Ventura County Community College District
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Ventura County Community College District, Ventura, California, United States
Under the general direction of the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the college and is responsible for the overall design, organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of academic support services and programs of the college.
There is one full-time assignment located at Ventura College. Assignment expected to begin July 1, 2026.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura – so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus. More information can be found on the Ventura College website. WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents through Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability. RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides leadership and vision to strengthen and implement a variety of new and existing career, technical, occupational and transfer programs leading to certificates and associate degrees. Supervises the publication of the college's schedules of classes, catalog, and instructional information content of the college website. Plans and directs effective instructional programming including room utilization, instructor load, and student enrollment and retention. Assists in the development and implementation of the college's operational plan and budget based on program need, priorities, and enrollment targets. Develop, direct, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the programs, personnel, operations, and activities of instructional programs, including program planning, analysis, and review. Work with the President to ensure compliance with Education Code, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, district policies, and all contractual agreements between the Board of Trustees and recognized bargaining units. Assist in the recruitment, selection, and development of classified and academic personnel and evaluate all personnel in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; plan and project staffing requirements; monitor proper and efficient use of assigned staff; provide staffing recommendations in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines. Direct and implement sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the instructional budget; supervise the preparation and submission of the instructional budget and, upon approval, assume overall responsibility for timely and accurate implementation. Develop and implement externally funded initiatives, plan resource allocations for facilities, equipment, and technologies that support instructional programs. Provide guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional programs; promote the inclusion of students in the shared decision making process. Ensure that all courses, curriculum, and programs comply with applicable laws, other federal, state, and local requirements, district rules and regulations, Education Code, accreditation standards, and collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with the staff to ensure that proper course articulation is maintained with other institutions of higher education. Develop, implement, direct and evaluate activities related to articulation with secondary schools and matriculation activities within the college, including the recruitment, admission, assessment, advisement and retention of students. Provide leadership in the implementation of campus committees; establish and maintain liaisons with business and community representatives as participants in the planning, development and modifications of curriculum and programs. Coordinate and prepare timely, accurate and comprehensive instructional and other reports required by various federal, state, and district and college departments. Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to college programs and activities, use a variety of computer software to research, enter, modify and retrieve data for preparation of reports, correspondence and other written material. Keep abreast of emerging services, methodologies, and technologies relevant to college programs. Serve on management councils and other college and district committees. Serve as the Acting President as directed in the absence of the President. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a master's degree; and One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated skills in respectful, sensitive communication with people who are diverse in their cultures, languages and abilities; Earned doctorate from an accredited institution; Three years teaching experience in higher education with a demonstrated student-centered philosophy of education; An understanding of the California Community College mission, its educational and financial issues, the laws and regulations of California, and the changing role of community colleges; Proven experience in and commitment to participatory governance with meaningful involvement of all constituent groups; Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, strong fiscal management linking resource allocation to planning and priorities (including data-driven decision-making) and leading the ongoing efforts of the college to meet accreditation standards; Demonstrated record of fiscal responsibility and accountability utilizing enrollment management in schedule planning; demonstrated commitment to academic quality and standards; Demonstrated experience in both academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and services; Demonstrated support for faculty and staff development; Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with diverse constituents within a participatory governance environment; demonstrated support for and encouragement of faculty and student scholarship. SALARY RANGE
$12,750.92 - $17,086.83/month With a doctorate add $6,576.48/year ($548.04 per month) STARTING SALARY
Dependent on education and experience FRINGE BENEFITS
Family medical, dental, life, and vision insurance plans. The work year is 12 calendar months, including 20 vacation days per year, two floating holidays, and an additional three days off during the winter break. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you need assistance using the online application system please contact the GovernmentJobs.com applicant support line at (855) 524-5627 between the hours of 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered. Please be aware that the hiring committee will NOT have access to materials kept in District personnel files, such as transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your application packet. The following must be submitted for your application to be considered: A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. A letter of application, no more than five pages, that includes the date, applicant's name, and the position for which the applicant wishes to be considered. A current resume summarizing educational and administrative background and experience. Official or unofficial copies of college/university transcripts demonstrating attainment of minimum qualifications. Letters of recommendation (Optional). SELECTION PROCESS
A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. Those candidates deemed by the committee to be most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College's Human Resources Department, in writing of this need no later than the date required for initial consideration.
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Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura – so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus. More information can be found on the Ventura College website. WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents through Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability. RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides leadership and vision to strengthen and implement a variety of new and existing career, technical, occupational and transfer programs leading to certificates and associate degrees. Supervises the publication of the college's schedules of classes, catalog, and instructional information content of the college website. Plans and directs effective instructional programming including room utilization, instructor load, and student enrollment and retention. Assists in the development and implementation of the college's operational plan and budget based on program need, priorities, and enrollment targets. Develop, direct, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the programs, personnel, operations, and activities of instructional programs, including program planning, analysis, and review. Work with the President to ensure compliance with Education Code, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, district policies, and all contractual agreements between the Board of Trustees and recognized bargaining units. Assist in the recruitment, selection, and development of classified and academic personnel and evaluate all personnel in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; plan and project staffing requirements; monitor proper and efficient use of assigned staff; provide staffing recommendations in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines. Direct and implement sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the instructional budget; supervise the preparation and submission of the instructional budget and, upon approval, assume overall responsibility for timely and accurate implementation. Develop and implement externally funded initiatives, plan resource allocations for facilities, equipment, and technologies that support instructional programs. Provide guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional programs; promote the inclusion of students in the shared decision making process. Ensure that all courses, curriculum, and programs comply with applicable laws, other federal, state, and local requirements, district rules and regulations, Education Code, accreditation standards, and collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with the staff to ensure that proper course articulation is maintained with other institutions of higher education. Develop, implement, direct and evaluate activities related to articulation with secondary schools and matriculation activities within the college, including the recruitment, admission, assessment, advisement and retention of students. Provide leadership in the implementation of campus committees; establish and maintain liaisons with business and community representatives as participants in the planning, development and modifications of curriculum and programs. Coordinate and prepare timely, accurate and comprehensive instructional and other reports required by various federal, state, and district and college departments. Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to college programs and activities, use a variety of computer software to research, enter, modify and retrieve data for preparation of reports, correspondence and other written material. Keep abreast of emerging services, methodologies, and technologies relevant to college programs. Serve on management councils and other college and district committees. Serve as the Acting President as directed in the absence of the President. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a master's degree; and One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated skills in respectful, sensitive communication with people who are diverse in their cultures, languages and abilities; Earned doctorate from an accredited institution; Three years teaching experience in higher education with a demonstrated student-centered philosophy of education; An understanding of the California Community College mission, its educational and financial issues, the laws and regulations of California, and the changing role of community colleges; Proven experience in and commitment to participatory governance with meaningful involvement of all constituent groups; Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, strong fiscal management linking resource allocation to planning and priorities (including data-driven decision-making) and leading the ongoing efforts of the college to meet accreditation standards; Demonstrated record of fiscal responsibility and accountability utilizing enrollment management in schedule planning; demonstrated commitment to academic quality and standards; Demonstrated experience in both academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and services; Demonstrated support for faculty and staff development; Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with diverse constituents within a participatory governance environment; demonstrated support for and encouragement of faculty and student scholarship. SALARY RANGE
$12,750.92 - $17,086.83/month With a doctorate add $6,576.48/year ($548.04 per month) STARTING SALARY
Dependent on education and experience FRINGE BENEFITS
Family medical, dental, life, and vision insurance plans. The work year is 12 calendar months, including 20 vacation days per year, two floating holidays, and an additional three days off during the winter break. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you need assistance using the online application system please contact the GovernmentJobs.com applicant support line at (855) 524-5627 between the hours of 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered. Please be aware that the hiring committee will NOT have access to materials kept in District personnel files, such as transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your application packet. The following must be submitted for your application to be considered: A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. A letter of application, no more than five pages, that includes the date, applicant's name, and the position for which the applicant wishes to be considered. A current resume summarizing educational and administrative background and experience. Official or unofficial copies of college/university transcripts demonstrating attainment of minimum qualifications. Letters of recommendation (Optional). SELECTION PROCESS
A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. Those candidates deemed by the committee to be most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College's Human Resources Department, in writing of this need no later than the date required for initial consideration.
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