President/Superintendent

Note: The employer for this position is the Redwoods Community College District. Community College Search Services is assisting the Redwoods CCD with the search process for this position. CCSS will not be involved in selection or hiring decisions regarding this position.

College of the Redwoods (Redwoods Community College District) has initiated a nationwide search for its next President-Superintendent, the chief executive officer and educational leader of College of the Redwoods and the Redwoods CCD. The process is guided by input from students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners and reflects the priorities and values of the District.

The Governing Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic leader who will build on the College’s mission, deepen community partnerships, and guide the institution toward continued excellence and impact. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to student success, equity, and access; embrace the mission of community college education; foster shared governance and teamwork among faculty, staff, students, and community partners; and provide strategic leadership for institutional improvement, innovation, and responsible resource management.

SEARCH WEBSITE

Comprehensive information about the position opportunity, the College, the District, and the service region can be accessed at the following link.

https://www.redwoods.edu/about/hr/president.php

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; earned doctorate preferred.
• Five (5) years of senior-level administrative experience with significant and progressively complex decision-making responsibility with a
• Minimum of three (3) years of executive level administrative experience, including responsibility for a broad operational segment of the organization with significant fiscal and programmatic oversight including but not limited to academic affairs, student services, administrative services, or human resources/labor relations. Experience reporting directly to a governing body or chief executive officer.
• Track-record of community service and involvement

Desirable Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and allocation of resources.
• Demonstrated experience supporting student access, equity, retention, and completion.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering innovation in academic and workforce programming.
• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with business, industry, agencies, communities, organizations, and education institutions.
• Demonstrated experience with participatory governance.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation standards, policies, and eligibility requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with external resource development, including bonds, pursuit of grant funding, and community support through partnerships and/or a foundation.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing and applying applicable data and research findings in decision-making processes and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience working with collective bargaining units.
• Demonstrated experience supporting rural communities and/or working in a rural higher education institution.

ONSITE WORK EXPECTATIONS: The position requires an onsite, in person presence. This is not a remote work opportunity.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation will be competitive, based on experience, qualifications, and negotiation of an employment agreement. A comprehensive benefits package will also be offered.

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A link for applying along with additional information about the position can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/redwoods/jobs/5262486/president-superintendent?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. The position is open until filled and the first review date is April 17, 2026. To be included in the first review, all application materials must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2026. An employment application must be submitted directly to the Redwoods CCD.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT START DATE:

December 7, 2026 (negotiable)

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES OR NOMINATIONS

If you have qualified colleagues who may be interested, please forward this opportunity to them. If you or a colleague would like more information or have other confidential inquiries or nominations, please contact:

Will Lewallen, Ph.D., Consultant

Community College Search Services

will.lewallen@ccss.solutions

831-682-3541