President, West Los Angeles College

THEBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHELOSANGELESCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE DISTRICT

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is one of the largest and most diverse community college districts in the United States, educating approximately 210,000 full- and part-timestudentsannuallyacrossitsninecolleges.LACCDservesabroadpopulationincluding first-generation students, undocumented students, justice-impacted students, students with disabilities, former foster youth, active military and veterans, and other marginalized communities. The District maintains a strong commitment to equity and social justice and is a founding member of the California Community College Equity Leadership Alliance, advancing racial equity through structural, systemic reform.

ABOUTTHECOLLEGE–WESTLOSANGELES COLLEGE

Foundedin1969,WestLosAngelesCollegehasservedthecommunitiesofCulverCityandWest Los Angeles for more than five decades, growing into a vibrant institution that provides both transfer and career-focused education. Over the years, WLAC has expanded its academic scope to include 18 vocational programs, 25 transfer pathways, and, beginning in 2016, the college received authorization to offer baccalaureate degrees. The College provides associate degrees, certificates,transferprograms,andisoneofonly15Californiacommunitycollegesauthorized to offer baccalaureate degrees—currently in Dental Hygiene and Avionics.

TheCollegehasalsodevelopedastrongreputationforinnovationandcommunitypartnership, awardingmorethan600degreesandcertificatesannuallyacross39fields.Itsevolutionreflects WLAC’s longstanding commitment to expanding access, responding to workforce needs, and advancing upward mobility for the region’s diverse student population.

With a mission rooted in student success, racial equity, social justice, and environmental responsibility,WLACenrichesstudentlearningthroughqualityinstruction,comprehensive support services, community partnerships, and career development pathways.

WLAC’smotto—"GOWEST.GOFAR."—reflectsitscommitmenttoempoweringstudentsto pursue academic, professional, and personal success.

MISSION STATEMENT

West Los Angeles College provides a transformative educational experience. West fosters a diverse learning community committed to student success, racial equity, social justice, and environmental responsibility. Through quality instruction, programs, supportive services, community partnerships, and career development, the College encourages excellence and developsstudentleaders.AWesteducationenrichesstudentswiththeknowledgeandskills needed to earn associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates; to transfer; to build careers; and to pursue life-long learning.

THE PRESIDENT

ThePresidentofWestLosAngelesCollegeservesastheChiefExecutiveOfficer,reportingtothe Chancellor and participating as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet. The President is responsible and directly accountable for all college operations, providing strategic leadership, advocacy, and vision during a period of dynamic change.

Given WLAC’s emphasis on equity-centered student success, forward-thinking enrollment strategies,andtheexpansionofbaccalaureateeducation,thePresidentmustdemonstratedeep understanding of California community colleges and the communities the College serves.

LEADERSHIPCOMPETENCIESAND COMMITMENTS

Theideal leader:

• ChampionsWLAC’scommitmenttoracialequity,socialjustice,andstudent-centered learning.
• Createsawelcoming,safe,andinclusiveenvironmentthatsupportsdiverse learners.
• UsesdatatoidentifyinequitiesinstudentoutcomesandmobilizestheCollegetoclose achievement gaps.
• Understandstheacademicandbasicneedsofstudents,includingfinancialhardship, food insecurity, and mental health challenges.
• Supportsinnovativeprogramdelivery,includingonline,hybrid,anddualenrollment pathways.
• Demonstratefiscalstewardshipandensureresponsibleresource allocation.
• AlignenrollmentmanagementstrategieswithWLAC’srecentgrowthtrendsunder administrative leadership.
• Providedirectionformajorinitiativesincludingtechnology-enhancedinstruction, student support infrastructure, and sustainability efforts.

Communication,Teamwork,andRelationship Building

Thisleader will:

• Buildstrong,respectfulrelationshipswithfaculty,staff,andcollectivebargaining groups.
• Communicateeffectivelyacrossdiversecampusconstituenciesandwithexternal partners.

Aneffective President

IsatransformationalleadercapableofguidingWLACintoitsnextphaseofacademic growth and community impact.

LeadsstrategicallytosupportWLAC’sbaccalaureateprograms,careerpathways,and enrollment initiatives.

