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Ventura County Community College District

Interim Vice President of Student Services

Ventura County Community College District, Oxnard, California, United States, 93033

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What you’ll do Under the general direction of the President, the Vice President of Student Services serves as the Chief Student Services Officer of the college, responsible for the overall design, organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of a comprehensive student development program charged with promoting and delivering programs and services that enhance student and staff success, achievement, and retention.

The Vice President of Student Services has oversight for the following functional areas: Admission & Records, Articulation, Student Equity Plan, Counseling, Educational Assistance Center (EAC), Transfer/Career Center, Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), CalWORKS, Financial Aid, Student Health Center, Veterans Affairs, and Student Activities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned or focus areas changed as college needs dictate.

This temporary, interim assignment will be located at Oxnard College. The assignment will begin Spring 2026 and will remain in effect until the position is permanently filled.

Assist in the recruitment, selection, and development of classified and academic personnel within the unit, evaluate all personnel in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; plan and project division 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 unit budget; supervise the preparation and submission of the unit 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 student service programs.

Develop and direct student counseling services. Prepare counseling faculty schedules; assign academic and classified staff to projects; orient new counseling personnel as needed.

Provide guidance and receive advice from faculty and/or staff organizations on matters relating to the programs; promote the inclusion of students in the shared decision‑making process.

Review, monitor and participate in the shaping of regional, statewide and national issues concerning community colleges.

Coordinate the establishment and implementation of unit advisory committees; establish and maintain liaisons with community representatives as participants in the planning, development and modification of unit services and programs.

Coordinate and prepare timely, accurate and comprehensive reports as required by various federal, state, district and college departments.

Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to diversion programs and activities; use a variety of computer software to research, enter, modify and retrieve data for preparation of reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Provide for the administration of student discipline and student due process.

Keep abreast of emerging services, methodologies, and technologies relevant to student development programming.

Coordinate and supervise the college's annual graduation ceremony, honors, and scholarships.

Serve on management councils and other college and district committees.

Serve as Acting President as directed in the absence of the President.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Where you’ll work Oxnard College was founded in 1975 and is the newest of the three community colleges in the county. Set on 118 acres and located two miles from Pacific Ocean beaches, the college is easily accessible by the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) or the Pacific Coast Highway.

More information about Oxnard College can be found on the

Oxnard College website .

Who we are The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout 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.

VCCCD 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.

VCCCD 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.

Essential Qualifications

Possession of a master’s degree.

One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Foreign Transcripts If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Please include a copy of the foreign transcript that was evaluated. Visit the

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

or the

U.S. Department of Education

to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the

list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation . An official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

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.

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. The letter should demonstrate how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and describe the applicant’s understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students. The letter should also give the committee a clear understanding of how the applicant will contribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCD in leading the college toward achieving its mission.

A current resume summarizing educational and administrative background and experience.

Official or unofficial copies of college/university transcripts demonstrating attainment of minimum qualifications. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred; diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. An official copy will be required upon being hired.

Letters of recommendation (optional; do not submit confidential letters).

Selection Process A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview. When completing the application and supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops) and experience. You will be evaluated based on the information provided.

Accommodations Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process must inform the VCCCD Human Resources Department, in writing, no later than the date required for initial consideration. The request should include a description of the type and extent of the accommodation requested. Please send requests to Andrea Ingley, Director of Employment Services/Personnel Commission, at aingley@vcccd.edu.

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