Chancellor

Position Summary

The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the District and reports directly to an elected seven-member Board of Trustees. The Chancellor is responsible for providing executive direction, supervision and leadership to all operations of the District and assures that the District is administered in accordance with the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, the regulations of the State of California, and the relevant requirements of the federal government. The Chancellor provides advocacy in keeping with the District's mission and rich traditions as a premier resource of higher education for the region. The Chancellor leads with a commitment to diversity, equity, student success and instructional excellence. The Chancellor oversees the District's colleges, educational centers and central support services. The Chancellor promotes collaboration with community members, local K-12 schools, and higher education institutions, while also enhancing partnerships with legislative, state, federal, and district entities. The Chancellor provides strategic planning leadership and ensures the fiscal integrity and stability of the district. The Chancellor promotes collaboration, respect, innovation, and continuous improvement across the District; leads by example; supports District-wide governance and collaborative processes; and fosters a culture of innovation.

The position is open until filled. Acceptance of application materials begins on August 18, 2025. To be considered for the first screening, application documents must be submitted by October 15, 2025.

For additional information about this position please visit the Chancellor Search page.

Typical Duties

As Chief Executive Officer of the District, the Chancellor supervises the College Presidents, Deputy Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, Chief Officers, and other district staff. Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following areas :

Educational Leadership

• Works collaboratively with and provides leadership to the College Presidents to support the Colleges' primary role of teaching and learning, improving academic programs, and providing for optimum student access, success, and completion with wise use of resources.
• Is responsible for the overall quality of all District programs, services, and activities and seeks opportunities to increase and maximize program funding sources to continually meet the needs of the District and its diverse communities.
• Strives to be a leader of influence at the community, state and national levels to bring visibility to the District, create good will, form partnerships and cultivate resources.
• Proposes and advocates for policy, legislation, fiscal and ancillary resources to sustain, enhance and develop new programs, services and opportunities.
• Pursues and fosters partnerships with business, government, industry, community organizations, and educational entities to meet changing needs and cultivate economic development in the community.
• Provides leadership and guidance for integrated, District-wide planning processes that are inclusive, collaborative, and ensure the highest quality instruction, student services, community services, and overall administration of the District with achievable resources.
• Supports innovative professional growth opportunities that allow staff to acquire knowledge and skills to enhance the overall quality of services that the District provides.

Management Leadership

Governance and Process Leadership

Board Relations & Development

Personal and Professional Qualities

Kind, Personable and Approachable

Demonstrating genuine kindness and empathy towards students, faculty, and staff, while being authentic, personable and accessible in leadership. Is aware of own cultural background and how it influences perceptions, values, and practices and effects and shapes the relationship to students and staff. Holds self, and others, accountable, admits mistakes and learns from them.

Effective Communication Skills

Demonstrates outstanding communication skills with clarity and approachability; listens openly and deeply and consistently exhibits strong emotional intelligence in all interactions with staff, faculty, students, external stakeholder and the greater community.

Embraces the Mission of the Community College in California

Demonstrates a deep understanding of and support for the California community college mission. Implements policies and practices consistent with the mission to meet the diverse needs of students and the community; and promotes rigor that results in high student achievement to advance the mission of the community college.

Collaborative Leadership

Has a clear commitment to a collegial environment and inclusion in important decision-making processes. Exhibits a collaborative leadership style with all constituent groups to accomplish critical institutional objectives.

Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms as a Districtwide value. Focuses on meeting the needs of underserved student and community populations by identifying and implementing strategies that promote student equity. Promotes changes necessary to ensure positive outcomes in diversifying the workforce.

Effective Organizational Leadership

Understands how instruction, student services, academic support services, business and administrative services, and technology interface to effectively support student learning and other institutional processes. Is aware of the complexities of a multi-college district and exhibits an ability to foster cooperation between district colleges and allocate resources equitably and effectively.

Effective Fiscal and Resource Management

Understands the role of finances in planning, budgeting, assessing, and leading continuous improvement. Effectively manages all resources to advance the purposes of the District.

