Vice President, Administrative Services

Sdccdjobs; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego City College seeks a Vice President of Administrative Services to serve as the college’s chief business and financial officer, leading a comprehensive administrative services program including fiscal services, budget development, purchasing, student accounting, facilities operations, and technology services.

The role requires collaboration with college leadership and district staff, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective financial management, while guiding long-range planning and

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, coordinate, and supervise the programs, personnel, operations, and activities of all college or continuing education business services programs and ensure compliance with district policies, Education Code, and State and Federal regulations; directly supervise administrative services personnel.
• Coordinate and supervise the preparation and expenditure of the college’s annual operating budget; exercise expenditure and purchasing control; prepare and administer the annual budget for all administrative services operations.
• Administer college student accounting and bursar functions.
• Manage college operation activities, including the maintenance of college buildings and grounds areas and custodial services in coordination with the Maintenance and Operations Department.
• Administer event and facilities master calendar and facilities rental program.
• Coordinate college-level planning for new facilities and renovations and coordinate district staff and contractor transactions during the construction of buildings and facilities.
• Coordinate employment and personnel services with district and college staff.
• Manage technology services and facilitate technology planning in coordination with the Information Technology Services Department.
• Administer the safety and emergency programs of the college in collaboration with police and district staff.
• Coordinate college bookstore and cafeteria services with district staff.
• Participate in college long-range planning for programs, services, grants, facilities, technology and coordinate financial planning with the integrated planning process.
• Develop and administer the college’s financial, business, and operations policies, procedures, and regulations; prepare regular financial reports to the College President, District, and other appropriate groups.
• Assure compliance with all Federal and State regulations related to business services and college operations, including the completion of all necessary State and Federal reports.
• Coordinate the evaluation of all assigned staff; assess the effectiveness of all programs and services.
• Serve as a member or chair of district and college committees as designated by the President; maintain liaison with other site and district administrative staff to assure coordination of activities.
• Serve as an administrative associate to the College President and, when designated, assume direct responsibility for the college during the absence of the President.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

San Diego City College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application;
• Letter of Interest;
• Three (3) professional references listed in the online application;
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable);
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable);

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title

Classification Title Vice President, Administrative Services

Working Title

Working Title Vice President Administrative Services

Recruitment Limits

Location

Location San Diego City College

Pay Information

Range 8 ($12,372.33 – $20,153.22) per month based on the current management salary schedule .Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks , and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months:

No. Months: 12 Months

Position Number:

Position Number: 000042

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Position Type

Position Type Classified

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT - Classified Professionals

Range

Range 19

Department

The Position

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Vice President of Administrative Services at San Diego City College beginning January 2027. One of three credit colleges in the San Diego Community College District, City College is an urban campus dedicated to the precepts of Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. City College provides academic and vocational offerings to meet the needs of a diverse student population. The college is minutes away from the world-class San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Chicano Park.

Under the general supervision of the President, the Vice President of Administrative Services serves as the college’s chief business and financial officer. The role provides leadership and oversight for a comprehensive administrative services program, including fiscal services, budget development and management, expenditure control, purchasing, student accounting, cash management, facilities operations, maintenance and planning, facilities rental, capital construction, safety and security, technology services, personnel coordination, print and mail services, and auxiliary services such as bookstore and food services. The incumbent works collaboratively with college leadership, including the Vice Presidents of Instruction and Student Services, and may act on behalf of the President or serve as the chief administrative officer for the college in the President’s absence, as assigned.

While the current vacancy is at City College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

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Desired Qualifications

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop, direct, coordinate, and supervise the programs, personnel, operations, and activities of all college or continuing education business services programs and ensure compliance with district policies, Education Code, and State and Federal regulations; directly supervise administrative services personnel.
• Coordinate and supervise the preparation and expenditure of the college’s annual operating budget; exercise expenditure and purchasing control; prepare and administer the annual budget for all administrative services operations.
• Administer college student accounting and bursar functions.
• Manage college operation activities, including the maintenance of college buildings and grounds areas and custodial services in coordination with the Maintenance and Operations Department.
• Administer event and facilities master calendar and facilities rental program.
• Coordinate college-level planning for new facilities and renovations and coordinate district staff and contractor transactions during the construction of buildings and facilities.
• Coordinate employment and personnel services with district and college staff.
• Manage technology services and facilitate technology planning in coordination with the Information Technology Services Department.
• Administer the safety and emergency programs of the college in collaboration with police and district staff.
• Coordinate college bookstore and cafeteria services with district staff.
• Participate in college long-range planning for programs, services, grants, facilities, technology and coordinate financial planning with the integrated planning process.
• Develop and administer the college’s financial, business, and operations policies, procedures, and regulations; prepare regular financial reports to the College President, District, and other appropriate groups.
• Assure compliance with all Federal and State regulations related to business services and college operations, including the completion of all necessary State and Federal reports.
• Coordinate the evaluation of all assigned staff; assess the effectiveness of all programs and services.
• Serve as a member or chair of district and college committees as designated by the President; maintain liaison with other site and district administrative staff to assure coordination of activities.
• Serve as an administrative associate to the College President and, when designated, assume direct responsibility for the college during the absence of the President.
• Perform related duties assigned.

Desired Qualifications:...San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division