Shasta College Hiring for (Full-time) District Superintendent/President at Redding Full Time

Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of $770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor’s degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Administrator positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. As an administrator at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals working collaboratively to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the Governing Board, envision, plan, organize, coordinate, direct, administer, review and evaluate the programs, services and activities of the entire community college district which provides and supports educational opportunities for students; provide executive direction and leadership to the district’s academic and classified administrators and staff in all areas of administration, academic affairs, student services and other support services; plan, formulate, develop and implement short- and long-range goals and objectives in support of the educational plan and consistent with the instructional needs of the community district; promote and develop partnerships, cooperative functions and effective relationships with community business leaders, related organizations and others involved in educational services and career technical training.

Maintain broad perspective of all aspects of the district and work closely with the Board of Trustees to facilitate achievement of the goals and objectives consistent with the district’s educational plan; assure the innovative and cost-effective formulation, development and implementation of administrative, instructional and student services programs, systems, policies, standards and activities in compliance with a variety of federal, State, local and district laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; select, direct and evaluate the performance of those who report directly to the Superintendent/President.

CLASSIFICATION: Range 75-78 on the Superintendent/President Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUPERVISOR: Board of Trustees for the Shasta -Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District

BENEFITS: Holiday, vacation and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP). This is an educational administrator position with a default CalSTRS retirement.

Employees have the option to contribute to:

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans

Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

Disability Income Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Only Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

For more information regarding Employment and Benefit Policies, please view the Administrative Agreement – Appendix A.

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

Essential Functions:
(Listed examples may not include all tasks which may be found in the position assigned to this class.)

• Provide executive direction and leadership to the district’s instructional, administrative, and student services functions, programs, operations, and activities; formulate, develop, implement, and review policies, standards, and outcomes to assure all students are afforded optimum opportunities to excel in academic and career technical fields of their endeavor.
• In an environment of participatory governance, work closely with district administrators in establishing and achieving institutional goals in accordance with the district’s educational plan; direct the development of short- and long-range plans for all district functions in coordination with the leadership of major district entities. Demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the College’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values.
• Attend Board meetings and make oral presentations concerning all aspects of instructional, student services and administrative activities; serve as leader of the district’s executive team; confer with administrators regarding Board of Trustees agenda items and management issues involving programs and services of the district, including recommendations for new or revised policies and procedures; assure that Board policies and legislative directives are carried out in all areas of the district.
• Commit the College District to the recruitment, selection and retention of highly qualified and student-centered faculty, staff and management.
• Work closely with administrators and leaders of the Academic Senate with regard to developing, modifying, and enhancing college curriculum. Work with the Vice President of Instruction and others to review curricular recommendations and encourage expansion of the instructional program to meet the diverse needs of students, including new, transfer, re-entry and high school advanced placement and dual enrollment students with a strong focus on reducing achievement gaps among groups of students and increasing over-all retention and student success.
• Represent the district to local, State, and Federal governmental bodies and agencies; solicit and obtain financial support and other resources for new and enhanced instructional programs and services; represent the district to the community including other educational institutions, business interests and service organizations.
• Interact with leaders of the business and social communities of the district to identify and communicate emerging educational trends and alternative funding sources for the district; provide leadership to district personnel to envision and develop new concepts, funding, approaches, methodology and concepts in the field of education.
• Assure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and restrictions related to instructional programs, student services, district operations and expenditure of district funds; assure that the highest legal and ethical standards are maintained and clearly communicated to district personnel, the Governing Board and the community
• Review and evaluate effectiveness of district organization, personnel, programs and services; assure development and implementation of corrective action, improvements or additional programs and services as necessary; promote a climate, which encourages staff development and formulation of clear job objectives.
• Provide for staff participation in achieving established goals and objectives for assigned services; recommend operational changes in all areas as appropriate to increase efficiency, effectiveness and quality of all district services.
• Direct the efforts and activities of district committees, task forces and meetings; delegate responsibility to team leaders for representing the district’s interests in the local community and at State or national meetings; review and evaluate information, factual summaries and recommendations from work groups and team leaders.
• Review reports related to the district’s financial position; assure that appropriate internal audits and budgetary controls are instituted and maintained; direct the timely and accurate preparation of enrollment and revenue projections and consolidation of all departmental budgets to facilitate attainment of the district’s short- and long-range plan.
• Maintain frequent contact with legislators in order to remain current regarding new and pending legislation related to State and federal community college district instructional programs, funding and financial support, student services, and administration.
• Assure optimum support services to students in all areas of student life, including maintenance of student records, academic counseling, activities, health services, student government and other clubs and organizations, tutorial services, student housing, financial aid, and assistance programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and procedures of public administration specifically related to higher education
• Instructional program development and implementation at the community college level
• The process of institutional collective bargaining including interest-based negotiations
• Sound fiscal management policies as related to public institutions
• Local, State and federal laws governing a community college district
• Effective shared and participatory governance among faculty, managers, staff, and students
• District organization, operations and objectives
• Fund-raising approaches in both public and private sectors
• Budget administration for a, multi-faceted public organization
• Utilization of technology in all areas that support teaching and learning, and student support services
• Principles and practices of effective executive leadership
• Programs and services of a community college district
• Trends in academic, career and technical education, community, and contract education
• Local economic conditions, community leaders and service organizations
• Student enrollment trends and demographic statistics of the communities within the District
• Needs, interests, and concerns of various groups of community college students
• Oral and written communication skills
• Principles of leadership, management, training, and supervision
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy
• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Interest Based Negotiations
• Public speaking techniques

