Vice President, Human Resources/Assistant Superintendent

Santa Rosa Junior College

Salary: $16,900.00 - $20,543.00 Monthly

Job Type:

Job Number: 21-01325

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Human Resources

Closing: 10/4/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

FILING DEADLINE: October 4th, 2023

It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by the filing deadline to be given consideration.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

• October 4, 2023: Application filing deadline

• Week of October 30, 2023: Committee interviews

• Week of November 6, 2023: Candidate Forums & Finalist Interviews (In-person participation maybe required for finalists)

• January 2024 Desired Start Date

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $16,900 - $20,543 per month (2022/23 Management Salary Schedule); maximum salary placement of $18,633 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials. An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree. An Administrative Allowance of $520 per month will be added to the base salary for this position.

• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (17 holidays/year).

• Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The District is seeking to fill this position with an individual who can provide managerial leadership for the Human Resources department. This is a full-time, permanent, classified management position. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval. Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, this individual will provide overall leadership in the planning, organization, direction and implementation of a comprehensive human resources program for the District and provide oversight of the Human Resources department; collaborate with President's Cabinet to support and achieve the District's mission, goals, and initiatives; serves as the District's Compliance Officer, Title IX decision maker and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; may serve as the designee in the absence of the Superintendent/President; supervise and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, mutual respect, innovation and continuous improvement throughout the District.

ABOUT SRJC:

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. Many of SRJC's students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds. SRJC's mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. At SRJC, we value learning that includes:

• Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;

• A learning- and learner-centered environment;

• A welcoming physical environment;

• Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;

• Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment.

• Access to lifelong learning opportunities

In 2021, SRJC served approximately 21,000 students each semester and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. SRJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We also support diverse learning communities including, APASS, HSI Connections, Puente, Umoja. SRJC received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the past three consecutive years and SRJC was the only California Community College recipient of this award. This award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

https://president.santarosa.edu/

https://student-services.santarosa.edu/

https://accreditation.santarosa.edu/

https://fact-book.santarosa.edu/public

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources Department is responsible for all personnel and employment-related matters for regular, temporary, student, and short-term non-continuing employees totaling over 3,000 individuals in the District. The staff includes 4 Classified Administrators, 3 Confidential employees and 6 Classified employees. Services provided include recruiting, hiring, evaluating, classification, compensation, employee benefits, accessibility, compliance, worker's compensation reporting, professional development, absence tracking and employment verifications. The Staff members serve as liaisons to other departments where personnel issues and functions cross interdepartmental lines. In addition, the Department mediates legal and personnel issues and oversees the preparation of the personnel portion of the Board Agenda.

Essential Functions

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Develops and implements effective, inclusive, and equitable Human Resources policies, procedures, and systems.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and implements a comprehensive human resources program that supports the mission of the District and its employees in the areas of recruitment and selection; benefits administration, including unemployment insurance and workers' compensation; compensation; classification; employee and labor relations; contract administration; human resources information systems; professional development; performance evaluation; environmental health and safety; compliance and equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity/inclusion programs.

• Directs and reviews effectiveness of employment services including recruitment efforts, selection processes, onboarding procedures, and retention efforts of District faculty and staff. Provides training in effective employment practices that incorporate strategies aimed at eliminating the impact of implicit bias throughout the process; provides information and support for retention of new employees; Prepares and presents reports to appropriate audiences detailing the impact of equity-focused employment practices.

• Provides leadership with the formulation and development of college policies, procedures, and programs related to human resources; collaborates with senior administrators and constituent groups in the development of plans, strategies, goals and objectives of the District; develops and presents human resources-related policies, procedures and programs in response to legislation and District needs.

• Advises and counsels the Superintendent/President and senior and executive management on policy, rules, regulations, labor union contract interpretation and negotiations, legal requirements, and impacts of legislation regarding issues pertaining to human resources.

• Participates in classified and faculty collective bargaining negotiations and processes in accordance with policy direction from the Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustees; oversees the administration, interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements for classified staff; interprets provisions of the negotiated contracts to ensure that employment-related actions are in compliance with labor agreements and applicable laws and regulations; may serve as the chief negotiator for the classified unit; handles the faculty grievance process for the District.

• Meets with individual employees and groups of employees to provide information, respond to questions, resolve issues, and receive feedback on a variety of work-related issues, concerns, problems or complaints; communicates and consults with legal counsel on litigation related to employment and other human resources matters; seeks advice from legal counsel on the interpretation of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to human resources issues; advises the Superintendent/President of required responses to litigation and other legal matters.

• Serves as the District's Compliance Officer, pursuant to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, for purposes of responding to complaints of unlawful discrimination; ensures District compliance with EEO requirements and appropriate regulations. Serves in an advisory capacity to the District's Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOAC) to oversee the development and implementation of the District's EEO Plan; and promotes and implements equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity and inclusion programs.

