Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR, USA
English Instructor (Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish) Full-Time Faculty
Salary: $80,430.80 Annually
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Union
Division: Academic Foundations and Connections
Job Number: 2425-00134
Closing: Continuous
Description
Clackamas Community College (CCC) at the Oregon City, Oregon campus seeks to hire an English Instructor, full-time, union, permanent position in our English department starting in Winter 2025. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.
CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/vision-initiatives.
We believe the application process is as much an opportunity for you to learn about us as it is for us to learn about you. We are seeking candidates who identify with our values and aspirations and who can help us see new perspectives and opportunities for improvement as we work toward mutual goals. Thank you for taking the time to carefully consider this information and construct an application that shows how you might contribute as a member of the CCC English Department.
The department includes 11 full-time and 16 associate faculty members. We offer courses in developmental/college prep reading and writing, college composition, occupational writing, technical writing, creative writing, digital storytelling, literature, film, and publishing. We also staff the Writing Center, host an annual creative writing conference called Compose, and publish the Clackamas Literary Review .
As members of the CCC English department we:
• See reading and writing as integral to the development of individuals as learners, thinkers, and participants in a democratic society • Create authentic learning situations, both in-person and online, where students and teachers collaborate in the construction of meaningful educational experiences and offer frequent opportunities for iterative learning based on interaction and responsive, respectful feedback • Appreciate that every individual student has existing competencies and expertise to share and see learning as an ongoing process rather than a remediation of deficiencies • Are actively adapting or transforming our materials and pedagogies to be anti-racist and to promote a learning environment in which all students can thrive • Recognize that many students have had discouraging experiences with writing education and work to change the mindset of “being a ‘bad writer'” and the expectation of what it means to be a “good writer” • Value high-quality materials, instructors' freedom to choose them, and students' ability to access and afford them, and don't see these as incompatible goals • Continually seek to improve our teaching and keep up on developments in pedagogy and our fields of interest • Develop and maintain innovative, multiple-measures approaches to course placement that value students' unique learning experiences and guide students into the highest-level writing course in which they are likely to succeed • Co-coordinate a certified college-wide tutoring program, including coordinating the Writing Center, supporting faculty and professional tutors, and training students as Peer Mentors to support peers both as tutors and through embedded roles in composition classes • Serve students across the college, including students seeking transfer degrees, CTE certificates, or enrichment, who are recent high school graduates, first-generation students, and returning adult learners
As members of the Academic Foundations and Connections (AFaC) Division we:
• Understand the importance of collective decision-making and do so with a central value in mind: students must come first
• Strive for collaboration and intentionality in providing excellent curriculum and supporting services to meet the needs of students
• Serve a vibrant college community that offers transfer and career technical degrees, certificates and programs, community education classes, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry
• Offer comprehensive support and academic opportunities through a blend of student services (admissions through graduation), academics (including English for Speakers of Other Languages, Math, and Skills Development) and two departments that fulfill both (Athletics/Health/PE and Counseling)
• Continuously engage our innovative spirit while using a strategic approach to develop and implement processes, policies, classes, and infrastructures that enhance the student experience
The following sections provide a guide for what to include in your application. The Qualifications and Core Competencies are ways you will demonstrate how your knowledge and experiences align with the values and initiatives explained above.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This is a full-time faculty position with an emphasis in teaching reading and writing in Spanish. The faculty would serve as lead instructor for Spanish-language pre-college and college-level composition courses offered by the English department for Spanish-language programs (known as related instruction), liaise with Spanish-language program leads across the college, and provide support for Spanish writing placement and tutors. The instructor would also teach writing courses in English and could bring competence and passion for teaching courses in literature, creative writing, and/or publishing. The instructor would be expected to teach in multiple modalities, and at different times of the day and evening.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.
