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Job Details
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The College President
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a key college in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate will provide energetic and creative leadership to the college as it seeks the fulfillment of its mission and goals.
College Presidents in the Peralta Community College District serve as the executive officer and responsible agent for the total operation of the college as directed by the Chancellor. The President has full authority to administer and manage the college and participates in district’s policy making. The President reports directly to the Chancellor.
The President plans, organizes, and administers the college, develops and recommends goals and objectives and overseas recommendations for the selection of personnel. Working within limits established by Board policies and Chancellor’s directives, the President develops and administers the college budget and serves on committees and councils as directed by Board policies or the Chancellor.
The President will have a major role is assessing, planning, and implementing capital projects funded by Peralta’s $380 million bond measure.
The President should maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff, as well as other educational institutions. The President must have knowledge of community college educational philosophy and top management administrative practices and procedures, as well as college curricula and instructional programs. The President must promote a student-centered culture that ensures access, sustains educational excellence, fosters student development and supports high levels of student achievement.
The President will work independently for the college, making decisions based upon Board policies, district goals and Chancellor directives, but participate as a member of the Chancellor’s senior management team for the district. The President will establish cooperative relationships in a multicultural, urban community, be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and make effective public presentations.
Each of Peralta’s colleges has programs of distinction that require unique and specialized skills. The successful candidate will possess a skill set that matches the requirements of the College of Alameda.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The President of College of Alameda will be expected to lead the college by example and by motivating others to meet the following challenges and opportunities:
Internal Leadership
The President of College of Alameda will be expected to provide leadership toward the effort to serve Peralta’s expanding academic areas by placing a high priority on training and hiring faculty and staff that will be part of educational programs designed to prepare students for the future.
Campus Facilities
The President of College of Alameda will provide leadership with the development and implementation of campus capital projects envisioned for the college.
Partnerships
The President of College of Alameda will be expected to take the lead in the development of the programs and activities that will enhance and expand partnerships with the business community.
The President of College of Alameda will be expected to provide leadership and enhance the positive relationships that the college enjoys with K-12 districts and proximate four-year colleges and universities in the area.
Neighborhood Development
The President of College of Alameda will provide leadership and assist the district with assessing the needs for current community educational programs and facilitate the further development of new instructional programs.
Preferred Qualifications
The Chancellor will consider educational background, professional experience, accomplishments, reputation, and character in the search for the President of College of Alameda. Leading candidates will have demonstrated success in entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to addressing the challenges and opportunities set forth above.
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