Vice President of Academic Affairs

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles City College

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Salary Range: $202,627 to $251,019

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025

DEADLINE DATE TO FILE: April 25, 2025 Issue Date: March 13, 2025

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE

Founded in 1929, Los Angeles City College (LACC) is the oldest of the nine colleges that make up the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), the largest community college district in the world. The campus is in the heart of Los Angeles, minutes from Hollywood and Downtown and conveniently adjacent to major freeway arteries and public transportation including the MTA and Metro. LACC is culturally rich with one of the most ethnically, ideologically and age diverse student bodies in the country. It is this diversity that drives LACC's long tradition of innovation and responsiveness to the changing needs of the times and its more than 17,000 students. Our programs range from serving the traditional transfer students to career training, adult career advancement, cultural integration, and personal enrichment. Courses are offered during the day, evening, on weekends, online, on campus and at off-site locations, and through other specialized tracks.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Los Angeles City College Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as an assistant to the College President and as a line officer in planning, organizing, administering, and supervising the instructional programs of the college. The Vice President also serves as the institution's accreditation liaison officer.

The VPAA reports directly to the College President and provides the administrative leadership and operational oversight of the development, organization, and implementation of the activities, goals, and objectives necessary for effective and efficient administration of the instructional programs of the college. The Vice President leads the planning, development, organization, implementation, scheduling, improvement and evaluation of programs. The VPAA consults regularly with the Vice President of Student Services to ensure support services needed for student success are provided, and coordinates with administrators, faculty and classified staff to coordinates and evaluates the performance outcomes of instructional programs.

The VPAA provides direct supervision for all academic affairs administrators and champions the vision, mission, and goals of the college and academic programs. The VPAA serves on and works with other Senior Staff to lead and support the planning and implementation of collegewide programs and initiatives, including institutional transformational efforts. The VPAA serves as an effective change agent in creating a campus environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and one where all students and employees matter. The VPAA works collaboratively with the College's diverse stakeholders to develop and implement innovative approaches to provide a learner-centered environment focused on removing institutional barriers to student access and success, and thereby, closing the achievement gap.

The VPAA leads by example; actively participates in and supports District-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; demonstrates and encourages professional excellence among the administrators, faculty and staff, promotes an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.

SUPERVISON RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED:

Receives administrative direction from the College President. Provides direct administrative direction to academic and classified administrators, classified supervisors, faculty, and classified staff assigned to Academic Affairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the chief instructional officer; plans, organizes, administers and supervises: curriculum evaluation and development, instructional support services, library services, total instructional program (credit, non-credit, and the not-for-credit extension program) and certificated contract administration.
• Serves as a regular member of the college president's senior administrative staff.
• Supervises the recruitment, orientation, and evaluation of both full-time and part-time instructional staff within the goals of District policies on equal opportunity.
• Supervises the recruitment, orientation, evaluation of both full time and part-time staff including academic deans and associate deans.
• Assists with the development of new educational programs and supervises all instructional activities while maintaining adherence to the Education Code, Title 5, AB 1725, federal regulations, Board policy, District administrative regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Promotes participatory governance in cooperation with faculty, staff, students, and administration.
• Provides leadership and vision to strengthen and implement a variety of new and existing career, technical, and transfer programs, including career ladders and distance education, leading to certificates and associate degrees.
• Provides leadership and vision to strengthen outreach and dual enrollment in the college's service area.
• Coordinates instructional college development including long-range planning, funding, and liaison with federal, state and private agencies.
• Provides leadership and oversight of program review, program viability, student success initiatives, student learning outcomes and the accreditation process.
• Plans and directs effective instructional programming including class scheduling and room utilization, instructor load, and student enrollment and retention.
• In collaboration with other areas, provides leadership and vision to develop and implement an enrollment management plan, including enrollment planning and analysis.
• Assures students are afforded optimum curricular alternatives and access to academic and technology supported services.
• Oversees instructional scheduling and optimal space utilization in light of major campus construction and renovation.
• Oversees programmatic offerings at satellite locations in accordance with constituent-based demand.
• Nurtures a campus climate that values diversity in its students, staff and community.
• Demonstrates leadership in the development of new college programs from inception to implementation.
• Promotes the college on local educational and community organizations as well as District, state and national committees as assigned by the college president.
• Interfaces with external educational institutions and community, business, industry and labor representatives in the development and initiation of college programs and services.
• Understands, interprets and implements provisions of instructional grants.
• Assumes the duties, obligations and responsibilities of the College President, as assigned, during his/her absence.
• Serves as the college accreditation liaison officer.
• In collaboration with other areas, provides leadership and vision for the college's advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Serves as a member of the Emergency Operations Center during an emergency.
• Serves as co-chair of College Council.
• Actively participates in the LACCD CIO Council, district wide committees, and the Region 7 CIO group.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university; and
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; and
• Evidence of a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, physically challenged and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense after selection and before employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Full-time teaching experience in a community college.
• Experience leading accreditation.
• Five years of increasingly responsible higher education management experience in development, organization, and administration of instructional programs, preferably at a community college.
• Evidence of an understanding of and experience with the principles of participatory governance and principles of effective participation. Evidence of working cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies and advocating for participatory governance, collegiality, staff cohesiveness, and for the core values of the institution.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND PRACTICE OF:

