Vice President Of Student Services

Job Description

Woodland Community College (WCC) is seeking an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented leader to serve as Vice President of Student Services.

OVERVIEW:

At Woodland Community College, the Vice President of Student Services holds a pivotal role in shaping an educational environment that champions student success and equity. The Vice President of Student Services is responsible for developing and overseeing quality, innovative student services and programs that are responsive to the diverse needs of our student body and the demands of a rapidly changing world.

The Vice President of Student Services is crucial in creating a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that facilitates student engagement, learning, and success from entry to graduation. Through collaborative leadership, the Vice President of Student Services helps make Woodland Community College a place where students can thrive, achieve their goals, and transform their lives. We invite qualified candidates to join us in our commitment to student success, excellence, equity, and community engagement.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Vice President of Student Services will report directly to the President of Woodland Community College. The Vice President of Student Services plays a pivotal role in enhancing the student experience, promoting student success, and ensuring institutional practices meet the diverse needs of all students.

This leadership position spearheads a team of dedicated professionals, all committed to delivering student services that are equitable, impactful, and attuned to the needs of a diverse student population. A core responsibility is guiding the availability and accessibility of student services across all locations, including evenings and summer sessions, and extending these services across the college's campuses in Yolo, Lake, and Colusa counties. Central to their role is a commitment to equity; by infusing student services with an equity-minded approach, they champion an atmosphere of inclusivity and forward-thinking innovation.

Additionally, they work closely with the Vice President of Student Services and other staff to develop and assess student-centered processes aimed at improving student engagement, retention, and success. As a member of the College leadership team, and in cooperation with the team of vice presidents and deans, the Vice President of Student Services works closely with the College President to meet its mission and support the comprehensive success of the College and its three sites.

The Vice President of Student Services functions as general administrator of Student Services at the main campus and two centers. These functions include but are not limited to the following:

a) Admissions, Records, Outreach, and Registration

b) Counseling, Matriculation, and Articulation

c) Student Life Programs

d) Financial Aid and Scholarships

e) Categorical Student Services Programs, such as: Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSP&S), Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), TRiO, Veteran's Center and other programs as developed.

f) Student Development

g) Career Services Center, Student Employment, and College Service/Internships

h) Health Services

i) Outreach and Transfer Services

j) Student Equity and Achievement Plan (SEAP)

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Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum qualifications for service as an educational administrator shall be both of the following:

(a) Possession of a master's degree; AND

Three years of supervisory leadership experience related to the administrator's essential duties and assignment.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.