President, Porterville College

Kern Community College District

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY24-2501302

Location: Porterville, CA

Department:

Basic Function

The search for President is being assisted by Academic Search. Inquiries, nominations of individuals to contact about the position, and confidential telephone calls can be arranged by contacting Senior Consultant Shirley Robinson Pippins, Ed.D., Shirley.Pippins@academicsearch.org or Consultant Krista Johns JD, Krista.Johns@academicsearch.org.

Please review the search profile which can be found at www.academicsearch.com/PCPresident or by going to the Open Searches tab at https://www.academicsearch.org and scrolling down to Porterville College.

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of Porterville College, reporting to the Chancellor of the Kern Community College District. All functions of the college are directed by the President in keeping with responsibilities delegated by the Chancellor and policies established by the Board of Trustees.

Below you will find:
A. Board of Trustees identified ideal characteristics for the Porterville College President.
B. Representative duties for President which come from Board Policy 3100 and Administrative
Procedure 3100.
C. Minimum qualifications for President.
D. Additional attributes for success of the ideal candidate identified by administrators, faculty,
staff, students and community members at Porterville College and the District.
E. Special instructions for how to apply.

Ideal Characteristics

Embraces the Mission of the Community College in CaliforniaExhibits awareness of the California community college and has management experience in navigating relevant issues. Implements policies and practices guided by 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 LeadershipHas 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 DiversityEmbraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms as a District-wide value. Focuses on meeting the needs of underserved student and community populations. Seeks diversity in employee positions.
Effective Organizational LeadershipUnderstands 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 ManagementUnderstands the role of finances in planning, budgeting, assessing, and leading continuous improvement. Effectively manages all resources to advance the purposes of the college.
Courage to Lead in Difficult TimesHas the courage and perseverance to address challenges and confrontations. 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.
Effectively Motivates OthersInspires trust and confidence through strong motivational skills. Exhibits outstanding communication skills, 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 members of all constituent groups to perform at their best.
Highest Ethics and IntegrityExhibits 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 RelationshipsMaintains 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 Labor Group RelationsUnderstands the California collective bargaining environment and the need to work effectively with all formal employee groups. Has relevant experience addressing the successful achievement of negotiations outcomes.
Effective Leadership in a Multi-College District EnvironmentUnderstands the President's role within the authority structure in a multi-college district. Engages with authority in a creative, innovative, and respectful manner. Engages appropriately with the Chancellor and Board of Trustees and other college leadership.

Representative Duties

As the educational leader and chief executive, the President of Porterville College is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and evaluating the resources, programs, and services of the college to meet the educational needs of the diverse students and communities served in accordance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations. The President works under the general direction of the Kern Community College District Chancellor.

1. Govern the college programs in such a manner to assure that academic excellence for the college's diverse student population is the primary goal of the college.

2. Continue to implement participatory governance with an emphasis on collegiality and open communication among diverse constituents.

3. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the general activities of college administrators, and delegate to them such authority and responsibility as is appropriate to perform their assigned duties.

4. Provide administrative leadership and direction in the development and implementation of college procedures affecting or relating to curriculum, instruction, student services and activities, financial operations, facilities planning and maintenance, public information, and community relations.

5. Direct the evaluation of employees and recommend to the District Chancellor the placement, promotion, retention, and/or dismissal of employees.

6. Link Porterville College with the communities, businesses, primary and secondary schools served by the college to respond to their needs. To develop partnerships, and to promote the development of needed programs and services.

7. Advise the District Chancellor on matters related to district planning, policies, and operations as they affect the diverse body of students and employees at Porterville College.

8. Serve as liaison for the college with the District Office on all matters related to policy, procedures, finances, and philosophy.

9. Enable preparation of an annual college budget and direct operations of the college within the provisions of the budget.

10. Serve as the college's representative and spokesperson with officials at the local, state, and federal levels, the State Chancellor's Office, other governmental agencies, and community entities, and professional organizations.

11. Direct and assure that student body activities are conducted and student body finances received and disbursed in accordance with district and state regulations and are consistent with the mission of the college.

12. Direct staff recruitment and selection policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the district for approval of employment.

13. Provide leadership to and serve as a voting member of the Porterville College Foundation.

14. Provide leadership for proficiency in institutional finance and fund-raising.

15. Direct public relations activities for the college in accordance with district policies and procedures.

16. Provide for preparation and submission of all college reports required by district, local, state, and federal agencies.

17. Serve as a member of the District Chancellor's Cabinet and serve as a member of other committees as assigned by the Chancellor.

18. Perform other duties related to the administration of Porterville College and Kern Community College District as directed and delegated by the District Chancellor.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum

Master's Degree from an accredited college/university

Teaching or student services experience

Recent, successful, senior-level administrative experience

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees

Desirable

Earned Doctorate Degree

Both instruction and student services experience at the community college level

Participation in community activities and partnership development

Knowledge & Abilities

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students.

Knowledge of the mission of the California Community Colleges; community college instructional and student services programs, regulations and policies; principles of employer-employee relations; and principles of the administration of personnel, business, and management services.

Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting community colleges; to formulate policies and procedures; to compile clear, accurate reports, to coordinate/facilitate meetings; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships among diverse constituents.

Attributes for Success of the Ideal Candidate

The President of Porterville College will be an empathetic, transparent, and authentic leader; visible both on- and off-campus; accessible to campus constituents; empowering of college staff; engaged and excited about participatory governance; a strong communicator; able to identify and focus the campus on both pressing and strategic priorities; a champion for students and their families, of student success; someone who brings people together; willing to invest in relationships, partnerships, and opportunities.

The successful candidate for President of Porterville College will:
Share a deep understanding of the lived experiences of community college students such as
those served by PC.

Bring a working knowledge of advancing innovation and student success at a mid-size college.

Have experience at an Hispanic-serving institution that is accomplished in serving all of its
students.

Provide a stable, long-term perspective on the full potential and direction of the college and
communicate a vision effectively to multiple audiences.

Fairly and transparently engage with faculty, staff, administrators, and students, welcoming
multiple perspectives and striving to achieve widespread understanding around the college's
mission and strategic directions.

Demonstrate an ease in building and maintaining relations across diverse communities holding
conservative rural sensibilities.

Exemplify a collaborative, team approach to working with Cerro Coso College and Bakersfield
College, and to advancing both college and district priorities for the benefit of Kern Community
College District.

Support fiscally responsible budget management that ensures institutional health and
sustainability as well as innovation and growth.

Actively participate with the foundation in building and maintaining external relations,
maximizing opportunities for grants, gifts, and partnerships in support of college programs and
students.

Salary Range

Salary negotiable; based on experience and qualification.
Special Instructions for How to Apply

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm noon (PST) are assured consideration. KCCD reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:

Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume*
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)*
Copy of legible transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment)
List of five (5) professional references - Listed on the Application for Employment form
- Minimum of five professional references
- References may include supervisors, direct reports, faculty members, support staff, community members and peers.
- Must provide name, title, preferred email addresses, and preferred phone numbers

*Please note the search committee application review will focus on the resume and cover letter. Verification of educational and work history, reference interviews, and background checks will be conducted through Human Resources.

For confidential inquiries, contact:
Shirley Robinson Pippins Ed.D.

Senior Consultant
Email: Shirley.Pippins@academicsearch.org

Krista Johns JD
Consultant
Email: Krista.Johns@academicsearch.org

For additional inquiries please contact:
recruitments@kccd.edu

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 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 or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4953882/president-porterville-college. Emails will not be accepted.

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