LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
P ROFESSIONAL O PPORTUNITIES
Los Angeles City College

MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT SERVICES

Salary Range: $198,518 to $245,929
DEADLINE DATE APPLY : July 17, 2024ISSUE DATE : June 3, 2024

FTE/BASIS: 1.0 FTE, 12-month

FUNDING SOURCE : General Fund

The Vice President of Student Services (VPSS) serves as the Chief Student Services Officer (CSSO) and student support leader of the College. Reporting to the College President and serving as a member of the Senior Staff, this position is regularly involved in developing strategies and action plans for effective use of funds and other resources to assure viable operations of the College and District.

The VPSS provides leadership and direction of all Student Services and Equity programs, including oversight of planning and budgeting, selection of staff, and accountability for assigned categorical programs. The VPSS plans, organizes, and directs LACC's comprehensive student services program, which includes counseling, admissions and records, veterans program, student life, outreach, student government, financial aid, EOPS, CalWORKs, student grievance, disciplinary process, DSPS, career and transfer center and more.The VPSS provides direct supervision for all student services administrators and champions the vision, mission, and goals of the college and Student Services. The VPSS serves on and works with other Senior Staff to lead and support the planning and implementation of collegewide programs and initiatives, including institutional transformational efforts. The VPSS serves as an effective change agent in creating a campus environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and one where all students and employees matter. The VPSS works collaboratively with the College's diverse stakeholders to develop and implement innovative approaches to provide a student-centered learning environment focused on removing institutional barriers to student access and success, and thereby, assisting to close the achievement gap.

The position also provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the President and may serve as the College's chief administrative officer in the absence of the President.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, AND

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

•Demonstrated cultural competency, 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•An earned doctorate from an accredited college or university.

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

•Evidence of an understanding of and experience with the principles of participatorygovernance and principles of effective participation.

•Evidence of working cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies and advocating for participatory governance, collegiality, staff cohesiveness, and for the core values of the institution.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF, ABILITY TO, AND/OR APPLICATION OF THE FOLLOWING :
•Courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility.

•Openness to change and create student services methods with a passion for continuous learning, self-improvement, and the willingness to meet change with innovation to promote the college mission.

•Organize, plan, develop, and formalize new programs and new concepts by analyzing outcomes through the preparation of clear and concise reports.

•Principles and practices of leadership and administration, including organization, budget administration, and grant writing/reporting.

•Principles and practices of strategic planning, institutional research, and alternative funding for public agencies.

•Demonstrate knowledge and leadership experience in student services, enrollment management, fiscal management, strategic and facilities planning, program development and evaluation, student retention and community relations, principles and practices of training and supervision.

•Demonstrate knowledge of current management, leadership, adult development, and student services principles, trends, theories, and research.

•Productive knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and regulations affecting admission, student basic skills assessment, attendance, student privacy, student discipline, student records, ADA and Section 508, federal Title IV, Title IX, student access, and the student's and college's rights and responsibilities as they relate to those areas.

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

•In-depth knowledge of matriculation and articulation regulations, including high school to college and university transfer.

•Knowledge of student health promotion and resources, including mental health services.

•In-depth knowledge of campus policing including the Clery Act, student behavioral intervention, student crisis assessment and response, and emergency operations planning and utilization.

•Working knowledge of the budget preparation and its administration.

•Skill in organizing work and building an effective team to respond to student needs.

•Demonstrate effectiveness in leading and motivating managers, faculty, and staff with a collaborative style in a collegial and participatory governance environment.

•Strong human relations skills to deliver formal and influential presentations; build, lead and manage effective teams; review performance; and exercise sensitivity to the needs and interests of a diverse student and employee population.

•Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•Computer systems and software applications related to student information.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE POSITION:

•Administer a comprehensive student services program and its related departments; direct the implementation of new programs and services; evaluate and recommend revision of policies and procedure

•Select, supervise, and evaluate student services personnel which may include both credentialed counseling and classified employees; make staff assignments in accordance with established district policy; plan and coordinate orientation and in-service education for professional development of assigned staff.

•Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

•Conduct appropriate processes related to student discipline, student grievance, and due process; coordinate and facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts, complaints, and grievances.

•Forecast current and future needs and costs affecting student services division.

•Evaluate technology-based solutions.

•Coordinate and direct special projects as assigned; initiate studies and conduct analyses as necessary to determine the need for new or modified course offerings, programs, or services.

•Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse constituencies within and outside of the District.

•Establish goals and objectives for the division; initiate and participate in program planning; assess needs for programs and services; facilitate their development and implementation in accordance with established guidelines and budgets.

•Demonstrate leadership, management, supervisory, and team-building skills.

•Develop annual budget recommendations according to established procedures; allocate, monitor, and control assigned program budgets and expenditures.

•Meet District and College organizational, operational, and strategic objectives.

•Serve as a member of district, site, or other committees and task forces; maintain liaison with other site and district administration to assure proper coordination of activities; promote sharing of ideas and communication of successful operating practices with others in similar positions inside and outside of the District.

•Coordinate division activities in cooperation with other district personnel in the development and implementation of the student services program.

•Encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.

•Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

•Exert initiative and work independently.

•Exercise judgment or choice among possible actions, sometimes without clear precedents and often with concern for the consequences of the action.

•Facilitate and coordinate the activities of large groups for the purpose of institutional planning.

•Interpret, apply, and explain applicable District policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

•Operate computer/applications software, including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, and software related to unit of assignment.

•Prepare reports and make presentations as necessary, assure the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of required reports, records, and files.

•Plan, organize, and coordinate assigned activities in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

•Plan, organize and execute effective oral presentations, supported by multi-media programs for large audiences.

•Plan, organize, and execute effective written reports supported by facts, documentation, and research.

•Plan, organize, coordinate, manage, and expedite projects related to assignment.

•Prepare oral and written reports and recommendations.

•Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.

•Train and provide supervision and work direction to others as assigned.

•Understand and effectively and collaboratively work in a complicated multi-college environment, as well as within a system of community college districts.

•Work collectively with administration, classified supervisors, faculty, staff, and students.

•Work effectively with diverse individuals and groups including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical ability, religion, and sexual orientation.

•Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.

•Work independently with little direction in a multi-project, fast-paced environment while meeting concurrent deadlines.

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

•Perform related duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

LACCD 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 website for more information.

SELECTION PROCEDURES :

1.A screening committee with representation from the administration, faculty, and classified staff will screen and evaluate all complete applications submitted by the deadline.

2.Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the screening committee.

3.The names of finalists will be forwarded by the selection committee to the college president for interviews and selection of a final candidate for appointment to the position.

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 .A completed application must include the following:

1.A current Resume of professional experience, educational background, and other pertinent information;

2.A detailed letter of interest, not to exceed four pages, addressing:

oHow you meet the minimum and desired qualifications, and

oExplains your experience and preparation related to the duties, responsibilities, and expectations in the position description.

3.Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework with degrees posted (official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview).Documents from an approved foreign transcript evaluator are required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (Upload as an "Other Document").;

After review of application materials by the screening committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for an interview. All required documentation must be filed electronically no later than July 17, 2024.Faxed, emailed, or mailed items will not be accepted.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs, Los Angeles City College at (323) 953-4000, ext. 2051.
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 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. 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 (Board Rule 101301). Los Angeles City College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.