NEOGOV · 1 month ago
President, Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$264K/yr - $390K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a President for Saddleback College, which is part of the South Orange County Community College District. The President will serve as the educational leader and Chief Executive Officer, guiding the institution with visionary, equity-centered leadership and ensuring the delivery of inclusive, high-quality educational and support services.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
Keeps the Chancellor fully informed of significant campus developments
Prepares and submits all college-related recommendations and resolutions concerning the college and submits them to the Chancellor for final approval, subject to the Board of Trustees review as appropriate
Advises the Chancellor on personnel matters and recommends the college's organizational structure
Provides strategic leadership for instructional and student services planning, as well as overall college operations
Oversees the College’s accreditation process and fosters clear, ongoing communication with faculty, classified professional, and the management team, regarding all facets of college operations, including curriculum, instruction, budget, administrative services, institutional planning, facilities, student services, and educational planning
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a sustainable master plan and integrated strategic plan grounded in institutional research, accreditation standards, and student success metrics
Ensure that planning drives budget development and resource allocation aligned with Board Policy and Administrative Regulations
Envision, plan, formulate, develop, implement, review and evaluate short- and long range goals and objectives and policies, standards and outcomes which are in support of the strategic and facilities master plan and the instructional needs of the college’s local community
Develop and monitor the college budget and assume fiscal responsibility; and ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively
Promote and support learning, teaching, and student success, through inclusive, culturally responsive practices
Champion efforts to close equity gaps and ensure that all students, especially those disproportionately impacted, have access to high-quality instruction and support services
Assure optimum services to students in all areas of student life, including maintenance of student records, academic and personal counseling, recreational and sports activities, health services, student government, and other clubs and organizations, tutorial services, financial aid, and assistance programs for students with disabilities
Ensure innovative and cost-effective formulation, development and implementation of state-of-the-art educational, training and enrichment opportunities for students that assure that students are afforded optimum opportunities to excel in academic and career technical fields of endeavor
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of career technical education to meet the needs in the local community
Encourage the assessment and improvement of instructional methodology, technology and materials; ensure the development, modification and enhancement of the curriculum; review and evaluate curricular recommendations and encourage expansion of the instructional program to meet the diverse needs of students, including new, transfer, re-entry, veterans and high school advanced placement students
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan
Ensure development and implementation of corrective action, improvements, or additional programs and services which are efficient, effective and responsive to the needs of the local community and college
Provide for the timely and accurate preparation, distribution, and storage of reports related to the college’s programs, services, activities, financial resources, and budget; direct the timely and accurate preparation of enrollment and revenue projections and consolidation of budgetary reports to facilitate attainment of short- and long-range plans
Serve as a member of the Chancellor's Executive Council and participate in establishing and achieving institutional goals in accordance with the district’s strategic master plan; ensure that college short- and long-range plans for all campus functions are developed in coordination with the leadership of other district entities; assume significant responsibility to provide clear direction and leadership regarding college and district plans and goals; communicate plans and goals to the community, faculty, staff, and administrators, and assist the Chancellor to provide and communicate a plan for evaluating progress toward those goals; and, work cooperatively and collaboratively with Chancellor’s Executive Council
Build trust among all constituencies through transparent, inclusive leadership
Attend board meetings and present information as needed; confer with college and district administrators regarding board agenda items and management issues involving college programs and services, including recommendations for new or revised policies and procedures; and assure that all board policies, administrative regulations, and legislative directives are carried out in all areas of the college
Provide a participatory governance process; work closely with district and college administrators and leaders of the academic and classified senates to establish and achieve institutional goals in accordance with the district’s and college’s strategic and facilities master plan
Provide leadership and executive direction to academic administrators and classified managers, overseeing all functions, programs, services, operations, and academic and classified personnel related to instruction, student services, and administration
Guide and evaluate the effectiveness of resources to ensure alignment with institutional goals and continuous improvement
Motivate and mentor personnel to envision and develop new concepts, funding, approaches, and methodology in the field of community college education and related support activities
Provide leadership and empower the administrative team
Provide leadership focusing on accountability and professional conduct
Provide college employees the opportunity to successfully achieve high standards in their work by fostering a culture of teamwork and professional and leadership development; promote a climate which encourages staff development and formulation of clear job objectives
Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the college’s organizational structure, key personnel, functions, programs, and services; implement operational changes as appropriate to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of all college services
Assure that all instructional, student services and administrative programs, services, activities, systems, policies and standards comply with applicable federal, state, local, and district laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Anticipate and identify legal issues and assure that administrators and managers are counseled in the development of strategies for resolution; and confer with legal counsel as appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, trends, policies, procedures, and practices
Assure that the highest legal and ethical standards are maintained and clearly communicated to college personnel, the chancellor, the board of trustees, and the community
Ensure the safety and security of students; develop and implement emergency preparedness plans
Propose strategies for selecting and retaining a diverse, high quality, full-time faculty, staff and administrators
Select and extend offers of employment for faculty, administrators, and classified positions for the college; establish and communicate clear expectations for effective performance of employees’ duties and responsibilities
Train, guide, mentor, supervise, support, and evaluate the performance of direct subordinates; delegate and review assignments and projects; establish and monitor timelines and prioritize work; and evaluate work products and results
Recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary action; motivate staff and resolve conflicts within the college and promote an environment of cooperation and mutual support among all campus staff
Ensure the establishment of required internal and external committees; recommend or appoint committee members as appropriate; direct, review, and evaluate the efforts, activities, communications, and recommendations of college committees, task forces, and work groups
Provide visionary leadership to the college foundation, advancing fundraising efforts that reflect Saddleback's values focused on student success
Cultivate a strong alumni base and community partnerships through authentic storytelling and strategic advocacy
Assure the timely review, analysis and evaluation of pending legislation, legal mandates, regulations, and guidelines which could affect the college’s resources, programs, functions, and activities
Assume a highly visible leadership role in the local community the college serves and build strategic partnerships with corporate, educational, and community-based organizations; represent the college to the community including other educational institutions, business interests, and service organizations, interact with leaders of the business and social communities within the college’s local services area to identify and communicate emerging educational trends and seek alternative funding sources for the college
Delegate responsibility to administrators for representing the college’s interests in the local community and at state or national meetings; assure that information concerning college programs and services is available to the community and local organizations
Maintain on-going contact with legislators to remain current regarding new and pending legislation related to state and federally-mandated instructional programs, funding and financial support, student services, and administration
Represent the college to local, state, and federal governmental bodies and agencies; solicit and obtain financial support and other resources for new and enhanced instructional programs and services
Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job
Qualification
Required
An earned master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, business, or public administration, or related field
At least five years of demonstrated and responsible senior executive administrative experience, preferably in a higher education environment, with a broad variety of instructional and student services programs, and physical, fiscal and technology resources
At least three years of experience managing a multi-million dollar budget in higher education
Experience in a participatory governance environment in higher education
Experience in and/or demonstrated knowledge of the role of the community colleges in economic and workforce development
Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within an educational environment
A valid California driver's license
Preferred
Teaching experience; an earned doctorate from an accredited college or university
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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