Job description

Salary: $179,536.51 – $194,336.09 Annually

Location: Sacramento, CA 95841

Job Type: Manager – Classified Management

Job Number: REQ01125

College: American River College

Department: ARC Administrative Services

Closing Date: 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: LRMA

Beginning (on or about): 10/06/2025

Work Schedule:
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.

Hours per Week: 40

Additional Salary Information: Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

Campus Website: https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services (VPA), the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Administrative Services provides leadership, management, and operational oversight for key administrative services that support the College’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. The AVP ensures the effective delivery of services related to facilities management, space utilization, enterprise services, environmental sustainability, budget management, and campus operations.

The AVP serves as a key collaborator across divisions to align campus infrastructure and operational services with the evolving needs of academic programs, student services, and administrative units. This position supervises the Director of Administrative Services and provides leadership for operational assessment, planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement in all areas under their purview.

Typical Duties

Facilities, Space Management, and Campus Operations

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Director of Administrative Services in managing campus operations, including facilities maintenance, custodial services, mailroom, receiving, printing services, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Lead the development and management of space utilization strategies in collaboration with college leadership to optimize campus facilities in support of instruction, student services, and administrative functions.
• Collaborate with district and college leadership on capital projects, infrastructure enhancements, and facilities master planning efforts.

Enterprise Services Oversight

• Oversee the operational management of campus enterprise services, including bookstore operations, dining services, vending, and other auxiliary services to ensure quality service delivery and fiscal accountability.

Environmental Sustainability, Risk Management, and Compliance

• Provide operational leadership for the campus sustainability program, supporting the implementation of environmental and energy management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, ADA requirements (related to facilities and physical access), and district risk management protocols in collaboration with the Director of Administrative Services.
• Serve as the college lead on operational execution of risk management, safety, and emergency preparedness initiatives in coordination with district policies and the VPA.

Budget Management and Support

• Oversee and manage budgets for all operational areas under the AVP’s purview, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to the VPA on resource allocation, cost efficiencies, and revenue opportunities.
• Support the VPA in the development and monitoring of the college-wide budget, collaborating with budget units and the college budget committee to ensure compliance with district policies and planning priorities.
• Assist in tracking expenditures, maintaining appropriate reserves, and preparing data to support budget decisions and communications.

Personnel Management and Assessment

• Supervise and provide leadership to the Director of Administrative Services and other assigned staff within Administrative Services.
• Provide input to the VPA on staffing needs, organizational structure, and operational effectiveness for Administrative Services.
• Assist and support the Vice President of Administrative Services (VPA) in administering college-wide classified personnel services, including staffing processes, evaluations, and other personnel matters as needed.
• Support the development and monitoring of operational budgets within assigned areas in collaboration with the Director.

Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Administrative Services.

Departmental Focus
The Administrative Services Division is committed to:

• Advancing student success through sustainable, accessible, and well-maintained campus environments.
• Ensuring effective and efficient operational services that support instruction, student services, and community engagement.
• Upholding fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship.
• Promoting collaboration, innovation, and accountability in service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, management, economics, engineering, plant operations, or a related field and three years of administrative experience in a related area; OR, a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, management, economics, engineering, plant operations, or a related field and 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in the areas of responsibility related to this position.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

How to apply

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest

NOTES:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.