Job Details

Vice President, Instruction

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015264P

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Vice President, Instruction Office Administration

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexibility evenings and weekends required)

Primary Purpose

Under the direction of a college president, this position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the operations and activities of the college educational programs and services. The Vice President of Instruction serves as the college Chief Instructional Officer.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs the operations and activities of the college educational programs including instructional curriculum, instructional policies and procedures, program review, schedule of class offerings, college catalog and related publications, extended day/weekend college, distance learning, college library services, academic support center, technology learning center, and other educational programs.
• Develops and implements plans and policies to facilitate and improve the instructional programs and facilitates related operations and activities, including enrollment management and instructional personnel budgeting.
• Directs and monitors the operations and activities of grants and special programs, including vocational education, workforce preparation and economic development.
• Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned programs and services; monitors and controls budget expenditures; compiles information and prepares a variety of reports related to programs, operations and activities.
• Supervises staff development activities as directed.
• Trains, supervises, evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes.
• Plans, organizes and arranges appropriate training and staff development activities; provides orientation for new employees.
• Organizes, attends, or chairs a variety of meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinates programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel.
• Coordinates outreach and related activities with other colleges, high schools, vendors, students, community agencies, governmental and private agencies and other outside organizations.
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Provides leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.
• Assists and promotes the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Working Relationships

The Vice President of Instruction maintains frequent contact with college and District administrators, faculty and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of California education code and requirements, including Title 5

Knowledge of research project policies, procedures and practices, including data collection and analysis

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements

All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If the degree award date is not posted on the transcript, the application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and coursework must be from accredited post‑secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist or offered employment, the applicant will be required to provide an unofficial transcript at that phase of recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identification, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least three years of teaching or other academic experience as a faculty member.
• At least three years of administrative experience, preferably at a community college.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary and emerging educational technology, including artificial intelligence in an academic institution.
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of effective and collegial participatory governance and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience successfully working in collaboration with faculty in coordinating and maintaining currency of curriculum that responds to the needs of historically underrepresented students.
• Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions

Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); may require off-site duties and activities.

Salary Range

$190,126 - $239,986 Annually

Open Date

09/26/2025

Close Date

10/24/2025