Vice President for Learning and Student Success - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
- Employer
- Pierce College District
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Mar 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officers & Vice Presidents, Student Affairs, Chief Student Affairs Officers & Vice Presidents
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The mission of Pierce College is
to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community
of learners to thrive in an evolving world.
Are you passionate about serving at a college that is centering
racial equity, social justice, and intercultural engagement to
eliminate equity gaps and advance student success? Are you yearning
for the challenge of transformation as higher education confronts
the Covid-era while maintaining the commitment to championing our
most marginalized and vulnerable students? Are you passionate about
leading institutional change to fully support equity, diversity,
and inclusion in learning and student success?
Can you envision yourself as part of an innovative team of
educators committed to building and sustaining an antiracist
institution? Are you excited about opportunities to be
innovative in dismantling systemic barriers to ensure a holistic
student experience? If these questions resonate with you, then we
invite you to consider joining the team at Pierce College.
A key to our District’s success is a
high degree of collaboration amongst and within administrative
and instructional departments, our campuses,
and sites. We invite applications from qualified
individuals who value student and colleague engagement, are
committed to racial and social equity, and are interested in
working within a diverse, innovative, outcome and evidence-based
learning-centered environment.
Recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of
the Top 5 community colleges in
the nation and as a the recipient of
the 2019 Community
College Excellence Award, Pierce
College is an innovative, equity- focused community
college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic
and professional goals. Check out our Aspen Institute Rising
Star Award.
Essential Functions:
The Vice President for Learning and Student Success provides
overall leadership and vision for instructional and student
services programs, activities, and support functions to advance the
institution's mission, with intentional focus on building an
anti-racist institution. Working collaboratively with their
counterpart at Pierce College Puyallup, the Vice President
exercises sound judgment and provides leadership in: leading
strategic planning, development, implementation, and assessment of
instructional programs and student success programs; engaging as a
collaborative team member on the Pierce College District Executive
Team; building the college budgets; making sound fiduciary
decisions; and participating in Pierce College Board of Trustees
meetings. The Vice President for Learning and Student Success
cooperatively leads a team of instructional and student service
leaders in creating and implementing equitable, innovative, and
meaningful learning experiences for students.
This position reports to the President at Pierce College Fort
Steilacoom and interacts with students, faculty, and staff of the
college, public and state agencies, and the general public.
This position interacts closely with the Vice President for
Learning and Student Success at Pierce College Puyallup, the Vice
President for Workforce, Economic, and Professional Development,
the Vice President for Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, and the
District Executive Team (E-Team). The Vice President shares
leadership duties with Puyallup VPLSS for Instructional and Student
Success Deans, Student Services Directors, Shared Governance
Councils, and other staff supporting the unit.
The Vice President is responsible for:
Providing innovative leadership and direction: Within a
guided pathways framework, provide innovative and equity-centered
leadership and direction in the following areas: Strategic
planning, development, implementation, and assessment of
instructional curriculum and programs and student success programs
including faculty evaluation, enrollment management, and retention
strategies. Engages in projects, task forces, and committees
as assigned by the President. Using evidence-based
decision-making, implement initiatives that lead to equitable
student success and engagement.
The Vice President is responsible for directly supervising the
instructional and student success deans, as well as other support
staff. This individual will engage as a collaborative team
member on the Pierce College District Executive Team and
participates in Pierce College Board of Trustees meetings and
shares leadership responsibilities for Shared Governance Councils
and committees.
College Governance: Providing input into district level
vision, policies, and procedures as an active member of the
district executive team. Functions as a collaborative leader/member
of shared governance system.
Developing Budgets: Coordinating development of,
and monitoring compliance with, budgets for all areas of
responsibilities, and working within the executive team to make
district budget decisions.
Representing the College: Representing the college on
community, state, regional, and national commissions and committees
as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Doctorate desired.
Required Experience:
- Five (5) years of progressive leadership responsibilities in higher education.
Special Requirements and/or Conditions of Employment:
- The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.
Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
- Knowledge of sound and emerging instructional and student services best practices to achieve racial and economic equity in higher education, federal and state regulations, and SBCTC (State Board for Community and Technical Colleges) policies and practices.
- Knowledge of and compliance with faculty and staff collective bargaining agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and goals established by the district, with a commitment to racial and social justice.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a matrix organization, leading with cultural humility and vulnerability.