Ability to:

• Envision, plan, organize, direct, administer, review and evaluate all functions of the district including instruction, student services and administration
• Develop and implement policy recommendations, which will advance the district’s plan and other goals and objectives in accordance with local, State and federal laws, accreditation standards, and the needs of the college community
• Manage the District in a fiscally responsible manner, utilizing strategic planning, institutional research, and data as guidance for budget policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and executive direction to administrators and staff
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• Review and analyze complex financial, statistical and narrative data regarding all aspect of district instruction and operations
• Confer with legislators, community business leaders and others regarding funding sources and cooperative instructional relationships
• Build an educational team, manage conflict, build trust, motivate others, set a strategic course of action utilizing participatory management, hold employees accountable, and make difficult choices among strong and competing interests
• Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies within and outside the district
• Manage the College District in an ethical, approachable and trustworthy manner
• Effectively delegate authority and responsibility to subordinates
• Value intellectual achievement and be guided by student and community needs in decision-making
• Develop relationships with educational organizations, business, industry, government, and community-based organizations
• Maintain current knowledge of the educational needs of the community
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to support the Board and its decisions even if such decisions are contrary to recommendations of the Superintendent-President
• Provide opportunities to enable students to achieve their full potential
• Exhibit passion about education and its value

WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment or in meetings at a district or community location. The incumbent is subject to frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with executive, management, faculty, members of the Governing Board, community and State leaders and the general public. Frequently must travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings and conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typically must sit for long periods, see clearly to read normal and fine print, speak clearly and distinctly to provide information in person or on the telephone, hear and understand voices over telephone and in person, and regularly lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Must remember key information and concentrate for long periods of time.

Experience/Education

Education & Experience Required:
Any combination equivalent to:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
• Three years of senior-level administrative experience in education, defined as an executive position reporting directly to a governing body or chief executive officer and being responsible for a broad operational segment of the organization with significant fiscal and programmatic oversight (e.g. instruction, student services, administrative services, economic workforce development)
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

Education & Experience Preferred:

• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum of five years of senior management experience with significant and progressively complex decision-making responsibility
• Proven record of successful management of resources, including integrated planning and budget development, during both increasing and decreasing budget cycles
• Administrative experience in areas of instruction, student services, financial management, faculty, staff and community relations, and facilities development and strategic planning
• Faculty experience in instruction or student services, or other leadership experience providing support for the role of faculty that demonstrates a strong understanding of the need for innovative teaching/learning and student development processes.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing principles of organization and leadership practices that promote professional excellence among all employees
• Demonstrated experience to effectively navigate the complexities of the California community college policy, legal and accreditation environment or equivalent
• Committed to providing a strong supportive environment for all employees and opportunities for career growth and advancement. This includes strengthening communication throughout the college, increasing involvement in governance, promote professional development, and working effectively with labor partners
• Demonstrated strategic leadership in periods of uncertain funding or disruption including campus emergencies
• Successful external resource development experience, including pursuit of grant funding, bonds and community support through partnerships and/or a foundation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience providing support for the comprehensive student experience
• Skilled in the use and application of technology including video conferencing and virtual meeting platforms, appropriate office software, applicable learning management systems and the application of data analysis and reporting technology
• Strong communication skills both written and oral

Additional Information

To be considered a candidate for this position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:

A cover letter, six pages or less, succinctly stating to what extent the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications sought for this position. The cover letter should also address the essential duties and responsibilities listed in the position description. Candidates should cite specific examples from their background and experience to demonstrate knowledge and expertise necessary for this position.

A current resume’ not to exceed six pages.

Professional References including names, email addresses, business, and home/cell telephone numbers of 10 references including:

Two supervisors

Two subordinates (including one classified staff member)

Two community members or those from external partnerships

Two faculty members

Preferably, references are to be from current and former institutions. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.

Candidates must upload copies of all transcripts (need not be official at the time of application), which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position. Official transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded (or conferred) and the year. Degree(s) must be earned (or conferred) from accredited institution(s) or an equivalent foreign institution by the first consideration date for this position. All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated first consideration date for this position. Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English and evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bona fide U.S. evaluation service.

Attention Applicants:

After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.

Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.

Candidate evaluations will not be considered.

Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.

Interviews will be by invitation only.

The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.

New Administrative Appointments will be placed at the step 1 on the Administrative Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st of the following year if they have rendered 6 months of satisfactory service, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum fifth step.

Salary placement would only be negotiable if the candidate held the same position with another community college.
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (“Shasta College”) does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

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