"President/Superintendent"

Job Description

1. Addresses the following from this position announcement: Ideal Characteristics, Opportunities and Challenges, and Desirable Qualifications.
2. A current Resume or CV.
3. A list of eight references with email addresses and cell phone numbers for two supervisors, two subordinates (including one support staff member), two faculty, and two community members.
4. Complete transcripts of all lower division, upper division, and graduate level college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable for application; official transcripts are required if you are selected for the position). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant's expense. Transcripts become the property of the Redwoods CCD and will not be returned to applicants.

For Assistance with Applying:
Liz Hermosillo
Elizabeth-Hermosillo@redwoods.edu
707-476-4143

Lupita Martinez
Lupita-Martinez@redwoods.edu
707-476-4141

Candidate Inquiries:
Community College Search Services (CCSS) has been retained by the Board of Trustees to facilitate the search and selection process. For additional information, confidential inquiries, and nominations, please contact:

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

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

Selection Process:
The District will stress confidentiality throughout the search and selection process. Candidates are also expected to respect the confidential nature of all such processes and those involved in the search. First level interviews will be conducted through Zoom. Final interviews will be conducted in person. Candidates selected for a final interview will be reimbursed up to $2,000 for reasonable and appropriate travel expenses. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Please visit our website for updates and announcements pertaining to the President/Superintendent Search.

Note: Non-U.S. citizens who cannot provide evidence of authorization to work in the U.S. are ineligible for this position. The Redwoods Community College District does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement
The Redwoods Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and work environment. The Governing Board supports the intent of the California Legislature to ensure that community colleges build a climate of acceptance and inclusion and that employment opportunities are equalized for all individuals.
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

ADA Accommodation Notice
Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least five business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via e-mail to: College of the Redwoods Human Resources at HR@Redwoods.edu.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.
Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process. unless otherwise noted.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in *Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges*,published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Faculty applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

College of the Redwoods is committed to equal opportunity in its employment and encourages application from underrepresented group members (women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.)