaining to employment in public education.
●Computerized processes for personnel (human resources) transactions.
●Using and supporting the Interest Based Approach (IBA) to problem and conflict resolution.

Assignment Responsibilities

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
●Planning and supervising the recruitment and selection of all District employees.
●Facilitating human resources processes so that appropriate staff may recommend the appointment, promotion, transfer or reassignment, leave of absence, and termination of employees.
●Supervising and monitoring the Los Rios diversity efforts.
●Compiling and analyzing data.
●Preparing reports.
●Investigating, as needed, and assisting in the resolution of discrimination, harassment, and general workplace complaints.
●Interpreting provisions of negotiated contracts and ensuring all action taken under the employer/employee relations contracts are in conformity with the contract and governing laws.
●Participating in collective bargaining matters and may serve as a chief negotiator.
●Monitoring and expediting the processing of employee grievances.
●Supervising the development and analysis of studies to determine the needed modifications to policies and procedures.
●Assisting in the development or modification of policies and procedures recommended to the Deputy Chancellor, Chancellor, and Board of Trustees.
●Providing training and guidance to individuals on matters such as job classification, compensation, qualifications for positions, employment contracts, and other matters related to employment status with the District.
●Ensuring that laws and regulations related to employment matters are followed.
●Serving as a resource for the development and implementation of staff development and training programs for employees.
●Responsibility for staff development activities for District Office personnel.
●Preparing and analyzing comparative data for studies relating to salary schedules, fringe benefits, and working conditions.
●Responsibility for developing and maintaining job specifications.
●Reviewing the staffing requirements for grant applications and contracts.
●Serving at the direction of the Deputy Chancellor and Chancellor on District, community, state, and national committees requiring representation on human resource matters.
● Performing other duties as assigned.

The administrative assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off location/campus work and/or hours.

Work Year 12 month Work Schedule Total Hrs per Week/Day N/A Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution completed by September 1, 2019.

2. Three years experience as an administrator in education, government, or industry. Have experience in human resources, preferably as a human resources administrator in an educational setting.

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.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:

1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Administrative Application
2. Resume
3. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation
5. Letter of Interest

NOTES:
● Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified. Applicants indicating “see resume” on the online application will be disqualified.

● Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

● It is the responsibility of Los Rios Community College District employees to also provide official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position. (Within 60 days of the time of hire, employees are required to submit official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position)

● 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. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Physical Demands Salary $171,379 annually; LRCCD Salary Schedules Additional Salary Information Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university. Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 05/06/2019 Closing Date 06/17/2019 Open Continuously No Beginning and/or Ending Dates

Full-time, Twelve-month, Classified Management Position
Beginning on or about September 1, 2019.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Initial interviews are tentatively scheduled for July 8 and July 9, 2019 but are subject to change.

Final Interviews will be held Thursday, August 1, 2019.

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m. of the posting closing date.

Conditions

All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

Administrative/Executive/Faculty Positions: Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for an interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses, up to a maximum of $250. Candidate Travel Reimbursement click here

Administrative/Executive Positions: Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s 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.

Quicklink http://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/11590 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Criminal History Verification and Release: I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form "Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime", P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed, copy and paste the provided link, for the form <a href="http://wserver.losrios.edu/hr/forms/P-881,10-2013.pdf" target="_blank">http://wserver.losrios.edu/hr/forms/P-881,10-2013.pdf</a> and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
2. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed (Vitea.com)
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Oakland
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Los Angeles
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • CommunityCollegeJobs
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Instagram
   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • Professional Networks
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • SacramentoWorks
   • Twitter
   • YouTube
   • ZipRecruiter

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Unofficial Transcript 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

1. Licenses/Certifications
2. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
3. Employee Request for Transfer Form
4. Unofficial Transcript 2
5. Unofficial Transcript 3
6. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
7. Unofficial Transcript 4
8. Unofficial Transcript 5