President College of Alameda
Alameda, California
Application Deadline Date: March 18, 2010

The Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District is please to announce the official search process to identify and select a President for College of Alameda

Individuals are invited to apply who are interested in joining a team of educational leaders, who understand the principles and distinction of excellence in management and commitment to visionary leadership, and who are committed to community service and academic excellence.

The College of Alameda President will:
* Preferably posses a doctorate degree from an accredited college or university, although a master s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline represented within the Peralta Community College District curriculum is required.
* Be a credible academic leader who models the highest standards of leadership, is committed to academic excellence and is guided by student and community needs in decision-making.
* Be a highly visible administrator in the community who strives to continue and enhance working relationships with all facets of the community.
* Be a skillful administrator who builds upon an existing management team a sense of community, inspires and motivates others, sets a strategic course of action and holds subordinates accountable.
* Have a record of community activities designed to enhance college commitment as a full partner within the community.
* Be an administrator who demonstrates leadership support and achievement in applying collaborative, collegial and consultative principles, and who respects shared governance principles, and processes for all constituents, a leader who possesses excellent human relations skills.
* Have a record of effective community college leadership at local, state, and national levels.
* Be a technologically sophisticated leader who understands the uses of technology within academic, administrative, and operational environments, including distance learning, web-based instruction, and other alternative instructional delivery systems.
* Be a strong fiscal manager with entrepreneurial spirit and knowledge of budget issues at the college, district, and state levels in the areas of instruction, student services, and infrastructure.
* Be an effective communicator who is sensitive and responsive to the campus climate and demonstrates leadership and management achievements in a multicultural, urban environment.
* Have demonstrated senior-level administrative experience in a collegiate environment and possess a strong academic background.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit: A completed Peralta Community College District Academic/Faculty Employment Application; a brief letter of application (maximum five pages) that states specifically how they would address the challenges and opportunities of the position; a detailed current resume of work experience, formal education, training and qualifications; Names, business and home telephone numbers of four recent references; and a copy of transcripts

Please visit our website http://www.peralta.edu for a detailed job description and application procedures.

The Peralta Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. All inquires and applications will be handled confidentially.