Superintendent/President Job at Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey Peninsula College

Superintendent/President

Salary: Negotiable

Job Type:
Job Number: 2021-00096
Closing: 1/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: President, Office of the

Description
THE POSITION
The Governing Board of the Monterey Peninsula Community College District invites applications for the position of Superintendent/President.

The Superintendent/President reports to the elected Board, which includes five members and a student representative. The Superintendent/President serves as the leader of the College and as its primary spokesperson while being responsible for the overall administration of the District. The Governing Board is seeking a strong leader who will be a visible presence in the District's communities, ensuring excellence in education and service while inspiring confidence and trust on campus and throughout the District.

MPCCD seeks applications from all qualified individuals. It is a continuing goal of MPC to hire and retain people who reflect the rich diversity of the District and its student body. MPCCD is an equal opportunity employer.

THE COLLEGE AND THE COMMUNITY
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) has empowered students to achieve their education goals for over 75 years. Since 1947, MPC has transformed the lives of approximately a million students from diverse backgrounds. In 2018-2019, the College provided educational opportunities to 12,944 students. MPC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC). In 2019, MPC received reaffirmation of accreditation through October 2023.

Designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges, MPC is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals , Educational Master Plan , Equal Employment Opportunity Plan , and Student Equity Plan . MPC's commitment to inclusiveness and equity-minded principles is embedded throughout the College's 2020-2025 Education Master Plan, which articulates the following goals:

Excellent Education: Provide programs and services that meet student and community needs.
Completion Culture: Provide programs, resources, and services that empower students to achieve their educational goals.
Innovative Environment: Provide state-of-the-art and sustainable learning environments, technology, and facilities to support student success.
Campus Community: Foster an organizational culture that supports collaboration, professional growth, and leadership development.

MPC's comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer, career and technical education, basic skills, and continuing education offerings.

MPC recognizes students as individuals with the right to diverse educational opportunities in an atmosphere that is intellectually, culturally, and socially stimulating.

MPC provides educational opportunities through a variety of learning modalities and locations. The College offers instruction at its 97-acre Monterey campus overlooking Monterey Bay, the Public Safety Training Center in Seaside, and the Education Center at Marina. The College also offers robust online courses, programs, and services.

A number of other institutions, agencies, and organizations cooperate with MPC in serving the post-secondary education needs of the Monterey Peninsula. Among those are California State University Monterey Bay, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University, the Defense Language Institute, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Monterey College of Law, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, the Naval Postgraduate School, local pre-K through 12 education agencies, Monterey County Business Council, and the Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

MPC is located on the beautiful central coast of California, 120 miles south of San Francisco. The cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, and Seaside are all served by MPC, as are the unincorporated areas commonly known as Big Sur, historic Fort Ord, Carmel Valley, and Pebble Beach.

MPC's STRENGTHS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Monterey Peninsula College Strengths
~ Measure V (passed 2020) - $230 million facilities bond measure that will provide for the construction of new facilities and the renovation and modernization of existing facilities
~ Hispanic Serving Institution designation that has resulted in significant grant funding to support student success and achievement
~ Strong alliances with local feeder high schools and higher education institutions
~ Student-centered faculty and staff providing high quality instruction and student support services that foster student success for diverse and engaged students
~ Comprehensive institutional plans
~ Mission-driven and equity-minded locally elected Governing Board
~ Well-established 501(c)(3) MPC Foundation closely integrated with the College
~ Excellent fiscal management
~ Effective partnerships with business, industry, agencies, organizations, and education institutions
~ A positive image in both the community and region

Monterey Peninsula College Challenges and Opportunities
~ Provide leadership in supporting the Board of Trustees for their continued professional development in becoming a high functioning Board of Trustees
~ Provide leadership for MPC as it recovers from the years of COVID-19 impacts on enrollment, student learning, and student achievement
~ Continue to address gaps in student outcomes and develop opportunities for disproportionately impacted groups and then mobilizing the College to improve results
~ Maintain quality and delivery of instruction and student support services in an era of fluctuating resources and changes in funding mechanisms
~ Strengthen technology, training, and resources in response to the increase in online learning and support
~ Partner with K-12 systems to strengthen the academic preparation of students entering MPC
~ Strengthen external funding and work cooperatively with the MPC Foundation
~ Maintain a focus on the priorities of completion, transfer, and employment while expanding continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities
~ Propose strategies for hiring and retaining high quality, faculty, staff, and administrators, especially from under-represented groups

