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Position Information
Job Number
MAN00142P
Position Title
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs
Position Type
Academic Administrator
Percentage Employee
100%
Number of Months Assignment
12
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Current Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm (nights and weekends as needed)
Salary Range
VP Salary Schedule (Special Contract, Academic Administrator)
Salary
$21,308.52 / Step 1 Monthly
Shift Differential
FLSA
Exempt
Location
Main Campus
Department
President's Office (Dept)
Open Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
08/28/2026
Open Until Filled
No
About Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Instructional Officer and leads the planning, development, and implementation of instructional programs. The Vice President/Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs provides leadership, direction, and support in delivering instructional programs and services; assumes responsibility for personnel and personnel practices in academic areas; oversees operational services and activities; and works effectively with outside agencies. May assume the responsibility of the Superintendent/President in the absence of the Superintendent/President, in accordance with Board Policy 2432.
Minimum Qualifications
Education And Experience:
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university; doctorate degree preferred, AND
• Three (3) years of administrative experience or other related experience in an institution of higher education. Teaching experience is required, AND
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Equivalencies
Essential Duties
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS:
Provide Leadership in the following:
1. Planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programs and services; E
2. Developing and implementing the Educational Master Plan; E
3. Developing, implementing and monitoring an enrollment management plan to achieve and maintain enrollment targets; E
4. Developing, implementing and assessing student learning outcomes in all instructional programs and services; E
5. Directing research related to student learning; developing new and revised programs to reflect changing needs and priorities; E
6. Planning the implementation of academic support services to achieve retention of students and maximize academic success; E
7. Overseeing the faculty and staff development program. E
8. Assist in preparation and implementation of accreditation reports. Serve as Accreditation Liaison Officer as needed. E
PERSONNEL AND PERSONNEL PRACTICES:
9. Exercises direct supervision over instructional Deans and Directors; E
10. Selects, trains, counsels, supervises and evaluates instructional program personnel; E
11. Attracts and retains instructional personnel that are outstanding and diverse; E
12. Promotes equal opportunity and student and gender equity to effectively serve the District's diverse community; E
13. Promotes collaboration, teamwork and positive working relationships among all personnel; E
14. Responds to and resolves complaints and/or conflicts; E
15. Develops, implements and updates a personal professional development plan; E
16. Develops, applies, and evaluates effective approaches to implement the policies of the Rio Hondo Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse community. E
OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES:
17. Develops and prioritizes budget recommendations for instructional areas and assists in the administration of the divisional budgets; E
18. Provides leadership in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration;
19. Participates in a variety of campus committees and task forces; E
20. Attends Board of Trustees' meetings; E
21. Makes presentations to internal and external community; E
22. Provides input on issues affecting assigned functions; E
23. Works effectively with the Board of Trustees within parameters established by the Superintendent/President. E
24. Works in partnership with local school districts and community groups. E
INTERACTION WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
25. Provides leadership, support and direct involvement in the College's various accreditations and state agencies; E
26. Builds relationships and partnerships with individuals, agencies and organizations involved in education, business, government and other enterprises that may help advance the mission and goals of the District. E
27. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
Exercises direct supervision over instructional Deans and Directors, where applicable.
Other Job Related Duties
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Curriculum development and instructional methodologies and technology.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Instructional techniques designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote welcoming classroom environments for students from culturally diverse groups.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive instructional program.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of instructional programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of instructional program development and administration.
• Scheduling policies and procedures.
• The California Community College System as it functions on the State, local, and institutional level.
• Educational community needs and resources as related to classes and disciplines.
• The relationship among community college systems and K-12 and post secondary institutions.
• Accounting practices.
• Database applications.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including appropriate
sections of the California Education Code.
Skill to:
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Ability to:
• Work effectively and collaboratively with a broad based constituency within a shared governance setting.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the assigned instructional programs.
• Be sensitive to and understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identities, sexualities, ethnic and other backgrounds of community college students and employees.
• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient instructional programs and services.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of faculty and professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, supervise, motivate, counsel, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Identify and respond to instructional program issues, concerns, and needs.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of instructional program goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new instructional program service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Administer instructional program budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to instructional programs and functions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in a large, public sector educational environment
Working Conditions
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• As an exempt employee, the incumbent may be asked to work variable schedules. Must be able to travel for meetings and College functions.
• The incumbent must have the ability to get to a variety of locations. This is usually accomplished by driving a vehicle to said locations. If operating a vehicle, the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver's license is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
• Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
• NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work