Passion to Lead in Uncertain / Dynamic Times

Has the resilience and perseverance to address challenges. Is deliberate in assessing diverse and conflicting perspectives; brings those perspectives to consensus and successful outcomes. Is an effective, data-informed decision maker and manager of change. Is action- and results-oriented, innovative and creative, and responds to situations in a timely manner, particularly in periods of uncertain funding or disruption. Engages District leadership in addressing and navigating current uncertain and challenging times in a transparent and collaborative manner.

Effectively Motivates Others

Inspires trust and confidence through strong motivational skills and authentic engagement. Exhibits a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the work of the organization. Is a successful team builder with a proven ability to motivate everyone to perform at their best by recognizing the potential in others and setting a tone for a positive Districtwide inclusive culture and climate that openly appreciates and supports the professional contributions of all District staff and faculty.

Highest Ethics and Integrity

Exhibits personal / professional ethics and integrity in all behavior and relationships with a strong sense of transparency, fairness, and equity in all decision making.

Advancing External Relationships

Maintains high visibility and has successful experience in cultivating and maintaining external relationships at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Commits personally and supports others in seeking external forms of resources through formal organizations, such as foundations, and community partnerships.

Positive and Effective Labor Relations

Understands the California collective bargaining environment and the need to work effectively with all employee groups. Has relevant experience achieving successful negotiations outcomes.

Effective Leadership in a Complex District Environment

Understands the Chancellor's role within the authority structure in a multi-college district. Engages in a creative, innovative, and respectful manner with District and college leadership. Works to establish and maintain among District leaders, faculty and staff, a healthy sense of urgency about uniting the District's varied competing interests to accomplish the common goal of improving student outcomes.

Ability to Develop and Articulate a Practical and Compelling Vision That Positions the District for the Future

Understands that the vision needs to be strategic in taking into account market realities and current or potential institutional strengths. Ability to combine a data-driven appraisal of today's realities with the ability to scan the horizon, especially with respect to competition and technological change.

Effective Board of Trustees Relationships

Understands and appreciates the role of the Board of Trustees and committed to maintaining a solid CEO / Trustee relationship. Works to advance a strong and collaborative relationship between the CEO and Trustees through transparency, confidentiality, and mutual respect.

Community Mindedness

Embraces and appreciates the unique cultural and dynamic environments of the many diverse local communities throughout the District. Values the strengths each of the areas contribute, and at the same time serves as a catalyst for change by engaging stakeholders through actively addressing barriers associated with generational poverty and systemic racism which have existed for decades throughout the region.

Embraces Sustainability in all its Forms

Recognizes the critical importance of maintaining and advancing all forms of sustainability as a fundamental core value in all functions, operations and actions throughout the District.

Strong Advocate for Student Success and Well Being

Demonstrates strong student-centered leadership by addressing institutional barriers and creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive and engaging environment that provides multiple pathways to success for all students throughout the District.

Building a Strong District-wide Executive Leadership Team

Ability and commitment to building, supporting and advancing a strong executive leadership team throughout the District by establishing high standards, monitoring leadership outcomes and holding each member of the executive leadership team accountable for accomplishing critical institutional objectives.

Knowledge of

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment or in meetings at a District or community location. The incumbent is subject to frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with executives, administrators, faculty, members of the Board of Trustees, community and State and federal leaders and the general public. Frequently must travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings and conduct work. Must attend afternoon or evening Board meetings.

Physical Demands : Typically must sit for long periods, walk short distances on a regular basis, see clearly to read normal and fine print and operate computer keyboard, speak clearly and distinctly to provide information in person or on the telephone, hear and understand voices over telephone and in person to exchange information and make presentations, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work and lift, carry and / or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Must remember key information and concentrate for long periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

Application Instructions

Two supervisors

Preferably, references are to be from current and former institutions. References will not be contacted without the candidate's permission.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS :

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

For additional information about this position please visit the Chancellor Search page.

Contact Information

Human Resources Information

For techicial application support.

Carrie Bray, Vice Chancellor, Human Resources

brayc@losrios.edu

(916) 568-3116

Available Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Pacific Time.

Consultant Information

For confidential inquiries about the position and nominations, contact the search consultants.

Dr. Benjamin T. Duran, PPL President

bduran@pplpros.com

(209) 761-0534

Dr. Jim Riggs, PPL Vice President

jriggs@pplpros.com

(209) 559-6550