College President - College of Alameda

Peralta Community College District (CA); Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Alameda seeks a dynamic College President to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction, partnering with the Chancellor, District leaders, and community partners to advance student success and institutional excellence. The President will oversee all college functions, guide capital and program development, and uphold shared governance and equity across the campus community.

The role requires strong collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative leadership in higher education.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and shared governance within a California community college district.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the College aligned with the Peralta District.
• Lead institutional planning and transformation to strengthen student success and educational excellence.
• Oversee academic, student services, administrative, and operational functions.
• Develop and maintain a sustainable fiscal framework and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Foster equity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Partnership building

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The College President serves as the chief executive officer and academic and administrative leader of the College, providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction to advance the College's mission and the goals of the Peralta Community College District. The President is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the College and for ensuring that its instructional programs, student services, administrative operations, and community engagement effectively support student success and institutional excellence.

Working in partnership with the Chancellor, District leadership, faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community partners, the President establishes and advances the College’s strategic priorities within the framework of District policies, Board priorities, collective bargaining agreements, applicable laws and regulations, and principles of shared governance.

The President serves as a member of the Chancellor’s leadership team and works collaboratively with other College Presidents and District leaders to advance District-wide priorities while maintaining the College’s unique identity, mission, and community partnerships.

For more information about the College of Alameda and the Desired Leadership Qualities, Competencies & Commitments we are seeking in the next President please visit: College of Alameda President Search

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the College and advance its mission, goals, and priorities in alignment with the strategic direction of the Peralta Community College District.
• Lead institutional planning and transformation efforts that strengthen student success, educational excellence, equity, enrollment, and the overall effectiveness of the College.
• Oversee the College’s academic, student services, administrative, and operational functions and ensure effective coordination of programs and services.
• Develop and maintain a sustainable fiscal framework for the College, including budget development, resource allocation, and responsible stewardship of College and District resources.
• Lead efforts to recruit, retain, and support students and strengthen enrollment, persistence, completion, transfer, and workforce outcomes.
• Foster a culture of equity, inclusion, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement among faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
• Promote effective shared governance and maintain productive relationships with faculty, staff, collective bargaining representatives, student leaders, and other College constituencies.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate members of the College’s leadership team and establish organizational structures that support effective performance and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Board policies, District procedures, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community, educational, governmental, workforce, philanthropic, and other external partners to advance the College’s mission and expand opportunities and resources for students.
• Serve as the College’s principal representative to the community and, as appropriate, represent the College within the District, region, state, and higher education community.
• Collaborate with the Chancellor, other College Presidents, and District leadership on District-wide initiatives, policies, and priorities while advancing the distinctive mission and needs of the College.
• Keep the Chancellor and Board of Trustees informed of the College’s performance, priorities, challenges, and opportunities and provide recommendations regarding matters affecting the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience in higher education, including significant responsibility for institutional or organizational leadership.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabilityand ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The mission, organization, governance, and role of California community colleges.
• Higher education administration, including academic affairs, student services, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, and administrative operations.
• Current issues, trends, and challenges affecting community colleges and the diverse communities they serve.
• Strategic planning, organizational development, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
• Student success, equity, access, enrollment, retention, and completion strategies.
• Shared governance, collective bargaining, and collaborative decision-making in a higher education environment.
• Accreditation, institutional effectiveness, assessment, and accountability.
• Applicable federal and California laws, regulations, and policies governing community colleges.

Skills in:

• Providing visionary, strategic, and student-centered leadership.
• Leading organizational change and institutional transformation.
• Developing collaborative relationships and building trust among diverse constituencies.
• Strategic and fiscal planning and resource management.
• Analyzing complex institutional issues and using data to inform decisions.
• Conflict resolution, negotiation, consensus building, and problem‑solving.
• Communicating effectively with a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Building effective partnerships with educational institutions, employers, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Ability to:

• Articulate and advance a compelling vision for the College while aligning College priorities with District goals.
• Lead effectively in a complex, diverse, and highly collaborative environment.
• Foster a culture of student success, equity, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Inspire, develop, and hold accountable a high‑performing leadership team.
• Make difficult decisions thoughtfully and transparently while maintaining trust and productive relationships.
• Balance competing priorities and allocate resources strategically in support of institutional goals.
• Work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, collective bargaining representatives, the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and community partners.
• Represent the College and District with credibility, integrity, cultural competence, and professionalism.
• Navigate complex organizational, political, and community environments while maintaining focus on the College’s mission and students.
• Lead through significant change while maintaining institutional stability, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

• 1. Resume
• 2. Cover Letter (maximum 5 pages) - describing your interest in the College of Alameda presidency with specific examples of how your leadership experience, accomplishments, and approach demonstrate the six (6) Desired Leadership Qualities, Competencies & Commitments.
• 3. List of References to include two supervisors, two direct reports, two faculty members, two classified professionals, and two community leaders which whom you have worked, preferably within the last 5 years. Please include name, professional relationship, phone numbers, and emails for all references.
• 4. Transcripts verifying completion of a Master's Degree.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Selection Process

The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview with the selection committee on December 1, 2026. The top finalists will be invited to continue in the selection process which will include a final interview with the Chancellor and a Public Forum onDecember 7-8, 2026. The expected start date for the position is January, 2027.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e‑mail address on your application, and check your e‑mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Tommi Ng at [e-mail].