College President College of Alameda

The College President serves as the chief executive officer and academic and administrative leader of the College providing vision leadership and strategic direction to advance the Colleges mission and the goals of the Peralta Community College District. The President is responsible for the overall leadership management and operation of the College and for ensuring that its instructional programs student services administrative operations and community engagement effectively support student success and institutional excellence.
Working in partnership with the Chancellor District leadership faculty staff students administrators and community partners the President establishes and advances the Colleges strategic priorities within the framework of District policies Board priorities collective bargaining agreements applicable laws and regulations and principles of shared governance.
The President serves as a member of the Chancellors leadership team and works collaboratively with other College Presidents and District leaders to advance District-wide priorities while maintaining the Colleges unique identity mission and community partnerships.

For more information about the College of Alameda and theDesired Leadership Qualities Competencies & Commitments we are seeking in the next President please visit: College of Alameda President Search

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the College and advance its mission goals and priorities in alignment with the strategic direction of the Peralta Community College District.
• Lead institutional planning and transformation efforts that strengthen student success educational excellence equity enrollment and the overall effectiveness of the College.
• Oversee the Colleges academic student services administrative and operational functions and ensure effective coordination of programs and services.
• Develop and maintain a sustainable fiscal framework for the College including budget development resource allocation and responsible stewardship of College and District resources.
• Lead efforts to recruit retain and support students and strengthen enrollment persistence completion transfer and workforce outcomes.
• Foster a culture of equity inclusion collaboration accountability innovation and continuous improvement among faculty staff administrators and students.
• Promote effective shared governance and maintain productive relationships with faculty staff collective bargaining representatives student leaders and other College constituencies.
• Recruit develop and evaluate members of the Colleges leadership team and establish organizational structures that support effective performance and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Board policies District procedures collective bargaining agreements accreditation standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community educational governmental workforce philanthropic and other external partners to advance the Colleges mission and expand opportunities and resources for students.
• Serve as the Colleges principal representative to the community and as appropriate represent the College within the District region state and higher education community.
• Collaborate with the Chancellor other College Presidents and District leadership on District-wide initiatives policies and priorities while advancing the distinctive mission and needs of the College.
• Keep the Chancellor and Board of Trustees informed of the Colleges performance priorities challenges and opportunities and provide recommendations regarding matters affecting the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience in higher education including significant responsibility for institutional or organizational leadership.
• Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disabilityand ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges students faculty staff and community.

• The mission organization governance and role of California community colleges.
• Higher education administration including academic affairs student services enrollment management institutional effectiveness and administrative operations.
• Current issues trends and challenges affecting community colleges and the diverse communities they serve.
• Strategic planning organizational development fiscal management and resource allocation.
• Student success equity access enrollment retention and completion strategies.
• Shared governance collective bargaining and collaborative decision-making in a higher education environment.
• Accreditation institutional effectiveness assessment and accountability.
• Applicable federal and California laws regulations and policies governing community colleges.

• Providing visionary strategic and student-centered leadership.
• Leading organizational change and institutional transformation.
• Developing collaborative relationships and building trust among diverse constituencies.
• Strategic and fiscal planning and resource management.
• Analyzing complex institutional issues and using data to inform decisions.
• Conflict resolution negotiation consensus building and problem-solving.
• Communicating effectively with a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Building effective partnerships with educational institutions employers community organizations government agencies and other stakeholders.

• Articulate and advance a compelling vision for the College while aligning College priorities with District goals.
• Lead effectively in a complex diverse and highly collaborative environment.
• Foster a culture of student success equity innovation accountability and continuous improvement.
• Inspire develop and hold accountable a high-performing leadership team.
• Make difficult decisions thoughtfully and transparently while maintaining trust and productive relationships.
• Balance competing priorities and allocate resources strategically in support of institutional goals.
• Work effectively with faculty staff students administrators collective bargaining representatives the Chancellor Board of Trustees and community partners.
• Represent the College and District with credibility integrity cultural competence and professionalism.
• Navigate complex organizational political and community environments while maintaining focus on the Colleges mission and students.
• Lead through significant change while maintaining institutional stability employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Selection Process

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Tommi Ng at .

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 race color national origin ancestry sex age religion marital status sexual orientation disability or genetic information gender identity or expression citizenship status veterans status status with regards to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in any of its policies procedures or practices.