College President

College President

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 20141918S

Department: President's Office SKY (DEPT)

Location: Skyline College

Position Number: 2A0011

Percentage of Full Time: 100%

FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Months per Year: 12

Salary Range:

Min Salary: $283,788 (annual)

Max Salary: $353,256 (annual)

Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory Positions

The Position: Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the President is the chief executive officer of Skyline College and a District team member on the Chancellor's cabinet. The President provides visionary leadership for the college and is responsible for the delivery of educational and other services provided by the college and for the supervision of the senior administrative staff and educational programs and services of the college. The President provides high-level direction regarding the overall operation of the college and delegates to the Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and other management staff the supervision of other administrative, teaching, and classified staff.

The President's Executive Team includes the following direct reports: Vice President of Administrative Services, Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Planning, Research, and Effectiveness, and the Director of Community Relations and Marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan and develop the overall vision and academic direction of the college and District in conjunction with the Chancellor and implement that vision.
2. Plan and recommend the instructional and student services programs, college budget, and organizational structure of the college.
3. Collaborate with District and college staff in strategic planning of short- and long-range goals and objectives, policy development, and resource allocation.
4. Administer the overall development, evaluation, and improvement of the college curriculum and student services programs, services and activities.
5. Oversee the collaboration of instructional and student services managers to provide and enhance a student-centered model of education.
6. Provide leadership for the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure and enhance equal opportunity for college students and staff.
7. Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities of the college pursuant to District and college mission and goals as set forth by the Board of Trustees.
8. Provide leadership for sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the institution's budget and externally funded initiatives in alignment with the District's fiscal goals.
9. Conduct administrative staff meetings and councils.
10. Participate in participatory governance consultation and collaboration with faculty, staff, and student group representatives ensuring all constituent voices are heard and influence decisions and outcomes.
11. Provide guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional and student services programs.
12. Establish and enhance communication between college, students, communities, businesses, and District.
13. Provide leadership for the development of outreach activities and partnerships that strengthen college visibility.
14. Represent the college as chief executive officer at community and business events and meetings with government and other agency representatives.
15. Recommend the selection, retention, promotion, and termination of college personnel.
16. Provide staffing recommendations and compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines.
17. Lead and coordinate innovative efforts for staff development and the improvement of instructional and student services programs.
18. Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to college and District programs and services.
19. Coordinate projects and activities related to program and college accreditation, articulation, and matriculation.
20. Provide for the safety of students, staff, and the general public at the college.
21. Support the implementation of safety training programs and services for students and staff.
22. Work alongside the District in overseeing college facilities to ensure that they are functional, energy-efficient, and safe.
23. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chancellor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master's degree or above from an accredited college or university or the equivalent.
• The equivalent of three years of progressively responsible experience (equivalent to the level of a division dean or higher in an accredited college or university).
• Proven ability to be successful in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to participatory governance.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

Physical Requirements:

Physical and other requirements for the presidency include the ability to travel to a variety of off-site locations; the ability to exert 10 to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing 35 pounds or less; the ability to operate standard office equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and phone with or without adaptations; ability to communicate and provide information to others; and the ability to read printed material and computer monitor to perform essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. An educator who has a vision of academic excellence who is guided first by student and community needs in decision-making.
2. A person with a demonstrated, deep commitment to equity and enacting justice for others.
3. An academic leader with successful college teaching and/or student services experience or equivalent.
4. An excellent communicator who welcomes ideas from all segments of the college community; provides constructive feedback, and keeps all informed through a variety of effective mechanisms.
5. A reflective leader who is open to suggestions and critical feedback, and who can admit to mistakes.
6. A leader who promotes equitable, inclusive collaboration within the college, throughout the District, and with the community.
7. A commitment to active listening and ensuring all voices are heard and respected in a way that allows constituents to influence decision-making.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead by example and collaborate effectively with others.
9. Demonstrated respect for constituent groups' areas of expertise.
10. Possession of strong interpersonal communication skills and team-building skills.
11. A future-oriented, systems thinker who has proven experience in setting institutional priorities, making good decisions, articulating the rationales that inform decisions, assessing the efficacy of decisions, garnering the support of others, and following through with initiatives that enhance the performance, image, and appeal of the college.
12. Demonstrated success as a fiscally responsible leader who utilizes budget policies and procedures as well as student outcomes and related research to inform strategic planning, and who can work effectively with District Office staff and sister college executives in a complex multi-college organization.
13. A willingness to support innovation and encourage collaborative and creative responses to state mandates.
14. Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
15. Ability to oversee improvements in the infrastructure of a college, including the physical facilities and information technology systems.
16. Knowledge of and/or experience with higher education regulatory agencies and accreditation standards.
17. Knowledge of and or experience with the collective bargaining process, relevant labor laws and regulations, and the critical and historic role of labor unions in education; a demonstrated respect for workers' rights to organize; and a commitment to the collaborative, inclusive resolution of conflicts.
18. Thoughtful resolution of grievances for all constituent groups that follow District policies and procedures.
19. Demonstrated ability to build a team, build trust, motivate others, set a strategic and visionary course of action, hold staff accountable, and make difficult choices among strong competing interests.
20. Demonstrated experience as a community leader who strengthens relationships with other educational institutions such as K-12, and four-year colleges and universities.
21. A balanced interest in, experience with, and understanding of vocational education, transfer education, community education, basic skills education, student services, and statewide learning community initiatives.
22. Demonstrated positive relations with business, industry, and community-based organizations.
23. Demonstrated knowledge of working with and supporting categorically funded programs.
24. Demonstrated successful experience as a leader in fundraising with an ability to work with the leadership of the San Mateo Community Colleges Foundation.
25. A demonstrated commitment to and a proven track record in diversity hiring at all levels, fostering a learning environment that celebrates its diversity and being sensitive to the demographics of the service area.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/