Job description

Under the general administrative direction of a college president serves as the chief academic and student services officer of the college with responsibility for the oversight, development, integration, and continuous improvement of all instructional programs, student services, and initiatives that support student access, equity, retention, completion, and workforce alignment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and operational oversight for all credit and non-credit instructional programs, curriculum development, scheduling, and academic quality assurance.
• Lead academic planning to align programs with labor market needs, guided pathways, transfer goals, and completion targets.
• Oversee faculty hiring, evaluation, and professional development in collaboration with
• Academic Senate and collective bargaining representatives.
• Direct student services functions including counseling, admissions, financial aid, outreach, disability services, and student success programs.
• Develop and implement student success strategies that improve equity gaps, retention, persistence, and degree completion.
• Coordinate integrated planning, program review, and resource allocation across instruction and student services.
• Lead accreditation preparation, Title 5 compliance, and reporting to internal and external agencies.
• Use institutional research and data to monitor student progress, inform planning, and recommend adjustments.
• Develop and administer the student services budget and assist the President in the development of the total College budget and coordinates and supervises aspects of the instructional budget, including preparing recommendations to meet educational needs of all segments of the College.
• Supervise and evaluate deans, directors, and other assigned managers and staff.
• Represent the College and District at community, regional, and state meetings; build partnerships and advocate for resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the college president.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution; earned doctorate preferred.
2. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in higher education, including supervision of instructional and/or student services programs.
3. Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, and student success initiatives.
4. Demonstrated fiscal management skills and experience in resource allocation and strategic planning.
5. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in institutional practices and evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, and community. (E.C. 87360(a)).

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of the California Community College system, including governance, funding, regulatory frameworks, and shared-governance environments.
• Ability to lead and manage large-scale institutional change, including integrated academic and student-support transformation initiatives that advance equity, retention, and completion.
• Proven skill in overseeing data-informed planning, institutional research, and outcome assessment processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and sustaining partnerships with external agencies, K-12 schools, four-year institutions, workforce partners, and community organizations; plus grant acquisition or alternative resource development.
• Ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups-faculty, staff, students, trustees and community partners-and make collegial, transparent decisions in a complex organization.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and evaluate teams of managers, faculty and classified staff; to manage budgets and allocate resources strategically; and to thrive in a high-complexity, fastmoving higher education environment.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous quality improvement, and fostering an organizational culture that values equity, inclusivity, and excellence.

Environmental Demands

Incumbents typically work in an office environment around and with other people and must be able to work evenings and weekends as required. Travel between District sites and external meetings is required.

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL ABILITIES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical physical abilities for this position are:

• Prolonged and frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping
• Moderate to heavy usage of hands in grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard.
• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and individually by telephone and written communication to students, faculty, staff, and others.

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM PST ON MARCH 15, 2026

Open Date 02/09/2026

First Review Date

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution.
• Dental coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution.
• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 22 days/year vacation leave, 12 days/year sick leave, and 18 holidays/year

In addition to your contribution, Peralta pays 19.10%* of your salary to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalSTRS. Specific information regarding the changes can be found at http://www.calstrs.com/post/frequently-asked-questions-ab-340-public-employees-pension-reform-act-2013. For further up to date information on CalSTRS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calstrs.com. The CalSTRS member handbook is available at http://www.calstrs.com/calstrs-member-handbook. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)
• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
• Credit union membership
• Prepaid legal plan participation
• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
• Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution.
• Subject to change.

Mission Statement

The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. List of References
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. Training/Certification Document

How to apply

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Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

Conditions of Employment

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items: