Coast Community College District

Chancellor

Job# DM-001-23

Salary: $300,000.00 - $355,710.00 Annually 

Deadline: Continuous

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=220990

This is an open until filled position.  However, interested, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by the first closing review date of  March 23, 2022.  Applicants who apply after March 23, 2022 will be held for a second review, as needed.

Chancellor Position Profile

The Board of Trustees of the Coast Community College District invites applications and nominations for the position of Chancellor to replace Dr. John Weispfenning who will be retiring after 30 years in education and over 6 years of service and leadership with the Coast Community College District.

The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the District and reports to a 5-member Board of Trustees who are elected by the diverse residents of our communities.  The Board seeks an individual with a record of proven leadership who demonstrates a well-developed understanding and sensitivity to the diverse students, staff, and community that is served, ensuring academic excellence and student success.  A leader who will be visible in the District and the community, who fosters and supports an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), who is prepared for the post-pandemic educational environment and beyond, and who inspires confidence and trust throughout the District.

Opportunities and Challenges

The next Chancellor of the Coast Community College District will be a thoughtful leader who will provide vision and inspiration through inclusion of faculty, students, staff, and administrators of Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast Colleges, and the District to effectively plan and address the following opportunities and challenges:

• Provide leadership to a large and complex multi-college district committed to student success by providing quality instructional programs and support services while serving an increasingly diverse population and the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts of the District and College.

• Provide leadership in promoting student access and success through innovative online, distance learning and other emerging modalities for providing instruction and student services. 

• Find the optimum balance between the autonomy of each college and the District to strengthen services to students, foster innovation, and support institutional excellence.

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive District Master Plan.  

• Strengthen ties with local communities, businesses and industries, colleges and universities, K-12 districts, and other entities.

• Continue the District-wide process to ensure resources and sound budget practices that support student learning and pursue institutional excellence and improvement.

• Identify new sources of revenues and funding; determine the capital and facility needs of the District; and manage funds and projects, including bond initiatives.

• Anticipate, advocate, and strategically prepare the District for new state and federal legislation related to funding and the adjustment to California Community Colleges' mission.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Expected Qualities and Characteristics

The Coast Community College District seeks an exemplary and experienced leader who possesses personal and professional characteristics and experiences consistent with the following profile:

Commitment to Students 

• An advocate for student success through support of teaching and learning;

• A champion of innovative programs and support services that engage all aspects of students' college experience;

• An approachable and open leader who fosters a diverse student body and identifies student needs.

Leadership & Management Skills

• An effective communicator who listens and articulates a shared vision for the District; 

• A visionary leader who will work in close partnership with the Board;

• An effective communicator with District entities;

• An inspirational leader who will motivate faculty, staff, administrators, students, and other stakeholders by example to take initiative in improving the practices, programs, and services in which they are involved;

• A fair, equitable, and open-minded leader who will engender trust and respect at all levels of the District;

• A unifier who will build trust, earn respect, and value the contributions of all;

• A person of integrity who appreciates and values the contributions of others;

• An institutional leader who will create an environment for empowerment, innovation, creativity, and institutional excellence;

• A leader who will guide an exemplary executive team and work in collaboration and partnership with the College Presidents, including District staff;

• A leader who has demonstrated accreditation experience and has led one or more colleges through a successful accreditation process;

• A leader who will institute inclusive processes to redefine procedures and systems to serve students better and strengthen District-wide communications;

• A responsible leader committed to an inclusive and fiscally-sound budget proc

• A leader who has demonstrated effective skills with collective bargaining, labor contracts, and labor law;

• A leader who can work effectively with a governing board and can lead the District with confidence and distinction.

Shared Governance & Collaboration 

• A leader who seeks and values the contributions of all constituency groups;

• A collaborator who respects, empowers, and encourages the contribution of students and employees at all levels of the District;

• An educator who respects the role of the faculty in curriculum, academic, and professional matters;

• A leader who institutes systematic, inclusive, and transparent processes to assure effective discussion, planning, and implementation.

Community Outreach 

• A leader who will connect, collaborate with, and serve the various components of the community by developing effective relationships;

• A leader who will develop funding sources for District and college foundations;

• A leader who will support workforce development and life-long learning;

• A leader who will develop partnerships with business and industry.

Technology Implementation 

• A leader who will encourage and support innovation and the efficient and effective use of technology to improve services throughout the District;

• A leader who will facilitate innovation and state-of-the-art educational technologies to improve student success and student support services.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment. 

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning;

• A minimum of at least three (3) years of senior executive level experience in higher education;

• Teaching and/or faculty experience at an accredited institution of higher learning;

• Dedication to principles of academic freedom;

• A leadership role in a successful college accreditation process;

• Active involvement and leadership in community and professional organizations at the local, state and national levels;

• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability through challenges to support organizational sustainability post pandemic and beyond.

Conditions of Employment

Pay Philosophy: Movement to the next step placement is contingent on receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation AND a recommendation by the Board of Trustees.

This is a contract, full-time, 12-month, Executive Level position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Flexible schedule and weekends might be necessary to address the needs of programs and job duties.  The District also provides an annual mileage stipend of $4,800 for this executive level position. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.  (Salary Schedule:  LL-3)

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910).

• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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