- Demonstrated commitment to a comprehensive and equitable community college student learning experience.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in strategic planning and decision-making based on data and institutional research.
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills, including the ability to encourage, inspire, and support employees in achieving the districts’ mission and their individual professional goals.
- Skill in systems thinking and problem solving, with the ability to create plans and initiatives that ensure the understanding and commitment of others to engage in a strategy for the future in order to achieve the vision and goals.
- Skilled in modeling and maintaining the values of candor, openness, inclusiveness, and honesty to promote the integrity of the institution. Consistently act in a way that is both trustworthy and trusting. Build, maintain, and restore trust with others.
- Ability to support, recruit, and lead continuous equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts to provide an antiracist environment for learning and student success.
- Knowledge of and ability to design ongoing assessment and evaluation processes and provide leadership for instructional and student services efforts associated with accountability, outcomes assessment, continuous improvement, resource management, and accreditation.
- Ability to identify the need for change and effectively manage both the areas that remain stable and those that are changing. Exercise sound judgment and adaptability when dealing with ambiguous situations.
- Ability to recognize the impact of emerging technologies and integrate these technologies within the organizational processes.
- Commitment to engaging instruction and student services in the implementation of equitable college-wide student persistence, enrollment management, and retention strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen partnerships with community partners and other educational institutions.
- Value continuous learning and foster a climate for the learning and development of self and others by listening, gathering input, learning, and adopting ideas from all levels of the organization.
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
- Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
- Complete the online application profile at https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr
- Apply for the specific job opening.
- Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. At Pierce College, we value culturally competent and compassionate individuals who bridge diverse backgrounds and perspectives in support of academic equity and excellence. In your cover letter, please address how you will support the mission of Pierce College to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. Please include in your response how your previous education and/or professional experience contribute to your effectiveness in promoting a climate of student success for a diverse community of learners. (Cover Letter)
- Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)
- Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to bring copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education. Please upload current copies of your transcripts, if available. Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts must include degree received and conferral date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: www.naces.org/members.htm (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire). (Transcripts)
- Upload (attach) a list of at least two professional references with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. (References)
- Upload (attach) your response to the following
question (Supplemental Questions):
- As the Vice President for Learning and Student Success, how would you go about dismantling systemic barriers to ensure a holistic student experience, in order to impact the College's goal to support all students and to achieve racial and social equity in pursuit of mission?
Special Note: This position is open until
filled. To ensure consideration, application materials should
be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 2,
2021.
Terms of Employment:
This is a
12-month, full-time (40 hours per week) administrative-exempt
position with Pierce College District. The primary work location
will be at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom campus but frequent
travel to Pierce College campuses or sites may occur. Work hours
are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with
occasional evenings and weekends as required. This position may be
subject to reassignment between campuses or sites. The anticipated
start date is July 1, 2021.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Your paycheck
is just part of the total compensation package. There is an
outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value
equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care
benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical,
dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability
insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced
tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more
information, please visit our Benefits and Leave website
at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr-benefits.
Physical Work
Environment:
This position works
indoors in an office environment. During this time, core staff
approved by their supervisors to come onto campus are covered by a
safety plan that follows social distancing and Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) protocols. This includes minimizing close contact
by limiting time on campus; conducting meetings virtually; and
implementing other creative strategies to reduce the density of
employees on campus to keep everyone safe.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants
with disabilities who require assistance with the application and
employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably
possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources
Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard
of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through
Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access
service.
Screening and Interview Process:
Only
those candidates who have complied with the application process and
meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the
review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will
be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for
the application process for communication regarding the status of
your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College
are the property of the College and will not be returned.
Please note: This is a competitive selection
process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated
based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the
District's needs will be eligible for further
consideration. Notification of application status
normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short
notice may be given to applicants to participate in further
selection processes which may include written, oral and performance
examinations, and final interviews.
Conditions of Employment:
An offer of
employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation
on the part of the District to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance
with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of
authorization to work in the United States will be required at the
time of hire.
Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a
condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the
requirements established in that policy.
Equal Opportunity:
The Pierce College
District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees
and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal
opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of
employment and personnel practices. Decisions are made
without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or
actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic
information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military
status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
For more information about this position or assistance
regarding your application, please contact Human Resources at:
jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.
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