President, Management

President – Ventura College, VCCCD

Under the direction of the Chancellor, the President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Ventura College, overseeing academic and student services, ensuring sound fiscal and facilities management, and implementing statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures in line with the district and college mission.

• Plan and develop the overall academic direction in conjunction with the Chancellor; recommend instructional and student services programs, budget, and organizational structure.
• Collaborate with district and college staff on strategic planning of short‑ and long‑range goals, facilities management, policy development, and resource allocation.
• Administer the development, evaluation, and improvement of the college curriculum and student services based on research and analysis; oversee collaboration of managers to provide a student‑centered model of education.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate college activities to meet the mission and goals set by the Board of Trustees; report on achievement of district and college goals.
• Lead fiscal planning, including management of the institution’s budget and externally‑funded initiatives, and allocate resources for facilities, equipment, and technologies.
• Conduct administrative staff meetings, provide guidance to faculty organizations, and receive advice on instructional and student services matters.
• Establish and facilitate communication between the college, students, communities, businesses, and the district; lead outreach activities and partnerships to strengthen college viability.
• Represent the college at Board of Trustees, district cabinet, and regional, state, and national conferences; promote the college’s accomplishments and marketing strategies.
• Recommend personnel decisions in compliance with equal employment opportunity principles; lead staff development initiatives.
• Coordinate accreditation, articulation, and matriculation projects.
• Ensure safety of students, staff, and the public; support safety training programs and maintain functional, energy‑efficient facilities.
• Work cooperatively with the Academic and Classified Senates and Associated Students through participatory governance; make curriculum and course decisions with Senate input.
• Encourage a campus climate that motivates students and staff.

• Possession of a master’s degree.
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.

• Mentor, cultivate, and develop leadership at all levels.
• Build a collaborative, inclusive campus culture grounded in trust, transparency, and effective communication.
• Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism through welcoming policies and supportive programs.
• Increase enrollment, retention, and completion with responsive operations and balanced programs.
• Oversee strategic plans, facilities, and housing; support Hispanic student success.
• Optimize online and in‑person learning.
• Partner with regional workforce leaders and expand internships and transfer opportunities.
• Champion services expansion for East Campus and the Santa Clara River Valley.
• Effectively manage collective bargaining agreements and relationships with unions.
• Ensure financial stewardship amid budget constraints.
• Foster academic rigor, innovation, and workforce readiness.

• A courageous, visionary, and student‑centered leader.
• An approachable, visible, and accessible presence.
• A collaborative bridge‑builder who strengthens relationships across campus and community.
• A culturally humble leader who embeds equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism.
• An ethical and trustworthy leader with transparency and integrity.
• An effective communicator and active listener.
• A leader committed to participatory governance and collective bargaining.
• A mentor who invests in employee development and retention.
• A transformational leader who embraces technology.
• A champion of student enrollment and success.
• A leader that strengthens academic and career pathways.
• A community‑connected advocate.
• A fiscally responsible strategist with complex…