Riverside, California
1575 I Street, NW
Posted: 20-May-24
Location: Riverside, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5265689
Position Title: Chief of Staff (Office of the Chancellor/Board of Trustees) - District
Open until filled
Department: Chancellor Office (D)
Position Type: Classified Management/Supervisor
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus: District
Physical location of the position: District
If off-site, please specify location.
Employment Type: Full-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade AB
Salary Amount: $192,334 - $234,161
Salary Type: Annual
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:
Department Specific Needs:
Job Description
Basic Function: BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Chancellor, serves as the chief advisor and aide to the Chancellor, serving as a systems integrator across and amongst internal and external stakeholders and leaders; coordinates actions with the Administration Team and Cabinet, and collaborates with the Chancellor's direct reports and college executive management; and oversees and informs the Chancellor of the day-to-day operations of the office, including budget, staffing, and operating procedures. Executes a shared vision between District that results in a cohesive briefing/meeting style for Chancellor and Board of Trustees (BOT) events and public forums.
PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO:
Assigned District personnel.
Education: Education and Experience:
A master's degree in business or public administration, educational leadership, strategic leadership or a related field from an accredited institution, and seven (7) years of senior management experience, five (5) years of which includes leading and/or supervising staff, in an academic setting.
A doctorate in business or public administration, educational leadership, strategic leadership, or a related field from an accredited institution, and five (5) years of senior management experience, four (4) years of which includes senior management experience which includes leading and/or supervising staff, in a public institution of higher education is desired.
Experience: Knowledge Of:
1. Collective bargaining and participatory governance processes;
2. Tools, techniques, and tactics to build collaborative cross-functional teams;
3. Techniques for team building, project management, and collaborative goal development;
4. Current practices, ideas, and research in higher education;
5. Management practices and techniques, including assessment and continuous improvement;
6. The mission, goals, and objectives of public higher education and the community it serves;
7. Statistical analysis software/strategies, survey design and administration;
8. Strategic planning concepts, theory, and practice, including organizational models and best practices.
Ability To:
1. Assist in translating the Chancellor's vision into a clear action plan for the District;
2. Maintain confidentiality and discretion;
3. Lead and empower teams and stakeholders to meet project deadlines, work collaboratively, and accomplish goals and objectives for the benefit of the District and community.
4. Identify critical areas requiring either the attention and/or decisions of the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and/or senior executives.
5. Understand the needs and concerns of complex workgroups, find common ground, and build consensus;
6. Influence, explain, and negotiate with senior executives and near-peers;
7. Interpret and evaluate survey results to create action plans and training;
8. Analyze, interpret, and summarize complex data and provide recommendations for actions based on data;
9. Initiate and support responsive and future-focused innovation;
10. Utilize sound analytical judgment and an operational focus to make effective decisions;
11. Employ management and organizational development skills to improve services and increase efficiencies;
12. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and express complex information to a variety of audiences.
Licenses/Certifications: Licenses/Certifications Required:
None
Other: COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
Physical Demands: Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 15 pounds; occasional travel is required.
Commitment to Diversity: Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, faculty, management, and other community stakeholders.
Contacts: Chancellor's Office staff, college executive management, faculty, staff, and other college executives, community members, and local, state, and federal elected officials and staff.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
Duties and Responsibilities: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Serves as key advisor and thought partner to the Chancellor to translate goals and vision into plans of action; at the direction of the Chancellor, manages high-impact and high- visibility projects requiring sensitivity and cross-functional coordination.
2. Assists the Chancellor in overseeing the daily activities and needs of the Office of the Chancellor and BOT; prioritizes and manages the Chancellor's schedule and day-to-day activities of the Office of the Chancellor to ensure timely and effective responses and strategies to critical incidents and events.
3. At the direction of the Chancellor, serves as lead change champion for assigned District efforts; supports and moves new initiatives forward by resolving issues or obstacles impeding cohesive movement towards organizational goals; provides clear timely communication regarding project scope and status to ensure stakeholder buy-in and mission alignment;
4. Identifies and leverages subject matter expertise and competencies in staff and senior executives in order to support and accomplish major initiatives requiring coordinated and sustained efforts across the District; supports and encourages professional and career development to increase team effectiveness and efficiency.
5. Supports the Board of Trustees by facilitating training and conference participation, retreat and self-evaluation activities, as well as goal-setting for the Board of Trustees and Chancellor; serves as the primary liaison to the Office of the Chancellor and Office of Legal Counsel, and represents the Chancellor at assigned meetings and events as needed.
6. Collaborates with senior executives to identify business, government, and educational partnerships to further the strategic goals and initiatives of District areas and departments; identifies potential and/or necessary internal and external stakeholders, and builds strong working relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials and their staff.
7. Utilizes strong working relationships and partnerships across the District to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office of the Chancellor; recognizes and supports diverse and inclusive work processes in line with the purpose and mission of the District and to ensure the success of current initiatives and establish processes for future projects.
8. Ensures that assigned projects and initiatives are community focused and support the mission and objectives of the District and the BOT; solicits and utilizes feedback to increase task and group cohesion,
9. Provides supervision and direction to assigned District staff; assigns, directs and evaluates the performance of all direct reports; establishes goals and objectives for assigned areas of responsibility in alignment with strategic plans and administrative program review.
10. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a Classified Management. Paid vacation, 22 days annually; and paid accruable sick leave, 12 days annually. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than 12 months. The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr. Lorraine Jones, located at 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:
Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Transcript
Other Document: Other Transcript: Attach your transcript which qualifies you for this position
Optional Applicant Documents: Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Doctorate Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date: August or September 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Special Comments: IMPORTANT NOTICES:
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**First review of applications is May 29 and every two weeks thereafter, until the positions are filled.***
*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 1st or 2nd week of July.
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.
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* An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Listing 'see resume' or a similar statement is not acceptable. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.
* All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
* An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.
* Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.
* Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.
* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted: Classified/Management/Confidential Application
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