Mt. San Jacinto College
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Mt. San Jacinto College .
We have an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent/President serving the Mt. San Jacinto College District. We are seeking an experienced and visionary educational leader and administrator who understands and is passionate about the community college mission. The Superintendent/President will have the opportunity to build on the District’s reputation for excellence in student success and service to the communities it serves. They also will face the positive challenge of booming enrollments that require the skillful acquisition and management of fiscal resources and community partnerships throughout a large geographical area.
Ideal Characteristics Mission
Committed to the mission of a comprehensive community college
Makes Student Success the highest priority
Responsive to community needs
Advocates for the college
Student-Focus
Understands the multiple barriers and needs of students
Addresses the achievement gap
Supports a robust array of extra‑curricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, student government, and student clubs
Is accessible and connected to students
Forward‑Thinking
Articulates and builds support for a shared vision
Strategic thinker and planner
Creative and innovative
Oversees multiple complicated projects simultaneously
Ensures fair and equitable human resource practices
Makes wise fiscal decisions
Committed to Accountability
Communication Skills
Speaks and writes clearly
Shares information often, accurately, and consistently
Uses multiple means to communicate
Provides opportunities to listen to constituencies
Open to difficult conversations
Willing to confront and resolve conflict
Personal Attributes
Respectful of all
Sense of humor
Required Qualifications
Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
Significant senior‑level executive experience in a community college
Demonstrated understanding of the teaching and learning process
Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff
How to Apply This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than March 2, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The start date for the new Superintendent/President will be July 1, 2026, or as negotiated.
To apply, please go to the ACCT Searches webpage using the “Superintendent/President” link under the “Links Related To This Job” section of this posting, or “Click Here to Apply (Offsite)”.
If you have questions before then, you can contact our search consultant, Dr. Pamila Fisher, at pamilajfisher@gmail.com or 406-570-0516.
About the College District Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) proudly serves a 1,700‑square‑mile district through multiple campuses and off‑site locations in Southwest Riverside County—one of Southern California's fastest‑growing and most dynamic regions—encompassing the communities of Menifee, San Jacinto, Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta, Perris, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Banning, and Beaumont.
As one of California’s 116 community colleges, MSJC enrolls over 30,000 students each academic year and reflects the rich diversity of the region it serves. With 52% identifying as Hispanic, MSJC has been a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) since 2001.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Higher Education
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Mt. San Jacinto College .
We have an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent/President serving the Mt. San Jacinto College District. We are seeking an experienced and visionary educational leader and administrator who understands and is passionate about the community college mission. The Superintendent/President will have the opportunity to build on the District’s reputation for excellence in student success and service to the communities it serves. They also will face the positive challenge of booming enrollments that require the skillful acquisition and management of fiscal resources and community partnerships throughout a large geographical area.
Ideal Characteristics Mission
Committed to the mission of a comprehensive community college
Makes Student Success the highest priority
Responsive to community needs
Advocates for the college
Student-Focus
Understands the multiple barriers and needs of students
Addresses the achievement gap
Supports a robust array of extra‑curricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, student government, and student clubs
Is accessible and connected to students
Forward‑Thinking
Articulates and builds support for a shared vision
Strategic thinker and planner
Creative and innovative
Oversees multiple complicated projects simultaneously
Ensures fair and equitable human resource practices
Makes wise fiscal decisions
Committed to Accountability
Communication Skills
Speaks and writes clearly
Shares information often, accurately, and consistently
Uses multiple means to communicate
Provides opportunities to listen to constituencies
Open to difficult conversations
Willing to confront and resolve conflict
Personal Attributes
Respectful of all
Sense of humor
Required Qualifications
Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
Significant senior‑level executive experience in a community college
Demonstrated understanding of the teaching and learning process
Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff
How to Apply This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than March 2, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The start date for the new Superintendent/President will be July 1, 2026, or as negotiated.
To apply, please go to the ACCT Searches webpage using the “Superintendent/President” link under the “Links Related To This Job” section of this posting, or “Click Here to Apply (Offsite)”.
If you have questions before then, you can contact our search consultant, Dr. Pamila Fisher, at pamilajfisher@gmail.com or 406-570-0516.
About the College District Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) proudly serves a 1,700‑square‑mile district through multiple campuses and off‑site locations in Southwest Riverside County—one of Southern California's fastest‑growing and most dynamic regions—encompassing the communities of Menifee, San Jacinto, Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta, Perris, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Banning, and Beaumont.
As one of California’s 116 community colleges, MSJC enrolls over 30,000 students each academic year and reflects the rich diversity of the region it serves. With 52% identifying as Hispanic, MSJC has been a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) since 2001.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Higher Education
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