Vice President of Strategy and Equity

West Valley-Mission Community College District • Saratoga, CA

262d • $213,538 - $227,420

About The Position

West Valley College is part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, West Valley College enrolls about 15,000 students annually and is minutes away from the heart of the Silicon Valley in a beautiful park-like setting on 143 wooded acres. The student population represents diverse communities from the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage. Reporting directly to the College President, the Vice President of Strategy and Equity provides strategic vision and administrative leadership for the college's community needs, K-12 and university pathways, economic development infrastructure, onboarding, and support services. The Vice President will focus on building programs designed to equip students with the skills and training needed to meet the current workforce demands in the local economy, essentially acting as a pipeline in the region, contributing to overall economic growth; this includes industry-aligned curriculum, training programs, collaborations with local businesses, enterprise innovation, and access to technology for job search and skill development. The Vice President of Strategy and Equity functions in a senior administrative capacity and collaborates closely with the College President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, and Vice President of Administrative Services, and other Executive Leadership Team members, managers, and administrative staff to improve the college's effectiveness in meeting students' needs. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following: career support and education, dual enrollment and middle college, equity programming, identity centers, foundation liaison and corporate relations, international student services, outreach, president's circle and council, continuing education, strong workforce, and work experience. Responsibilities also include developing processes/procedures that contribute to increased effectiveness and efficiency. Direct reports are directors, faculty, and classified professionals. We are seeking a proactive and visible, collaborative, data-informed, knowledgeable leader who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment. West Valley College is ranked number one in transfer in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area and number three in California out of 116 community colleges. The college is known for high quality academic programs and faculty, dedicated classified professionals, and an equity-minded approach to student success. West Valley College inspires students to create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world in need of their talents, drive, and enthusiasm. West Valley College is committed to addressing inequities and injustices, both societal and institutional, and so recognizes that institutions of higher education have colluded, harmed, and remained complacent in upholding aspects of white supremacy, ableism, patriarchy, and other systems of oppression. The West Valley College community is committed to long-term equity, social justice, and racial justice work which will transform individuals, the institution, and the greater community. As a collective community, we embrace accountability and will act with courage, grace, and humility in fulfilling our commitment to learning and unlearning.

Requirements

• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in academic administration, including two years of senior level administrative and management responsibility.
• Equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in education or a field related to specific area of assignment.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in redesigning existing systems to create student-centered processes that lead to the highest success rates in the nation in transfer and in degree and certificate completion using the metrics of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.
• Broad experience in program development, workforce engagement, student success outcomes, collaboration with academic affairs, administrative services, marketing, student affairs, and institutional change.
• Expertise in being responsive and intentional in building a team of professionals including administrators, faculty, classified professionals.
• Ability to evaluate and assess services to determine institutional resources needed to achieve programmatic excellence.
• Experience in negotiating partnerships with other educational institutions, corporations, businesses, community organizations, and agencies.
• Demonstrated expertise in stewarding public funds, including fundraising and cultivating donor relations.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement career education programs and services for students that increase completion and reduce disproportionate impact.
• Experience working collaboratively with campus community stakeholders in a participatory governance environment.
• A well-informed leadership philosophy and demonstrated listening and written communication skills.
• Experience as a successful leader who possesses the ability to deliver on desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to act with fiscal prudence and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader in implementing diversity, equity, and social justice actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the college's community needs, K-12 and university pathways, economic development infrastructure.
• Develop and implement strategies for industry-aligned curriculum, training programs, and partnerships with local businesses to equip students with skills and training needed to meet the current workforce demands and support regional economic growth.
• Develop, plan and implement division goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Coordinate division activities with those of other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the President and Chancellor; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Work closely with the College President, Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Student Services, and Vice President of Administrative Services, and other Executive Leadership Team members, managers, and administrative staff to improve the college's effectiveness in meeting students' needs.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the division's work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the division's budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the division.
• Serve as a member of the president's leadership team; establish and achieve institutional goals in accordance with the college's educational and facilities master plan; ensure that development of short and long-term plans for all instructional programs and services occur in concert with the college's overall direction and priority.
• Serves as a liaison to the Foundation alongside the College President, assisting in the planning and development of foundation initiatives, scholarship programs, and strategies for financial growth through diverse revenue streams.
• Represent the division to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Benefits

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $213,538-$227,420 annually.
• Annual salary step increases to maximum of salary range, $266,213.
• Additional compensation: $2,000 for doctorate added to base salary annually.
• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years).
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Professional development and renewal leave.
• $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalSTRS retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree