Vice President of Instruction - Berkeley City College

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Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College (BCC), one of California's 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1/2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college's mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well-being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples. BCC is ranked second in the state in the percentage of students who transfer to U.C. Berkeley.

BCC serves students who seek general education, transfer to four-year universities, associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, the sciences, career/technical areas, or foundational skills. BCC students represent a diverse mix of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Many are the first in their families to attend college. The college is an active partner in local economic development and employment training endeavors and maintains a strong and unique collaboration with U.C. Berkeley. Berkeley City College's world-class faculty has created a student-centered learning community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. They have won distinction in the sciences, arts, English, humanities, multimedia arts, and the social sciences.

Position Information

Job Title

Vice President of Instruction - Berkeley City College

Time Base

40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year

Compensation

$184,003-$212,312/year - The maximum initial placement is Step 3: $198,158 depending on experience.

Position Type

Management

Department

Instructional Services-VP (851)

City

Berkeley

State

CA

Job Description Summary

The Vice President of Instruction is responsible to the President of the College for providing leadership,direction, general supervision and evaluation of the total instructional program. The incumbent works closely with the President, Vice President of Student Services and the Business and Administrative Services Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

Provides leadership and coordinates and supervises all aspects of the instructional program of the College in compliance with applicable Federal, State, local and District regulations; and ensures compilation and submission of reports as required.

Coordinates the operation of administrative and academic computing functions, networks and personal computing support to ensure effective assimilation of diverse information technologies and their applications at the College level with the District Office of Information Technology.

Provides leadership for the continuous improvement of teaching and student learning; plans, organizes and implements a systematic process for supervision and evaluation of instruction and the recruitment of faculty.

Serves as the College Accreditation Liaison Officer.

Assists the College President in the development of the total College budget and coordinates and supervises all aspects of the instructional budget, including preparing recommendations to meet educational needs of all segments of the College.

Serves as principal advisor to the College President; develops, recommends and implements operating policies; and makes policy decisions as authorized; may serve as the Administrator in Charge in the absence of the President.

Assures implementation of faculty tenure review process, evaluation of full and part-time staff on a timely basis.

Produces class schedules which are based on student learning needs and program patterns to encourage course and program completion.

Directs and administers the activities of instructional administrative personnel, as well as other personnel through subordinate management personnel.

Assists in articulation of instructional programs within the Peralta District, as well as with other colleges/universities and secondary schools.

Develops and coordinates in-service training and staff development for personnel.

Serves as College Liaison with the District Office and other educational institutions on all matters relating to the College's instructional program, and other related functions as assigned.

Assists the College President in maintaining compliance with Federal, State and local regulations, including District policies and procedures.

Supervises and coordinates preparation of the college catalog, master schedule of classes, and other necessary instructional publications.

Provides leadership for the development and revision of the College's Institutional Master Plan, and the development of instructional short- and long-term goals.

Plans, supervises and administers weekend and summer session programs.

Serves as a resource to instructional administrative staff by providing data and instructional research as necessary.

Assumes leadership of or serves on College and District councils, commissions and committees as required and represents the College in meetings of the community, other educational institutions, and agencies as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the

administrator's administrative 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. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,

disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Desirable Qualifications

Possession of a Ph.D. or Ed.D. Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience in instructional research design and its integration into learning outcomes and

program review for continuous improvement.

Environmental Demands

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical physical abilities for this position are:

Prolonged and frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending,

squatting and stooping

Moderate to heavy usage of hands in grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination

in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard.

Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and by telephone to students,

faculty, staff, and others.

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date

Open until filled; First Review Date: June 12, 2025. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST SCREENING, APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM PST ON JUNE 11, 2025

Open Date

05/12/2025

First Review Date

06/12/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling .

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.