Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources and Professional Development

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources and Professional Development serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the District, and provides overall leadership, planning, development, direction, and administration of all of the District’s major human resources functions and services in accordance with federal and state law.

Administrative Oversight:

1. Is a member of the Chief Executive Officer’s executive cabinet.
2. Serves as advisor to the Chief Executive Officer on all human resources matters, as well as liaison between the Board of Trustees and other administrative staff.
3. Provides administrative leadership to support the Chief Executive Officer by working with administrators, faculty and staff to determine and clarify policy and emerging initiatives related to Human Resources and Professional Development. Participates in strategic and long-range planning for the District.
4. Directs all operations of the District’s Human Resources and Professional Development Offices including training, assignment, supervision and evaluation of the assigned staff; management of the departmental budget; development of effective Human Resources and Professional Development programs and services; and participation in District long-range planning activities.
5. Recommends, develops, and administers policies and procedures pertaining to employees and the public, in accordance with current legislation and court decisions affecting community colleges.
6. Provides leadership regarding legal matters and consults with legal counsel on behalf of the District. Applies legal code provisions, District policy and administrative regulations, collective bargaining provisions, and legal regulatory requirements.
7. Serves as a lead labor negotiator or a member of the bargaining team for the District in regard to contractual agreements between the District and exclusive representatives of employee groups.
8. Serves as District contract manager and provides leadership for management staff on matters relating to negotiated contract provisions. Administers all aspects of collective bargaining agreements including grievance, due process, appeals, and other legal procedures.
9. Serves on committees related to Human Resources and Professional Development issues, and other committees designated by the Chief Executive Officer. Represents the District at meetings, conferences, and workshops related to the management of the District’s Human Resources and Professional Development Offices.
10. Maintains an understanding and currency relative to the ideas, trends, and practices related to the responsibilities of the position.
11. Masters and applies emerging technologies as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Assistant Superintendent Duties:

1. Serves as a District Representative on local community and statewide organizations, events and meetings, and professional organizations outside of standard business hours.
2. Participates in professional development opportunities, and models continuous learning and improvement.
3. Assists in the development of advisory committees and provides guidance in working with advisory committees.
4. Represents Human Resources and Professional Development in such college-wide processes as professional development, budget development and monitoring, and preparation of facility requests and work orders as appropriate.
5. Communicates effectively with District managers, faculty and other staff, external public agency representatives, private company representatives, and the general public to ascertain and meet District and community educational needs in accordance with District mission and goals.
6. Maintains positive relationships with K-12 partners, regional higher educational institutions, and relevant California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) personnel.
7. Works closely with the Public Information Office to promote and market the programs and services within the division.

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Policy Development and Board of Trustees

Workforce Planning & Growth

Employee Engagement and Professional Development

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Compliance

Planning/Budgeting

Financial Management

Personnel Data and Reporting

Personal and Professional Competencies