Vice President, Instructional Services

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 9/17/2024

Position Number: 007631

Location: Continuing Education

Position Type: Academic

The Position:
Posting Details (Default Section)

Closing Date: 09/17/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Classification Title: Vice President, Instructional Services

Working Title: Vice President, Instruction

Location: Continuing Education

Pay Information

Range 8 ($12,165.51- $19,816.34) per month based on the 2024 Management Salary Schedule.

New employees -Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA and is non-negotiable. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE

Job Duration: 12 Months

Position Number: 007631

FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit: Management

Range: 8

Position Type: Academic

Department: Administrative Services

The Position

Applications are currently being accepted for a Vice President, Instructional Services for the San Diego College of Continuing Education. This position serves under the general supervision of a President and is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing a major instructional program for the college. Incumbents also may act as chief administrative officer for the college or continuing education in the absence of the President, as assigned.

From San Diego College of Continuing Education President Dr. Tina M. King:

Established in 1914, San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is among the oldest and largest noncredit institutions in the nation, serving approximately 20,000 students annually at seven campuses across the city of San Diego, at various community locations, and online. As the adult education arm of the San Diego Community College District, our students are among the most diverse in California-culturally, ethnically, and educationally-and our college is proud to be playing a preeminent role in alleviating poverty in our community.

San Diego College of Continuing Education commits to student success and community enrichment by providing tuition-free, accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and support services to diverse learners in pursuit of lifelong learning, training, career advancement, and pathways to for-credit colleges. Our programs are specialized to address essential areas of adult education and workforce development, including short-term career training in priority industry sectors; English as a Second Language; basic skills; an Emeritus program for those 55 years old or older; and Disability Support Programs and Services. The San Diego College of Continuing Education's career training programs alone contribute a quarter-billion dollars to the San Diego regional economy each year. San Diego College of Continuing Education was one of the first noncredit institutions in the U.S. to be separately accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), recognized for its impactful community presence, innovative programs, and commitment to transforming lives through accessible education and career pathways.

At San Diego College of Continuing Education, we are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success. Joining SDCCE means becoming part of a dynamic team that is deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate this commitment are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit:
Mission Statement: https://sdcce.edu/about/mission-statement
You Belong: https://sdcce.edu/organization/you-belong
President's Office: https://sdcce.edu/organization/president

Major Responsibilities

1. Plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the curriculum, instructional programs, and learning resources for a college or continuing education program.
2. Initiate and lead the work in institutional effectiveness assessment and program planning, review, and evaluation.
3. Establish goals and objectives for the instructional division that are consistent with the college or program mission.
4. Lead the development and implementation of student learning outcomes and assessment in accordance with accreditation standards.
5. Provide leadership in developing the enrollment growth plan and related instructional facilities.
6. Develop annual budget recommendations according to established procedures; allocate, monitor, and control assigned program budgets and expenditures.
7. Provide leadership for instructional faculty and staff; make staff assignments in accordance with established district policy; supervise the hiring process and evaluation of faculty and staff.
8. Supervise the planning and implementation of faculty and staff orientation and in-service training.
9. Communicate and interpret the mission and objectives of the instructional division and State regulations to students, faculty, and staff.
10. Communicate the mission and objectives of the college or continuing education program to the District's board of trustees and to various external constituent groups.
11. 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.
12. Represent the District and participate at the local, State, and national levels in organizations and activities that improve, promote, and publicize district instructional and instructional support programs.
13. 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.
14. Supervise and facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts, complaints, and grievances.
15. Prepare reports and make presentations as necessary; assure the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of required reports, records, and files.
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Applicable sections of local, State, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned area.
• Delivery systems for instructional programs and services.
• District organization, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• District's collective bargaining process.
• Goals and objectives of assigned programs.
• Goals of the District's educational master plan.
• Governance systems for California community college districts.
• Instructional principles and techniques.
• Instructional services issues in community colleges, including articulation issues with four-year colleges and universities.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computer hardware and software.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Principles of personnel management, supervision, and training.
• Public relations and marketing techniques.
• Technical aspects of the instructional program.
• Trends in educational program offerings.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analyze situations accurately and take effective courses of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate analytical and assessment abilities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Develop and administer complex budgets.
• Develop and implement instructional programs and services, such as information technology, curriculum, articulation agreements, program review, enrollment management, and class schedule and catalog development.
• Develop and implement schedules for programs and services.
• Develop and maintain professional affiliations and involvement in regional, State, and local organizations.
• Develop partnerships with business, industry, education, and the community, seeking alternate funding resources as appropriate.
• Direct the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of records and reports.
• Evaluate instructional needs of district clientele.
• Influence and persuade people to follow a prescribed course of action.
• Interpret and apply local, State, and federal regulations and district policies and procedures which relate to instructional services.
• Interpret and apply research findings to student learning outcomes, assessment, program review, enrollment management, and college/program-wide planning and budgeting.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal relations with college, program, and district staff, students, and community groups; resolve conflicts.
• Manage evolving technologies in education.
• Operate computers and business-related software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Select, assign, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Work collaboratively in a multicultural, multiethnic community with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Work successfully with governance groups in a collective bargaining environment.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: a Master's degree from an accredited institution in an area related to education or instructional services and five years of increasingly responsible experience in managing an instructional program in an institution of higher education.

The following are required for academic/educational administrator assignments:

1. Master's degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited institution, AND
2. One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment, AND
3. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

OR

1. Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential, AND
2. Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education, AND
3. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Desired Qualifications

Equivalency: If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Valid California driver's licenseCalifornia Community College Supervisory Credential.

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Physical Requirements: Category III

Environment: Favorable, usually involves an office.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to resumes or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an "incomplete" application; please enter "N/A" if any section does not apply.

1. Complete online application;
2. Cover Letter;
3. Resume;
4. Unofficial Transcripts; AND,
5. Three (3) references included within the online application.
6. Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
7. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).

Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you've written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee. 

• Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted.
• Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.
• All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
• Employed on an initial contract of three (3) years that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent three-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information: Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.

Posting Number: AC01065 Indicate budget number(s)

Major Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the curriculum, instructional programs, and learning resources for a college or continuing education program.
2. Initiate and lead the work in institutional effectiveness assessment and program planning, review, and evaluation.
3. Establish goals and objectives for the instructional division that are consistent with the college or program mission.
4. Lead the development and implementation of student learning outcomes and assessment in accordance with accreditation standards.
5. Provide leadership in developing the enrollment growth plan and related instructional facilities.
6. Develop annual budget recommendations according to established procedures; allocate, monitor, and control assigned program budgets and expenditures.
7. Provide leadership for instructional faculty and staff; make staff assignments in accordance with established district policy; supervise the hiring process and evaluation of faculty and staff.
8. Supervise the planning and implementation of faculty and staff orientation and in-service training.
9. Communicate and interpret the mission and objectives of the instructional division and State regulations to students, faculty, and staff.
10. Communicate the mission and objectives of the college or continuing education program to the District's board of trustees and to various external constituent groups.
11. 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.
12. Represent the District and participate at the local, State, and national levels in organizations and activities that improve, promote, and publicize district instructional and instructional support programs.
13. 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.
14. Supervise and facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts, complaints, and grievances.
15. Prepare reports and make presentations as necessary; assure the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of required reports, records, and files.
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge:

• Applicable sections of local, State, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned area.
• Delivery systems for instructional programs and services.
• District organization, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• District's collective bargaining process.
• Goals and objectives of assigned programs.
• Goals of the District's educational master plan.
• Governance systems for California community college districts.
• Instructional principles and techniques.
• Instructional services issues in community colleges, including articulation issues with four-year colleges and universities.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computer hardware and software.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Principles of personnel management, supervision, and training.
• Public relations and marketing techniques.
• Technical aspects of the instructional program.
• Trends in educational program offerings.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analyze situations accurately and take effective courses of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate analytical and assessment abilities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Develop and administer complex budgets.
• Develop and implement instructional programs and services, such as information technology, curriculum, articulation agreements, program review, enrollment management, and class schedule and catalog development.
• Develop and implement schedules for programs and services.
• Develop and maintain professional affiliations and involvement in regional, State, and local organizations.
• Develop partnerships with business, industry, education, and the community, seeking alternate funding resources as appropriate.
• Direct the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of records and reports.
• Evaluate instructional needs of district clientele.
• Influence and persuade people to follow a prescribed course of action.
• Interpret and apply local, State, and federal regulations and district policies and procedures which relate to instructional services.
• Interpret and apply research findings to student learning outcomes, assessment, program review, enrollment management, and college/program-wide planning and budgeting.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal relations with college, program, and district staff, students, and community groups; resolve conflicts.
• Manage evolving technologies in education.
• Operate computers and business-related software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Select, assign, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Work collaboratively in a multicultural, multiethnic community with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Work successfully with governance groups in a collective bargaining environment.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: a Master's degree from an accredited institution in an area related to education or instructional services and five years of increasingly responsible experience in managing an instructional program in an institution of higher education.

The following are required for academic/educational administrator assignments:

1. Master's degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited institution, AND
2. One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment, AND
3. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

OR

1. Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential, AND
2. Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education, AND
3. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Desired Qualifications:


Licenses:
Valid California driver's licenseCalifornia Community College Supervisory Credential.

Pay Information:
Range 8 ($12,165.51- $19,816.34) per month based on the 2024 Management Salary Schedule.

New employees -Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA and is non-negotiable. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.