Job Description
Yuba Community College District Governing Board and Chancellor seeks an accomplished, student-centered, equity-minded, and community-connected leader to serve as President of Yuba College. As the College approaches its centennial, the next president will join a proud institution with dedicated employees, broad educational pathways, a strong commitment to equitable student learning and achievement, and meaningful potential for continued innovation and regional partnership. The president serves as Yuba College’s chief executive officer and provides overall leadership and administrative authority for instructional, academic, student-support, and operational programs at the College and its associated campuses and centers. Reporting to the Chancellor, the president is a key member of the District executive leadership team and works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, District Services, the sister college, and internal and external partners to advance shared institutional goals. The successful candidate will be both relational and results-oriented: visible and accessible across the College’s locations and communities; skilled in participatory governance; prepared to make timely and difficult decisions; and able to translate a shared vision into measurable and sustainable progress. The next president will strengthen morale and trust, improve institutional effectiveness, steward resources responsibly, and position Yuba College for sustainable enrollment, programmatic, and organizational growth.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional policies and procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS Some positions may require working varied shifts and/or alternate schedules as assigned. District employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the District’s needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience: Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education administration, institutional planning, accreditation, and program review and assessment, including five years in an administrative leadership role with responsibility for personnel, operations, budget management, and strategic initiatives. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.
Yuba Community College District Governing Board and Chancellor seeks an accomplished, student-centered, equity-minded, and community-connected leader to serve as President of Yuba College. As the College approaches its centennial, the next president will join a proud institution with dedicated employees, broad educational pathways, a strong commitment to equitable student learning and achievement, and meaningful potential for continued innovation and regional partnership. The president serves as Yuba College’s chief executive officer and provides overall leadership and administrative authority for instructional, academic, student-support, and operational programs at the College and its associated campuses and centers. Reporting to the Chancellor, the president is a key member of the District executive leadership team and works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, District Services, the sister college, and internal and external partners to advance shared institutional goals. The successful candidate will be both relational and results-oriented: visible and accessible across the College’s locations and communities; skilled in participatory governance; prepared to make timely and difficult decisions; and able to translate a shared vision into measurable and sustainable progress. The next president will strengthen morale and trust, improve institutional effectiveness, steward resources responsibly, and position Yuba College for sustainable enrollment, programmatic, and organizational growth.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional policies and procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS Some positions may require working varied shifts and/or alternate schedules as assigned. District employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the District’s needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience: Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education administration, institutional planning, accreditation, and program review and assessment, including five years in an administrative leadership role with responsibility for personnel, operations, budget management, and strategic initiatives. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.