Golden West College President

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Golden West College President

Salary

$202,950.00 - $252,606.00 Annually

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type

Administrator

Job Number

9-G-19

Division

Golden West College

Department

Executive

Opening Date

08/16/2017

Closing Date

1/23/2018 4:59 PM Pacific

Definition

Golden West College President
The President is responsible to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees for providing an intellectually and culturally stimulating learning environment for Golden West College's diverse student population; providing enriching and innovative educational programs that help students meet their individual goals; providing visionary and dynamic leadership in the overall administration of the college; developing and implementing the district and college strategic plan. The President is committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and student success through continuous assessment and improvement of student learning and institutional effectiveness.

Golden West College Cares
The successful candidate will share in the vision and values of the campus and model these ideals in their leadership:  

Access and Equity:  We value and strive to ensure both open access to our college and equitable outcomes for our student population.

Campus Environment:  We value and support "Spirit of Place" through which the people, buildings, and grounds all serve to convey to our students that they are welcome and that our college is a special place of learning.

Collaborative Climate:  We support active participation based on trust, openness, consistency, and respect in the college's decision-making process. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to work together to solve problems by listening to one another, by speaking honestly, and by demonstrating ethical behavior and responsibility for the good of the college, our students, and community.

Excellence and Innovation:  We work to provide a quality educational environment for students by embracing a culture of assessment and continual improvement. We are inspired by our founding president's dictum to "Let Change Be the Tradition," to encourage innovation, creative problem solving, and to welcome changes that will enhance the College's ability to fulfill its mission.

Inclusiveness and Diversity:  We value diversity and recognize the contributions of all individuals. We support the free and open exchange of thoughts and ideas in an environment that embraces mutual respect and civility.

Leadership:  We encourage active leadership for students, faculty, and staff at all levels of the institution and throughout our community.

Learning:  We are committed to high academic standards and support the personal growth of all our students. Our dedication to student learning culminates in high level of student achievement.

Stewardship and Sustainability:  We are responsible for utilizing and developing our human, environmental, and fiscal resources efficiently and effectively and in a manner consistent with the principles of health and sustainability.

Teaching:  We value the primary role that faculty play in providing students with a dynamic and challenging environment that maximizes learning. We appreciate the integral roles that classified staff and managers perform in support of students and their learning.

Technology:  We value the role that technology is playing in transforming the educational environment, creating new ways of addressing students' learning needs, and enhancing the administrative aspects of serving students and faculty.

Characteristics and Competencies

Visionary

  • Guided, in philosophy and experience, by a deep commitment to the mission and vision of the college, promoting effective teaching and learning and maintaining a consistent focus on the needs and success of students as well as the communities from which they come.

Governance/Consultation/Collective Bargaining
  • Exhibits evidence of a respect for and commitment to shared governance and collegial consultation as well as a sense of community with all constituent groups--in building strong teams, creating a unified direction for the College and the District, and inclusive decision-making in accomplishing institutional objectives.
  • Understands the respective leadership roles of a governing board and a multi-college administration structure, as well as strategies and practices that facilitate effective operations in such a structure.
  • Promotes a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and effective working relationships within the College as well as with the leadership of both the other colleges and the District; encourages a free exchange of ideas and is visible and accessible to discuss them; is open, transparent, and inclusive, in both decision-making and providing explanations for decisions.
  • Understands the California collective bargaining environment and the importance of working effectively with employee groups through effective employee contract administration.

Diversity
  • Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and employees; demonstrates commitment to academic, artistic, and cultural freedom; values diversity in all its forms as an institutional imperative, both in achieving student access and success and in the composition of all employee groups.
 
Leadership
  • Exhibits and expects both personal and professional ethics and integrity in all behavior and relationships; brings a strong sense of fairness and equity to all decision-making; values accountability, in oneself and others.
  • Cultivates a clear vision and focus on continuous improvement of institutional effectiveness and processes, with an emphasis on pursuing established priorities and meeting accreditation standards; leads effective planning throughout the College, including enrollment management; and oversees implementation as well as evaluation, incorporating on-going institutional research and data-driven assessment as well as effective measurement of personnel performance.
  • Exhibits strong problem solving skills, courage and perseverance in addressing institutional and personnel challenges; is deliberate in assessing conflicting perspectives; and achieves consensus among divergent views in a sensitive but expeditious manner.
  • Provides leadership for the allocation and management of fiscal, human, physical, and technological resources using priorities and systems that are focused on enhancing student success and institutional effectiveness.
  • Possesses the emotional intelligence to do the job: gauges people and political situations effectively, both internally and externally; exhibits strength, patience, flexibility, and tolerance of ambiguity, when necessary.
 