• Applicable District policies and local, State and federal laws, codes and regulations.
• Applications of instructional technology to enhance classroom instruction and to deliver education through innovative delivery modes, including online education.
• Community relations and external resource development.
• Computer systems and software applications related to unit of assignment.
• District and College organization, operations and objectives.
• District policies, state and federal laws and regulations, accrediting agency requirements.
• Evidence of a working knowledge of local, regional, statewide, and national trends in curriculum, articulation, and guided pathways.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to unit of assignment.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning, institutional research and alternative funding for public agencies.
• Principles and practices of training and supervision.
• Trends in career education.
• Courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility.
• Openness to change and create with a passion for continuous learning, self-improvement, and the willingness to meet change with innovation to promote the college mission.
• Organize, plan, develop, and formalize new programs and new concepts by analyzing outcomes through the preparation of clear and concise reports.
• Principles and practices of leadership and administration, including organization, budget administration, facility usage, and grant writing/reporting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and leadership experience in academic affairs, enrollment management, fiscal management, strategic and facilities planning, program development and evaluation, student retention, principles and practices of training and supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current management, leadership, adult development, instructional design, trends, theories, and research.
• Knowledge of best practices for student success, equity, and disproportionately impacted student groups.
• In-depth knowledge of matriculation and articulation regulations, including high school to college and university transfer.
• Working knowledge of the budget preparation and its administration.
• Skill in organizing work and building an effective team to respond to learner needs.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in leading and motivating managers, faculty, and staff with a collaborative style in a collegial and participatory governance environment.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Assist in forecasting current and future needs and costs affecting academic affairs and the college as a whole.
• Strong human relations skills to deliver formal and influential presentations; build, lead and manage effective teams; review performance; and exercise sensitivity to the needs and interests of a diverse student and employee population.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The current salary range is $202,627 to $251,019 annually. Employee benefits include 15.5 paid holidays annually, 24 days paid vacation annually, medical/hospital, dental and vision care plans and a $50,000 group life insurance policy.



APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for the position, applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing application documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. All materials submitted become the property of LACCD.

Please go to our Employment site at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to apply.

Search (Location): Los Angeles City College and (Type of Employment): Academic Administrator; follow the link to file the application packet consisting of the following:

1. A letter of interest that addresses the minimum and desirable qualifications outlined for the position described in this announcement. Letter not to exceed three pages.
2. A current resume or CV of professional experience, educational background, and other pertinent information.
3. A list of three to five references with names, titles, current business, work phone and/or mobile or home telephone number, and an email address.
4. Legible copies of official transcripts for Master's and advanced degrees and any other college- and graduate-level coursework completed that may be considered for equivalence for minimum degree requirements. If applicant is selected for an interview, official sealed transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

All application materials must be received by 4:30PM, April 25, 2025



EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

1. A college screening committee will review and screen all applications that are complete, received before the deadline, and meet minimum qualifications.

2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.

1. First Round interviews are tentatively planned for May 8, 2025.

3 Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the College President, who will make the final selection.

1. Final Interviews are tentatively planned for May 15, 2025

4. The expected start date for the position is July 1, 2025

For additional information regarding this position, please contact:

Angela Miller

Executive Assistant, Office of the President

Email inquiries only to millerac@lacitycollege.edu

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator


To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2014







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