Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development

LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Beach City College seeks a visionary Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development to lead the district's economic and workforce development mission, supervise staff, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to meet regional business needs.

The role emphasizes policy development, grants, revenue opportunities, and alignment with college goals, while collaborating with K-12, higher education and industry to advance education, training and community impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; leadership experience in an administrative role.
• Evidence of sensitivity to diverse student populations and commitment to equity.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, dynamic administrative leadership guiding workforce and economic development.
• Guide grants, economic and workforce development initiatives and partnerships to meet regional needs.
• Develop policy, procedures and programs aligned with district goals and statewide directives.
• Collaborate with K-12, colleges and industry to articulate pathways between academics and workforce outcomes.
• Identify revenue opportunities and manage projects supporting the college mission.
• Engage in governance, advocacy, and marketing to promote district programs and services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cultural competency

Oral and written communication

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate

Job description

Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 58% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 11% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts

ABOUT THE POSITION

Through effective leadership, theVice President, Workforce and Economic Development, will supervise, plan, implement, and coordinate with appropriate internal staff and external partners as necessary to assure the District’s economic and workforce development mission meets regional business and industry needs and are in consonance withDistrict goals and objectives.The Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development, provides opportunity for staff involvement in the development of policy, procedures and programs. In addition, theVice President, Workforce and Economic Development, functions effectively as a member of the executive and administrative team.

COLLEGE MISSION

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

The College seeks candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for commitment to student success. The position encompasses the following professional responsibilities and competencies:

• Provide strong, dynamic administrative leadership and fosters a collaborative environment which encourages educational and training entrepreneurship and excellence in delivery of programs and services.
• Possess and energetically promote the vision to guide the college’s grants, economic and workforce development efforts and institutional projects into the future.
• Provide leadership and proactively seek appropriate revenue generating and resource development opportunities to enhance the mission of the College.
• Understand and appreciate the mission of community colleges, including the third mission of economic development: enhance business and professional developmentfor all constituents served by the District.
• Engage proactively in regional and statewide policy development and directives having to do with economic and workforce preparation.
• Advocate and promote quality programs and services, and meet the educational and training needs of individuals as well as those of local and regional business and industry.
• Provide leadership and work effectively with K-12 school districts, colleges and universities, business and industry, local government, and community groups and organizations in developing policy, programs and services for articulation witheconomic and workforce development.
• Provide leadership and successful linkage between academic, career, and technical education programs and services to the community and business/industry.
• Provide leadership and support special projects and initiatives related to the District’s mission and institutional priorities.
• Understand and support the College in setting and advancing a legislative and governmentaffairsagendaasappropriatelysupportedbytheSuperintendent-President and Board of Trustees.
• Understand and support successful community outreach and marketing of the College mission, instructional programs and related services.
• Understand and support an effective public information and outreach program to the community and local/regional media.
• Provide successful leadership to support and promote the President’s Circle corporate/individual sponsorship program.
• Understand and support key divisions of the College including successful collaboration with Academic Affairs and its goals, objectives and instructional programs.
• Actively participate in community and business related organizations.
• Workcollaborativelyandactivelyengageintheparticipatorygovernanceprocessatthe College to further goals and objectives.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate change with appropriate consultation.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor the annual budget for areas of responsibilities.
• Train, supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of assigned personnel.
• Represent the District as the chiefWorkforce and Economic Developmentofficer at state meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Superintendent-President and supervises and evaluates assigned staff.

PERSONNEL:

Responsible for or effectively recommending the hire, transfer, suspension, lay-off, promotion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, assignment, direction and evaluation of work, and adjustment of grievances of all assigned staff; administering collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures, and compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel; evaluation of the performance of assigned staff, providing direction and assistance wherever a need for improvement is identified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a master’s degree; AND
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment; AND
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of an earned doctorate.
• At least five years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Extensive and progressive experience in the administration and promotion of economic developmentandworkforcepreparationprogramsandservicesincludingdemonstrated experience working in a community college environment or directly with community colleges
• Demonstrated understanding of economic development and workforce preparation principles, policies and practices.
• Demonstrated successful grant writing and contracts administration.
• Demonstrated understanding or experience with marketing, government affairs and public information.
• Demonstrated active participation in community and business related organizations.
• Evidenceofexperienceintheareasoforganization,planning,developmentand supervision.
• Commitment to participatory governance and ability to build consensus, resolve difficult issues, and foster a team environment.
• Effective oral, written communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated record of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Demonstrated advocacy for students and students’ needs.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Planning, organization and implementation of various Workforce and Economic Developmentservices and programs.
• Personnel policies and procedures.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Budget development and administration.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Computersandcomputerapplicationsthatsupportmanagementsystemsandbusiness office functions.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, direct, administer and evaluate the Workforce and Economic Development programs of the District.
• Develop and maintain effective programs/services in a collegial atmosphere.
• Workeffectivelyandcooperativelywithdiverseconstituencieswithinaparticipatory governance environment.
• Develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Assurecompliancewithfederal,state,localanddistrictregulations.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Carry out the District’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establishandmaintaincooperativeandeffectiveworkingrelationshipswithothers.
• Problem solve and make timely, fair, and equitable decisions.
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Workindependentlywithlittledirection.
• Plan and organize work.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Driver’s License

THE LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.