Position

Clovis Community College is seeking an equity-minded Vice President of Instruction that will provide unifying and participatory leadership to a dynamic, complex, and diverse college. The Vice President will build upon the college’s strong legacy of achievement and leadership in the community.

The Academic Center One on the Clovis campus
Clovis Community College AC1 Building

The Vice President will be a student-focused, dynamic, kind and collaborative leader who is committed to advancing student access, equity, and success for our diverse student body. The Vice President will expand existing relationships with community organizations and build upon strong partnerships with to advance the economic and social mobility of our students.

Clovis Community College (CCC) is a fully accredited two-year public college in California’s agricultural Central Valley, situated between Fresno County’s two largest cities, Fresno and Clovis. The college is a Hispanic Serving Institution enrolling more than 8,500 students a semester, with 43% of those are Hispanic and 66% are low-income.

The Vice President provides leadership for the advancement of effective instructional programming including class scheduling, program development, and Guided Pathways; ensures instructional programs align with the college’s strategic goals and financial plan; provides expert professional assistance to the College President and other college and District management in areas of assigned responsibility; through academic Deans, directs and coordinates instructional functions including faculty hiring, curriculum development/maintenance/cataloging, assessment of student learning outcomes to improve student learning and the accreditation process.

Clovis Community College is known for its innovative spirit, positive climate, high transfer rates, and dedication to closing equity gaps. The faculty, staff, and leadership are creative, caring, collegial, and collaborative and focused on student success. The College is a long-standing guided pathways College and has recently joined the Achieving the Dream network in 2024.  The College is seeking a leader who will facilitate and nurture this climate, as the campus grows and evolves.

Minimum and Desirable Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices;

AND

  • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and seven years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role, at least two years of which years were in a management capacity involving oversight of instructional programs, preferably in a California community college.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate one’s relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.

Ideal Characteristics

List of Ideal Characteristics
Ideal Characteristic Description
Embraces the Mission of the California Community College System and Madera Community College Exhibits awareness of the California community college and has management experience in navigating relevant issues. Implements policies and practices guided by the diverse needs of students and the community; and promotes rigor that results in high student achievement to advance the mission of the community college.
Provides strategic leadership for student-centered instructional programs and services. Provides leadership for the instructional division by proactively identifying and removing institutional barriers to learning. Cultivates an inclusive and intellectually engaging academic environment that promotes equitable student outcomes. Establishes a culture of collaboration with Deans to align academic programs and learning support services, ensuring a cohesive and equity-driven approach to student success. Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to closing educational achievement gaps for racially-minoritized and marginalized populations.
Effective Organizational Leadership Knowledge and evidence of leadership experience in higher education with a demonstrated understanding of efficient and streamlined processes and procedures in fostering an ethos that normalizes anti-racism and equity for racially minoritized students. Demonstrated skills and experience to lead in assigned areas and understands the importance of the Vice President role. Engages in a creative, innovative, and collaborative manner with all constituent groups. Accesses and assimilates information and uses quantitative and qualitative data for decision-making, planning, mobilizing resources, and motivating individuals to creatively overcome challenges facing the District and to make continuous improvements in operations, programming, procedures, and services.
Passion to Lead in Difficult Times Provide visionary and strategic leadership and guidance as the College adjusts to changing landscapes with a focus on advancing and maintaining quality educational and student support services. Has the resilience and perseverance to address challenges and confrontations. Is deliberate in assessing diverse and conflicting perspectives; brings those perspectives to consensus and successful outcomes. Is an effective, data-informed decision maker and transformational leader of change and will commit to making changes based on data. Is action and results oriented, innovative, and creative, and responds to situations in a timely manner.
Collegial Consultation and Participatory Governance Demonstrates a strong commitment to collegial consultation and actively engages in inclusive in participatory governance decision-making processes. Leads collaboratively with all constituent groups to accomplish critical institutional objectives. Understands and applies the philosophy and practices of AB1725. Takes initiative to foster, expand, and sustain an environment of engagement and collaboration that is central to the College’s participatory governance structures (classified professionals, faculty, students and administrators).
Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Has strong cultural competency and has demonstrated experience in leading a successful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) student experience and actualizing a Collegewide culture and climate that normalizes equity with a heightened focus on racially minoritized and marginalized groups, and diversity, inclusion and accessibility for students, classified professionals, faculty and administrators including but not limited to background and identity factors such as socio-economic, age, gender, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, LGBQT+, immigration and disability status.
Collaborative Leadership Understands, appreciates, and follows the principles of community involvement and partner engagement in the advancement of the College’s missions and goals. builds and fosters mutually beneficial partnerships with K-12 school districts, baccalaureate granting institutions, and other workforce development and community partners to advance student access and success.
Highest Ethics and Integrity Exhibits personal/professional ethics and integrity in all behavior and relationships with a strong sense of transparency, fairness, and equity in all decision making.
Creates a Unifying Culture Inspires trust and confidence through strong motivational skills and authentic engagement. Exhibits outstanding communication skills, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the work of the College. Is a successful team builder with a proven ability to motivate everyone to perform at their best by recognizing the potential in others. Is responsive and able to develop strong relationships with student and administrative services. Practices and promotes a culture of respect and collaboration, to create a more inclusive workplace.
Effective Leadership in Complex Educational Environment Understands the Vice President’s role in planning, budgeting, assessing, and leading continuous improvement within the authority structure of the College. Demonstrated experience and skills to effectively manage integrated instructional services and related resources to advance the purposes of the College. Engages in a creative, innovative, and respectful manner with all stakeholders. Knowledge of California and federal polices, laws and regulations governing community colleges and accreditation expectations. Engages and supports professional development for their team.
Communication Skills Communicates effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies while using interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy.
Leadership in Dual Enrollment Expansion & Enrichment Positions the college as a regional leader in early college access, helping students accelerate their academic and career pathways through expanded dual enrollment initiatives. Knowledge of the operational, pedagogical, and policy frameworks that support successful dual enrollment programs. Champion partnerships with K-12 districts, charter schools, and community organizations to broaden access and participation.
Strategic Enrollment Management Manages enrollment growth using a data-informed approach to increase student access, retention, and completion. Demonstrates a strong track record of aligning instructional priorities with comprehensive enrollment management strategies. Collaborates across academic and student services divisions to design and implement enrollment strategies that support institutional goals. Leads optimization of course scheduling, program offerings, and instructional delivery modalities to meet evolving student needs.
Fiscal and Grant Management Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of community college fiscal management, including general fund and categorical/grant funding streams. Interprets and applies complex funding regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, and communicates financial concepts clearly to audiences with varying levels of fiscal expertise. Proactively seeks and secures external funding opportunities to advance instructional priorities, ensures alignment of resources with institutional goals.

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