Vice President, School of Continuing Education

Position Number: CM-POST-000043

Division: School of Continuing Education

Department: School of Continuing Education Division Office

FTE: 100

Term (month/year): 12 months/year

Annual Salary Step Range: Steps 1 - 6: $  - $  annually

Initial Screening Date: 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Definition:
Under the direction of the President/CEO, plan, organize, control, and direct operations and activities of the School of Continuing Education, including adult basic education, short-term vocational education, workforce development, education for older adults, K-12 and high school noncredit programs, community and contract education, English as a second language, older adult programs, adults with disabilities, adult secondary programs, and other workforce development related programs;

provide executive leadership and direction for programs, services, resources, and initiatives that support student access, achievement, transition, and success and respond to the educational and workforce needs of the communities served by the College. Participates as a member of the President's Cabinet with other senior administrators.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives administrative direction from the College President/CEO. Exercises general direction and supervision over management, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.

Examples of Essential Functions (Illustrative Only):

• Assists in leading the College in the full range of administrative and governance roles, including budget, strategic planning, accreditation, Board policies and administrative procedures, personnel decisions, labor relations, community and legislative advocacy, facilities planning, equity and diversity, and marketing and public relations.
• Leads the School of Continuing Education Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation review to ensure ongoing and timely compliance with accreditation standards and overall school improvement.
• Provides leadership in fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and managers to promote student success and equitable outcomes.
• Leads and assumes overall responsibility for department programs, services, activities, budget preparation and control, development, and writing of policy under the School of Continuing Education.
• Leads institutional effectiveness and strategic planning efforts within the School of Continuing Education, including the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of institutional program review, Mt. SAC 2035, the Transition Plan, the Workforce Development Plan, and other strategic planning processes.
• Develops and oversees the College's noncredit enrollment management plan and assumes responsibility for managing scheduled noncredit classes to meet the College's enrollment targets.
• Leads the School of Continuing Education faculty and staff to collaborate with College stakeholders and community partners in establishing and sustaining local and regional workforce development activities.
• Oversees initiatives as assigned, including but not limited to competency-based education, Credit for Prior Learning, Student Equity and Achievement Program, and California Adult Education and Strong Workforce Programs.
• Provides strategic oversight of outreach, recruitment, and community engagement efforts supporting enrollment in all noncredit and community services programs.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders, constituent groups, committees, labor unions, and shared governance groups to ensure the success of programs and students; represents the College in regional consortia.
• Oversees the implementation changes to federal, state, local, and College policy; analyzes and evaluates compliance, ensuring effectiveness.
• Promotes growth and development of contract and community education that meet the regional and local demand of the community, employers, and partner agencies.
• Leads noncredit faculty and staff in implementing pathways to credit programs and employment for students.
• Ensures College compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations on noncredit instruction and noncredit student support, as well as related policies and procedures.
• Leads advocacy for noncredit and community services students and programs through ongoing communication with state Chancellor's Office staff, educational partners, federal and state…