"Superintendent/President"

Job Description

Superintendent/President

College of the Desert (COD) invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Superintendent/President. COD is an inclusive, student-centered community college providing high-quality degree, certificate, and transfer programs that are accessible, affordable, and responsive to the diverse needs of students and the community. The College is also a regionally and nationally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) dedicated to providing the tools, programs, and instruction critical for student success.

The new Superintendent/President will be a visionary, collaborative leader who is student-centered and embraces the community college mission. The successful candidate will hold a masters degree (required) or a relevant advanced degree (preferred) along with five years of senior management experience with significant decision-making responsibility. They will have an understanding and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Application should be received by March 3, 2025, for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled. The application must include a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for five recent professional references and submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search Portal here.

For further information and instructions to applicants, please review the leadership profile available here.