Vice President, Administrative Services

Austincc; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Sick and vacation leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

San Diego City College seeks a Vice President of Administrative Services to oversee the college's financial and administrative operations, including budgeting, facilities, and risk management. Under the President, this role acts as chief business and financial officer and collaborates with college leadership to ensure compliance, strategic planning, and effective management of resources.

The position requires directing a comprehensive program covering fiscal services, budget development,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, State, and federal laws governing college operations.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Understanding of budgeting and accounting procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee college-wide financial and administrative services operations.
• Coordinate annual operating budget and expenditure controls.
• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, and capital construction projects.
• Lead the college's bond measure and facilities plan.
• Administer safety, emergency preparedness, and risk management programs.
• Coordinate personnel, technology, and auxiliary services.
• Support integrated planning efforts.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Facilities management

Risk management

Staff supervision

Public administration

Communication skills

Contract law

Personnel management

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/12/2026
Location: San Diego City College

Pay Information

Range 8 ($12,372.33 – $20,153.22) per month based on the current https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/employee%20relations/Salary%20Schedules/Management%20Salary%20Schedule%20effective%2004012026.pdf.
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 https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/collective-bargaining-agreements.aspx, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:
1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Months Position Number: 000042
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type: Classified
Bargaining Unit: Management
Range: 8
Department: Administrative/Personnel Services

The Position

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Vice President of Administrative Services at San Diego City College beginning July 2026. 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, and overseeing college-wide financial and administrative services operations.
• Coordinating and managing the college's annual operating budget and expenditure controls.
• Overseeing facilities operations, maintenance, and capital construction projects.
• Lead the college's billion-dollar bond measure and facilities plan.
• Administering safety, emergency preparedness, and risk management programs.
• Coordinating personnel, technology, and auxiliary services.
• Serving on college and district committees and supporting integrated planning efforts.

Knowledge

• Applicable sections of local, State, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned area.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code and Health & Safety Codes.
• Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Complexity of functions and impacts of college operations.
• Contract law as applicable to California community colleges.
• District collective bargaining process.
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• District personnel, budgeting and accounting procedures.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment and record-keeping techniques.
• Motivational and people coordination skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Principles and personnel management, supervision, and training.
• Principles of business management, supervision and facilities management.
• Principles of public administration personnel and accounting management.

Skills and Abilities

• Analyze situations accurately and take effective courses of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse constituencies, within and outside the District.
• Develop and manage a diverse program area and offer clear leadership.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrators and staff, contractors and other support personnel.
• Finance, budget and accounting management.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Manage operations of business and facilities.
• Personnel management, supervision, and training.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise work.
• Public administration, human resources, and accounting.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.