College President - College of Alameda

The College President serves as the chief executive officer and academic and administrative leader of the College, providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction to advance the College's mission and the goals of the Peralta Community College District. The President is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the College and for ensuring that its instructional programs, student services, administrative operations, and community engagement effectively support student success and institutional excellence.

Working in partnership with the Chancellor, District leadership, faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community partners, the President establishes and advances the College’s strategic priorities within the framework of District policies, Board priorities, collective bargaining agreements, applicable laws and regulations, and principles of shared governance.

The President serves as a member of the Chancellor’s leadership team and works collaboratively with other College Presidents and District leaders to advance District-wide priorities while maintaining the College’s unique identity, mission, and community partnerships.

For more information about the College of Alameda and the Desired Leadership Qualities, Competencies & Commitments we are seeking in the next President please visit:
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Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the College and advance its mission, goals, and priorities in alignment with the strategic direction of the Peralta Community College District.
• Lead institutional planning and transformation efforts that strengthen student success, educational excellence, equity, enrollment, and the overall effectiveness of the College.
• Oversee the College’s academic, student services, administrative, and operational functions and ensure effective coordination of programs and services.
• Develop and maintain a sustainable fiscal framework for the College, including budget development, resource allocation, and responsible stewardship of College and District resources.
• Lead efforts to recruit, retain, and support students and strengthen enrollment, persistence, completion, transfer, and workforce outcomes.
• Foster a culture of equity, inclusion, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement among faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
• Promote effective shared governance and maintain productive relationships with faculty, staff, collective bargaining representatives, student leaders, and other College constituencies.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate members of the College’s leadership team and establish organizational structures that support effective performance and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Board policies, District procedures, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community, educational, governmental, workforce, philanthropic, and other external partners to advance the College’s mission and expand opportunities and resources for students.
• Serve as the College’s principal representative to the community and, as appropriate, represent the College within the District, region, state, and higher education community.
• Collaborate with the Chancellor, other College Presidents, and District leadership on District-wide initiatives, policies, and priorities while advancing the distinctive mission and needs of the College.
• Keep the Chancellor and Board of Trustees informed of the College’s performance, priorities, challenges, and opportunities and provide recommendations regarding matters affecting the College.
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