Primary Purpose
The Board of Trustees of the North Orange County Community College District NOCCCD invites applications for the position of Vice Chancellor Administrative Services. NOCCCD is seeking an experienced dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next Vice Chancellor for our multicollege District. The Vice Chancellor provides unifying and facilitative leadership to a complex and highly diverse District. The Vice Chancellor builds upon the Districts strong legacy of achievement and leadership in the diverse and evolving communities we serve. Under the direction of the Chancellor the Vice Chancellor leads plans manages and evaluates the Districts business systems and processes including budget development and control accounting payroll and purchasing. The Vice Chancellor is accountable for the fiscal stability of the District facilities planning and management risk management campus safety coordination and the information technology infrastructure and operations of the District and serves as a member of Chancellors Cabinet.
Job Description
The position calls for an individual with a record of proven leadership skills combined with a passionate commitment to a 21st century comprehensive community college mission and the ability to plan resource allocation to meet these goals during a period of dynamic change. The ideal candidate is an innovative and proven leader who provides strong institutional stewardship champions District excellence and success and further strengthens NOCCCDs commitment to studentcentered experiences through fiscal stability and District operations support. The next Vice Chancellor is someone who advocates for diversity equity inclusion accessibility and antiracism DEIAA to support a culturally responsive environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Chancellor the Vice Chancellor will lead plan manage and evaluate the Districts business systems and processes including budget development and control accounting payroll purchasing and information technology. Further the Vice Chancellor will: Develop shortrange and longrange fiscal management plans that sustain the financial health and stability of the District. Assume primary responsibility for revenue forecasting planning and allocation of District resources. Provide executive leadership in the management of information technology infrastructure services hardware software and all related technologies that support users DistrictWide . Develop the annual District budget and oversee the administration of the budget monitor District expenditures to ensure compliance with federal state and local agency requirements. Oversee the Districts integrated financial systems assure effective operation of the Districts business office; coordinate the Districts internal and external audit programs. Direct the planning and administration of DistrictWide facilities in cooperation with designated college personnel; be responsible for the appraisal control and sale of District property. Oversee the Districts capital construction and facilities maintenance programs. Direct the administration of the Districts risk management programs and purchasing services; process claims and lawsuits against and for the District; assure proper development and of agreements for contracted services. Supervise the DistrictWide campus safety program to ensure effective training is completed standard operating procedures are developed and required reporting is conducted. Serve as an integral member of the Districts Retirement Board of Authority. Provide support of master plan strategic goals technology planning and sustainability efforts. Advise the Chancellor regarding all matters reporting to Administrative Services. Prepare reports correspondence and Board of Trustees agenda items on business matters functions and projects and make necessary presentations. Organize attend or chair a variety of meetings as required; serve on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinate programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel. Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Train supervise evaluate and direct the work of personnel as assigned. Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility and AntiRacism DEIAA Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of the students served by the District. Demonstrate achievement in promoting employee engagement success equity retention and wellbeing. Demonstrate experience effectively leading and fostering DEIAA environment for employees and students. Demonstrate experience advocating for the success and support of disproportionately impacted students and employees including Black/African Americans Latinx Indigenous/Native Americans Asian/Pacific Islanders LGBTQIA community persons with disabilities Veterans and other groups. DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS The screening committee Chancellor and Board of Trustees will consider the following desirable characteristics in their selection of the next Vice Chancellor. Demonstrates integrity thereby building the trust and confidence of the campus community. Communicates effectively orally and in writing in a positive and collaborative manner; is flexible a good listener open to suggestions and constructive feedback. Respects values and demonstrates a commitment to participatory governance. Fosters an environment that encourages teamwork. Balances the mission of the District with economic realities. Values and actively advances DEIAA . Acts as a consensus builder committed to faculty and staff diversity who uses and promotes an open approachable management style that is inclusive collaborative and enthusiastic and who values and supports staff development motivates employees and acknowledges their contributions. Becomes actively involved in the community and in so doing maintains NOCCCDs positive image. Continues to enhance relationships with nearby postsecondary institutions and local school Districts private enterprise and public organizations. Works to understand the needs of NOCCCD and its community and assists the District in meeting those needs. Ensures the Districts fiscal stability securing sufficient resources to fund operations and providing adequate controls to prevent fiscal mismanagement. Demonstrates understanding of the complex dynamics of a multicampus District including a collective bargaining environment California community college finances budgetary processes construction programs and federal and state programs and legislative issues as they affect California. Aligns expenditures with strategies and provides prudent oversight for the completion of major capital facilities construction and renovation projects. Understands the role of Vice Chancellor within the organizational structure of a multicollege District. Engages in a creative innovative and respectful manner with District and college leadership. Demonstrates experience in effectively navigating the complexities of the community college policy legal and accreditation environment. Demonstrates experience with the application of emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Demonstrates experience in effectively leading and fostering diversity equity inclusion accessibility and an antiracist environment for students and employees. Demonstrates effective communication in a Districts multicultural/multilingual environment with an approach that instills confidence and trust and calms difficult or unexpected situations.
Essential Functions
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a masters degree from an accredited institution preferred. Five years of administrative experience in an executive position with decisionmaking responsibility. Certified Public Accountant Certified Management Accountant or equivalent. Exhibits a thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission vision and nuances of the California community colleges. Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a participatory governance environment. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with information technology systems/infrastructure in a higher education environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelors or advanced degree from an accredited institution in finance accounting business administration public administration or related field. One year of formal training internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.