President, West Los Angeles College at Los Angeles Community College District
About the Employer
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California, spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Our colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associate’s degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of our students and the greater Los Angeles area.
Job Summary
Job Summary
THE PRESIDENT The President of West Los Angeles College serves as the Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Chancellor and participating as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet. The President is responsible and directly accountable for all college operations, providing strategic leadership, advocacy, and vision during a period of dynamic change. Given WLAC's emphasis on equity-centered student success, forward-thinking enrollment strategies, and the expansion of baccalaureate education, the President must demonstrate deep understanding of California community colleges and the communities the College serves.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution. - One year of successful full-time experience in a senior leadership role in education, business, government, or industry. - Demonstrated sensitivity to the diversity of the WLAC student, faculty, and staff population. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Earned doctorate from an accredited institution. - Five years or more of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably within postsecondary institutions. - Experience in instructional services, student services, and/or administrative services. - Demonstrated success with equity-centered leadership, enrollment management, and community partnerships. - Experience with participatory governance and collective bargaining environments.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution. - One year of successful full-time experience in a senior leadership role in education, business, government, or industry. - Demonstrated sensitivity to the diversity of the WLAC student, faculty, and staff population. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Earned doctorate from an accredited institution. - Five years or more of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably within postsecondary institutions. - Experience in instructional services, student services, and/or administrative services. - Demonstrated success with equity-centered leadership, enrollment management, and community partnerships. - Experience with participatory governance and collective bargaining environments.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must submit:
- A letter of application (3–5 pages) addressing the opportunities and challenges of leading WLAC and the candidate's demonstrated preparation.
- A current resumé.
- A list of eight references (including supervisors, direct reports, and faculty/staff colleagues).
- Copies of transcripts (official transcripts required if selected for an interview). However, official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate. Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to the https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/
For additional information, nominations, or confidential inquiries please contact:
Sylvia Dorsey Robinson, PPL Vice President
sdorsey-robinson@pplpros.com
559-707-2688
or
Pam Walker
PPL, Vice President
pwalker@pplpros.com
916-768-8565
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must submit:
- A letter of application (3–5 pages) addressing the opportunities and challenges of leading WLAC and the candidate's demonstrated preparation.
- A current resumé.
- A list of eight references (including supervisors, direct reports, and faculty/staff colleagues).
- Copies of transcripts (official transcripts required if selected for an interview). However, official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate. Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to the https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/
For additional information, nominations, or confidential inquiries please contact:
Sylvia Dorsey Robinson, PPL Vice President
sdorsey-robinson@pplpros.com
559-707-2688
or
Pam Walker
PPL, Vice President
pwalker@pplpros.com
916-768-8565