Definition

• Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: The Vice Chancellor should champion anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, fostering a district-wide environment where all students and employees feel welcome and valued. This includes promoting a culture that embraces different perspectives and backgrounds.
• Communication and Labor Negotiation Skills: Strong and open communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, are crucial. The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources serves as the District's chief labor negotiator for certificated and classified personnel with an interest-based approach to problem-solving and negotiations. Provides leadership in contract administration for all collective bargaining agreements. Administers all aspects of collective bargaining agreements, including grievances, due process, appeals, and other legal procedures. Interprets and implements rules, regulations, and policies of the Board of Trustees and the directives of the Chancellor as they affect the negotiation process, labor relations, and legal issues related to the Office of Human Resources.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: An effective Vice Chancellor will be able to build and nurture partnerships within and outside the organization. Serves as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet and other committees designated by the Chancellor. Under the direction of the Chancellor, provides liaison between the Board of Trustees, Vice Chancellors, college Presidents, and other administrative staff. Represents the District at meetings, conferences, and workshops related to leading the District's Human Resources Department.
• Visionary Leadership and Innovative Programs for Organizational Capacity: The Vice Chancellor should possess a clear and inspiring vision for the future of the District’s Human Resources Departments, aligning that vision with the goals of the California Community College Chancellor's Office and the Chancellor’s goals for Coast Community College District. Administers all aspects of the Coast Community College District Office of Human Resources including but not limited to employee benefits, employment services and employee records, recruitment & staff analysis, performance evaluations, investigations, conflict resolution, and retirement program information. Develops and implements robust and cohesive professional development programs, academies, internships, and/or apprenticeships to ensure organizational capacity and flexibility for future needs.
• Professional Development: Designs and oversees comprehensive professional development programs for faculty and staff, fostering continuous learning, skill enhancement, and career growth. Directs the comprehensive recruitment, successful retention, and promotional opportunities of a diverse faculty and staff through collaboration and leadership with district and college employee leadership. Develops strategic plans that will enhance the employment programs of the District and coordinates the state reporting process relative to human resources.
• Integrity and Ethics: The highest ethical standards should guide the Vice Chancellor’s actions, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability in all endeavors.
• Governance and Policy Compliance: Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with California state and federal laws, codes, and regulations related to public human resources management. Provides effective leadership in personnel dispute resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions. Participates in the development of District policy and procedure statements and the Board of Trustees’ review of current policies. Ensures Board policies and administrative procedures related to human resources are aligned, up-to-date, and consistent with Collective Bargaining Agreements. Ensures effective and efficient District personnel processes and procedures using technology and streamlined organization. Directs the District's benefits, recruitment, records departments, and staff training, orientation, and professional development functions. Directs the coordination of state and federal reporting relative to human resources, including participation in local and national surveys.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

• A Master's degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of management experience in human resources or related field.
• OR a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above.
• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college employees and students.

• At least five years of general human resources administrative experience, of which three have been performed in a comprehensive educational environment.

• At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements.

• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of participatory governance, academic freedom, and collaborative decision-making with an interest-based approach.

• Skills and aptitude to provide guidance and support to resolve personnel conflicts with a proactive approach.

• Strong communication skills including making effective presentations to large groups with differing backgrounds.

• Evidence of the development, enhancement, and promotion of comprehensive professional development programs for faculty, classified, confidential and management employees.

• Experience with computer systems and software applications related to human resources and employer/employee relations programs.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to employment in education generally, and community colleges specifically.

• Experience working effectively with students, staff, faculty, employee organization groups, a Governing Board, and other governmental bodies.

• Knowledge of California community college equal employment opportunity programs.

• Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution is preferred but not required.

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Conditions of Employment

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910).
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Completed Online Application.
• Current Resume. (separate attachment, not to exceed six pages)
• Letter of Application that addresses the Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications listed above in this job announcement for the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. (separate attachment, not to exceed six pages)
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Anti-racism Statement that includes how you have incorporated and supported diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism policies and procedures in your Human Resources experience.

• Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date.
• All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned.
• Any documents that you are unable to attach can be emailed to jobs@cccd.edu. Emails must clearly indicate your name and the job to which you are applying.
• All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance.

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week. Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.