President, West Los Angeles College

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Invites Applications and Nominations for

President West Los Angeles College

An Equal Opportunity Employer

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is one of the largest and most diverse community college districts in the United States educating approximately 210000 full- and part-time students annually across its nine colleges. LACCD serves a broad population including first-generation students undocumented students justice-impacted students students with disabilities former foster youth active military and veterans and other marginalized communities. The District maintains a strong commitment to equity and social justice and is a founding member of the California Community College Equity Leadership Alliance advancing racial equity through structural systemic reform.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

Founded in 1969 West Los Angeles College has served the communities of Culver City and West Los Angeles for more than five decades growing into a vibrant institution that provides both transfer and career-focused education. Over the years WLAC has expanded its academic scope to include 18 vocational programs 25 transfer pathways and beginning in 2016 the college received authorization to offer baccalaureate degrees. The College provides associate degrees certificates transfer programs and is one of only 15 California community colleges authorized to offer baccalaureate degreescurrently in Dental Hygiene and Avionics.

The College has also developed a strong reputation for innovation and community partnership awarding more than 600 degrees and certificates annually across 39 fields. Its evolution reflects WLACs longstanding commitment to expanding access responding to workforce needs and advancing upward mobility for the regions diverse student population.

With a mission rooted in student success racial equity social justice and environmental responsibility WLAC enriches student learning through quality instruction comprehensive support services community partnerships and career development pathways.

WLACs motto GO WEST. GO FAR. reflects its commitment to empowering students to pursue academic professional and personal success.

MISSION STATEMENT

West Los Angeles College provides a transformative educational experience. West fosters a diverse learning community committed to student success racial equity social justice and environmental responsibility. Through quality instruction programs supportive services community partnerships and career development the College encourages excellence and develops student leaders. A West education enriches students with the knowledge and skills needed to earn associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates; to transfer; to build careers; and to pursue life-long learning.

THE PRESIDENT

The President of West Los Angeles College serves as the Chief Executive Officer reporting to the Chancellor and participating as a member of the Chancellors Cabinet. The President is responsible and directly accountable for all college operations providing strategic leadership advocacy and vision during a period of dynamic change.

Given WLACs emphasis on equity-centered student success forward-thinking enrollment strategies and the expansion of baccalaureate education the President must demonstrate deep understanding of California community colleges and the communities the College serves.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

Committed to Equity Student Access and Success

The ideal leader:

• Champions WLACs commitment to racial equity social justice and student-centered learning.
• Creates a welcoming safe and inclusive environment that supports diverse learners.
• Uses data to identify inequities in student outcomes and mobilizes the College to close achievement gaps.
• Understands the academic and basic needs of students including financial hardship food insecurity and mental health challenges.
• Supports innovative program delivery including online hybrid and dual enrollment pathways.

Financial and Operational Accountability

A successful President will:

• Demonstrate fiscal stewardship and ensure responsible resource allocation.
• Understand the Student-Centered Funding Formula and its implications for multi-college districts.
• Align enrollment management strategies with WLACs recent growth trends under administrative leadership.
• Provide direction for major initiatives including technology-enhanced instruction student support infrastructure and sustainability efforts.

Communication Teamwork and Relationship Building

This leader will:

• Foster a culture of collaboration transparency and shared governance.
• Build strong respectful relationships with faculty staff and collective bargaining groups.
• Communicate effectively across diverse campus constituencies and with external partners.
• Maintain visibility and relational leadership across campus and community settings.

Leadership and Innovation

An effective President:

• Is a transformational leader capable of guiding WLAC into its next phase of academic growth and community impact.
• Understands emerging state and regional initiatives affecting community colleges.
• Employs data-informed decision-making and encourages innovative program development.
• Leads strategically to support WLACs baccalaureate programs career pathways and enrollment initiatives.
• Champions key California Community Colleges Chancellors Office (CCCCO) initiatives including; Guided Pathways Vision for Success goals student basic needs expansion transfer pathway alignment and workforce-focused innovationsand ensures WLAC continues to implement and exceed statewide expectations through equity-centered evidence-based leadership.

External Engagement and Partnerships

The next President will:

• Strengthen partnerships with K-12 districts four-year institutions and workforce partners.
• Represent WLAC in civic business and community organizations.
• Support philanthropic efforts aligned with the College mission and student success.
• Expand opportunities through grants and external funding leveraging WLACs recent success in grant acquisition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of successful full-time experience in a senior leadership role in education business government or industry.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the diversity of the WLAC student faculty and staff population.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Five years or more of progressively responsible administrative experience preferably within postsecondary institutions.
• Experience in instructional services student services and/or administrative services.
• Demonstrated success with equity-centered leadership enrollment management and community partnerships.
• Experience with participatory governance and collective bargaining environments.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The current salary rangeis $269127.84 - $333402.24 annually. In addition there is a $522.15 monthly differential for a doctoral degree. Benefits include 17 paid holidays annually 24 days paid vacation annually depending on length of district service medical/hospital dental and vision care plans and a $50000 group life insurance policy.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

A District Search and Interview Committee will review the applications and select candidates for interview and after interviewing the invited candidates will typically recommend to the Chancellor at least three unranked candidates as finalists. The Chancellors Office will conduct background and reference checks and interviews and will forward the recommended candidate(s) to the Board of Trustees if any of the candidate(s) best suited for the position. The Board of Trustees may conduct further background checks or interviews as appropriate.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT:

Health: After selection and prior to employment a medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicants expense.

HOW TO

Application Deadline: September 12 2026

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