Interim Vice President of Student Services
YUBA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Yuba College (YC) is seeking an equity‑minded, dynamic, collaborative, and results‑oriented leader to serve as Vice President of Student Services.
Overview
At Yuba College, the Vice President of Student Services holds a pivotal role in shaping an educational environment that champions student success and equity. The VP oversees and develops innovative student services and programs responsive to the diverse needs of our student body and the demands of a rapidly changing world. They create a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that facilitates student engagement, learning, and success from entry to graduation. Through collaborative leadership, the VP helps make Yuba College a place where students can thrive, achieve their goals, and transform their lives.
Basic Function
The VP reports directly to the President of Yuba College. They lead a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering equitable, impactful student services across all locations, including evenings and summer sessions, and extending these services to the college’s campuses in Yuba and Sutter Counties. The VP works closely with the Vice President of Instruction and other staff to develop and assess student‑centered processes aimed at improving engagement, retention, and success. As a member of the College leadership team, the VP collaborates with other vice presidents and deans to meet the mission and support comprehensive success across both sites.
The VP functions as general administrator of Student Services at the main campus and two centers. Key responsibilities include:
- Admissions, Records, Outreach, and Registration
- Counseling, Matriculation, and Articulation
- Student Life Programs
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Category‑specific Student Services such as DSP & S, EOP & S, CalWORKs, TRiO, Veteran’s Center, and other programs
- Student Development
- Career Services Center, Student Employment, and College Service/Internships
- Health Services
- Outreach and Transfer Services
- Student Equity and Achievement Plan (SEAP)
Essential Leadership Characteristics
- Deep commitment to student access and success for prospective and current students
- Results‑oriented and data‑informed leadership that identifies gaps in student outcomes and mobilizes campus culture of inquiry and evidence
- Team building that fosters collaboration, innovation, and effective implementation toward common goals
- Establishes a sense of urgency to improve access and success
- Plans for lasting change with broad buy‑in and actionable improvements
- Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to advance access and success
- Financial and operational ability to align resources and expenditures for improved outcomes and long‑term institutional change
- Community engagement and outreach, forging partnerships with TK‑12 districts, four‑year colleges, state agencies, community organizations, and employers
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- At least three years of supervisory leadership experience related to the essential duties and assignment
- Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation
Desirable Qualifications
- Three to five years of successful public higher education administrative experience in Student Services, including concurrent management of multiple support programs/units
- Direct managerial responsibility for admissions, records, outreach, counseling, DSPS, EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, TRiO, financial aid, student conduct, student success & retention, and transfer & career programs
- Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to equity‑focused practices in a diverse workplace, including Spanish‑speaking populations
- Earned doctorate from an accredited institution (desired)
- Knowledge of California Education Code and Title V
- Knowledge of working with HSI (Hispanic‑Serving Institutions) colleges
- Strong collegial collaboration with diverse constituencies, both internal and external
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong management and operations skills
- Experience in participatory governance environments
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Executive office environment with frequent interruptions and contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals
Physical Abilities
- Operate a computer keyboard
- Sit for extended periods
- Exchange information in person and by telephone
- Read various materials
- Make presentations
Range/Step Range
Management Salary Schedule: $167,420 – $204,000 annually (Step 1‑9). Placement based on years of related experience and educational qualifications.
Benefits Information
- About the Yuba Community College District
- Management Benefits Overview
- Management Salary Schedule
- Telework Program – some classifications may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals who require it. The District strongly 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 perceived characteristics. The District also does not discriminate based on associations with persons who have protected characteristics.
Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity.