Vice President of Student Affairs
Portland Community College
Requisition Number: 08911
Location: Sylvania Campus
Address: 12000 SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours of Work: Varies
Position Status: Executive; Full-time; Exempt
Starting Salary Range: Salary Range: $141,519 to $205,206 per year. Starting Salary generally will not exceed the mid-point of the range and will be based on consideration of candidate's qualifications and experien
Job Close Date: Apply by February 6, 2017 for best consideration
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the District President, the Vice President of Student Affairs provides overall strategic leadership for the development, delivery, and coordination of District-wide student support services in alignment with the College's mission, values and strategic plan. This is a new position for the PCC District and will provide an exciting opportunity for a leader to shape the future of Student Affairs at PCC, and build new structures and processes in collaboration with experienced professionals dedicated to serving our students and faculty. Thus, the successful applicant must be a visionary, strategic, collaborative and innovative leader and team member. Academic and Student Affairs had previously been combined into one position and this job opportunity is part of an innovative effort toward equitable student success.
PCC serves nearly 90,000 full-time and part-time students, from all walks of life in the Portland area. We are committed to a culture which values human diversity and cultural competency for our students, our employees, and our partners. It is critical that the Vice President of Student Affairs brings a strong focus on intercultural competence, equity and inclusion to the role.
In the official responsibilities, this key leadership position provides overall strategic leadership for student services and promotes a student-oriented culture that ensures access, sustains educational excellence, fosters student development, and supports high levels of student achievement and success. In all duties, this District leader acts to continually strengthen services to support high levels of student achievement and success.
College Mission
Portland Community College supports student success by delivering access to quality education while advancing economic development and promoting sustainability in a collaborative culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Portland Community College has a deep commitment to our newly adopted Strategic Plan
(http://www.pcc.edu/about/administration/strategic-plan/). This five-year plan is framed around six interconnected themes and values. Distilled from each is a set of strategic intentions that will guide our future actions and inspire bold thinking:
Think Smart: Provide Outstanding, Affordable Education
Think Bold: Drive Student Success
Think Fearless: Ignite a Culture of Innovation
Think Powerful: Transform the Community through Opportunity
Think Proud: Create a Nationally Renowned Culture for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Think Accountable: Achieve Sustainable Excellence in All Operations
In addition, PCC's four accreditation themes are: Access and Student Success; Economic Development and Sustainability; Quality Education; and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
PCC is well respected and well liked. We successfully reach out to local, regional, and national constituents building strong partnerships with K-12, universities, business and industry, and government.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the mission of PCC. Student success is our number one priority, no matter your definition of "success." We offer a wide array of student services, resources, and financial assistance.
Social justice, accountability, and a strong sense of community are values we hold dear. PCC is a reflection of the Portland metropolitan area and we strive to make a positive socioeconomic impact within the region.
Responsibilities/Duties:
1. Provides District-wide vision and leadership for the development, implementation, assessment, maintenance, and integrity of essential student services and coordinated delivery.
2. Directs the ongoing evaluation and revision of College standards, policies, and procedures that address the most effective and student-centered delivery of student service programs and that support the college mission.
3. Supervises management, confidential, paraprofessionals, technical/support and classified staff and performs both direct and indirect supervision through subordinates. Hires, evaluates, trains, disciplines and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.
4. Works collaboratively with College leadership to develop, interpret and implement policy.
5. Administers compliance with all student services laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
6. Works collaboratively with leadership teams for campuses and centers to advance student support, faculty engagement, and program development.
7. Leads the development and implementation of data-informed strategies to improve strategic enrollment, retention, progression, graduation, job placement and transfer pathways.
8. Works directly with senior District and campus leadership and in close collaboration with the Vice President, Academic Affairs to guide and monitor College-wide implementation of student related initiatives.
9. Participates as a member of the College's management team that integrates educational, fiscal, technological, facilities, and personnel planning to ensure achievement of the College's vision and mission.
10. Serves as the chief Student Affairs resource for the College.
11. Appoints college-wide ad hoc committees and task forces as needed.
12. Develops and maintains effective collaborative relationships with agencies and institutions at the state, regional, and national levels.
13. Designs and coordinates internal and external assessments to identify current and emerging economic, social, political, and technological trends and issues that may impact students and/or the College.
14. Leads and makes operational elements of the College's strategic plan related to Student Affairs.
15. Plans, develops and implements assigned budgets within fiscal guidelines.
16. Advises leadership on higher education issues and implements strategic analysis as directed.
17. Identifies and secures college-wide grants that strengthen and expand the College's educational opportunities.
18. Participates as the College representative on national, state, regional, and other external committees as appropriate.
19. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience which includes higher education or state agency experience, of which three (3) years are at the senior level.
Important Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Leadership and managerial principles;
- Budgeting principles and practices;
- Accreditation standards;
- Strategic enrollment management;
- Conflict mediation principles and practices;
- Diversity, equity and inclusion principles and best practices;
- Public relations principles;
- Strategic management principles and practices;
- Program management and development principles;
- Higher education principles and practices;
- Student recruitment and support services;
- Student development theory;
- Technological systems as they apply to student support.
Skill in:
- Demonstrating a high level of intercultural competence, an understanding of the diverse identities and cultures of community college students and staff, and in developing and supporting inclusive communities;
- Applying strategic planning to effect change in a multi-cultural environment;
- Examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
- Employee development and performance management;
- Directing and providing leadership to subordinate staff;
- Providing strategic leadership;
- Planning, implementing, improving, and evaluating broad-based programs, policies, and procedures;
- Directing the development and management of budgets;
- Assisting in the administration of campus operations;
- Evaluating for compliance with applicable regulations and accreditation requirements;
- Speaking in public;
- Developing professional relationships and fostering collaboration;
- Evaluating research to identify potential solutions, resolve problems, or provide information;
- Mediating conflict.
Ability to:
- Develop and interpret financial data/plans and manage resources;
- Develop, interpret and implement policy;
- Work effectively with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
- Promote dedication, creativity, innovation and growth;
- Speak effectively to employees, faculty, staff and community groups;
- Use computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting activities;
- Communicate effectively through oral and written mediums.
Special/Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated understanding of the complexities within a large, diverse, multi-campus educational institution similar to Portland Community College
- Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated success in working collaboratively on major change initiatives
- Significant experience in senior leadership in student affairs leadership positions
- Experience and knowledge of student development theory and practice
Additional Posting Information:
Application Procedure
To Be Considered for this Position, Please Submit the Following:
1) Executive On-line Application Form
2) A Current Resume
3) A Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please address how you meet each of the minimum and preferred qualifications posted for this position. Please keep your cover letter to maximum of five (5) pages.
Selection Timeline
Best Consideration Date: February 6, 2017
Initial In-Person Interviews: Targeted for the Week of February 20, 2017
Finalist Interviews & On-Campus Forums: Targeted for the Week of March 13, 2017
Offer to Successful Candidate: Mid-March 2017
Notes to Applicants
As an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
Upon hire candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degrees earned.
Applicants selected for hire will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Working hours may vary and occasional evening and/or weekend work is required. Frequent travel between college locations and outside the District is required.
Documents that must be associated with this posting:
Cover Letter
Documents which can be associated with this posting:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: jobs.pcc.edu
As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
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