Associate Vice President, Instruction (BC)

$136,479 - $179,095/Yr

Kern Comunity College District - Bakersfield, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bakersfield, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under the direction of the assigned Vice President, the Associate Vice President is responsible for providing effective leadership and management associated with quality and innovative instructional programming, while coordinating enrollment management strategies, promoting a guided pathways framework in support of teaching excellence and student learning, facilitating continuous improvement of the college's programs and student services by advancing principles in support of student success, and compiling, analyzing, and developing reports and making recommendations to the assigned Vice President to achieve institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in department-wide planning and program development in accordance with mission, goals, and objectives of the College.
• Provide administrative leadership and oversight for implementation of enrollment management strategies/initiatives/efficiencies.
• Facilitate development of college FTES and other related Student-Centered Funding Formula metrics and targets based on financial and enrollment goals.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to monitor and improve the quality of educational services.
• Coordinate the preparation, development, design, composition and dissemination of class schedules, services, catalogs and a variety of other promotional and informational publications and materials.
• Develop, disseminate, and interpret analytical information related to programs, services, and processes and analytics supportive of educational planning, student learning outcomes, enrollment trends accreditation, and required internal and state/federal external reports.
• Provide leadership in development of new programs (e.g., certificates and degrees), encompassing credit and noncredit courses to address the needs of industry and to meet community needs.
• Provide leadership on designated college committees and task force groups in addressing issues of importance to the college.
• Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of Faculty and Classified Staff in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records including, but not limited to annual program review, enrollment management, curriculum.
• Contributes to formulation of the college's Strategic Plan and Educational Master Plan.
• Initiates a comprehensive report on Program Reviews, including an analysis of the implications for budget, goals, staffing, facilities and equipment needs.
• Assists the Vice President with the institutional accreditation process and supports development of all associated reports necessary to maintain the college's accreditation status.
• Supports and assists with the collective bargaining process and related activities associated with the Community College Association (CCA) and California School Employees Association (CSEA) negotiations.
• Works with Faculty and Staff to resolve student issues related to academic issues and complaints in compliance with Board and College policies and procedures under the direction of the Vice President.
• Communicates with District administrators and provides reports and analysis as needed.
• Works closely with Student Services, Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, Outreach and School Relations, and other programs and services to enhance the retention and success of students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited College/University
• Five years of full-time experience in teaching and/or administration, including at least three years of college-level administrative leadership experience
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees

Nice-to-haves

• Earned Doctorate from an accredited Institution
• Community College Faculty and Administrative experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Voluntary benefits selection