Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges-Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs C. E. A.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Deputy Chancellor for the California Community Colleges, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for providing policy recommendations to the Board of Governors and Consultation Council; providing leadership and oversight for all division activities including the following: 1) curriculum chaptering and approval; 2) intersegmental coordination with CSU, UC and private 4-year institution partners; 3) a set of student equity programs (e.g., MESA, Umoja); 4) emerging programs and initiatives (e.g., Cybersecurity Collaborative, Baccalaureate Degree Program); 5) enrollment and retention initiatives (e.g., dual enrollment); and 6) innovations in teaching and learning (e.g., credit for prior learning, competency-based education). Leads strategic initiatives; coordinates state technology investments; manages funding and contracts; leads policy and regulation analysis, revision & development; facilitates data & research design & implementation; oversees particular participatory governance committees and practices; directs professional development and technical assistance; creates & disseminates guidance to the field; authors reports and handbooks for the system, the legislature, the Board of Governors & funders; leads grant development and management; serves as a representative of the Board of Governors & Chancellor’s Office. The Vice Chancellor works collaboratively with the Executive leadership team to advance the mission and vision of the office.
Note to Applicants: There is no eligibility exam for a Career Executive Assignment. Anyone seeking to apply must reply to each Statement Of Qualifications prompt or may otherwise be disqualified.
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Employees must reside in CA for a job appointment.
The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on the Chancellor’s Office’s evolving telework policy. The Chancellor’s Office supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to the headquarters office in Sacramento if an urgent need arises.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Hybrid work setting provided.
Ability to make frequent public presentations, both in person and virtually.
Ability to supervise the work of others in a hybrid work setting.
Ability to use standard computer and/or office machines for an extended period of time.
Communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment under artificial lighting.
Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.
Periodic public speaking/presentations are required.
Ability to effectively telework within the state of CA.
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Vision 2030 | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu)
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 1.8 million students attending 116 colleges. Our colleges provide students with the knowledge and background necessary to compete in today’s economy. With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.
The mission of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and the Chancellor's Office is to empower the community colleges through leadership, advocacy and support.
The Chancellor’s Office values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community and we see these values as connected to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the students we serve. View the CO Strategic Plan.
For more information, see http://www.cccco.edu/
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manger to better assess your qualifications for this position. The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
Describe your experience and knowledge in the following six (6) qualification areas:
The SOQ should be formatted with individually numbered responses to the six qualifications listed below.
- Knowledge and experience with California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Academic Affairs Programs.
- Knowledge and experience with online education, technology applications, and integrated approaches in the delivery of academic instruction and support focused on student outcomes and student success.
- Knowledge and experience with community college finance, specifically related to academic affairs budgeting, resource allocation, and revenue generation to enhance and sustain high impact academic and instructional support programs.
- Experience at increasingly responsible levels in the areas of academic affairs, including supervising, managing, and evaluating administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Examples of your ability and experience in strategic planning and using performance measures to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Experience in partnership development, constituency management and navigating complex organizations.
Resumes and cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the required SOQ. Each response within the SOQ must include reference to the correlating number and/or question.
Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as: social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/11/2025Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all the required documents will be eliminated from the examination. SOQs submitted without specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor will be given a disqualifying score. See the Special Requirements Section on this bulletin for specific SOQ instructions.
APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAMINATION. Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
Examination Qualification Requirements
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to strategize and set an integrated agenda for impact
- Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal guidance or direction.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
- Strong communication skills, specifically presentation and meeting facilitation capabilities.
- Ability to recognize sensitive information and consistently exercise a high degree of discretion.
- Strong analytical, research, and presentation skills.
- Positive attitude, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.
- Commitment to student access, equity, and success.
- Commitment to quality service that exceeds expectations.
Examination Information
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
Benefits
Chancellor's Office team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members.
- Telework Schedule Options
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $1500 for eligible employees
- Transfer, Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Discounted Public Transit
- Numerous Discounts for CA State employees through LifeMart
Please see the California Department of Human Resources benefits website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx for further information.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Recruitment Team
(916) 445-7911
recruitment@cccco.edu
HR Supervisor
(916) 445-7911
recruitment@cccco.edu
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Hanan Boyd
(916) 445-7911
humanresources@cccco.edu
Additional Information
Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), verification of education, and resume will be considered not interested in this position. Applications without a clearly identified SOQ or a SOQ that does not address the topics requested will be considered not interested in this position. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.
This position is designated Conflict of Interest, disclosure of economic interests is required.
Education Verification
When you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement that you are basing your eligibility on, you MUST provide a copy of your degree or transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement from the classification specification (link on the right side of the screen under "Additional Documentation").
Example: if you are applying for Staff Services Analyst based on your Bachelor's degree, you must attach a copy of your degree or transcript showing the degree you obtained. Applicants who fail to provide this information may be disqualified.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