Please ensure you include all information you wish to be considered in your application materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in English or Composition/Rhetoric
OR MFA in Creative Writing
• 45 quarter credit hours /30 semester hours of experience teaching pre-college reading and writing and/or college-level composition at an institution of higher education within the last five years
• Ability to develop course materials, instruct, and support students in both Spanish and English
Preferred Qualifications:
• Community college teaching experience within the past five years
• Experience teaching pre-college or college-level reading and writing and/or GED courses in Spanish
• Experience teaching publishing, creative writing, and/or literature with a focus on decolonizing the syllabus
Core Competencies:
• Demonstrable ability to prepare and deliver pre-college level and college-level reading and writing curriculum in Spanish
• Demonstrable experience teaching pre-college reading and writing and/or college-level composition courses
• Demonstrable experience teaching across a range of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online
• Demonstrable experience and interest in working specifically with community college students, including familiarity with current CC student populations: recent high school graduates, first-generation students, and returning adult learners
• Demonstrable experience working with students who have historically been excluded or underserved by higher education • Demonstrable ability or desire to collaborate with colleagues, to engage in the life of the College, and to impart positive change
Other Job Elements
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands of the Position:
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.
Working Conditions:
• Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibility:
• Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
Supervision Received:
• Works under the general direction of the Dean of Academic Foundations and Connections.
Additional Information
Application Instructions:
The initial review of applications begins of October 13, 2024 at 11:59p.m. Pacific Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents. 1. Current CV 2. Cover Letter of no more than two pages, submitted in
both English and Spanish
3. If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation
Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position. *Finalist candidates will be required to have a language assessment test (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Veterans' Preference:
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
Documents Required:
• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. • Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. • For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx
Terms of Employment:
• Finalist candidates who are extended an offer will be required to undergo a Spanish language assessments. • The full-time faculty salary will be $80,430.80 which is Step 3 of the 2024-2025 Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule and the individual hired into this role will receive a multilingual stipend. • All positions at CCC require on-site work as requested by the college and flexible work schedule, which may include evenings and/or weekends, to meet the program needs. • Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials from a regionally accredited institution, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or training/experience deemed to be equivalent by the Department, and the College. Official transcripts will need to be sent from the Registrar of your degree granting institution within 30-days of hire date. • CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of the Oregon City, Harmony and Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment. • CCC does not sponsor employment work permits or visas. • Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5801957
Full Time
English Instructor (Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish) Full-Time Faculty
Salary: $80,430.80 Annually
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Union
Division: Academic Foundations and Connections
Job Number: 2425-00134
Closing: Continuous
Description
Clackamas Community College (CCC) at the Oregon City, Oregon campus seeks to hire an English Instructor, full-time, union, permanent position in our English department starting in Winter 2025. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.
CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/vision-initiatives.
We believe the application process is as much an opportunity for you to learn about us as it is for us to learn about you. We are seeking candidates who identify with our values and aspirations and who can help us see new perspectives and opportunities for improvement as we work toward mutual goals. Thank you for taking the time to carefully consider this information and construct an application that shows how you might contribute as a member of the CCC English Department.
The department includes 11 full-time and 16 associate faculty members. We offer courses in developmental/college prep reading and writing, college composition, occupational writing, technical writing, creative writing, digital storytelling, literature, film, and publishing. We also staff the Writing Center, host an annual creative writing conference called Compose, and publish the Clackamas Literary Review .