ChampionskeyCaliforniaCommunityCollegesChancellor’sOffice(CCCCO)initiatives, including; Guided Pathways, Vision for Success goals, student basic needs expansion, transfer pathway alignment, and workforce-focused innovations—and ensures WLAC continues to implement and exceed statewide expectations through equity-centered, evidence-based leadership.

ExternalEngagementand Partnerships

ThenextPresident will:

• StrengthenpartnershipswithK-12districts,four-yearinstitutions,andworkforce partners.
• RepresentWLACincivic,business,andcommunity organizations.
• SupportphilanthropiceffortsalignedwiththeCollegemissionandstudent success.
• ExpandopportunitiesthroughgrantsandexternalfundingleveragingWLAC’srecent success in grant acquisition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’sdegreeoradvanceddegreefromanaccredited institution.
• DemonstratedsensitivitytothediversityoftheWLACstudent,faculty,andstaff population.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Earneddoctoratefromanaccredited institution.
• Fiveyearsormoreofprogressivelyresponsibleadministrativeexperience,preferably within postsecondary institutions.
• Demonstratedsuccesswithequity-centeredleadership,enrollmentmanagement,and community partnerships.
• Experiencewithparticipatorygovernanceandcollectivebargaining environments.

SALARYAND BENEFITS

Salaryiscompetitiveandcommensuratewithexperience.Thecurrentsalary range is $269,127.84 - $333,402.24 annually. In addition, there is a $522.15 monthly differential for a doctoral degree.

• 17 paid holidays annually
• 24 days paid vacation annually depending on length of district service
• medical/hospital, dental and vision care plans
• $50,000 group life insurance policy

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

A District Search and Interview Committee will review the applications and select candidates for interview, and, after interviewing the invited candidates, will typically recommend to the Chancellor at least three unranked candidates as finalists. The Chancellor’sOfficewillconductbackgroundandreferencechecksandinterviewsand will forward the recommended candidate(s) to the Board of Trustees, if any, of the candidate(s)bestsuitedfortheposition.TheBoardofTrusteesmayconductfurther background checks or interviews, as appropriate.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT:

Health:Afterselectionandpriortoemployment,amedicalcertificateindicatingfitnessto engage in administrative work is required for new employees, at the applicant’s expense.

• Aletterofapplication(3–5pages)addressingtheopportunitiesandchallengesof leading WLAC and the candidate’s demonstrated preparation.
• Copies of transcripts (official transcripts required if selected for an interview). However, official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate. Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries.Foralistofapprovedforeigntranscriptevaluationagencies,pleasegotothe Commission on Teacher Credentialing: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies | Commission

Foradditionalinformation,nominations,orconfidentialinquiriesplease contact:

SylviaDorseyRobinson, PPL Vice President

Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) who require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process mustsubmitawrittenrequestwithdocumentationviae-mailatleastthreebusinessdaysprior to the date the accommodation is needed to LACCD Human Resources at: View email address on click.appcast.io

EEONon-Discrimination Notice

It is the Los Angeles Community District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employmentandemployeeshavefullandequalaccessto employmentopportunity andarenot subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of actual or perceived ethnic group identification, race, color, naturalization, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (includinggender-basedsexualharassment),genderidentityandexpression,pregnancy,marital status, cancer-related medical condition of any employee, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

The Board of Trustees commits the District to vigorous EEO in all aspects of its academic and classified employment programs, including recruitment, selection, assignment, retention, promotion,andtransfer.TheDistrictstrivestoachieveaworkforcethatreflectsthediversityof the state’s population and is welcoming to all persons from all other groups protected from discrimination to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy, and free expression of ideas.

Steven F. Veres, 2nd Vice President (Seat No. 2)

GabrielBuelna,MemberoftheBoard(SeatNo.6)

Kelsey K. Iino, Member of the Board (Seat No. 7)

DavidVela,MemberoftheBoard(Seat No. 3)

District Administration

AlbertoJ.Roman,D.P.A., Chancellor

Juliet Hidalgo, Interim Chief of Staff

JamesLancaster,Ed.D.,ViceChancellor,WorkforceandEconomicDevelopment

Leigh Sata, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor/Chief Facilities Executive