Solano Community College Looking for Vice President, Student Services (Certificated Manager) Full Time

Salary: $139,054.57 – $162,615.69 Annually

Location: Fairfield, CA

Job
Type: Academic Management

Department: Student Services

Job Number:
ALG-M00043-22

Closing: 3/25/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Solano Community
College is a dynamic institution of higher learning that has provided educational opportunities to the community since 1945.  Our College
has a student population of 9,000 students, 650 faculty and staff, and has been recognized as one of the most diverse colleges in the
nation.  We are seeking an innovative and thoughtful leader to join our institution as Vice President of Student Services.  The Vice
President of Student Services reports to the Superintendent-President of the College and provides leadership in planning, developing,
coordinating, and evaluating the College’s student services programs; functions as the Chief Student Services Officer of the College, and
works closely with the Superintendent-President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief
Technology Officer, and with Human Resources.

The starting salary range is $139,007.57 – $162,615.31, depending on
qualifications & experience The full salary range is $139,004.57 to
$182,920.53

Responsibilities

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the
Superintendent-President, and in collaboration with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Vice President of Finance and
Administration, the Vice President of Student Services’ portfolio includes:  

DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.   Other job-related duties may be
assigned.

• Provides leadership for ensuring that the College provides a comprehensive array of student services, student
  development programs focused on student success, and enrollment management programs, including, but not limited to, admissions, counseling,
  advising, career planning and placement, outreach and retention, registration and records, academic tutoring, student discipline, student
  life activities, student advocacy, academic support services, services for students with special needs, cultural activities, grants
  management, and other student support services and programs. Specific programs and services
  include:

Admissions and Records 

Outreach Services

Financial
Aid

Counseling

Extended Opportunities, Programs, & Services (EOPS), and
CalWORKS

Student Life

Disability Support Programs (DSP)

Guided
Pathways

Re-entry programs and services (SOAR)

Retention programs and services (A2MEND,
Amani, Puente, TAP)

Research and Planning Office

• Plans, designs, develops, and delivers
  district-wide student programs and services that implement the goals of the College; provides leadership for evaluating and ensuring quality
  in all aspects of the College’s student services, student development and enrollment management programs and staff. 
• Recommends,
  develops, and implements student services policies, procedures and practices which foster and promote equity, student learning and student
  success, and which support the educational programs of the College; recommends organizational structures, personnel and resources to ensure
  a student-centered / learner-centered environment at all levels; represents the College to various external entities and with outside
  agencies in matters relating to the College’s student services. 
• Develops, fosters, and promotes new opportunities for partnerships
  with public and private sector entities; provides leadership for establishing multi-year tactical and annual operational goals designed to
  implement the strategic goals of the College President and Board; assumes responsibility for other College affairs and matters at the
  discretion and in the absence of the College President. 
• Provides leadership in creating a culture that fosters openness, equity of
  experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel included, safe, and
  welcome.
• Provides leadership and guidance for the recruitment and retention of students; actively recruits for the College and works
  to promote retention and student success.
• Assumes leadership and responsibility for establishing an environment which promotes
  respect for students, faculty, and staff and recognizes initiative and excellence. 
• Prepares appropriate reports; analyzes and
  evaluates enrollment and retention data; projects student enrollment and retention data to be used in strategic decision
  making. 
• Provides leadership for directing college-wide activities related to student due-process / judicial proceedings, including,
  but not limited to, writing appropriate policies and procedures, and conducting investigations and hearings on student judicial
  matters. 
• Provides leadership in maintaining a student- and learner-centered philosophy and focus for student services initiatives
  with a clear focus on successful student outcomes including enrollment, program selection, retention, graduation, placement, and transfer
  success. 
• Provides leadership and oversees the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure all students have equal
  access to services. 
• Maintains continuous evaluation of the economic feasibility of student services to ensure that only those
  programs with appropriate priority in terms of need and demand are continued. Participates in and supervises the preparation and
  recommendation of detailed budgets, with cost estimates, for functions supervised. Establishes and maintains budgetary control of functions
  supervised. 
• Supports College activities and special events through attendance and/or participation. 
• Communicates an
  accurate image of the College to the public. Serves as a positive and active representative of the College and is available to address
  impromptu situations involving the College during non-traditional work hours. 
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to
  in the course of business regarding students, supervisors, or other employees. 
• Manage grants as assigned to student services and as
  appropriate. 
• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all trainings and being prepared to act
  should a health or safety emergency occur. 
• Requires the kind of teamwork, supervision, and personal interaction, that cannot be had
  in a home office situation: therefore, regular and predictable on-site attendance is a job requirement. 
• Performs all other duties
  necessary to accomplish the educational objectives of the College and/or as assigned by the Superintendent –
  President. 

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Understanding of,
sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and those with varying abilities that
make up the Solano Community College students, faculty, staff and community.

Possession of a Master’s Degree from a regionally
accredited college or university by July 1, 2022.

One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related
to the

Administrator’s assignment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of administrative experience
  at the dean or Vice President level, or equivalent.
• Work experience in one or more of the programs or services within Student
  Services.
• Possession of a Doctorate from a regionally accredited college or university or currently enrolled in a doctoral
  program.
  The committee will review, evaluate, and consider complete applications and supporting materials received by the
  deadline.
  • Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the
    application be thorough and detailed.
  • Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
  • Candidates should not expect
    official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
  • The College may re-advertise or delay filling a
    position.
  • Oral interviews will be conducted and may include an assignment or demonstration of subject matter
    knowledge.
  • Travel costs related to the interviews are the responsibility of the
    candidate.
  • Finalists will be invited to a second interview with the Superintendent/President and members of the
    administration
• • APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS
  • To be considered for this position, all complete
    applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
  • Meeting the minimum qualifications does not
    assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
  • Reference checks for
    the finalists will be conducted.
  • Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been
    completed.
  • The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
  • Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching
    demonstration.
  • Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide clear direction and visionary leadership.
• Ability to maintain and promote
  collegiality and participatory governance.
• Demonstrated record of creative strategic planning, creative problem solving, curriculum
  planning, and creative enrollment management strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology systems and related
  applications.
• Demonstrated personal characteristics: integrity, open-mindedness, creativity, self-direction.
• Demonstrated
  excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster strong relations between academic and student
  support services.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a climate that welcomes and supports diverse populations.