President/Superintendent

College of the Redwoods•Eureka - Main Campus, CA

About The Position

The District President/Superintendent is appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board. The role’s primary responsibility is to ensure an excellent education for students of the Redwoods Community College District while providing sound financial management. The President/Superintendent leads the District in achieving its educational, financial, and accreditation goals; fosters a college environment conducive to quality learning and student success; supports employee innovation; and represents the District and College to outside organizations, agencies, and institutions. The position is initiatory and executory. The President/Superintendent advises the Board on policy formulation and executes policies adopted by the Board, exercising delegated powers in accordance with those policies. The role performs its duties with broad discretionary powers under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. The President/Superintendent serves as educational leader and Chief Executive Officer, directs development of the District budget for Board submission, establishes administrative procedures, and formulates immediate and long-range plans. The position represents the College to the community, media, government, and other institutions, and informs the Board, staff, and local constituencies about issues and trends affecting the District. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; an earned doctorate is preferred. Applicants must have five years of senior-level administrative experience, including at least three years of executive-level administrative experience with broad operational, fiscal, and programmatic oversight. Experience reporting to a governing body or chief executive officer, working with collective bargaining units, and community service and involvement are required. A valid driver’s license is also required. Compensation will be competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and negotiation of an employment agreement. A comprehensive benefits package will be offered. The position is open until filled. Application materials begin being accepted November 2, 2026, with a first review date of January 8, 2027.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of senior-level administrative experience with significant and progressively complex decision-making responsibility.
At least three years of executive-level administrative experience, including responsibility for a broad operational segment with significant fiscal and programmatic oversight.
Experience reporting directly to a governing body or chief executive officer.
Experience working with collective bargaining units.
Track record of community service and involvement.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of laws, codes, and state and federal regulations governing community college administration.
Knowledge of long-range planning, development, and evaluation methods and practices.
Knowledge of fiscal management, strategic planning, human resources development, collective bargaining, curriculum and instruction, enrollment management, student services, and facilities management.
Knowledge of organizational improvement, equity, culture change, effective college-level learning processes, and budget preparation and procedures.
Knowledge of management and supervision, including work planning and review, performance appraisal and discipline, employee selection and development, and equal employment opportunity.
Ability to administer, manage, coordinate, and evaluate all facets of a community college and interpret, apply, and enforce related laws, regulations, and codes.
Ability to lead the establishment and attainment of goals and objectives and development of policies; strategically plan and manage people through change; and demonstrate analytical and budgeting skills.
Ability to direct, supervise, train, and evaluate senior administrators and staff.
Ability to champion participatory governance and demonstrate respect, honesty, integrity, trust, confidence, and compassion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and community.
Ability to provide student services or advocacy for socioeconomically and historically underrepresented populations to improve student access and success.
Ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to diverse audiences; fundraise; and engage with the community.
Ability to balance institutional goals with efficient use of resources and serve as a fair, ethical, and accessible leader.
Ability to partner with local school districts, government, business, and civic organizations in support of educational initiatives.
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, take unpopular positions when necessary, and consistently perform under deadline pressure and other administrative demands.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate.

Responsibilities

Serve as the educational leader of the District.
Serve as Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
Serve as the primary administrative advisor to the Board of Trustees on policy matters.
Direct development of the District budget for submission to the Board.
Represent the College to the community, media, government, and other institutions.
Inform the Board, staff, and local constituencies about issues and trends affecting the District, and influence the development of local, state, and national policy.
Direct the establishment of administrative procedures for efficient District operations.
Formulate immediate and long-range plans for all facets of the District.
Lead the District in meeting its educational, financial, and accreditation goals and foster an environment conducive to quality learning and student success.
Support innovative efforts of District employees.
Advise the Board on policy formulation and execute policies adopted by the Board.