Interim Vice President, Student Services

Interim Vice President of Student Services Priority Final date to receive applications:
August 21, 2026. The West Kern Community College District has launched a search for an Interim Vice President of Student Services. The Interim contract may be 12-24 months, discussed upon placement. . The District seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking administrator to provide leadership in the development, direction and evaluation of the student affairs program. This position is responsible for anticipating the programs needed to meet the educational needs of students and the community college district at large, and ensuring excellence in both ongoing and developing student affairs programs and services.

In order to accomplish this, the Interim Vice President of Student Services must work collaboratively with faculty, staff, educational partners, community organizations, and regional businesses to plan and implement high quality student services programs which are responsive to the needs of the community and reflect the District’s mission, goals and values. Taft College seeks candidates who bring a combination of knowledge, skills and commitment to:
Working collaboratively across the District to support student success at Taft College. Providing leadership to the Dean, Directors and Coordinators of Admission and Records, Counseling Services, EOPS/CARE, Financial Aid, Veterans, CalWORKS, Next Up, DSPS, Basic Needs, Testing, Student Activities, Student Housing, and Student Support Services. Engaging academic and classified personnel within the Student Services area in planning processes based on the College’s comprehensive program review process.

Providing leadership to the development and assessment of institutional and Student Learning Outcomes for the student services program. Participates and contributes to the ongoing evaluation of institutional effectiveness of Taft College. Leading the development and prioritization of budget recommendations from all student services areas, and assists in the preparation and administration of the annual budget. Ensures resource requests reflect institutional priorities.

Monitors and controls expenditures and participates in identifying and implementing budget management strategies. Collaborating with the Vice President of Instruction to ensure that marketing and outreach efforts support the District’s enrollment management plan. Coordinates advertisement to promote Taft College awareness. Providing leadership to and supervising the student insurance program. Administering the Student Code of Conduct, due process and student discipline, including adjudicating student appeals and grievances within areas of responsibility.

Directing the supervision of college and student-sponsored activities, including student clubs. Supervising and evaluating assigned academic, classified and management personnel. Assisting in the preparation of the master class schedule, college catalog and academic calendar, in cooperation with the Vice President of Instruction. Serving as Title IX Officer, as well Section 504 and 508 Coordinator. Working with the Academic Senate on those areas of shared governance as defined by statute and implemented by Board of Trustee policy.

Assisting in collective bargaining with Taft College Faculty Association and the California School Employee Association. Serves on the District’s negotiation teams, embracing an Interest Based Bargaining philosophy. Administers the provisions of the certificated and classified contract within assigned area of responsibility. Serve as liaison between campus DEIAA committee and participatory governance groups. Ensuring compliance with state regulations and the Education Code as well as Board policies and procedures.

Analyzes and interprets pending or current legislation impacting student services programs and /or funding and recommends policy changes as appropriate. Recommending agenda items for Board approval; attends Board of Trustee meetings as a member of the Superintendent-President’s staff and participates by reporting and discussing matters pertaining to the student affairs of the College when requested by the…