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Assistant Superintendent / Vice President Equity & Student Achievement Recruitment

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We Are Antelope Valley College

At Antelope Valley College (AVC) we take pride in providing a quality, comprehensive education for a wide variety of learners. We are committed to student success, offering value and opportunity for all members of our community.

AVC was founded in 1929 as a department of Antelope Valley Joint Union High School in Lancaster, just northeast of Los Angeles. Today AVC has a service area of 1,945 square miles with an annual unduplicated headcount of more than 18,000 and employs more than 850 people. AVC has outstanding support from the many communities in the District, and serves as a strong partner in the economic, social, and cultural vitality of the region. 

Antelope Valley College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges/Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC). AVC’s most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was completed in Fall 2023.

Philosophy

Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.

Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

Vision

To provide quality education that transforms lives.

Mission

Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality, comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

Values

Community- We create and foster relationships through inclusivity at AVC and among its diverse constituents: students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and the community at large.
Academic Excellence - We embrace the potential of all students, and we strive to uphold a transformative standard of academic excellence in their pursuit of certificates, degrees, transfer, and lifelong learning, as well as ongoing professional development for all employees.
Integrity – We create an environment of trust, candor, empathy, and professionalism and expect ethical behavior from all.
Respect – We cultivate, embrace, nurture, and empower all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, gender, age, sexual orientation, class status, or religious belief.

The Antelope Valley Community College District invites applications for the position of Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Equity & Student Achievement.

The District is seeking an innovative and experienced Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Equity & Student Achievement who under the direction of the Superintendent/President will be responsible for supporting and advancing a campus culture of diversity, equity inclusion, accessibility, and cultural humility. As well as for leadership, planning, direction, coordination, general supervision, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of areas, program, and initiatives directly relating to Equity and Student Achievement. Collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and managers across campus, the Vice President provides strategic direction, leadership, and planning to support the mission of Antelope Valley Community College District and the strategic plan AVC SERVES. The Vice President serves on the senior management team as a member of the President’s Executive Council and Cabinet and contributes to strategic planning for the College, equitable leadership of the Equity & Student Achievement unit, and long-term growth of the campus.

This position requires a commitment to facilitate the journey to Equity and remove barriers to Student Achievement to fulfill the comprehensive mission of the Vision 2030; to increase student access, retention, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA), and completion; and to support the attainment of institutional and student learning outcomes. The major areas of responsibility for this position are planning, developing, coordinating, managing and evaluating the human, fiscal, and physical resources in the College’s Equity & Student Achievement programs.

Antelope Valley College promotes a culture of respect, community engagement, and equity-mindedness for our faculty and staff who are committed to educating our diverse student population. Candidates who share Antelope Valley College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in this position, please consider applying at the following link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc/jobs/4477189

The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and all access to institutional programs and activities.

The District, and each individual who represents the District, shall provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The District is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The District recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

The District is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Deadline - First Review:
June 9, 2024 by 11:59 pm Pacific

First Round Candidate Interviews via Zoom:
Week of July 15, 2024

Finalist Visit to College, Public Forums, Board Interview:
Week of August 5, 2024
(Additional Information: avc.edu/vpesa-forum)

Board Action:
August 2024

Preferred Start Date:
August 2024
 

INQUIRIES:

If you have any questions, concerns, or require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Employee Relations at 661-722-6311.


Further information about the position or the search process should be directed to:

Will Lewallen, Ph.D., Consultant
Community College Search Services
will.lewallen@ccss.solutions
831-682-3541