Innovation
  • Is a forward thinker, transformational leader and effective change agent; is a creative and a reasoned risk-taker; has the ability to build effective teams, develop leadership in others, and delegate responsibility without micromanagement; inspires people and organizations to be creative and perform at their best, acknowledging good performance when appropriate; and is results-oriented, responding to situations in a professional and expeditious manner.
  • Understands and supports the increasing role of technology in higher education specifically with respect to resource management and the teaching/learning environment.
  • Values professional development for all constituent groups.
 
Communication and Work Environment
  • Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, and listens well, fostering strong relationships, shared priorities, trust, and transparency; understands the value of effective communication structures, reports, protocols and strategies--across the College, within the District, and to state/federal agencies; is comfortable reaching out across the many sectors of the diverse community that the college serves.
  • Approachable, inclusive and visible on campus, at the district, and in the community.

External Experience and Leadership
  • Understands the California community college policy, regulatory, legal, political, and accreditation environments; has relevant management experience in navigating such issues.
  • Is committed to being an integral part of Golden West College's external environment, both as an individual and a college representative, in advancing the success of students and effectively marketing the College; is an advocate for the College in pursuing political and regulatory initiatives, beneficial and innovative partnerships with business, educational entities and other governmental agencies, public and private community support, and external resource development through pursuit of grant funding and a productive institutional foundation.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

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 and employees.
  • A combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • An earned Doctorate from an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • At least five years of demonstrated and responsible administrative experience, preferably in a higher education environment, with a broad variety of instructional and student services programs, and physical, fiscal and technology resources.
  • At least three years of experience managing a multi-million dollar budget in higher education.
  • Experience in a shared governance and demonstrated understanding of collective bargaining in California higher education.
  • Experience in and/or demonstrated knowledge of the role of the community colleges in economic and workforce development.
  • At least three years full-time classroom teaching or student service experience, preferably at the collegiate level.

Conditions of Employment

Start Date: July 1, 2018

Pay Philosophy: Movement to the next step placement is contingent on receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation AND a recommendation by the Chancellor.  An annual stipend of $3,000 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. The District also provides an annual mileage stipend of $3,480 for this executive level position.
 

  • 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 the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
In order to receive consideration, applicants must submit a complete online application packet consisting of the following:
 

  1. Completed Online Application.
  2. Candidate Summary Page (separate attachment, not to exceed two pages) that succinctly highlights career accomplishments that exemplify Golden West College values/ideals.
  3. Current Resume (separate attachment, not to exceed 6 pages).
  4. Responses to Supplemental Questions (must respond directly to online application, do not submit as a separate attachment, please limit responses to 2,500 characters each).
  5. Reference List (separate attachment) with the names, telephone number(s), and e-mail address of eight references: three supervisors, two direct reports, and three faculty members from current or former institutions.
  6. Letter of Application (separate attachment, not to exceed two pages) that succinctly addresses the 2016-2022 College Goals:
Student Success - Golden West College seeks to increase completion of educational and career goals by providing excellence in teaching and support services.
Equitable Achievement - Golden West College seeks to close any identifiable student achievement gap while promoting and recognizing the diversity and contribution of all individuals.
Learning Environments - Golden West College seeks to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment to benefit students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Communication - Golden West College seeks to improve communication to inform and engage the college community.
Engagement - Golden West College seeks to increase active participation from students, faculty, staff, and community in college governance and leadership.
Resource Optimization - Golden West College optimizes financial resources, facilities and technology to enhance student learning and success.
 
Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant.

Disability Accommodations:  Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4714 or 714.438.4716.
Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date.  Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714.

All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned.

Any documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed to (714) 782-6065. Faxes must clearly indicate your name and the job to which you are applying.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community.

Search and Selection Committee Liaison
John Romo, Community College Search Services
Email: romo.islay1814@gmail.com
Phone:  805-698-7987
 
 

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. 

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week.  Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.

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Describe your knowledge and experience in providing leadership in instructional programs and student services. Please provide specific examples. (Please limit response to 2,500 characters.)
02
Describe your preferred budget model and how you provide sound fiscal guidance to the campus. Provide specific examples of how you've made decisions to reduce, augment, or balance the budget. (Please limit response to 2,500 characters.)
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Describe how you've advocated for and led efforts in equity in instructional programs, administrative services, and student services. Please provide specific examples for each. (Please limit response to 2,500 characters.)
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Please describe your knowledge of and experience in Federal and State regulations, including California Education Code, Title 5, and Title IV. Please provide specific examples. (Please limit response to 2,500 characters.)
05
Describe your experience in enrollment management, including strategies you've implemented for increasing enrollment. (Please limit response to 2,500 characters.)
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Explain how you would build partnerships in the community to strengthen GWC's image and prominence in Huntington Beach. (Please limit response to 2,500 characters.)

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