Vice President, Administrative Services

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the senior administrative position of Vice President, Administrative Services. A Vice President, Administrative Services, applies a broad knowledge of business principles and practices, as well as skill, in dealing with organizations, methods, funds, people, equipment and other resources of management in administering a comprehensive program of business services at a college.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Salary: $17,453.01 - $20,494.05 monthly ($209,436.12 to $245,928.60 annually).

*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.

Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, 19 paid holidays per year, 24 vacation days per year. Other paid time off options are also available.

Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.

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TYPICAL DUTIES

Plans, directs, and evaluates the business operations at a college which include:

Budget Formulation and Management

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Facilities Planning and Construction

Building & Grounds Operations and Maintenance

Information Technology

Data security management

Information systems audit

Procurement and Contracts Management

Human Resources

Enterprise Services Administration

Safety and Security Services

Serves as chief advisor to the College President on strategic matters related to the business operations of a college.

Establishes the objectives, scope of service, structure, staffing, work methods, and performance standards for organizational units comprising Business Services at a college and monitors units for effectiveness and operational efficiency, and internal control compliance.

Evaluates the merit of requests from departments and offices for money, staffing, equipment and facilities, and recommends and monitors the allocation and expenditure of resources based on management priorities and proper accounting principles.

Directs the study of business problems of broad scope and complexity with the goal of developing effective managerial policies, procedures, methods and organizational structures.

Directs the design implementation, revision, and maintenance of management information and control systems to provide complete, accurate, and timely data for use in formulating and justifying financial, staffing, and material requests in conjunction with District information technology staff.

Assesses the impact of proposed policies, procedures, legislation, and organizational changes affecting the ability of the college to effectively and efficiently provide business services and makes appropriate recommendations.

Collaborates with District specialists on the implementation and integration of District policies and procedures into college operations, and ascertainment of solutions to unusual and complex business problems.

Participates as a member of the management team by providing authoritative business advice for use in making decisions and establishing the priorities, goals, and objectives of the college.

Serves as a liaison between the College President and all segments of the college regarding the requirements and procedures governing the business services of the college.

Serves as a liaison with the college's ASO and foundation(s) on business and fiscal matters.

Represents the college at a variety of meetings, committees, and conferences addressing operating programs and overall management of the college and District.

Maintains liaison with industry, organizations, and individuals in the college community to facilitate business transactions of the college and to enhance the accessibility of community resources to students.

Participates in grievances, disciplinary meetings, and other employment related activities.

Solicits funds to support special interest programs and services of the college from industry, organizations, and individuals within the college community.

Prepares or directs the preparation of correspondence, reports, and presentations regarding business operations at the college.

Assumes the duties, obligations, and responsibilities of the College President, as assigned, during his/her absence.

Serves as a liaison to contracted Sheriff's personnel.

Performs related duties as assigned.

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VACANCIES

Vacancies currently exists at Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342 and Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

A. Five years of recent, full-time, paid, professional-level experience in a senior management position with responsibility for corporate/entity wide business operations of an organization employing a minimum of 250 employees. Qualifying experience must have included responsibility for at least two of the following line functions: finance, facilities management and construction, human resources, information technology, or purchasing and contracts. A minimum of two years of the required experience must have been in the line function of finance, facilities management and construction, or purchasing and contracts. Experience must have also included the supervision of staff, which included professional-level employees. Experience with a public educational institution is desirable

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B. Five years of recent, full-time, paid experience as a Director of Budget Management and Analysis, Director of Internal Audit, Director of Facilities Planning and Development, Director of Bond Capital Construction, Director of Business Services, Director of Accounting, or Director of College Facilities with the Los Angeles Community College District.

Education:

A master's degree or bachelor’s degree (see note section) from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, finance, economics, or a related field. Prior or current status as a vice president of administrative services or similar may reduce the master's degree requirement to that of a bachelor's degree.

Note: Prior or current status as a vice president of administrative services or similar may reduce the master's degree requirement to that of a bachelor's degree

Special:

A valid Class “C” California driver's license must be obtained within 10 days of establishing residency in the State of California.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

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HOW TO APPLY

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=24&R2=1009&R3=001. Please see our job board for the filing deadline.

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp.

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SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.

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ACCOMMODATION

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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CONTACT US

Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu

Phone: (213) 891-2129

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.