• Provides oversight of the District's Title IX program. May serve as Title IX decision-maker for employees or student related cases.

• Serves as the District's ADA Coordinator; chairs the District's Access Committee (DAC); develops the District's Transition Plan for persons with disabilities; oversees investigations or investigates and responds to allegations of discrimination regarding disability; and consults with other managers to develop solutions to evolving, emerging matters related to equity and access as needed.

• Hires, directs, supervises and evaluates assigned staff; establishes standards of performance and methods of operation for the department; assigns and monitors workloads and projects; disciplines assigned staff according to established policies and procedures.

• Provides leadership in the convening, charge and work of a variety of District-wide committees, councils, teams, task forces, and special events related to Human Resources; attends and chairs District-wide committees; represents the District in the community and at local, State and regional meetings; maintains liaison with appropriate government agencies and professional organizations; attends all meetings of the District's Board of Trustees; provides reports to the Board of Trustees as requested or required.

• Oversees the budget for Human Resources programs and operations; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with established policies and procedures; manages the accounts appropriately to ensure that the budget is balanced; identifies resources, and establishes a basis for accountability on behalf of the Human Resources department.

• Serves as the custodian of records for personnel files for the District; protects confidentiality and follows privacy laws (HIPAA); directs the preparation of, or prepares records and reports related to personnel transactions, recruitment and selection, administration of employee benefits, workers' compensation/long-term disability, classification review, salary administration, EEO/staff diversity reports and other documentation;

• Provides leadership in implementing the vision and oversight of the strategic planning and related efforts including Program and Resource Planning Process (PRPP) annual and program review for the Human Resources department.KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Mission, goals, purpose, organization, operations, policies and procedures of public educational institutions.

• Principles and practices of human resources management, public administration, collective bargaining in the public sector, and professional training and development, including hiring, supervision, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes.

• Recruitment and retention practices that align with diversity, inclusion, and equity values.

• Student equity, retention, and success

• Local, State and Federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the California Education Code, the California Code of Regulations, and EEO, ADA, Title IX laws as they pertain to human resources practices and procedures in California community colleges.

• Human resources information systems including position control, salary placements, leave tracking and other personnel transactions.

• Principles and techniques of job analysis and administration of position classification and compensation plans.

• Community college accreditation standards and processes.

• Participatory approaches to shared governance.ABILITY TO:

• Provide effective leadership in the various aspects of Human Resources, professional development, and compliance for employees of the District.

• Apply the principles, methods and techniques of personnel and human resources management including interpreting, applying and explaining laws, policies and procedures governing the workplace at the District.

• Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel and evaluate the performance of assigned employees.

• Direct and/or perform difficult and sensitive work requiring confidentiality, tact and diplomacy such as investigations and resolutions of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment/sexual violence complaints; advise management on disciplinary hearings, procedures, and other personnel matters.

• Analyze situations accurately and provide effective resolutions or alternatives to conflict between and among employees.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals, including faculty, classified staff, administrators, employee group representatives, members of the public, and representatives of external agencies.

• Develop and present clear and concise reports and presentations to a wide variety of groups in the College community and to professional groups or organizations.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

Education:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel/human resources management, business, public administration, or related field; or combination equivalent to a Master's degree, AND

Required Experience:

Increasingly responsible experience in managing a human resources department.

Preferred Experience:

At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a human resources department in a large, public sector setting.

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:

• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.

• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.

• Current Resume.

• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework, including confirmation of degrees. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may include representatives from Faculty, Administration, Classified Professionals, and Associated Student Government.

Candidate Accommodations:

• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.

For more Information on the position, or confidential inquiries please contact: Diane Clerou

mailto:dclerou@pplpros.com

559-999-9992

For questions about the status of the recruitment, or technical issues related to the application process, please contact:

Sussanah Sydney, Manager, Employment Equity, Human Resources, (707) 527-4821, mailto:ssydney@santarosa.edu

MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES

BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX\

MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

PHONE: (707) 527-4954

EMAIL: Please contact Jenne Arden at mailto:jcook@santarosa.edu

The office is located in the Bussman Building on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

• n accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense); and

• Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).

• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter.Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)

Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. https://police.santarosa.edu/ Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.

Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/

VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

• We focus on student learning by preparing students for transfer; by providing responsive career and technical education; and by improving students' foundational skills.

• We provide a comprehensive range of student development programs and services that support student success and enrich student lives.

• We support the economic vitality, social equity and environmental stewardship of our region.

• We promote personal and professional growth and cultivate joy at work and in lifelong learning.

• We foster critical and reflective civic engagement and thoughtful participation in diverse local and global communities.

• We regularly assess, self-reflect, adapt, and continuously improve.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4556019

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