As members of the CCC English department we:
• See reading and writing as integral to the development of individuals as learners, thinkers, and participants in a democratic society • Create authentic learning situations, both in-person and online, where students and teachers collaborate in the construction of meaningful educational experiences and offer frequent opportunities for iterative learning based on interaction and responsive, respectful feedback • Appreciate that every individual student has existing competencies and expertise to share and see learning as an ongoing process rather than a remediation of deficiencies • Are actively adapting or transforming our materials and pedagogies to be anti-racist and to promote a learning environment in which all students can thrive • Recognize that many students have had discouraging experiences with writing education and work to change the mindset of “being a ‘bad writer'” and the expectation of what it means to be a “good writer” • Value high-quality materials, instructors' freedom to choose them, and students' ability to access and afford them, and don't see these as incompatible goals • Continually seek to improve our teaching and keep up on developments in pedagogy and our fields of interest • Develop and maintain innovative, multiple-measures approaches to course placement that value students' unique learning experiences and guide students into the highest-level writing course in which they are likely to succeed • Co-coordinate a certified college-wide tutoring program, including coordinating the Writing Center, supporting faculty and professional tutors, and training students as Peer Mentors to support peers both as tutors and through embedded roles in composition classes • Serve students across the college, including students seeking transfer degrees, CTE certificates, or enrichment, who are recent high school graduates, first-generation students, and returning adult learners
As members of the Academic Foundations and Connections (AFaC) Division we:
• Understand the importance of collective decision-making and do so with a central value in mind: students must come first
• Strive for collaboration and intentionality in providing excellent curriculum and supporting services to meet the needs of students
• Serve a vibrant college community that offers transfer and career technical degrees, certificates and programs, community education classes, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry
• Offer comprehensive support and academic opportunities through a blend of student services (admissions through graduation), academics (including English for Speakers of Other Languages, Math, and Skills Development) and two departments that fulfill both (Athletics/Health/PE and Counseling)
• Continuously engage our innovative spirit while using a strategic approach to develop and implement processes, policies, classes, and infrastructures that enhance the student experience
The following sections provide a guide for what to include in your application. The Qualifications and Core Competencies are ways you will demonstrate how your knowledge and experiences align with the values and initiatives explained above.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This is a full-time faculty position with an emphasis in teaching reading and writing in Spanish. The faculty would serve as lead instructor for Spanish-language pre-college and college-level composition courses offered by the English department for Spanish-language programs (known as related instruction), liaise with Spanish-language program leads across the college, and provide support for Spanish writing placement and tutors. The instructor would also teach writing courses in English and could bring competence and passion for teaching courses in literature, creative writing, and/or publishing. The instructor would be expected to teach in multiple modalities, and at different times of the day and evening.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.
Please ensure you include all information you wish to be considered in your application materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in English or Composition/Rhetoric
OR MFA in Creative Writing
• 45 quarter credit hours /30 semester hours of experience teaching pre-college reading and writing and/or college-level composition at an institution of higher education within the last five years
• Ability to develop course materials, instruct, and support students in both Spanish and English
Preferred Qualifications:
• Community college teaching experience within the past five years
• Experience teaching pre-college or college-level reading and writing and/or GED courses in Spanish
• Experience teaching publishing, creative writing, and/or literature with a focus on decolonizing the syllabus
Core Competencies:
• Demonstrable ability to prepare and deliver pre-college level and college-level reading and writing curriculum in Spanish
• Demonstrable experience teaching pre-college reading and writing and/or college-level composition courses
• Demonstrable experience teaching across a range of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online
• Demonstrable experience and interest in working specifically with community college students, including familiarity with current CC student populations: recent high school graduates, first-generation students, and returning adult learners
• Demonstrable experience working with students who have historically been excluded or underserved by higher education • Demonstrable ability or desire to collaborate with colleagues, to engage in the life of the College, and to impart positive change
Other Job Elements
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands of the Position:
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.
Working Conditions:
• Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibility:
• Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
Supervision Received:
• Works under the general direction of the Dean of Academic Foundations and Connections.
