Lake Tahoe Community College Hiring for Vice President of Academic Affairs at South Lake Tahoe, CA Full Time

Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) is responsible for the instructional
program and instructional support operations of the college.

• Serves as the Chief Instructional Officer for the institution and
  has primary responsibility for the leadership, management, and administrative oversight for all instructional divisions of the
  college. 
• Oversees career and technical education, workforce development, and adult education programs to address the needs of
  students, the community, and local business and industry. 
• Oversees Library and Learning Services programs to support
  students, including collections, faculty and staff, tutoring, and proctoring. 
• Oversees Online Learning programs, including
  staff, student and faculty support and professional development, instructional technology, and participation in statewide initiatives
  related to Online Learning. 
• Oversees the Incarcerated Student Program, including faculty and staff, facilities agreements,
  student support, and programming. 
• As a small college Vice-President, the VPAA will be responsible for day-to-day management
  and close oversight of functions in areas of responsibility. 
• Leads recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff in the
  instructional programs and other areas of responsibility; makes recommendations to the Superintendent/President regarding staff as
  appropriate. Supervises assigned programs, faculty, and employees; oversees annual schedules for faculty and staff in assigned program
  areas. 
• Develops and ensures implementation of orientation programs for new employees in areas of responsibility.
• Develops and implements a staff development program for all faculty on a continuing basis.
• Develops and administers assigned
  budgets and assists with the planning of the annual District budget. Recommends priorities for instructional positions. 
• Provides overall direction to the preparation of grants and proposals in the areas of instruction and instructional support.
• Assists with the planning of facilities and their adaptation to the purposes of instruction and instructional support.
• Ensures
  that rental facilities needed for instruction and instructional support services are arranged for as necessary.
• Attends Board
  meetings; makes presentations; prepares and reviews items submitted by instructional and other managers for consideration by the Board of
  Trustees.
• Develops with the instructional staff the College’s educational programs, including the determination of new program
  areas, maintenance of standards, the evaluation of faculty, and the identification of priorities for the establishment of full-time faculty
  and support positions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of
  maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget. 
• Oversees the
  curriculum development and modification processes. Leads in the publication of the College Catalog, full-time and adjunct faculty handbooks,
  and the Schedule of Classes.
• Leads instructional Deans in their responsibilities including scheduling, recommending adjunct
  faculty, faculty evaluation, student activities, student publications, grants management, and other assigned program-related
  activities. 
• Provides leadership in developing operational policies, procedures, priorities, and initiatives in both existing
  and new programs. 
• Prepares, or where appropriate, oversees the preparation of local, state, and federal reports, works with
  the Chancellor’s Office, and represents the College at the state level 
• Acts as the College’s accreditation
  liaison officer.
• Acts as the lead negotiator for the District in negotiations with the Faculty Association. 
• Ensures
  implementation of the program review and planning process.
• Oversees advisory committee processes and ensures advisory committees
  meet at least annually or as required by program guidelines.
• Coordinates and works cooperatively with the Vice President of
  Student Services to provide integrated instructional and student services to benefit students. Establishes and maintains communications with
  other colleges and universities, local high schools, and the local business community.
• Supports the advancement of the
  institution’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in instructional services. 
• Interprets and implements rules,
  regulations, codes, policies and laws relating to assigned programs. 
• Acts as chief administrative officer of the District in
  the absence of the Superintendent/President and Vice President, Administrative Services.

Other Duties:

• Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent/President.

Education and Experience:

• Possess a master’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• Possess two or more years of recent professional
  experience in higher education, including two years of direct supervisory experience of academic programs. 
• Demonstrated
  sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of
  community college students and staff.

Knowledge of:

• Successful leadership and management theories and
  practices. 
• Current technology and its application in an administrative setting for an educational institution. 
• Best practices for achieving student success and completion in teaching and learning theories in support of underrepresented
  students. 
• District policies and procedures. 
• State Education Code, Government Code, Title 5, federal Title IV,
  Title IX, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Report and grant writing for
  federal and state initiatives. 
• Budget development and budget management for state and federal funding sources. 
• Cultural fluency as in the extension of cultural identity or having knowledge of language, communication, characteristics, and patterns
  of interpersonal behavior in different cultural groups.

Ability to:

• Provide the academic leadership to
  enhance the college’s services and programs. 
• Handle a wide variety of duties and responsibilities characteristic of a
  small college. 
• Manage in a participatory style. 
• Work in an environment that demands a respect for divergent
  opinions, a sense of mutual trust, and a willingness to work together for the good of the institution. 
• Perceive current and
  future educational needs of California’s diverse student population and the local community with the creative talent to convert these
  needs into effective programs. 
• Prepare reports and make effective public presentations. 
• Develop positive and
  effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students. 
• Initiate cooperative interactions with local, other
  governmental and private organizations. 
• Establish and maintain good community relationships. 
• Work in a
  fast-paced, high accountability environment that operates in an area of uncertainty and change.

The Superintendent/President
and the Search Committee will evaluate potential candidates for the Vice President of Academic Affairs of Lake Tahoe Community College based
on the following desirable qualifications and characteristics:

Desirable Qualifications:

• Faculty experience as
  a tenured faculty member
• Community college teaching experience, preferably with a demonstrated understanding of the importance of
  culturally relevant curriculum at the higher education level
• Experience as a community college director, dean, or other
  administrative position
• Student-centered academic leadership that supports the comprehensive community college and understands
  transfer, Career Technical Education (CTE), college readiness, basic skills, adult education, and community education
• Understands
  the role of technology as it relates to all areas of the institution, including its application to teaching and learning within the Guided
  Pathways framework
• Experience with negotiations
• Experience with online instruction
• Comprehensive understanding of
  accreditation
• Understands the operations of Library and Learning Services programs
• Experience with and/or passion for
  incarcerated student education
• Understanding of and supporting the role of part-time faculty
• Understanding of and/or
  experience with the operations of a small rural college
• Demonstrated innovation and ingenuity
• Demonstrated achievement in
  promoting student enrollment, engagement, success, equity, and retention
• Experience effectively leading and fostering diversity,
  equity, inclusiveness, and an anti-racist environment for students and employees
• Proven track record of advocacy for the LGBTQIA+
  community, persons with disabilities, and other minoritized groups of disproportionately impacted students and employees
• Leader who
  supports mentoring of faculty, staff, and students

Desirable Personal and Professional Characteristics:

• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms as a college-wide value, including but not limited to embracing bilingualism,
  understanding of implicit bias, and providing an inclusive equity-minded, anti-racist learning environment
• An educational leader
  who is sensitive to students’ needs and focuses on the holistic development of the student
• Inspires trust and confidence
  through strong motivational skills and authentic engagement
• Leader who is collegial, approachable, accessible, and transparent
• Passion for the role and mission of California community colleges, specifically LTCC and an understanding of the key role the College
  plays throughout the community
• Vice President of Academic Affairs who can create an atmosphere of respect across all categories of
  employees and has proven commitment to participatory governance
• Exceptional communicator, listener, and visible leader who inspires
  confidence and will seek out and value contributions from employees, students, and the community
• Individual willing to support the
  use of technology, on-line instruction, and new teaching methods to creatively address future student needs and workforce demands
• Willingness and ability to build external relationships with community partners, leaders, and citizens to promote LTCC and expand its
  visibility and place within the community