Superintendent/President at Hartnell Community College

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4/24/2022 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
12/1/2021
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(831) 755-6706
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Hartnell College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in California. Founded in 1920 as Salinas Junior College, the school was renamed Hartnell College in 1948, and the Hartnell Community College District was established the following year. The College is preparing to join with its students, employees, alums and the greater community to celebrate its Centennial, beginning in Fall 2019. Hartnell moved into a new building on its current 54-acre site, at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas in 1936. The Main Campus is located in Monterey County, just a 25-minute drive from the scenic Monterey Peninsula and the Monterey Regional Airport. Its Alisal Campus in east Salinas, opened in 2014, houses its Agricultural Business and Technology Institute, its Sustainable Design and Construction Center, a diesel program, an automotive technology program and its computer science program. Hartnell also holds classes at its education center in King City, opened in 2002, and at numerous off-campus locations in north and south Monterey County. Thanks to a $167 million local bond measure – known as Measure T – approved by district voters in 2016, it is preparing to expand that facility and open new centers in Soledad and Castroville, as well as a new state-of-the-art building for its nursing and allied health programs on the Main Campus. Along with renovation of two classroom buildings and new landscaping, also on the Main Campus, those projects are scheduled for completion by 2021. The College serves the Salinas Valley, a fertile agricultural region some 10 miles wide and 100 miles long, as well as part of southern San Benito County. It draws most of its annual enrollment of 17,000 students from Salinas and the communities of Bradley, Castroville, Chualar, Gonzales, Greenfield, Jolon, King City, Lockwood, Moss Landing, San Ardo, San Lucas and Soledad. Students also come from Monterey Peninsula communities and elsewhere in California’s Central Coast, as well as from other states and countries. All are drawn Hartnell's academic excellence and focus on the success of students in its four-year transfer, nursing and technical programs, as well as a proud tradition in intercollegiate athletics, with 12 men’s and women’s teams.

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HARTNELL COLLEGE SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position DescriptionSuperintendent/President
LocationMain Campus
Job Code355
# of openings1 Hartnell College is the largest institution of higher education in the Salinas Valley.
At Hartnell College, we are dedicated to providing the tools, programs and instruction critical for student success. Our leadership continually innovates new ways to serve the needs of our region's diverse and growing population and ensure accessible higher education for all. Central to our mission are initiatives that help students overcome economic and social barriers so they can focus on their education.
The Hartnell Community College District comprises approximately 2,300 square miles, spanning from the coastal community of Moss Landing on the Monterey Bay through Salinas and south to the small agricultural communities of San Lucas and Bradley at the far end of the fertile Salinas Valley. Renowned internationally as the "Salad Bowl of the World," the region is primarily agricultural and has a population of approximately 245,000.
Hartnell's main campus is in west Salinas. The District has also established a career technical campus in east Salinas, and an Education Center in the south county's King City. With their most recent support of a 2016 bond measure the District has added outreach centers in the cities of Soledad and Castroville.
2021 Equity Champions of Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer for Latinx Students.
The organization of Campaign for College Opportunity honors the California Community Colleges and State Universities that are leading the state in conferring the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), enrolling ADT earners on guaranteed pathways to a bachelor's degree, and intentionally working to support Latinx students on their path to a degree. As a result of the outstanding work in this area and the number of successful transfers completed by Latinx students Hartnell College is named a 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education! Hartnell College is committed to diversity - in our student body, our faculty and our curriculum. We are an open-door institution that embraces the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe environment that supports equity and inclusion.
Pathways with a Purpose: Innovative Partnership with CSU Monterey Bay.
Hartnell is nationally known for its innovative programs built on partnerships with business, industry, and education leaders. Among them are its Computer Science in 3 program with California State University Monterey Bay, a three-year bachelor's degree program in Computer Science. Additionally, Hartnell also partners with CSUMB to offer a Teacher Preparation Pathway program, a 2+2 program that helps to address the teacher shortage in the area while bringing educational opportunity to District residents.
A Force for Regional Economic Development
A key player in elevating the economic profile of the region, Hartnell College has a long history of successful workforce development. A data-driven, relevant, and sophisticated Career Technical Education program has long-been the second rail in the Hartnell College Mission alongside academic degrees and transfer. Award winning programs have been developed and continue to evolve in critical service areas including Agriculture and Ag Technologies, Allied Health & Nursing, Hospitality, and newly emerging trades under Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM).
Our Students
Hartnell College is a nationally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a student population that reflects the service area demographics.
The College serves more than 17,000 students each year.
The majority of Hartnell students (68%) reside in Salinas
56% of the Hartnell student body is 24 years of age or younger.
45% of the students are between 25 and 50 plus years of age.
The HCCD student body has a fairly equal gender distribution.
The HCCD student body is predominantly Hispanic/Latino: 67% of students self- identify with this ethnicity.
Part-time students at Hartnell College account for 66% of the student population in comparison to 34% full-time students.
Strong Community Support and Engagement
The Hartnell College Foundation formed in 1979 plays an integral role in supporting the students, faculty, staff, and programs of Hartnell College by garnering corporate, foundation, and private support for the college. Their recently adopted 2020 Funding Plan commits to raising over $30M to support priority initiatives across all segments of district programs focused on student success.
The continued passage of local General Obligation Bonds is another indicator of the community's strong support of Hartnell College. The most recent 2016 Bond Measure T enabled the District to construct two additional outreach centers, one in Soledad and another in Castroville. The support of such centers has been deliberate and strategic action to provide greater equity by increasing ease of access for students who now have educational services right in their local communities.
