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San Mateo County Community College District · 3 days ago

Vice President of Student Services

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

San Mateo County Community College District is seeking a Vice President of Student Services who will provide cabinet-level leadership in advancing the educational mission of the college. The role involves overseeing student services and life programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing strategic plans to enhance student learning.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with the President, the President's Cabinet, and the District to develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for Student Services that advances the college's educational mission

Direct and coordinate all operational activities related to Student Services throughout the college, including centers and satellite sites, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Ensure Student Services goals related to the college's strategic plan and other Board-adopted plans are implemented

Develop a cohesive Student Services organizational structure, embedding continuous quality improvement and leading the development of student learning outcomes for each program and administrative unit

Support and maintain effective relationships among Student Services, college administration, faculty, staff, and students through active participation in shared governance activities

Provide leadership for program review, including improvement and development of student progress and learning outcomes through systematic assessment of all areas of student services and support programs

Review and recommend changes to all Student Services areas that maintain the relevance of programs to meet student and community needs

Supervise the coordination of curriculum development in Student Services, including review and revision in cooperation with the Academic Senate

In collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction, direct enrollment management, analyze and report on student enrollment, retention, persistence, and goal attainment

Direct and provide leadership for all student conduct processes in alignment with District Policy and Administrative Procedure, including due process requirements established by local, Statewide and Federal laws, regulations and policies

Develop and negotiate partnerships with other educational institutions, corporations, businesses, community organizations, and agencies

Supervise, guide, and assess activities related to articulation with secondary schools

Represent the College and District to professional organizations, governance entities, community groups, and prospective donors and friends of the College

Work collaboratively with construction management personnel on facilities projects

Participate in local, regional and state activities to promote the San Mateo County Community College District and community college interests

Attend Board of Trustees meetings as requested

Coordinate and oversee the development and administration of the budget for Student Services, including recommendations to meet the educational and support needs of students at the college

Participate in the preparation and oversight of grants in alignment with the overall college budget and fiscal guidelines

Direct the development and implementation of selected externally funded initiatives

Plan fiscally responsible short- and long-term strategies for staffing all Student Service programs with a focus on proactive hiring and retention of culturally diverse and equity-minded staff, faculty, and administrators

Assist with the development of resource allocations for facilities, equipment, and technologies that support Student Services programs

Proactively plan robust and inclusive recruitments and orientations for Student Services faculty and staff in compliance with the District's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

In coordination with the District, ensure the District's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan strategies are implemented for Student Services program personnel

Coordinate the equitable evaluation of all Student Services faculty and staff and assess the effectiveness of positions to programs and services

Provide leadership and direction for Student Services faculty and staff development programs

Ensure compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and oversee training, counseling, performance evaluations, and discipline of personnel consistently and according to policies and procedures

Qualification

Student Services LeadershipStrategic PlanningBudget DevelopmentPersonnel ManagementCommunity OutreachCultural CompetenceAccreditation StandardsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation SkillsProject Management

Required

Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution OR the equivalent

Three years of effective full-time administrative experience in the area of student services in post-secondary education

Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Preferred

Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution

Benefits

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security).

Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.