"Vice President Student Services (CC) (Ridgecrest)"

Job Details

Vice President Student Services (CC) (Ridgecrest)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $180,285.69 - $254,738.97 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY25-2600109

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Department: Student Services

Basic Function

The Vice President, Student Services, reports directly to the President of the College and is the chief student services administrator, provides direction for Student Services for the college, manages and supervises the staff and operation of the Student Services divisions or departments. Serves as the 504 Compliance Officer.

Representative Duties

1. Provides leadership and supervises the planning, organizing, and coordination of the Student Services Division while achieving the institutional goals and objectives, and ensuring that academic support services are provided to students to achieve educational success.
2. Provides administrative supervision to the Student Services management staff.
3. Directs the core departments of Counseling, Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, and special programs; oversees the development and evaluation of policies and procedures for these areas.
4. Identify the needs of the service area and students to enhance a supportive learning environment.
5. Systematically assess student support services using student learning outcomes and other appropriate measures in order to improve the effectiveness of these services.
6. Assess the student services needs of the local communities.
7. Develops and implements an appropriate plan for support services.
8. Oversee a complex budget requiring coordination of categorical, general funds, and foundation resources.
9. Ensures all Student Services departments operate in compliance with Title 5 regulations, the Education Code, and federal statutes.
10. Develops, monitors, and evaluates College's Student Equity Plan.
11. Functions as 504 Compliance Officer.
12. Member of President's Cabinet and serves on College and District committees.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience that includes supervision of multiple student service programs.
• A demonstrated sensitivity in working with people with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities.

Desirable Characteristics:

• Understanding of and interest in the work of small, rural colleges
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a multi-campus college operating across a broad geographic service area
• Knowledge of delivering comprehensive student services in multiple modalities and support services for a large population of entirely online students
• Demonstrated understanding of approaches for providing holistic student services
• Demonstrated support for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Understanding of and interesting in serving justice-involved students
• Demonstrated philosophy of servant leadership

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the college goal of integrating instruction and student services as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.
• Ability to exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of the mission of the California Community Colleges.
• Knowledge of theories of student development as they relate to the adult learner, understanding of organizational systems and their contribution to student success.
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws to the campus population; effective oral and written communication with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to make informed decisions using data from the district's integrated system of record.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the Vice President, Academic Affairs, and other appropriate staff in support of the student services and instructional programs.

SALARY RANGE: $180,285.69 - $189,412.66 (Annually)

Maximum Entry Level Salary: $189,299.98 (Annually)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by October 12, 2025 at 11:59pm are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• A cover letter, six (6) pages or less, succinctly stating to what extent the candidate meets the minimum and desirable qualifications sought for this position. The cover letter should also address: Ability to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities listed in the position description. Specific examples from candidate's background and experience to demonstrate knowledge and expertise necessary for this position. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
• Current resume not to exceed six (6) pages
• Copy of legible transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment)
• Professional References including names, email addresses, business, and home/cell telephone numbers of a minimum of 8-10 references including: Two (2) supervisors Two (2) administrative peers or equivalent Two (2) direct reports (including classified/support staff members) Two (2) community members or those from external partnerships Two (2) faculty members Preferably, references are to be from current and former institutions. References will not be contacted without the candidate's permission.