Vice President, Student Services and Equity

Vice President, Student Services and Equity

Ohlone College

Salary : $223,916.00 - $285,782.00 Annually

Job Type : Full-Time

Division : Student Services

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

Location : Fremont Campus and / or Newark Center

Job Number : 202300159

Department : Student Services

Bargaining Unit : Unrepresented

Ideal Candidate Statement

Ohlone College is seeking a Vice President of Student Services and Equity who is an experienced leader laser-focused on student access, equity, and success. The candidate believes in continuous quality improvement and is committed to leading in an equitable and culturally competent learning environment. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who will inspire students, staff, and the community to achieve their goals and realize their potential. The Vice President of Student Services and Equity works closely and collaboratively with the Vice President of Academic Affairs as well as other members of the executive team to create a supportive, cohesive, and integrated teaching and learning environment for students and staff. The Vice President of Student Services and Equity will work collaboratively with equity committees and student services to advance a collective vision for equity, inclusion, and diversity.

The candidate is an innovative and critical thinker who finds creative solutions to issues and problems, applying outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. The ideal Vice President of Student Services and Equity at Ohlone College is someone whose leadership style is accessible, approachable, collegial, and highly visible both on campus and in the community, characterized by respect for diverse views and opinions, empathetic perspective-taking and shared governance. This seasoned professional fosters cohesion and a sense of working together for the good of the College and is committed to the effective use of technology within student services and administrative environments. The Vice President is an individual who is highly ethical, trustworthy, credible, loyal, and flexible, an effective decision-maker who can delegate responsibility and authority while maintaining stewardship and accountability.

Position Description

The Vice President of Student Services and Equity envisions, plans, coordinates, administers and evaluates support programs, services and resources for students. The Vice President provides leadership to managers, faculty and classified staff in all areas of student services. Areas of responsibility include but not limited to :

• Enrollment Services
• Counseling
• Financial Aid
• Assessment
• Transfer Center
• Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
• Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS)
• Student Health Center
• International Programs and Services
• Student activities and government
• Student conduct and discipline

The Vice President is an active participant in college-wide governance committees and provides overall vision for Student Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge Of

Ability To

Minimum Qualifications (Title 5 Section 53420 - Minimum Qualifications for Educational Administrators)

Possession of a Master's degree; AND

AND

AND

Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Desirable Qualifications

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in student services or similar functional area, with at least three (3) years at the vice president, dean, director, or equivalent supervisory level.

Physical Characteristics

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Required Application Materials : The below items must be uploaded as attachments for your application to be complete and considered .

Foreign Transcripts

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Here is a list of approved foreign degree evaluations services : http : / / www.ohlone.edu / org / hr / forms / docs / evaluationofforeigndegrees.pdf (Download PDF reader)

District Statement

Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

Vision Statement

Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Mission Statement

Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

EEO Statement

The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy / childbirth / breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at : (510) 659-6088.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986." Pre-employment tests and / or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986

Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

To apply, please visit https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / ohlone / jobs / 5088379 / vice-president-student-services-and-equity

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