Yuba College President

Job Description

Yuba Community College District Governing Board and Chancellor seeks an accomplished, student-centered, equity-minded, and community-connected leader to serve as President of Yuba College. As the College approaches its centennial, the next president will join a proud institution with dedicated employees, broad educational pathways, a strong commitment to equitable student learning and achievement, and meaningful potential for continued innovation and regional partnership.The president serves as Yuba College’s chief executive officer and provides overall leadership and administrative authority for instructional, academic, student-support, and operational programs at the College and its associated campuses and centers. Reporting to the Chancellor, the president is a key member of the District executive leadership team and works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, District Services, the sister college, and internal and external partners to advance shared institutional goals.The successful candidate will be both relational and results-oriented: visible and accessible across the College’s locations and communities; skilled in participatory governance; prepared to make timely and difficult decisions; and able to translate a shared vision into measurable and sustainable progress. The next president will strengthen morale and trust, improve institutional effectiveness, steward resources responsibly, and position Yuba College for sustainable enrollment, programmatic, and organizational growth. Essential Duties Summary DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, serves as the College’s Chief Executive Officer and provides overall leadership and administrative authority for all College programs and services, including instructional, academic, and student services at an assigned College and associated campuses and/or centers; oversees College and campus operations and ensures administration in accordance with Board of Trustees policies and all relevant regulations and requirements; ensures College accreditation and sets strategic direction; fosters collaborate relationships among College divisions and departments, as well as with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups; represents the College internally and externally, builds partnerships, enhances community relations, and seeks funding opportunities; serves as a key member of the District executive leadership team and collaborates with the sister College and District Services to achieve institutional goals; and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS T
This is a College Chief Executive Officer classification and highest-level College administrator responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight for all programs, projects, operations, and services at an assigned College and its associated campuses and centers. The College President ensures institutional excellence and professional growth by supervising and supporting administrators, management, faculty, and staff, while strategically leading the development, implementation, and assessment of instructional, academic, and student support programs that enhance student retention, attraction, and success and align with and advance District goals and priorities. Positions play a critical role in fostering collaborative relationships among College and District divisions and departments, with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups. The incumbent represents the College at local, state, and national levels, builds partnerships, enhances community relations, and seeks opportunities to support institutional funding and initiatives.

