Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning

Cosumnes River College

 

Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning

Job Posting Number: AE00063P

Salary: $149,378 annually.

Closing Date: 10/05/2017

 

Complete job description and application available online at: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/5315

 

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the College President, the Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning serves as the Chief Instructional Officer, Accreditation Liaison Officer and as a member of the college’s executive team, which is responsible for guiding the development and management of educational programs and services. The Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning has broad authority to assess program effectiveness and recommend policies to ensure relevant, current, and effective college educational programs and services.

 

The Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning facilitates effective student learning; supports the development of a climate that promotes inclusion and innovation; works collaboratively and develops and maintains effective relationships with all college and district staff; and communicates effectively with faculty and staff, external public agency representatives, district managers, and the general public, both verbally and in writing.

 

Assignment Responsibilities

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum and Instruction

● Providing leadership for the continued evaluation and improvement of instructional programs.

● Promoting assessment of student learning outcomes to determine the effectiveness of student learning at the course, program, and institutional levels.

● Promoting and coordinating curriculum development activities for the various instructional areas, including revisions, new curriculum, and program proposals.

● Serving on both the College Curriculum Committee and the District Curriculum Coordinating Committee.

● Interpreting, analyzing and implementing educational law, including the California Education Code, Title 5 regulations, and impending legislation, regulations, and procedures to determine the impact to the college.

● Coordinating and supervising preparation of the college catalog, schedule of classes, outlines, and related materials.

● Working with appropriate college staff to coordinate marketing and recruitment activities focused on instruction and educational programs.

● Organizing, planning, developing and implementing new programs.

 

Planning/Budgeting/Reporting:

● Providing leadership in areas of responsibility to develop and implement the college’s Strategic Plan in support of Student Success and Equity.

● Coordinating and supervising all aspects of the instructional operating budget and making recommendations for fiscal allocations to accomplish the college mission.

● Developing, implementing and maintaining short- and long-term college enrollment management plan.

● Analyzing financial and student achievement data, and preparing and/or overseeing preparation of clear and concise reports as required.

 

Accreditation/Administrative:

● Serving as Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) and member of Participatory Governance Council, which oversees the college’s process to meet the accreditation standards.

● Developing effective communication, relationships, and visibility with all college faculty and staff, including at the Elk Grove Educational Center.

● Maintaining liaisons with state colleges, universities, and other community colleges on matters relating to instruction.

● Assisting with the development of partnerships with external agencies.

● Acting and serving on assigned college, district, and community committees.

 

Supervision/Collaboration:

● Supervising assigned staff.

● Supervising faculty and managerial selection procedures and making recommendations for employment in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.

● Compiling and preparing the composite report of the faculty evaluation process, recommending to the President retention or dismissal of members of the instructional staff in accordance with provisions of the education code, board policy, and administrative regulations.

● Supervising preparation of part-time teaching assignments and monthly payroll records for all instructional staff.

● Establishing and maintaining positive and harmonious working relationships with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community.

● Demonstrating a high degree of tact and discretion.

● Working collaboratively with the Academic Senate and faculty in a participatory governance environment.

● Supporting a climate that fosters continued professional development and innovation.

● Implementing institutional processes and training to support student learning and organizational effectiveness.

● Assisting in formulating, organizing, implementing, and evaluating staff development projects.

● Working with other college Vice Presidents and appropriate district personnel to determine staff needs, and supervising the preparation of position specifications for recommendation to the President.

● Providing orientation and in-service of education programs for staff development projects.

● Working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary.

● Performing other duties as assigned.

 

Administrative assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off campus work and/or hours.

 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree* from an accredited institution complete by January 2, 2018.

 

2. Have one year formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.

 

3. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

 

*Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators’ in California Community Colleges which can be found on our website at https://jobs.losrios.edu/; select “Los Rios Jobs”, then “Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators”.

 

 

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.