Additional Information
Application Instructions:
The initial review of applications begins of October 13, 2024 at 11:59p.m. Pacific Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents. 1. Current CV 2. Cover Letter of no more than two pages, submitted in
both English and Spanish
3. If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation
Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position. *Finalist candidates will be required to have a language assessment test (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Veterans' Preference:
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
Documents Required:
• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. • Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. • For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx
Terms of Employment:
• Finalist candidates who are extended an offer will be required to undergo a Spanish language assessments. • The full-time faculty salary will be $80,430.80 which is Step 3 of the 2024-2025 Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule and the individual hired into this role will receive a multilingual stipend. • All positions at CCC require on-site work as requested by the college and flexible work schedule, which may include evenings and/or weekends, to meet the program needs. • Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials from a regionally accredited institution, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or training/experience deemed to be equivalent by the Department, and the College. Official transcripts will need to be sent from the Registrar of your degree granting institution within 30-days of hire date. • CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of the Oregon City, Harmony and Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment. • CCC does not sponsor employment work permits or visas. • Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5801957
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Administrative Services
Cuesta College
Salary: $198,164.00 - $240,870.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2425-00043
Location: All Campuses or other sites, CA
Department: Administrative Services
Closing: 9/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
DEFINITION
Under the general direction of the Superintendent/President the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Administrative Services (AS/VPAS) is the Chief Business Officer of the District who provides direction and leadership for a wide range of administrative and business services in support of the vision, mission and values of Cuesta College. The AS/VPAS works with the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent/President, managers, faculty, classified professionals, and students to build effective ways to support student success. The AS/VPAS is responsible for development and administration of the District's budget, facilities planning and management, fiscal services, public safety, risk management, information systems and technology, maintenance and operations, food services, bookstore, and auxiliary services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Administrative Services is distinguished by working directly with the Superintendent/President, Assistant Superintendent/Vice Presidents of Instruction, Student Success and Support Programs, and Human Resources to lead the District in achieving its vision, mission, values, goals, plans, and student learning and institutional effectiveness outcomes. The incumbent supports Student Learning Outcomes, Administrative Services Outcomes, and Institutional Effectiveness by providing leadership and coordination of all the District programs and services by utilizing the District's resources to support successful student learning.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, California, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande. San Luis Obispo's temperate climate and beautiful geography enhance an outdoor lifestyle.
Who We Are Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html
Essential Functions & Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist the Superintendent/President as needed in the administration of the District; • Assist the Superintendent/President in developing and maintaining all administrative services of the District; • Administer the business functions of the District in the areas of:
• General accounting: accounts and auditing; • Budget development, projections, and planning; • Budget accounting: compilation, evaluation, control; • Income, regular and special: application, reporting, estimating state apportionment, local tax levy, federal public laws; • Insurance: oversee insurance programs for the District which includes employee safety, District liabilities and personal property; • Risk management; • Serving on the Joint Powers Agency Board of Directors relating to the District's insurance and liability coverage; • Bookstore and Auxiliary Services; purchasing, mail and telephone, reprographics, receiving and disbursement;
• Oversee aspects of Maintenance, Operations and Grounds:
• Physical Properties: inventory and control of equipment and physical properties; • Real Property: management, purchase, sale, and leasing of property for District use; • Maintenance: repair and maintenance of District buildings, equipment, and grounds, cleaning, heating, lighting of District facilities, and provision of utilities, energy management, and services; • Transportation: management of campus fleet;
• Facility Planning: District facility master planning, annual planning, development of Five-Year Capital Outlay Plans as requested by the Chancellor's Office;
• Planning for District space needs and facilities renovation and construction; • New Construction: communications between architects, contractors, and college administration; • Bond planning and implementation: financial analysis of expenditure plans; ability to work with underwriters to implement bond market issuance; project design and construction; evaluation of bids; oversight of contracts;
• Oversee the operation of assigned District-wide programs; • Develop and present reports and recommendations for Board of Trustees, President's Cabinet, Planning and Budget Committee, and others as needed; • Complete and submit required reports to local, state, and federal agencies; • Select and evaluate personnel in the Administrative Services cluster; • Support grant development with the appropriate district department(s); • Lead and participate in participatory governance committees, processes and initiatives; • Recommend institutional policy and supervise development of revisions to existing or new policies and procedures related to Administrative Services; • Assist in the review and implementation of college planning and governance processes; • Develop and present to the Board of Trustees, policy revisions and additions, reports, and action items related to areas of responsibility; • Assist in the development of proposals for negotiations with the classified and faculty bargaining units and ensure that the collective bargaining agreements, as they apply to faculty and staff are implemented correctly; • Assist in the development of proposals for compensation and other adjustments for Meet and Confer employees; • Recommend staff for employment, retention, promotion, dismissal, disciplinary action, and/or leave for staff within Administrative Services department; • Serve on the Superintendent/President's Cabinet, College governance committees, and/or District negotiating teams, as requested by the Superintendent/President; • Represent the District in the community and serve on advisory boards as requested by the Superintendent/President; • Serve as Acting Superintendent/President in the absence of the Superintendent/President; and • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent/President.
Knowledge of:
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); • Principles and procedures of Governmental and Fund Accounting; • Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; • Applicable provisions of the California Education Code; • State Budget and Accounting Manual; • Understanding of accounting and budgeting principles as related to fund accounting; • California Education Code and Title 5 Code of Regulations; • Facilities planning; • Risk management; • Collective bargaining and labor contract issues; • California Community College funding formulas and resources; • Administrative computing services; • Principles and practices of administration; • State and Federal regulations and statutes related to area of responsibility including: development and administration of the District's budget, facilities planning and management, information technology, general services, public safety, and maintenance and operations; • Communication techniques; • Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, presentation, and/or database software; • Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and • District policies and procedures and board practices.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and • Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. "Meaningful consideration" means that candidates shall be required to demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in ways relevant to the specific position.
Physical ability to:
• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors; • Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email; • Sit or stand for extended periods of time; • Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and • Exhibit manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.
Education:
Required
Master's degree in business, accounting, public administration, finance, or a related area from an accredited college or university;
OR
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, public administration, finance, or a related area and a Master's degree.
Experience:
Required
Five (5) years' of increasingly responsible management experience in high-level administrative positions in business administration or finance. Preferred • Community college management experience.
License and Certificates (current within the last year):
Required
• Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.
Additional Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.
• Cover letter; • Resume; • Reference List (see further instructions below); • Unofficial transcripts; • Diversity statement (see further instructions below).
Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.
Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SALARY SCHEDULE Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. https://www.cuesta.edu/about/documents/hr_docs/salary-schedules/VP_Schedule_07-01-2024.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend a first interview via Zoom on either Monday, October 14th or Tuesday, October 15th.
Second interviews will be held at the San Luis Obispo campus on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The interviews will consist of a forum open to the campus community, campus tour, and a final oral interview. Candidates invited to the 2nd round interviews who are traveling from outside of the area will be reimbursed up to $500 in travel expenses.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5527586
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
Full Time
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Administrative Services
Cuesta College
Salary: $198,164.00 - $240,870.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2425-00043
Location: All Campuses or other sites, CA
Department: Administrative Services
Closing: 9/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
DEFINITION
Under the general direction of the Superintendent/President the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Administrative Services (AS/VPAS) is the Chief Business Officer of the District who provides direction and leadership for a wide range of administrative and business services in support of the vision, mission and values of Cuesta College. The AS/VPAS works with the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent/President, managers, faculty, classified professionals, and students to build effective ways to support student success. The AS/VPAS is responsible for development and administration of the District's budget, facilities planning and management, fiscal services, public safety, risk management, information systems and technology, maintenance and operations, food services, bookstore, and auxiliary services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Administrative Services is distinguished by working directly with the Superintendent/President, Assistant Superintendent/Vice Presidents of Instruction, Student Success and Support Programs, and Human Resources to lead the District in achieving its vision, mission, values, goals, plans, and student learning and institutional effectiveness outcomes. The incumbent supports Student Learning Outcomes, Administrative Services Outcomes, and Institutional Effectiveness by providing leadership and coordination of all the District programs and services by utilizing the District's resources to support successful student learning.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, California, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande. San Luis Obispo's temperate climate and beautiful geography enhance an outdoor lifestyle.
