Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Services

The Associate Vice Chancellor reports to the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and is responsible for district-wide policy and coordination of Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, student activities, and Dual Enrollment. The AVC is also responsible for student trustees (including elections) and district wide referendums (Easy Pass), coordination of Mental Health and Health Services. This position is an educational administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, administers and manages systems for student registration, student records, grade reporting and transcript histories consistent with Board Policies, administrative procedures, and State and Federal regulations.
• Coordinate Peralta Health Services and acts as liaison between the district and community agencies.
• Manages matters related to student leadership and student trustees including the annual election and coordinates with the college Student Life Directors.
• Administers compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, board policies, and administrative procedures for student services including: financial aid, concurrent-enrollment, student grievances, health services, student discipline, and district-wide student government.
• Coordinates with college managers and student activities personnel for district-wide programs and activities;
• Oversee the process for the collection and maintenance of faculty records related to enrollment, attendance and grades in accordance with Board Policy and District procedures;
• Collaborate with student services college administrators for the administration of Interpreter services, admission and records, and financial aid in support of student access and success.
• Administers and monitors the operating budget for centralized student services.
• Assists in planning and coordination to promote a student-oriented culture that ensures access, sustains educational excellence, fosters student development, and supports student achievement.
• Lead district wide initiatives including Dual Enrollment and strategic partnerships
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Educational Services.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline represented within the Peralta Community College District faculty service areas.
2. One (1) year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.
3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing various software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet.
4. Knowledge of State and federal reporting requirements for a community college district pertaining to admissions and records, and other student support services areas.
5. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

Three (3) years of administrative experience closely aligned with the position. Higher education experience, preferably in a community college.

Ability to

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and governmental reports and regulations.
• Write comprehensive and concise reports, recommendations, and procedures.
• Communicate difficult and complex concepts clearly.
• Understand computer-related concepts.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Prepare, present and interpret factual data and provide conclusions in written, graphic and oral form.
• Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, discipline, and evaluate the performance of direct subordinates.
• Coordinate and schedule complex activities.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current higher education/community college issues and policy implications.
• Knowledge of Education Code, Federal and State Laws, and current practices appropriate to institutional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, multiculturalism, and successful student outcomes, preferably at the community college level