Community College Specialist

Job Posting:

Community College Specialist, Academic Affairs

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges

JC-534419 - Community College Specialist, Academic Affairs

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 per Month

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, the Community College Specialist (CC Specialist) serves as a statewide subject-matter lead for Academic Affairs programs, policy, and implementation—providing strategic leadership, coordination, consultation, and technical assistance. The position supports a broad portfolio including curriculum, instructional innovation, equity initiatives, partnerships, and systemwide Academic Affairs priorities, while contributing to special projects as assigned.

The incumbent shall lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of complex statewide programs, initiatives, grants, and contracts; refine implementation strategies and ensure alignment across systemwide activities. The CC Specialist ensures accuracy and consistency of curriculum, fiscal, policy, and compliance information; analyze legislation and regulations; assess impacts; and advise leadership on risks, equity considerations, and systemwide implications. The incumbent engages with program stakeholders and provides technical assistance, including providing authoritative guidance and consultation to colleges, districts, partners, and internal staff through communications, training, governance processes, and field-facing activities.

Employees must reside in CA for a job appointment.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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 2.1 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 .

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

The SOQ must be no more than a maximum oftwo pages typed, single-spaced, in 12 pt. Arial font.

Indicate your name, the position number and "Statement of Qualifications" at the top of the page. The SOQ must be organized and numbered in the order of the desirable qualifications.

Hybrid work setting provided.

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.

Public speaking and/or presentations are required, both in person and…