Vice Chancellor, Information & Educational Technology

Vice Chancellor, Information & Educational Technology

Closing Date: 02/15/2026

Definition: The West Valley-Mission Community College District seeks a talented individual to fill the position of Vice Chancellor, Information & Educational Technology. The Vice Chancellor will serve as an executive officer responsible for the operation of a major district-wide function, administer and manage information systems and educational technology functions, participate in district policy making, and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chancellor.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

This is an executive position with an anticipated start date of April 2026. The position is exempt and is not subject to overtime.

Work Location: District Information Systems Office located at West Valley College in Saratoga, CA

Salary: Anticipated Hiring Range: $345,251 annually (Executive Compensation Base Salary Schedule).

Benefits:

• Additional compensation: $2,000 for doctorate added to base salary annually, prorated monthly.
• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years).
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Professional development and renewal leave.
• $1,000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service, $1,500 after 15 years.
• CalSTRS retirement.

• Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in developing technology systems in a large organization, with at least four years in administrative and management responsibility.
• Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, major coursework in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

None specified.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of information technology for both administrative and instructional systems and its application in higher education.
• Enterprise-wide applications, infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, physical and cyber security, integration, systems, and database administration.
• Principles and practices of leadership, efficient methods, conflict resolution, and team building.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Organizational and management practices for IT functions and programs.
• Customer service, organization, administration, and personnel management.
• IT system management and vision relating to budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct, and control the administration and operations of the information and educational technology division.
• Analyze budgets and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports and documents.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring fine manipulation, use of telephone, keyboard, and lifting or carrying ≤10 lbs.
• Promote a student-centered culture ensuring access and educational excellence.
• Prepare and administer budgets; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Acquire cooperation through discussion and persuasion; analyze problems and implement recommendations.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, district and division policies.
• Select, supervise, train, counsel, discipline, and evaluate staff.
• Use modern office equipment, including computers and software.
• Maintain regular attendance and follow prescribed work schedule.
• Utilize safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied backgrounds with tact and diplomacy.
• Establish effective, collaborative working…