Job Detail

Posting Details

College Information

Peralta/College Information

College of Alameda

College of Alamedas mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is Californias only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Position Information

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a full-time, twelve-month academic management position. The annual salary range is $130,000 ? $150,000/year. (Salary is subject to reduction as a result of furlough days.) Salary placement is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Title Vice President of Instruction Compensation $130,000 - $150,000/year (Salary is subject to reduction as a result of furlough days.) Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS The Peralta Community College District proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits* that may increase your total compensation by as much as 47% or more. Premiums are fully paid for full-time, regular employees and their eligible dependents. The District contributes a prorated amount to the premiums for regular employees working less than full-time based on the employees FTE. The employee working less than full-time is expected to cover the remainder in order to receive the full benefit. These benefits include: -Medical, vision, prescription drug coverage with a choice of district-provided carriers. -Delta Dental or Pacific Union Dental. -Life insurance of 150% of your annual pay up to $ 100,000. -Long-term disability coverage. -Employee Assistance Program.

Voluntary benefits include Medical Care, Dependent Care and Commuting Reimbursement, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans funded through employee pre-tax dollars. Credit union membership and prepaid legal plan participation are also available.

The following benefits are also offered for specified groups of

ADMINISTRATORS: Academic Administrators retirement normally under STRS (See Faculty above). Classified Administrators retirement normally under PERS (See Classified above). Other benefits include 22 days vacation leave, 12 days sick leave, and 18 holidays.

• Subject to change.

Position Type Management Department Instructional-VP (251) Job Description Summary

The Vice President of Instruction is responsible to the President of the College for providing leadership, direction, general supervision and evaluation of the total instructional program. The incumbent works closely with the President, Vice President of Student Services and the Business and Administrative Services Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

? Provides leadership and coordinates and supervises all aspects of the instructional program of the College in compliance with applicable Federal, State, local and District regulations; and ensures compilation and submission of reports as required. ? Coordinates the operation of administrative and academic computing functions, networks and personal computing support to ensure effective assimilation of diverse information technologies and their applications at the College level with the District Office of Information Technology. ? Provides leadership for the continuous improvement of teaching and student learning; plans, organizes and implements a systematic process for supervision and evaluation of instruction and the recruitment of faculty. ? Serves as the College Accreditation Liaison Officer. ? Assists the College President in the development of the total College budget and coordinates and supervises all aspects of the instructional budget, including preparing recommendations to meet educational needs of all segments of the College. ? Serves as principal advisor to the College President; develops, recommends and implements operating policies; and makes policy decisions as authorized; may serve as the Administrator in Charge in the absence of the President. ? Assures implementation of faculty tenure review process, evaluation of full and part-time staff on a timely basis. ? Produces class schedules which are based on student learning needs and program patterns to encourage course and program completion. ? Directs and administers the activities of instructional administrative personnel, as well as other personnel through subordinate management personnel. ? Assists in articulation of instructional programs within the Peralta District, as well as with other colleges/universities and secondary schools. ? Develops and coordinates in-service training and staff development for personnel. ? Serves as College Liaison with the District Office and other educational institutions on all matters relating to the Colleges instructional program, and other related functions as assigned. ? Assists the College President in maintaining compliance with Federal, State and local regulations, including District policies and procedures. ? Supervises and coordinates preparation of the college catalog, master schedule of classes, and other necessary instructional publications. ? Provides leadership for the development and revision of the Colleges Institutional Master Plan, and the development of instructional short- and long-term goals. ? Plans, supervises and administers weekend and summer session programs. ? Serves as a resource to instructional administrative staff by providing data and instructional research as necessary. ? Assumes leadership of or serves on College and District councils, commissions and committees as required and represents the College in meetings of the community, other educational institutions, and agencies as required. ? Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline represented within the Peralta Community College District curriculum. 2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment. 3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing various software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet. 4. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

? Possession of a Ph.D. or Ed.D. Degree from an accredited college or university. ? Experience in instructional research design and its integration into learning outcomes and program review for continuous improvement.

Environmental Demands

Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people.

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Also, the position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work and cooperate with faculty, students, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information and opinions. This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills as needed. It is not intended to serve as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions.

Tools & Equipment Used Application Deadline Date January 26, 2012 Open Date 12/21/2011

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. 
   
   • How did you find out about the position? * Asian Week * California Community College Chancellors Office website * Career Builder * Chronicle of Higher Education website * Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper * Community College Times * Craigslist * Diverse Issues in Higher Education * Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education * Job Fair, Conference or Workshop * Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect) * Peralta Jobs Website * Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources) * Women in Higher Education * Word of Mouth * 24-Hour Job Line * Other
   
   
   
   



2. If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above quesiton, please provide details

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. List of References 2. Resume 3. Cover Letter 4. Transcripts Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. Letter of Recommendation 1 3. Letter of Recommendation 2 4. Letter of Recommendation 3 5. Curriculum Vitae 6. Training/Certification Document

---