• Master’s degree;

• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment;

• A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense after selection and before employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

• Administers a comprehensive student services program and its related departments. Directs and coordinates all operational activities related to Student Services.

• Provides leadership, direction and coordination for enrollment development and student retention to assure maximum student access, progress, and success. This includes the continuous improvement and development of outreach/school relations, financial aid, orientation, assessment, admissions, counseling, student health and student life programs, transfer, and career attainment services.

• Works collegially with faculty, staff, and students in an environment of participatory governance to increase student success and close achievement gaps.

• Directs and oversees a complex student services budget, requiring coordination of categorical and district funds.

• Maintains compliance with Federal, State and local regulations, including District policies and procedures and insures submission of timely reports. Evaluates and recommends revision of policies and procedures.

• Provides leadership for the development and revision of institutional and Student Services plans, including the development of short and long-term goals.

• Provides leadership and oversight of student services program development, review, and viability; and student service area outcomes assessment. Assesses student services needs and implements appropriate student support programs in concert with Academic Affairs to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Oversees a systematic, equitable process for the selection, supervision and evaluation of student services staff.

• Encourages professional excellence among the staff and promotes an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services. Develops and coordinates in-service training and staff development for student services staff, academic, and classified personnel to provide excellent customer service.

• Serves as college liaison with the District Office and other District and Statewide educational institutions, on matters relating to the College’s student services program and information systems.

• Conducts appropriate processes related to student discipline, student grievance, and due process; coordinates and facilitates the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts, complaints, and grievances.

• Write grants, proposals, recommendations, contracts, reports and correspondence.

• Coordinates with the Director of Public Relations on advertising, marketing, and communication initiatives.

• Ensures that collective bargaining agreements are followed within Student Services.

• Coordinates student services technologies.

• Assumes the duties, obligations, and responsibilities of the College President, as assigned, during his/her absence.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of increasingly responsible higher education management experience in development, organization, and administration in the student services areas, preferably at a community college.

• Excellent communication skills and experience in working with a population (faculty, staff, students, and community members) of diverse ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• A proven record of accomplishments as an innovator of new programs and initiatives.

• Knowledge of regulations and best practices for student equity and disproportionately impacted student groups.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The Los Angeles Community College District determines placement on the pay scale depending on verified education and experience. Current starting annual salary range is from: $198,518 to $245,929.The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD’s Health Benefits websitefor more information.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

To be considered for the position, applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing application documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. All materials submitted become the property of LACCD. Please go to our Employment siteat https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd

All interested persons must submit:

• A current resume
• Legible unofficial copies of transcript(s) from all higher education institutions attended. (Official transcripts will be required if hired for the position.) All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Uploaded as an “Other Document”.
• Administrative and Vocational positions require verification of experience on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time, and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an “Other Document”.
• A detailed letter of interest, not to exceed four pages, that:

All required documentation must be filed electronically no later than May 25, 2024.Faxed, emailed, or mailed items will not be accepted.

All applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the selection committee. The selection committee will select the candidates to be invited for an interview. After interviews, the selection committee will forward the names of the finalists to the President who will conduct a final interview and make the selection.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Tom Aduwo at aduwotm@laccd.edu. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Matthew Jordan, Vice President, Academic Affairs, at jordanmt@lavc.edu.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days’ prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit LACCD’s ADA Compliance website.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 – Employer). Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.