President, Porterville College
President, Porterville College
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The search for President is being assisted by Academic Search. Inquiries nominations of individuals to contact about the position and confidential telephone calls can be arranged by contacting Senior Consultant Shirley Robinson Pippins Ed.D. or Consultant Krista Johns JD .
Please review the search profile which can be found at or by going to the Open Searches tab at and scrolling down to Porterville College.
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of Porterville College reporting to the Chancellor of the Kern Community College District. All functions of the college are directed by the President in keeping with responsibilities delegated by the Chancellor and policies established by the Board of Trustees.
Below you will find:
A. Board of Trustees identified ideal characteristics for the Porterville College President.
B. Representative duties for President which come from Board Policy 3100 and Administrative
Procedure 3100.
C. Minimum qualifications for President.
D. Additional attributes for success of the ideal candidate identified by administrators faculty
staff students and community members at Porterville College and the District.
E. Special instructions for how to apply.Ideal Characteristics
Embraces the Mission of the Community College in California Exhibits awareness of the California community college and has management experience in navigating relevant issues. Implements policies and practices guided by the diverse needs of students and the community; and promotes rigor that results in high student achievement to advance the mission of the community college. Collaborative Leadership Has a clear commitment to a collegial environment and inclusion in important decision-making processes. Exhibits a collaborative leadership style with all constituent groups to accomplish critical institutional objectives. Values Diversity Embraces diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms as a District-wide value. Focuses on meeting the needs of underserved student and community populations. Seeks diversity in employee positions. Effective Organizational Leadership Understands how instruction student services academic support services business and administrative services and technology interface to effectively support student learning and other institutional processes. Is aware of the complexities of a multi-college district and exhibits an ability to foster cooperation between district colleges and allocate resources equitably and effectively. Effective Fiscal and Resource Management Understands the role of finances in planning budgeting assessing and leading continuous improvement. Effectively manages all resources to advance the purposes of the college. Courage to Lead in Difficult Times Has the courage and perseverance to address challenges and confrontations. Is deliberate in assessing diverse and conflicting perspectives; brings those perspectives to consensus and successful outcomes. Is an effective data-informed decision maker and manager of change. Is action- and results-oriented innovative and creative and responds to situations in a timely manner particularly in periods of uncertain funding or disruption. Effectively Motivates Others Inspires trust and confidence through strong motivational skills. Exhibits outstanding communication skills a strong work ethic positive attitude and enthusiasm for the work of the organization. Is a successful team builder with a proven ability to motivate members of all constituent groups to perform at their best. Highest Ethics and Integrity Exhibits personal/professional ethics and integrity in all behavior and relationships with a strong sense of transparency fairness and equity in all decision making. Advancing External Relationships Maintains high visibility and has successful experience in cultivating and maintaining external relationships at the local regional state and national levels. Commits personally and supports others in seeking external forms of resources through formal organizations such as foundations and community partnerships. Positive Labor Group Relations Understands the California collective bargaining environment and the need to work effectively with all formal employee groups. Has relevant experience addressing the successful achievement of negotiations outcomes. Effective Leadership in a Multi-College District Environment Understands the Presidents role within the authority structure in a multi-college district. Engages with authority in a creative innovative and respectful manner. Engages appropriately with the Chancellor and Board of Trustees and other college leadership. Representative Duties
As the educational leader and chief executive the President of Porterville College is responsible for assessing planning organizing and evaluating the resources programs and services of the college to meet the educational needs of the diverse students and communities served in accordance with district state and federal policies and regulations. The President works under the general direction of the Kern Community College District Chancellor.
1. Govern the college programs in such a manner to assure that academic excellence for the colleges diverse student population is the primary goal of the college.
2. Continue to implement participatory governance with an emphasis on collegiality and open communication among diverse constituents.
3. Supervise coordinate and evaluate the general activities of college administrators and delegate to them such authority and responsibility as is appropriate to perform their assigned duties.
4. Provide administrative leadership and direction in the development and implementation of college procedures affecting or relating to curriculum instruction student services and activities financial operations facilities planning and maintenance public information and community relations.
5. Direct the evaluation of employees and recommend to the District Chancellor the placement promotion retention and/or dismissal of employees.
6. Link Porterville College with the communities businesses primary and secondary schools served by the college to respond to their needs. To develop partnerships and to promote the development of needed programs and services.
