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LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Los Angeles Trade -Technical College
Vice
President of Academic Affairs
Salary Range: $198,518 to $245,929
Anticipated Start Date:
July 1, 2024
DEADLINE DATE TO FILE: April 6, 2024
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC)
is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) located in downtown/central Los Angeles. In 2025, LATTC will boast a 100-year tradition as a leader
in transfer and career-technical education, designed to prepare students for university studies and the workforce. A Guided Pathway
framework guides the College’s emphasis on student access, success, and equity.
LATTC seeks a leader with the experience and
commitment to transfer and workforce to continue our college’s dedication to Pathways to Academic, Career, and Transfer Success. Under
the direction of the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the Chief Instructional Officer and will champion an
instructional division comprised of nine pathways, over 100 programs of study, and serving over 25,000 students annually. The VPAA will lead
curriculum, planning, scheduling, program review, online learning, assessment of student outcomes for all instruction, and may serve as the
Accreditation Liaison Officer. The VPAA will join and fully participate as a strategic partner with a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative
leadership team.
The VPAA oversees all instructional pathways, which currently include: Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing;
Applied Sciences; Construction, Maintenance and Utilities; Design and Media Arts; Health and Related Sciences; Liberal Arts and Transfer
Prep; Business & Civic Engagement; Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; along with all college Library operations, Dual Enrollment,
Apprenticeships, Academic Support Services, and Online Learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and - Completion of one year of full-time formal training,
internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; and - Demonstrated sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and
students.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES
- Commitment to Student Access, Success, and Equity.
- Communicates effectively with all employee groups and the community, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to employ Strategic
Thinking and Innovation. - An understanding of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) and the ability to lead SEM in partnership with
all divisions and departments across the college. - Ability to ensure College compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
regulations and licensing requirements, College regulations, Board policies, and collective bargaining agreements. - Five years of
combined full-time experience planning, teaching, and/or administering Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. - Experience with
grants. - Ability to analyze data and make data informed decisions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic, innovative leadership in the planning, implementation, assessment, and improvement of academic programs and
related services. - Using a shared equity leadership framework, lead the implementation of the strategic planning goals for Academic
Affairs, including program review, organizational structure, budget planning, program improvement, facilities infrastructure, and quality
improvement while incorporating the strategic planning themes of technology, cultural diversity, inclusivity, and overall campus
relations. - Provide leadership and direction to Academic Deans and staff, developing student-centered equity-minded teams and ensure
appropriate standards of operation in the delivery of academic courses, programs, and related academic support services. - Oversee
the curriculum process collaboratively, ensuring compliance with state regulations. - Coordinate and oversee the development and
administration of the instructional budget. Direct enrollment management; analyze and report on student enrollment, retention, persistence,
and goal attainment. - Supervise the development and timely publication of the college catalog and schedule, ensuring that all
pertinent information dealing with state and college regulations, district policies, and revisions approved by the Curriculum Committee and
the Educational Policies Committee are current and accurately presented. - Manage data collection and analysis for the effective
planning of instructional programs and facilities; collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness and Data Researchers. - Prepare
annual reports required by state and federal agencies, respond to surveys from various sources dealing with professional and institutional
issues, and collect statistics as needed. - Ensure compliance with District negotiated agreements, including but not limited to,
monitoring the status of scheduling timelines, mandatory roster submissions, faculty loads, enrollment minimums, evaluation procedures, and
grievances. - Supervise an effective onboarding process and in-service education program for new faculty and staff.
- Pursue
opportunities to secure grants, provide oversight of categorical and special funding, and develop resources in cooperation with the LATTC
Executive Team. - Strengthen industry engagement and partnerships in LATTC’s Community.
- Promote and facilitate a program of
professional development for academic, administrative, and classified personnel within the division. - Lead, participate in, and/or
attend institutional functions related to the instructional program, such as convocations, student performances, and other related events.
Participate in appropriate professional and community organizations. - Participate in the governance of the college through service
on campus and district committees. Support the President in their duty to represent the college to its governing Board by attending regular
Board of Trustee meetings; represents the college to the Board of Trustees in the President’s absence. Represent the college in the capacity
of Vice President of Academic Affairs at other schools, professional meetings, and public functions.
COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS
The current salary range is $198,518 – $245,929. The selected candidate will be allocated within
the salary range commensurate with educational preparation and related work experience qualifications. The doctoral differential is
$5,943 per year. An excellent benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, is available for the
employee and eligible dependents.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for the position,
applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing application
documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. All materials submitted become the property of LATTC and the Los Angeles Community
College District (LACCD).
Please go to http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx to apply. The application packet consists of the following:
1. A letter of interest that addresses the qualifications and qualities outlined for the position described in this announcement, not to
exceed three pages.
2. A current resume of professional experience, educational background, and other pertinent information.
3. A list of three references with names, titles, current business/home telephone numbers, and email.
4. Unofficial copies of
transcript(s) from all higher education institutions attended. (Official transcript(s) will be required if hired for the position.)
All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must
be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
. If an applicant is selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required at the time of the interview.
Immediate filing is recommended: All application materials must be received by April 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
All applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the screening committee. The screening committee will
select the candidates to be invited for an interview. The screening committee will forward the finalists’ names to the President, who will
conduct a final interview and make the selection.
For additional information regarding this position, please contact:
Ms. April Aragon, Executive Assistant, President’s Office
Email inquiries only: [email protected]
Individuals protected by the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice.
Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles
Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual
orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices, including
recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment rate of pay or other forms of compensation,
selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse
workforce and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific
result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce.
