Vice President for Academic Services at Imperial Valley College, CA

About the Department

DEFINITION: 

Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, the Vice President for Academic Services serves as the Chief Instruction Officer (CIO) and Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) of the college and is responsible for the overall design, organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of a comprehensive instructional program. This includes general education, transfer programs, career technical and occupational programs, basic skills, non-credit, contract education, community education programs, and all learning support areas within the college district. The Vice President works closely with and co-leads key initiatives and programs with the Vice President of Student Services and Equity to ensure full alignment between instruction and student support services. The position promotes institution-wide collaboration and shared responsibility for student success, academic equity, and holistic student development. As a direct report to the Superintendent/President, the Vice President may be assigned additional responsibilities as part of the executive management team.
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
 
•Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership while fostering a collegial and inclusive environment that encourages quality teaching, shared governance, adherence to accreditation standards, and student learning excellence. 

• Works closely with the Vice President of Student Services and Equity to co-lead and implement cross-functional initiatives that strengthen coordination between academic programs and student services, including guided pathways, basic needs support, and equity-driven strategies.

 • Champions institutional collaboration across divisions by building strong partnerships with Academic Senate, Student Services, Classified Professionals, and Instructional Faculty. 

• Leads and collaborates with the instructional leadership team to plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the college’s curriculum, instructional programs, and learning resources/outcomes. 

• Promotes integrated planning and inclusive decision-making, including shared efforts to advance equity, close achievement gaps, and support student success inside and outside the classroom.

• Works collaboratively with faculty across all disciplines to ensure high-quality instructional delivery, curriculum innovation, and pedagogical excellence. 

• Oversee faculty evaluation and tenure review processes. Trains, supervise, evaluates, and directs the work of assigned personnel to ensure educational quality and achievement of institutional goals. 

• Provides leadership for enrollment management, including schedule development, monitoring of enrollment trends, and program vitality, in coordination with student services to streamline registration, onboarding, and retention efforts.

• Coordinates with the business office to develop, monitor, and align the academic budget with the college mission, strategic goals, and resource priorities. 

• Serves as an Ex-Officio member of the Academic Senate, working collegially in support of academic quality, curriculum review, and participatory governance.

• Represents the college as Chief Instructional Officer at local, regional, and state meetings, committees, and conferences. 

• Oversees development and implementation of community education, contract education, and apprenticeship programs. Supports and advances grant-funded initiatives that benefit instructional programs and learning equity.

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Position Duties

This is an educational administrator position. This position has direct responsibility for formulating and implementing policy regarding the instructional services of the College and the District.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• Demonstrated senior administrative leadership in higher education. 
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

IMPORTANT:  To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date).  All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: 
Candidates who are applying for faculty and/or academic administrator positions and are submitting foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach the documents to your online application.

Minimum Qualifications

Initial salary placement is normally at Range 12 step 1. Initial placement may be negotiated at a higher step depending on experience and education.

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IMPORTANT: 
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by September 29, 2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

For Additional inquiries please contact:
Gina Snow
HR Recruiter
Phone: 760-355-6210
Email: [email protected]

• September 29, 2025 – Application window closes.
• October 20, 2025 -October 21, 2025– First-level interviews held.
• November 5, 2025 – Forum
• November 5, 2025 - November 6, 2025 - 3-hour interview with cabinet including meals and tour of the campus
• November 2025 Board Meeting – Recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
• January 2026 – Anticipated start date for new Vice President of Academic Services.

Other Qualifications

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.