Interim Vice President of Student Affairs

Vice President Of Student Affairs

Under the direction of the President, the Vice President of Student Affairs serves as the Chief Student Development Officer and is 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 Affairs has the oversight for functional areas that include: Admission & Records, Articulation, Student Success 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, International Student Programs, Veterans Affairs, Student Activities, Scholarships, and Outreach and Recruitment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned or focus areas changed as college needs dictate.

This temporary, interim assignment will be located at Ventura College. The assignment will begin during the summer 2026 semester and could go through June 30, 2027. The assignment may be extended if needed. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Initial review of the applicant pool is expected to begin on May 26, 2026. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if the position remains open.

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an annual enrollment of approximately 19,000 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.

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.

Representative Duties

Develop, implement, direct and evaluate student programs and services in support of student college life. Develop, direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the services, programs, personnel, operations, and activities of the division, including programs, analysis and review, to ensure compliance with Education Code, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards if applicable, district policies, and all contractual agreements between the Governing Board and recognized bargaining units. Assist in the recruitment, selection, and development of classified and academic personnel within the unit, and 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; assigns academic and classified staff to projects; orients new counseling personnel as needed. Provide guidance to 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.

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. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have completed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled "Foreign Transcripts" for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Salary range $153,011.04 to $205,041.96 With a doctorate add $ 6,576.48 a year Starting salary dependent on education and experience Fringe benefits include 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. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant by the date and time specified on the job posting. Once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make revisions to your application materials.

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).