Basic Function

The Associate Chancellor, Economic and Workforce Development, reports directly to the Vice Chancellor, Educational Services and Student Success, and provides overall leadership in the planning, organization, administration, evaluation, and policy development for the Economic and Workforce Development programs and initiatives throughout the District. Other responsibilities will be assigned by the Vice Chancellor and may not be directly related to Economic and Workforce Development.

Representative Duties

1. Serve as a catalytic force in formulating and implementing, collaborating and promoting career technical education and economic development throughout the District and regionally.

 

2. Manage, coordinate, and provide leadership for the District economic and workforce development programs and initiatives to assure the viability and legality of the programs, improve processes, maintain established academic and legislative standards, maximize the career technical education opportunities for students and facilitate economic development in the many communities served by the Kern Community College District.

 

3. Serve as a liaison between the District and agencies administering District-wide economic development and career technical education areas, such as: Work Experience, Workforce and Economic Development, Child Development, and Vocational Technical Education Act (VTEA). 

 

4. Serve as the District’s liaison for economic and workforce development with the California Community College system office, county, state, and federal agencies, business and industry partners, universities, and public-school partners including high schools. 

 

5. Facilitate and coordinate the sharing of information and resources among the District’s economic and workforce development programs and initiatives.
5. Provide leadership and coordinate the District-wide articulation of the career technical education programs among the District’s Colleges, as well as with the secondary and post-secondary institutions.

 

7. Assist the Colleges with planning, developing, and implementing innovative partnerships with business and industry in the communities to foster a supportive economic development environment. 

 

8. Work with College administrators and faculty to conduct institutional research and evaluate student and program outcomes in career technical education areas.

 

9. Facilitate strategic planning processes in assigned areas of responsibility

 

10. Evaluate and recommend programs, standards, policies, and procedures within the parameters of state and federal laws to meet District goals for assigned areas of responsibility.

 

11. Research and analyze issues and interpret state and federal regulations and legislation impacting assigned areas of responsibility.

 

12. Serve as the administrator for District-wide economic and workforce development grants and categorical programs offered by the colleges.  Coordinate applications for funding, reporting requirements, program audits and fund analyses.  Administer budgets for assigned categorical and grant programs and services; monitor and control expenditures.

 

13. Serve on, chair or co-chair advisory boards and/or District or College committees as appropriate. 

 

14. Review and recommend new and revised District Policies and Procedures as related to assigned areas of responsibility.

 

15. Prepare agenda items for the Board of Trustees, which relate to (a) general District policy recommendations and (b) economic & workforce development.

 

16. Initiate, plan, organize, and conduct meetings, seminars, and training programs relating to economic and workforce development.

 

17. Represent the District at public functions as appropriate.

 

18. Serve as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet. 
19. File annually with the Vice Chancellor, Educational Services and Student Success, a report of activities for the year.

 

20. Supervise and direct assigned employees, including performance reviews.

 

21. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor, Educational Services and Student Success.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum:
Master's Degree from an accredited college/university. 

 

 Two years of progressively responsible experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment. 

 

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

Demonstrated success writing and managing grants.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles of management, supervision and training.Economic & workforce development instructional and program development.Current practices/issues in economic & workforce development.State and federal laws, codes and regulations affecting economic & workforce development programs.Budget development and administration.Collaborative strategies for diverse groups/populations.Mission of comprehensive community colleges; 

Ability to:

Interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting community colleges; to formulate policies and procedures; to compile clear, accurate statistical reports and surveys; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to coordinate/facilitate meetings; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.  Provide leadership, stimulate cooperation and collaboration of instructional staff and participate in professional organizations in economic & workforce development; assist in the administration of the economic & workforce development programs; supervise, evaluate, and assist assigned personnel; cooperate effectively with vocational advisory committees, College committees, and accrediting and licensing agencies.Embrace and work effectively within a system of participatory governance in a multi-campus environment.Facilitate change in a productive and positive manner. Conduct institutional research, prepare and administer grants.Effectively represent the District in the community. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff and community partners.

SALARY RANGE$ 150,145.44 - $ 197,003.82 annuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary:  $157,746.55 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by September 12, 2024, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet MUST include: Completed Online Application for Employment form Current resume Letter of interest (Cover Letter)Copy of legible transcripts List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application form It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.  EEO Plan 2021-2024 Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment   
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.