Inside Higher Ed
Director, Chancellor's Office Operations
Inside Higher Ed, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Director, Chancellor's Office Operations – San Diego Community College District. Closing Date: 10/09/2025 • Position Number: 008301 • Location: District • Position Type: Classified The position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with remote work flexibility after probationary period. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs. Position details and salary are established under the ACE – Association of Confidential Salary Schedule. Responsibilities
Note: The posting provides detailed qualifications and knowledge areas but does not include a separate, explicit list of day-to-day duties. The key responsibilities implied by the title and required competencies include overseeing Chancellor's Office operations, coordinating with district leadership, managing confidential records, supporting governance processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and district policies. (If the original posting contained a dedicated duties section, include those items here verbatim.) Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills4>
Deep knowledge of applicable sections of the California Education Code. Understanding of community college organization, operations, policies, rules, collective bargaining contracts, programs, and objectives. Familiarity with modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and relevant computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases. Knowledge of Board of Trustees processes: preparing agendas and minutes; public and closed sessions; recordkeeping; laws, rules, and regulations governing Board meetings. Understanding of budget preparation, monitoring, expenditures; basic accounting and bookkeeping principles. Project planning, office management, records maintenance, administrative procedures. Strong ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate options, make sound recommendations in line with laws, policies, and rules. Capacity to organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks/projects across functional lines. Leadership & Communication
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to draft complex correspondence and reports; communicate with diverse audiences. Strong supervision skills: hire, onboard, train, evaluate, mentor staff; manage work schedules; oversee performance and professional development. Discretion, tact, confidentiality, and good judgment in dealing with sensitive or complex matters. Ability to serve as liaison among Board members, college presidents, management, students, media, legislators, and community stakeholders. Skill in scheduling, planning, organizing events, workshops, retreats, presentations. Capacity to maintain records, track timelines, meet schedules, ensure accuracy and legal compliance. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff. Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrating behaviors that reflect inclusive practices, modeling cultural humility, and equity-minded behavior in decision-making and operations. Commitment to ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities and those requiring language or technology accommodations. Commitment to ensuring equity in outcomes, not just intent; keeping inclusion and accessibility at the center of operations, policies, and stakeholder relations. Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing administrative support to high-level public administrators, including one year of lead and/or supervisory experience. Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service (NACES or ACEI) and submit the evaluation with the online application. Compensation & Benefits
Range 31 ($7,324.56 - $12,686.97) per month, based on ACE salary schedule. Initial placement per current practice and policies. Overtime not accrued for this exempt position. Comprehensive fringe benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; opportunities for professional development. CalPERS employer contributions; retirement and related benefits per district policy. Application Process
Complete the online application with required documents (employment history, supplemental questions, resume, and 3–5 professional references). Submit only materials requested in the posting; extraneous materials may not be reviewed. Applications via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be via email. Special Instructions: Upload documents with the requested labels; ensure DEIA alignment in submissions. Timeline
Position Closes: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Screening Period: Week of October 13, 2025 First Round Interviews: Week of November 3, 2025 Finalist Interviews: Week of November 10, 2025 Expected Start Date: Early December 2025
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Director, Chancellor's Office Operations – San Diego Community College District. Closing Date: 10/09/2025 • Position Number: 008301 • Location: District • Position Type: Classified The position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with remote work flexibility after probationary period. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs. Position details and salary are established under the ACE – Association of Confidential Salary Schedule. Responsibilities
Note: The posting provides detailed qualifications and knowledge areas but does not include a separate, explicit list of day-to-day duties. The key responsibilities implied by the title and required competencies include overseeing Chancellor's Office operations, coordinating with district leadership, managing confidential records, supporting governance processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and district policies. (If the original posting contained a dedicated duties section, include those items here verbatim.) Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills4>
Deep knowledge of applicable sections of the California Education Code. Understanding of community college organization, operations, policies, rules, collective bargaining contracts, programs, and objectives. Familiarity with modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and relevant computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases. Knowledge of Board of Trustees processes: preparing agendas and minutes; public and closed sessions; recordkeeping; laws, rules, and regulations governing Board meetings. Understanding of budget preparation, monitoring, expenditures; basic accounting and bookkeeping principles. Project planning, office management, records maintenance, administrative procedures. Strong ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate options, make sound recommendations in line with laws, policies, and rules. Capacity to organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks/projects across functional lines. Leadership & Communication
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to draft complex correspondence and reports; communicate with diverse audiences. Strong supervision skills: hire, onboard, train, evaluate, mentor staff; manage work schedules; oversee performance and professional development. Discretion, tact, confidentiality, and good judgment in dealing with sensitive or complex matters. Ability to serve as liaison among Board members, college presidents, management, students, media, legislators, and community stakeholders. Skill in scheduling, planning, organizing events, workshops, retreats, presentations. Capacity to maintain records, track timelines, meet schedules, ensure accuracy and legal compliance. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff. Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrating behaviors that reflect inclusive practices, modeling cultural humility, and equity-minded behavior in decision-making and operations. Commitment to ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities and those requiring language or technology accommodations. Commitment to ensuring equity in outcomes, not just intent; keeping inclusion and accessibility at the center of operations, policies, and stakeholder relations. Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing administrative support to high-level public administrators, including one year of lead and/or supervisory experience. Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service (NACES or ACEI) and submit the evaluation with the online application. Compensation & Benefits
Range 31 ($7,324.56 - $12,686.97) per month, based on ACE salary schedule. Initial placement per current practice and policies. Overtime not accrued for this exempt position. Comprehensive fringe benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; opportunities for professional development. CalPERS employer contributions; retirement and related benefits per district policy. Application Process
Complete the online application with required documents (employment history, supplemental questions, resume, and 3–5 professional references). Submit only materials requested in the posting; extraneous materials may not be reviewed. Applications via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be via email. Special Instructions: Upload documents with the requested labels; ensure DEIA alignment in submissions. Timeline
Position Closes: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Screening Period: Week of October 13, 2025 First Round Interviews: Week of November 3, 2025 Finalist Interviews: Week of November 10, 2025 Expected Start Date: Early December 2025
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