Opportunities Moving Forward: Insights from the Board of Trustees
On November 9, 2021, a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held where they shared their individual and collective insights, ideas, and aspirations for the future of the college. Deeply committed to a singular focus on student success they emphasized their mission-centered approach to effective public governance. Demonstrating experience, energy, and passion for their service they shared the following insights as among the most critical leadership considerations in continuing to move the college forward:
Comprehensive enrollment management planning.
College Redesign: Redesigning services and systems.
Integration of Baccalaureate Degree program(s)
Increased opportunities for student success through expanded community partnerships/relationships
The Superintendent/President Position Responsibilities
Serves as a positive member of the Board/Superintendent-President leadership team and advises the Board on all matters related to district planning, policies, and operations as they affect the College.
Provides overall leadership for the College including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational, student services, administrative, and fiscal programs of the College.
Creates an institutional climate of innovation that enhances student learning and motivates faculty, staff, and administrators to optimum engagement and achievement.
Provides leadership in development and implementation of College policies and procedures and the organizational structure of the College, including those that affect instructional programs, student services and activities, and all other College operations.
Develops and maintains effective communication with College and community members regarding all aspects of College operations, including academic, business administration, student services, facilities, personnel, and educational planning.
Participates in the governance structure of the College to ensure that participatory governance is effectively used to facilitate campus-wide involvement in decision-making.
Directs the preparation of the annual College budget and directs its operations within provisions of the budget once it is approved by the Governing Board.
Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the general activities of all College administrators and delegates authority and responsibility as is required to perform their assigned duties successfully.
Participates in hiring, training, and evaluation of a diverse faculty and staff that are highly qualified to achieve College goals.
Encourages and assists in developing professional excellence among faculty, staff, and administrators to achieve the College's mission and strategic priorities and goals.
Demonstrates a highly visible leadership role in the communities served and develops strategic partnerships between and among educational institutions, businesses, and civic and cultural organizations.Serves as an advocate for the College and articulates the mission, vision, and values of the College and the California Community Colleges locally, statewide, and nationally.
The Superintendent/President Profile
Drawing on input from the Board of Trustees and all aspects of the Hartnell College community, the following list identifies the highest priority abilities, experience, and personal qualities we seek in our next Superintendent/President.
An Ideal Candidate
Student Success
Demonstrate a strong commitment to college-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Maintain an institutional focus on student success that includes academic programs and student services, with attention to the needs of all students.
Be physically on-site, visible and involved in student life, understand who Hartnell students are on a holistic level and demonstrate a manner that is approachable and open-minded.
Vision and Mission
Demonstrate a proven ability to develop a clear vision for the College and build a strong sense of team and community throughout the district.
Leadership
Demonstrate a proven ability to develop a campus climate that partners diverse students, staff, faculty, and administration as stakeholders in one mission: student success.
Establish a clear vision and data-driven focus on continuous improvement of institutional effectiveness.
Promote a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and effective working relationships across the district and throughout the community.
Demonstrate ability to engage in participatory governance where the decision-making process is collaborative and transparent.
Identify opportunities and transform challenges into innovative solutions.
Possess financial sophistication, intelligence and experience with college-level budgeting to make sound financial decisions.
Demonstrate ability to develop respectful, trustworthy and effective relationship with the Board of Trustees.
Advocacy
Advocate for the College at the local, state, and federal level.
Understand the California community college policy, regulatory, legal, political, and accreditation environments.
Community
Value building meaningful relationships in the local community and show a demonstrated ability to do so.
Be an active participant in college and community life.
Promote the College's role as a contributor to local, regional, economic, and cultural viability.
Demonstrate an understanding of issues from a local, diverse perspective and implement ideas that are mutually beneficial to the College and greater community.
Personal Qualities
The next Hartnell College Superintendent/President must:
Uphold strong core values and ethical practices.
Be technology-literate and an excellent communicator both verbal and written.
Have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively relate to all stakeholders.
Demonstrate the passion and strength to base all decisions on what is in the best interest of students, and the diplomacy and relational skills to sustain ongoing support of all parties once decisions are made.
Be a team builder and committed to nurturing a positive Board/Superintendent governance relationship.
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
A minimum of five years of senior-level management experience, preferably in institutions of higher education or comparable executive responsibilities.
Successful experience in working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve desired outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
An earned doctorate from an accredited college or university.
Bilingual Spanish Application Process
To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than January 14, 2022. The position will remain open until filled with a desired start date no later than July 1, 2022. This is a confidential search process.
Please apply directly to the Hartnell District by scrolling down and clicking on the link below.
The following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your on-line application:
1. A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly express:
a.) Examples of candidate experiences that address, Opportunities Moving Forward, The Superintendent/President Profile, Personal Qualities and professional qualifications in this position announcement.
2. A current Resume
3. A list of references that includes at least one trustee, one supervisor, one direct administrative report, one faculty member, one staff member, one student and one community/external agency representative.
4. Copies of all transcripts and degrees/credentials (unofficial copies acceptable).
For all inquiries and more information regarding the position and process, please contact Stan A. Carrizosa, Sr. of Community College Search Services at stan.carrizosa@ccss.solutions or 559.740.8540.
We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework and must be from regionally accredited institutions. Official copies will be required at the time of hire.  Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization at the applicant's expense.
Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of the Hartnell Community College District that no person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.  The College actively seeks applications from candidates who have multi-cultural experience. Concact the Office of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process.
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