7. Advise the District Chancellor on matters related to district planning policies and operations as they affect the diverse body of students and employees at Porterville College.
8. Serve as liaison for the college with the District Office on all matters related to policy procedures finances and philosophy.
9. Enable preparation of an annual college budget and direct operations of the college within the provisions of the budget.
10. Serve as the colleges representative and spokesperson with officials at the local state and federal levels the State Chancellors Office other governmental agencies and community entities and professional organizations.
11. Direct and assure that student body activities are conducted and student body finances received and disbursed in accordance with district and state regulations and are consistent with the mission of the college.
12. Direct staff recruitment and selection policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the district for approval of employment.
13. Provide leadership to and serve as a voting member of the Porterville College Foundation.
14. Provide leadership for proficiency in institutional finance and fund-raising.
15. Direct public relations activities for the college in accordance with district policies and procedures.
16. Provide for preparation and submission of all college reports required by district local state and federal agencies.
17. Serve as a member of the District Chancellors Cabinet and serve as a member of other committees as assigned by the Chancellor.
18. Perform other duties related to the administration of Porterville College and Kern Community College District as directed and delegated by the District Chancellor.Minimum Qualifications
Minimum
Masters Degree from an accredited college/university
Teaching or student services experience
Recent successful senior-level administrative experience
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees
Desirable
Earned Doctorate Degree
Both instruction and student services experience at the community college level
Participation in community activities and partnership developmentKnowledge & Abilities
Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic ethnic cultural disability religious background and sexual orientation of community college students.
Knowledge of the mission of the California Community Colleges; community college instructional and student services programs regulations and policies; principles of employer-employee relations; and principles of the administration of personnel business and management services.
Ability to interpret laws rules and regulations affecting community colleges; to formulate policies and procedures; to compile clear accurate reports to coordinate/facilitate meetings; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships among diverse constituents.Attributes for Success of the Ideal Candidate
The President of Porterville College will be an empathetic transparent and authentic leader; visible both on- and off-campus; accessible to campus constituents; empowering of college staff; engaged and excited about participatory governance; a strong communicator; able to identify and focus the campus on both pressing and strategic priorities; a champion for students and their families of student success; someone who brings people together; willing to invest in relationships partnerships and opportunities.
The successful candidate for President of Porterville College will:
Share a deep understanding of the lived experiences of community college students such as
those served by PC.
Bring a working knowledge of advancing innovation and student success at a mid-size college.
Have experience at an Hispanic-serving institution that is accomplished in serving all of its
students.
Provide a stable long-term perspective on the full potential and direction of the college and
communicate a vision effectively to multiple audiences.
Fairly and transparently engage with faculty staff administrators and students welcoming
multiple perspectives and striving to achieve widespread understanding around the colleges
mission and strategic directions.
Demonstrate an ease in building and maintaining relations across diverse communities holding
conservative rural sensibilities.
Exemplify a collaborative team approach to working with Cerro Coso College and Bakersfield
College and to advancing both college and district priorities for the benefit of Kern Community
College District.
Support fiscally responsible budget management that ensures institutional health and
sustainability as well as innovation and growth.
Actively participate with the foundation in building and maintaining external relations
maximizing opportunities for grants gifts and partnerships in support of college programs and
students.Salary Range
Salary negotiable; based on experience and qualification.Special Instructions for How to Apply
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by Friday August 15 2025 at 12:00 pm noon (PST) are assured consideration. KCCD reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet must include:- Completed Online Application for Employment form
- Current resume*
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)*
- Copy of legible transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment)
- List of five (5) professional references Listed on the Application for Employment form
- Minimum of five professional references
- References may include supervisors direct reports faculty members support staff community members and peers.
- Must provide name title preferred email addresses and preferred phone numbers
*Please note the search committee application review will focus on the resume and cover letter. Verification of educational and work history reference interviews and background checks will be conducted through Human Resources.
For confidential inquiries contact:
Shirley Robinson Pippins Ed.D.Senior Consultant
Email:
Krista Johns JD
Consultant
Email:
For additional inquiries please contact:
It is the applicants responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers Date of Birth and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note:The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin religion age gender gender identity gender expression race or ethnicity color medical condition genetic information ancestry sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in any of its policies procedures or practices.Discrimination Free Work Environment.
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
