Community President - San Mateo, CA, United States - College Ic

Description

College President

San Mateo County Community College District

President's Office CSM (DEPT)


Location:
College of San Mateo

Percentage of Full Time: 100%


FLSA:
Exempt (does not accrue overtime)


Position Type:
Administrative/Supervisory Positions

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students.

As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, 'success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.' The Districts 'Students First' Strategic Plan is focused on 'Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.' When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

College of San Mateo (CSM) is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

The college enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year. CSM has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves.

Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on College of San Mateos Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

The President has called for the college community to be student-focused, always find a way to get to 'yes' as one team, and serve local communities to the best of our abilities.

Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the President is the chief executive officer of the College of San Mateo 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; Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Economic Development; Dean of Planning, Research, Innovation, and Effectiveness; Director of Community Relations and Marketing; Plan and develop the overall academic direction of the college and District in conjunction with the Chancellor
# Plan and recommend instructional and student services programs, college budget, and organizational structure of the college
# Collaborate with District and college staff in strategic planning of short- and long-range goals and objectives, policy development, and resource allocation
# Provide leadership for the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure and enhance equal opportunity for college students and staff
# Provide leadership for sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the institutions budget and externally funded initiatives
# Conduct administrative staff meetings and councils
# 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
# Establish and enhance communication between college, students, communities, businesses, and District
# Provide leadership for the development of outreach activities and partnerships that strengthen college viability
# Represent the college as chief executive officer at community and business events, and meetings with government and other agency representatives
# Lead and coordinate innovative efforts for staff development and the improvement of instructional and student services programs
# Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to college and District programs and services
# Coordinate projects and activities related to program and college accreditation, articulation, and matriculation
# Provide for the safety of students, staff, and the general public at the college
# Support the implementation of safety training programs and services for students and staff
# Oversee college facilities to ensure that they are functional, energy-efficient, and safe
# 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 and other requirements for the presidency include the ability to travel to a variety of off-site locations; the ability to operate standard office equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and phone with or without adaptations; and the ability to read printed material and computer monitor to perform essential functions of the job.

An educator who has a vision of academic excellence who is guided first by student and community needs in decision-making
# An academic leader with successful college teaching and/or student services experience or equivalent
# 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
# A leader who promotes equitable, inclusive collaboration within the college, throughout the District, and with the community
# Possession of strong interpersonal communication skills and team-building skills
# A future-oriented, systematic thinker who has proven experience in setting institutional priorities, making good decisions, articulating the rationales that inform decisions, assessing the efficacy of decisions, garnering support of others, and following through with initiatives that enhance the performance, image and appeal of the college
# Demonstrated success as a fiscally responsible manager 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
# A willingness to support innovation and encourage collaborative and creative responses to state mandates
# Ability to oversee improvements in the infrastructure of a college, including the physical facilities and information technology systems
# Knowledge and/or experience with higher education regulatory agencies and accreditation standards
# 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; Thoughtful resolution of grievances for all constituent groups that follows District policies and procedures
# Demonstrated ability to build a team, build trust, motivate others, set a strategic course of action, hold staff accountable, and make difficult choices among strong competing interests
# Demonstrated experience as a community leader who strengthens relationships with other educational institutions, such as K-12, and four-year colleges and universities
# 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
# Demonstrated positive relations with business, industry, and community-based organizations
# 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

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position).

A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources


Web Page:
Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).

Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime.

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process.

Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our:

San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2022 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD.

Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters.

The 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime.

You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses