Associate Vice President, Instruction (BC)

Associate Vice President, Instruction (BC)

Kern Community College District


Salary: $175,649.78 - $248,188.53 Annually019

Job Type: Management - Educational Administrator

Job Number: FY25-2600440

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

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Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function


Under the direction of the assigned Vice President, the Associate Vice President is responsible for providing effective leadership and management associated with quality and innovative instructional programming, while coordinating enrollment management strategies, promoting a guided pathways framework in support of teaching excellence and student learning, facilitating continuous improvement of the college's programs and student services by advancing principles in support of student success, and compiling, analyzing, and developing reports and making recommendations to the assigned Vice President to achieve institutional goals.

Representative Duties

Provides leadership in department-wide planning and program development in accordance with mission, goals, and objectives of the College.

Provide administrative leadership and oversight for implementation of enrollment management strategies/initiatives/efficiencies. Facilitate development of college FTES and other related Student-Centered Funding Formula metrics and targets based on financial and enrollment goals.

Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to monitor and improve the quality of educational services. Coordinate the preparation, development, design, composition and dissemination of class schedules, services, catalogs and a variety of other promotional and informational publications and materials.

Develop, disseminate, and interpret analytical information related to programs, services, and processes and analytics supportive of educational planning, student learning outcomes, enrollment trends accreditation, and required internal and state/federal external reports and provide and/or oversee training in these areas.

Provide leadership in development of new programs (e.g., certificates and degrees), encompassing credit and noncredit courses to address the needs of industry and to meet community needs.

Provide leadership on designated college committees and task force groups in addressing issues of importance to the college.

Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of Faculty and Classified Staff in assigned areas of responsibility, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; coordinate staff work assignments and schedules, and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements, and procedures.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records including, but not limited to annual program review, enrollment management, curriculum; assure that mandated reports are submitted appropriately according to established timelines. Contributes to formulation of the college's Strategic Plan and Educational Master Plan.

Initiates a comprehensive report on Program Reviews, including an analysis of the implications for budget, goals, staffing, facilities and equipment needs. Provides information of the College's ability to address the needs of career and transfer interests.

Assists the Vice President with the institutional accreditation process and supports development of all associated reports necessary to maintain the college's accreditation status. Conducts educational research and participates in college processes that contribute to the college's self-evaluation and midterm reports.

Supports and assists with the collective bargaining process and related activities associated with the Community College Association (CCA) and California School Employees Association (CSEA) negotiations.

Works with Faculty and Staff to resolve student issues related to academic issues and complaints in compliance with Board and College policies and procedures under the direction of the Vice President.

Communicates with District administrators and provides reports and analysis as needed; prepares or assists with the preparation and oversight of federal and state report requests as required while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Works closely with Student Services, Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, Outreach and School Relations, and other programs and services to enhance the retention and success of students.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited College/University

Five years of full-time experience in teaching and/or administration, including at least three years of college-level administrative leadership experience

Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees

Desirable Qualifications

Earned Doctorate from an accredited Institution

Community College Faculty and Administrative experience

Knowledge & Abilities


Knowledge of

mission of the California Community Colleges

Community College instruction programs, regulations, and policies

principles of employer-employee relations

principles of college management

technology in the delivery of instruction and student services

distance learning methodologies and management

innovative teaching and learning strategies

Ability to

analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; plan, prioritize, and organize work; meet schedules and timelines

Interpret, apply, and explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Identify resources and develop grant or special project applications

uniformly implement district and college policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements

plan, implement, and monitor budgets in an educational environment

compile clear and accurate reports and surveys for continuous data-informed improvement

manage multiple priorities and projects

coordinate and facilitate meetings

communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing, and using technology

facilitate and enhance participatory governance relationships

work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and the community to establish and maintain effective working relationships

foster teamwork and lead change in a productive and positive manner

effectively work within a system of participatory governance

provide leadership and support for Faculty and Administrators in the development and implementation of outstanding instructional programs and innovative approaches to successful student learning

effectively develop external partnerships to achieve broader aims for student success

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

Helpful Links

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All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5387261/associate-vice-president-instruction-bc. Emails will not be accepted.




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