Vice President of Instruction
Company: Yuba Community College District
Location: Woodland
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Vice President of Instruction
Location: Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA
Job Description:
OVERVIEW:
At Woodland Community College, the Vice President of Instruction
holds a pivotal role in shaping an educational environment that
champions student success and equity. The Vice President of
Instruction is responsible for developing and overseeing quality,
innovative instructional programs and services that are responsive
to the diverse needs of our student body and the demands of a
rapidly changing world.Working closely with faculty, staff, and
administrative teams, the Vice President of Instruction supports
the development and implementation of curriculum that meets the
evolving needs of our students and the community at large. They
champion equity by advocating for policies and practices that
remove barriers to academic achievement, ensuring that every
student has the support they need to succeed. Through collaborative
leadership, the Vice President of Instruction guides Woodland
Community College in maintaining the highest standards of academic
excellence, making it a place where students can thrive, achieve
their goals, and transform their lives. We invite qualified
candidates to join us in our commitment to student success,
excellence, equity, and community engagement.
Woodland Community College (WCC) is seeking an equity-minded,
dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented leader to serve as
Vice President of Instruction.
BASIC FUNCTION:The Vice President of Instruction will report
directly to the President of Woodland Community College. The Vice
President serves as the Chief Instructional Officer providing
general oversight for the College's academic programs. The Vice
President manages and evaluates the work of the Instructional
Deans, other managers, and staff within the Office of
Instruction.
The Vice President of Instruction plays a pivotal role in shaping
the academic landscape and ensuring instructional practices meet
the diverse needs of all students. As a member of the College
leadership team, and in cooperation with the team of vice
presidents and deans, the Vice President of Instruction works
closely with the College President to support the comprehensive
success of the college and its three sites.
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Essential Duties Summary:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES SUMMARY:
- Under the direction of the President of Woodland Community
College, serves as the Chief Instructional Officer for the College,
overseeing academic programs and instructional support
services.
- Provide visionary leadership in the development and
implementation of academic programs and initiatives that promote
diversity, equity, and inclusion across all facets of the
institution and among a diverse community of managers, faculty,
staff, and students.
- Collaborate with other college leaders to implement strategic
goals and priorities aligned with the college's mission and
values.
- Lead the continued development and refinement of guided pathway
framework aimed at improving student success and completion.
- Work closely with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure
seamless pathways for student progression, transfer, and career
readiness.
- Work with the College President to develop and implement
strategies to increase student enrollment and improve persistence
rates, particularly among underrepresented and post-traditional
student populations.
- Analyze enrollment trends, student data, and feedback to
identify barriers and opportunities for enhancing student
success.
- Interpret and analyze pertinent educational laws, legislation,
policies, regulations and procedures to determine the impact on the
College and to formulate compliance and reporting strategies.
- Complete timely and accurate reports at the State, Federal, and
local level in the area of responsibility as assigned by the
President.
- Under the direction of the College President, provide
leadership in the preparation of accreditation reporting.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the
instructional division, fostering a culture of belonging and
respect. Implement strategies to recruit and retain diverse faculty
and staff, and ensure inclusive teaching and learning environments
for all students.
- Assist in the development, revision and implementation of the
College's Educational Comprehensive Plan (formerly known as
Educational Master Plan). Lead the College's instructional planning
and program review to ensure alignment between College and District
planning goals and objectives.
- Utilize data analytics and assessment tools to inform decision
making and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and
services. Monitor key performance indicators related to student
outcomes, program quality, and equity metrics.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional
growth among faculty and staff within the instructional division.
Provide support and resources for faculty development, pedagogical
innovation, and the adoption of best practices in teaching and
learning.
- Oversee the collegial process to update and maintain College
curriculum that meets all state mandates and advances student
success.
- Ensure the assessment of student learning outcomes and service
area outcomes to determine the effectiveness of student learning in
instructional programs.
- Provide oversight in the preparation of each semester/term
class schedule and ensures effective enrollment management.
- Actively engage in and support College participatory governance
and other collaborative processes, and represent the College on
District-wide committees and project teams.
- Participate in the hiring, training, management, and evaluation
of College managers, faculty, and classified staff.
- Oversee and facilitate College faculty coordinator
recruitments, interviews, agreements, reviews and evaluations.
- Oversee and manage the Instructional operating budgets.
- Interpret, ensure compliance with, and help develop provisions
of relevant collective bargaining agreements.
- Employ appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve
disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation within the
College.
- Review Service Agreements, Grants, and Memoranda of
Understanding within the Instruction area and recommend for
approval or denial to the College President.
- Collaborate with community organizations, K-12 partners,
professional organizations, and industry stakeholders to promote
educational success and workforce development.
- Assist with the campus institutional advancement efforts,
including the writing and administration of grants.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by
the College President.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Evaluations processes and professional development;
- Planning and budgeting processes;
- Oral and written communication skills, including public
speaking;
- District organization, operations and objectives;
- Available resources in educational research.
ABILITY TO:
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with community
and business leaders, regional K- 12 school districts, and other
higher education institutions;
- Work collegially and collaboratively with diverse
constituencies;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The minimum qualifications for service as an
educational administrator shall be both of the following: (a)
Possession of a master's degree; AND Three years of supervisory
leadership experience related to the administrator's essential
duties and assignment.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation.
Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies
providing foreign transcript services.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in higher education, educational leadership,
community college leadership from an accredited institution
- 4-5 years of higher education administrative experience
- Knowledge of ACCJC Accreditation regulations
- Knowledge of California Education Code and Title V
- Knowledge of working with HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions)
colleges
- Collegiality and collaboration with diverse constituencies,
both internal and external
- Effective communication, both orally and in writing
- Strong and articulate proponent of higher education
- Experience working in a participatory governance
environment
- Demonstrated success in increasing enrollment, persistence, and
student success.
- Strong management and operations skills
Physical Demands:
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Range/Step: Range 45, Management Salary Schedule
Salary Range: $152,830 - $186,222/Annually (Step 1- 9) Placement
will be based on both the candidate's years of related experience
and educational qualifications.
Benefits Information:
Additional Resources:
- -
- - - Some classifications may have the ability to work remotely or
within a hybrid schedule
Posting Number: AS773P
Open Date: 04/10/2024
Close Date: 5/10/2024
Review Start Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
- To apply for this position, interested candidates are required
to complete an online application, including submission of a
Resume, Letter of Interest, EEO/Diversity Statement and Unofficial
Transcripts through the People Admin application portal.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation.
Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies
providing foreign transcript services.
- It is important to note that the District retains the right to
extend time limits or initiate the recruitment/selection process
anew at any stage.
- Education Code -87408.6 states that no person shall be
initially employed by a community college district in an academic
or classified position unless the person has submitted to an
examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that
he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
- As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for
will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police
department. The fees charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and
FBI for the fingerprint report is the employee's
responsibility.
- Fingerprint clearance must be received prior to the employee's
first day on the job.
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EEO StatementEqual Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide
reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who
require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection
process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary
arrangements.
The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to
achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment
opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants
and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin,
religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or
ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry,
sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability,
pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of
the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a
person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or
practices.
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