Example of Duties
See Monterey Peninsula College Challenges and Opportunities, above

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
~ Master's degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university. The required degree must be completed at the time of filing an application
~ Minimum of three years of documented successful experience at the senior administrative level in higher education
~ Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
~ Earned doctorate from an accredited institution
~ Teaching, student services, or administrative services experience, preferably at the postsecondary level
~ Participatory governance and collective bargaining experience in a community college environment or documentation of equivalent experience

DESIRABLE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
~ An equity-minded education leader who is sensitive to students' needs and focuses on the holistic development of the student
~ An education leader who can lead a complex organization and make a long-term commitment to the College and all those that are served by the Monterey Peninsula Community College District
~ Integrity, honesty, respect, fairness, and transparency in all actions and interactions
~ A Superintendent/President who can create an atmosphere of respect across all categories of employees and has proven commitment to participatory governance
~ An exceptional communicator, listener, and accessible leader who inspires confidence and will seek out and value contributions from employees, students, and the community
~ A proven track record of successful senior management experience including sound business practices and a strong financial background
~ Ability to inspire, unify, and lead internal constituencies to support a shared vision that advances the organization in service to students
~ An understanding of the funding mechanism of California Community Colleges to support decision-making and allocation of limited resources
~ A results-oriented approach that promotes a culture of inquiry and evidence-based decision making and institutional planning
~ Knowledgeable about and experience with accreditation requirements and processes; knowledge of program review cycles as well as knowledge of the California Community College system and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legislation, and reporting requirements
~ Ability to manage the implementation and strengthening of institutional plans
~ Ability to raise resources and align fundraising with institutional plans and goals
~ Ability to establish and maintain a positive presence throughout the District, to strengthen existing alliances, and to develop new partnerships to advance student access, student success, and institutional effectiveness
~ Knowledge of national and state initiatives (e.g., Student Equity, College Promise, Strong Workforce Programs, Guided Pathways, Online Education Initiative, and Adult Education)

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
EEO NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
The District is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, or protected veteran status.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must submit the following:
  • A completed online MPC application form that can be accessed from the MPC website: www.mpc.edu/execsearch
  • A cover letter of no more than six pages describing how your skills and experiences have prepared you for the following outlined in the position profile: the minimum qualifications, the desirable qualifications, the opportunities and challenges identified, and the desirable personal and professional qualities.
  • A current resume or curriculum vitae including educational background, professional experience, professional activities, and any other experience pertinent to the position.
  • A list of eight references with business and mobile telephone numbers and an email address, including two supervisors, two subordinates (including one support staff member), two faculty, and two community members.
  • Copies of transcript(s) from all higher education institutions attended. (These may be unofficial. Official transcripts must be provided when a job offer is made.) Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreigntranscript-evaluation- (cl-635)
Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College and will not be returned.

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should reach Human Resources by 11:59 pm (PST) on Friday, January 20, 2023.

MPC reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

FILING AN APPLICATION
Please complete all the required components of the application including uploading of your transcripts and other required documents.

For general inquiries regarding the application process, please contact:
David Betts, Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Relations
dbetts@mpc.edu
(831) 646-4014

Applicants with a disability who require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least three business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via email to David Betts at the contact information above.

CANDIDATE INQUIRIES AND NOMINATIONS
For all inquiries, nominations, and more information regarding the position and search process, contact the District's search consultants. All inquiries and nominations will be held in the strictest confidence.

Will Lewallen, Ph.D., Consultant
Community College Search Services
will.lewallen@ccss.solutions
(831) 682-3541

Joan Smith, Ed.D., Consultant
Community College Search Services
joan.smith@ccss.solutions
(209) 566-5421

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary, benefits, length of contract and other terms and conditions of employment will be competitive and negotiable. The Governing Board and the selected candidate will agree mutually on the terms of employment and start date. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must submit fingerprints for California Department of Justice clearance.


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