Who We Are Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html
Essential Functions & Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist the Superintendent/President as needed in the administration of the District; • Assist the Superintendent/President in developing and maintaining all administrative services of the District; • Administer the business functions of the District in the areas of:
• General accounting: accounts and auditing; • Budget development, projections, and planning; • Budget accounting: compilation, evaluation, control; • Income, regular and special: application, reporting, estimating state apportionment, local tax levy, federal public laws; • Insurance: oversee insurance programs for the District which includes employee safety, District liabilities and personal property; • Risk management; • Serving on the Joint Powers Agency Board of Directors relating to the District's insurance and liability coverage; • Bookstore and Auxiliary Services; purchasing, mail and telephone, reprographics, receiving and disbursement;
• Oversee aspects of Maintenance, Operations and Grounds:
• Physical Properties: inventory and control of equipment and physical properties; • Real Property: management, purchase, sale, and leasing of property for District use; • Maintenance: repair and maintenance of District buildings, equipment, and grounds, cleaning, heating, lighting of District facilities, and provision of utilities, energy management, and services; • Transportation: management of campus fleet;
• Facility Planning: District facility master planning, annual planning, development of Five-Year Capital Outlay Plans as requested by the Chancellor's Office;
• Planning for District space needs and facilities renovation and construction; • New Construction: communications between architects, contractors, and college administration; • Bond planning and implementation: financial analysis of expenditure plans; ability to work with underwriters to implement bond market issuance; project design and construction; evaluation of bids; oversight of contracts;
• Oversee the operation of assigned District-wide programs; • Develop and present reports and recommendations for Board of Trustees, President's Cabinet, Planning and Budget Committee, and others as needed; • Complete and submit required reports to local, state, and federal agencies; • Select and evaluate personnel in the Administrative Services cluster; • Support grant development with the appropriate district department(s); • Lead and participate in participatory governance committees, processes and initiatives; • Recommend institutional policy and supervise development of revisions to existing or new policies and procedures related to Administrative Services; • Assist in the review and implementation of college planning and governance processes; • Develop and present to the Board of Trustees, policy revisions and additions, reports, and action items related to areas of responsibility; • Assist in the development of proposals for negotiations with the classified and faculty bargaining units and ensure that the collective bargaining agreements, as they apply to faculty and staff are implemented correctly; • Assist in the development of proposals for compensation and other adjustments for Meet and Confer employees; • Recommend staff for employment, retention, promotion, dismissal, disciplinary action, and/or leave for staff within Administrative Services department; • Serve on the Superintendent/President's Cabinet, College governance committees, and/or District negotiating teams, as requested by the Superintendent/President; • Represent the District in the community and serve on advisory boards as requested by the Superintendent/President; • Serve as Acting Superintendent/President in the absence of the Superintendent/President; and • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent/President.
Knowledge of:
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); • Principles and procedures of Governmental and Fund Accounting; • Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; • Applicable provisions of the California Education Code; • State Budget and Accounting Manual; • Understanding of accounting and budgeting principles as related to fund accounting; • California Education Code and Title 5 Code of Regulations; • Facilities planning; • Risk management; • Collective bargaining and labor contract issues; • California Community College funding formulas and resources; • Administrative computing services; • Principles and practices of administration; • State and Federal regulations and statutes related to area of responsibility including: development and administration of the District's budget, facilities planning and management, information technology, general services, public safety, and maintenance and operations; • Communication techniques; • Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, presentation, and/or database software; • Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and • District policies and procedures and board practices.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and • Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. "Meaningful consideration" means that candidates shall be required to demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in ways relevant to the specific position.
Physical ability to:
• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors; • Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email; • Sit or stand for extended periods of time; • Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and • Exhibit manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.
Education:
Required
Master's degree in business, accounting, public administration, finance, or a related area from an accredited college or university;
OR
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, public administration, finance, or a related area and a Master's degree.
Experience:
Required
Five (5) years' of increasingly responsible management experience in high-level administrative positions in business administration or finance. Preferred • Community college management experience.
License and Certificates (current within the last year):
Required
• Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.
Additional Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.
• Cover letter; • Resume; • Reference List (see further instructions below); • Unofficial transcripts; • Diversity statement (see further instructions below).
Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.
Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SALARY SCHEDULE Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. https://www.cuesta.edu/about/documents/hr_docs/salary-schedules/VP_Schedule_07-01-2024.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend a first interview via Zoom on either Monday, October 14th or Tuesday, October 15th.
Second interviews will be held at the San Luis Obispo campus on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The interviews will consist of a forum open to the campus community, campus tour, and a final oral interview. Candidates invited to the 2nd round interviews who are traveling from outside of the area will be reimbursed up to $500 in travel expenses.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5527586
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