• Provides executive leadership and administrative oversight for all College programs, projects, and services; ensures institutional excellence and professional growth by supervising and supporting faculty, staff, and administrators through subordinate levels of supervision; serves as a member of the Chancellor’s Executive Team; keeps the Chancellor and Board of Trustees fully informed of important College matters.
• Leads and contributes to institutional planning, policy development, and District operations as a key member of leadership teams; participates in the development and implementation of the Education College President DRAFT Master Plan, Facilities Plan, IT Plan, Equity Plan, and other strategic initiatives; assists in the continued development and maintenance of the College’s and/or District’s educational planning, program review, and accreditation processes; works to ensure articulation between educational planning goals and objectives and those of other College and District organizational units.
• Oversees and monitors all College and campus operations, including both student services and instruction in collaboration with the Vice Presidents of Student Services and the Vice President of Instruction; ensures College administration in accordance with Board of Trustees policies and relevant regulations.
• Manages budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for the College; requests fiscal allocations from the District for the operational budget, staffing, and capital outlay project needs of the College; advises the District of possible sources of funds that might be available to implement present or potential College and District programs.
• Leads the development, implementation, and assessment of instructional, academic, and student support programs; sets strategic direction and ensures alignment with District goals and priorities; prepares recommendations/resolutions concerning the College and submits them to the Chancellor for final approval, subject to Board of Trustees approval; recommends personnel decisions and the organizational structure of the College to the Chancellor, subject to Board of Trustees confirmation.
• Supervises, evaluates, hires, promotes, disciplines, and makes termination decisions for College employees; promotes professional development and growth opportunities for management, faculty, and staff; oversees the timely evaluation of all employees in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Provides assistance and administrative support to the District Chancellor and the District Board of Trustees; delivers regular updates on College operations, achievements, and challenges; implements Board policies and directives, ensuring alignment with the College’s strategic goals.
• Ensures College accreditation and compliance with state, federal, and District regulations; prepares and submits required reports to state and federal authorities; stays informed of laws that affect the College and anticipates and advises on how changes might impact the College.
• Serves as the primary representative and ambassador for the College to internal and external stakeholders; fosters strategic partnerships and strengthens community relations; proactively identifies and pursues funding opportunities to advance institutional priorities; develops and leads a comprehensive public relations strategy; serves as the College’s voice to local, state, and federal agencies; contributes to the advancement of District and College policy and advocacy.
• Acts as a strategic liaison and advocate for the College and District across a wide range of boards, organizations, and community groups; promotes the College’s interests at the local, state, and national levels; represents the College on District-wide committees and cross-functional project teams.
• Fosters collaborative relationships among College divisions and departments; collaborates with the sister College and District Services to achieve institutional goals; serves as a liaison between the College and the Chancellor with respect to employer-employee relations; supports and promotes collegial consultation and participatory decision-making with employee groups within their respective roles as outlined in Board policy and Administrative Procedures.
• Provides District-level leadership for specific programs or facilities, such as child development centers and District-wide storage; ensures the provision of a comprehensive athletics program and other specialized programs where applicable.
• Participates in the development and implementation of crisis management plans to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and College and campus facilities; executes the College’s response to emergencies and unforeseen events.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the College and areas of responsibility.
• Administrative principles, practices, and methods including institutional goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards.
• Higher education administration in community colleges.
• Policy analysis and development in higher education.
• Principles and practices of budget development, grant administration, and financial resource management.
• Capital outlay planning and facilities funding in community colleges.
• Community engagement strategies and stakeholder relationship management.
• Public speaking and media relations principles and practices.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to all College programs, operations, and services.
• Risk management policies and practices as they relate to community college administration.
• Emergency preparedness and crisis management protocols.
• Program review processes and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Accreditation standards relevant to College academic and educational programs.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including faculty and staff evaluation, work planning, assignment review, discipline, and training.
• Research methods and techniques.
• Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations, programs, and services of the College.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
  Ability to:
• Provide educational, administrative, and professional leadership for the College and ensure alignment with District goals and strategic initiatives.
• Promote and support student access and success across all College programs and services.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and explain all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets, including grants and financial resources; allocate limited funds in a cost-effective manner.
• Oversee College-wide facilities and technology operations; assess instructional and operational space needs, coordinate maintenance and capital projects, and ensure alignment with institutional and District goals.
• Represent the College and District at local, state, and national levels; build partnerships with community, business, educational, and governmental organizations; advocate for institutional priorities and funding.
• Support and implement foundation and fundraising initiatives to advance College goals.
• Implement crisis management and emergency response plans to ensure campus safety and continuity of operations.
• Conduct complex organizational research projects, evaluate academic programs and service delivery methods, assess institutional effectiveness, and make sound recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within policy, regulatory, legal, and procedural guidelines and requirements.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Required Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education administration, institutional planning, accreditation, and program review and assessment, including five years in an administrative leadership role with responsibility for personnel, operations, budget management, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctoral/terminal degree from an accredited college or university.
• Progressively responsible executive or senior administrative leadership in a community college, with successful service as a president, vice president, provost, or comparable executive leader.
• Experience in a rural-serving, multi-site, or multi-college district and an understanding of geographically dispersed communities.

Physical Demands PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some positions may require working varied shifts and/or alternate schedules as assigned. District employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the District’s needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker. Range/Step Range 72 - Steps 1-8 Salary Range $218,105 - 306,896 Annually Benefits Information Yuba Community College District offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Benefits include:

• Retirement: Participation in either CalSTRS (California State Teachers’ Retirement System) or CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System), depending on the position and eligibility.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - YCCD offers two life insurance policies, each are a $50,000 policy. Additional life insurance options are available for purchase.

EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College 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 national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity

Closing Date/Time: 2027-02-12