About the Chancellor Position and Ideal Candidate

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or equivalent.
• Five years of senior-level administrative experience in education, defined as an executive position reporting directly to a governing body or chief executive officer and being responsible for a broad operational segment of the organization with significant fiscal and programmatic oversight (for example, academic affairs, student services, administrative services, college campus) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment and experience to equity and inclusion in all their forms and an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees, as well as the educational needs of the district's diverse communities.

• Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Community College Chancellor, President, and/or Vice Chancellor experience.
• Leadership role in a large single-college district or a multi-college district.
• Faculty experience in teaching or student services, or other leadership experience providing support for faculty, that demonstrates a strong understanding of the teaching/learning process.
• Proven record of successful management of resources, including effective budget development and oversight.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively navigating the complexities of the California community college policy, fiscal, legal, regulatory, and accreditation environments, or equivalent.
• Successful external resource development experience, including the pursuit of grant funding and community support through partnerships and/or a foundation.
• Proven experience and success in working across diverse stakeholders, including faculty, classified professionals, students, and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience and success in working collaboratively and with mutual respect with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, classified professionals, students, and external stakeholders.
• A knowledge and commitment to the principles and provisions of AB 1725 and its contributions to the current status of shared governance in the California Community Colleges.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success, basic needs, and academic achievement and success in fostering innovation in academic and workforce programming.
• Can provide nimble and innovative leadership on emerging trends and challenges, including artificial intelligence, online education, and dual enrollment.
• Experience working with an elected board of trustees or equivalent.

• Demonstrating genuine kindness and empathy towards students, faculty, and staff, while being authentic, personable and accessible in leadership.
• Is aware of own cultural background and how it influences perceptions, values, and practices, and effects and shapes the relationship to students and staff.
• Holds self, and others, accountable, admits mistakes, and learns from them.

• Demonstrates outstanding communication skills with clarity and approachability.
• Listens openly and deeply, and consistently exhibits strong emotional intelligence in all interactions with staff, faculty, students, external stakeholders, and the greater community.

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of and support for the California community college mission.
• Implements policies and practices consistent with the mission to meet the diverse needs of students and the community, and promotes rigor that results in high student achievement to advance the mission of the community college.

• Has a clear commitment to a collegial environment and inclusion in important decision-making processes.
• Exhibits a collaborative leadership style with all constituent groups to accomplish critical institutional objectives.

• Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms as a districtwide value.
• Focuses on meeting the needs of underserved student and community populations by identifying and implementing strategies that promote student equity.
• Promotes changes necessary to ensure positive outcomes in diversifying the workforce.

• Understands how instruction, student services, academic support services, business and administrative services, and technology interface to effectively support student learning and other institutional processes.
• Is aware of the complexities of a multi-college district and exhibits an ability to foster cooperation between district colleges and allocate resources equitably and effectively.

• Understands the role of finances in planning, budgeting, assessing, and leading continuous improvement.
• Effectively manages all resources to advance the purposes of the district.

• Has the resilience and perseverance to address challenges.
• Is deliberate in assessing diverse and conflicting perspectives; brings those perspectives to consensus and successful outcomes.
• Is an effective, data-informed decision maker and manager of change.
• Is action- and results-oriented, innovative and creative, and responds to situations in a timely manner, particularly in periods of uncertain funding or disruption.
• Engages district leadership in addressing and navigating current uncertain and challenging times in a transparent and collaborative manner.

• Inspires trust and confidence through strong motivational skills and authentic engagement.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the work of the organization.
• Is a successful team builder with a proven ability to motivate everyone to perform at their best by recognizing the potential in others and setting a tone for a positive districtwide inclusive culture and climate that openly appreciates and supports the professional contributions of all district staff and faculty.  

• Exhibits personal/professional ethics and integrity in all behavior and relationships with a strong sense of transparency, fairness, and equity in all decision-making.

• Maintains high visibility and has successful experience in cultivating and maintaining external relationships at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Commits personally and supports others in seeking external forms of resources through formal organizations, such as foundations, and community partnerships.

• Understands the California collective bargaining environment and the need to work effectively with all employee groups.
• Has relevant experience achieving successful negotiations outcomes.

• Understands the chancellor’s role within the authority structure in a multi-college district.
• Engages in a creative, innovative, and respectful manner with district and college leadership.
• Works to establish and maintain among district leaders, faculty, and staff, a healthy sense of urgency about uniting the district's varied competing interests to accomplish the common goal of improving student outcomes.

• Understands that the vision needs to be strategic in taking into account market realities and current or potential institutional strengths.
• Ability to combine a data-driven appraisal of today’s realities with the ability to scan the horizon, especially with respect to competition and technological change.

• Understands and appreciates the role of the Board of Trustees and is committed to maintaining a solid CEO/ Trustee relationship.
• Works to advance a strong and collaborative relationship between the CEO and trustees through transparency, confidentiality, and mutual respect.

• Embraces and appreciates the unique cultural and dynamic environments of the many diverse local communities throughout the district. 
• Values the strengths each of the areas contributes, and at the same time serves as a catalyst for change by engaging stakeholders through actively addressing barriers associated with generational poverty and systemic racism, which have existed for decades throughout the region.

Recognizes the critical importance of maintaining and advancing all forms of sustainability as a fundamental core value in all functions, operations, and actions throughout the district.

Demonstrates strong student-centered leadership by addressing institutional barriers and creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment that provides multiple pathways to success for all students throughout the district. 

Ability and commitment to building, supporting, and advancing a strong executive leadership team throughout the district by establishing high standards, monitoring leadership outcomes, and holding each member of the executive leadership team accountable for accomplishing critical institutional objectives.