Job Description
Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 395,000 vs. California state average of 786,000).
Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.
Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.
Administrator positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our administrators manage a wide range of programs and lead faculty and staff in engaging our diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all through the management of our various employment and academic programs. As an administrator at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals working collaboratively to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage and administer the District's instructional program; to ensure the development and improvement of appropriate curriculum and instructional programs; to develop, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures relative to the District's instructional program; to represent the District and the Superintendent to the local community and statewide; and to serve as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet and College Council. Employees in this job class receive executive direction within a framework of overall objectives. Employees in this classification exercise supervision of managers and supervisors. This job class exercises responsibility for the effective administration of all facets of the District's educational program which provides classes and instructional programs in a variety of disciplines as well as instructional support services. This job functions at a senior management level.
CLASSIFICATION: Range 65 on the Administrative Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This an educational administrator position with a default CalSTRS retirement and an anticipated start date of January 15, 2026.SUPERVISOR: District Superintendent/President or designee
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
Essential Functions:Manages and administers the District's educational program; supervises and supports instructional administrative staff and programs to ensure educational objectives are met; oversees the provision of instructional support services including library, and learning center/lab services; analyzes and determines staffing needsEnsures the development of appropriate curriculum and instructional programs in accordance with State code requirements and Board actions and in correlation with UC and CSU course offerings; secures Chancellor's Office approval for new curriculaDevelops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to the operations and activities of the instructional component of the DistrictServes as a member of the Superintendent's cabinet; recommends, formulates, and implements District policies in cooperation with other members of the cabinet; serves as a member of the College CouncilRepresents and advocates for the District to the local communityRepresents the District in state-wide committees and initiatives as assigned; participate in professional development opportunities; model continuous learning and improvementServes as a member of the District's negotiating team for collective bargainingDirects and supervises the preparation of class schedules, course catalogs, college calendar, and final exam scheduleProvides leadership in facilitating district-wide dialogue that integrates accreditation objectives into the institution that is necessary to verify integrity, promote quality, and promote improvementMay serve as the Accreditation Liaison OfficerCoordinates accreditation self-evaluations and other reports and documentation necessary to maintain and/or renew accreditationAdminister program review processes including the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and the implementation of identified improvementsDevelops and manages instructional services budget; collects information; reviews, revises, and submits budgets; coordinates and prioritizes allocationsAssists in the development and implementation of a systematic program for the student evaluation of instructorsParticipates in preparations for the accreditation review process and consideration of recommendations madeReviews and approves requests for travel to meetings/conferences, field trips, guest speakers, textbooks, etc.Serves on and/or chairs a variety of District/department administrative, advisory, staff, and board committees, meetings, and councils; represents the District as Chief Instructional Officer at meetings with agencies, community groups, and other collegesDirects the development of the college catalog and schedule; secures the adoption of the academic calendar.Collaborate with the Academic Senate president or designee on a variety of matters including on programs specific for the professional development of faculty and other academic employeesAssist in the development of various District plans, such as educational and facilities master plans and strategic plansAssist Deans and the designated discipline officer in providing for the administration of the student discipline processReviews, approves, and maintains course outlines for all courses offeredPrepares financial, statistical, and descriptive reports; maintains appropriate records; prepares and distributes information, agendas, and minutesDirects and supervises the work of others; reviews, approves, and conducts performance appraisals; directs and participates in the selection, training, and development of staff; administers employment contracts; orients and informs staff of District/Department policies and proceduresServe as the Acting Superintendent/President in the absence of the Superintendent/President per board policyPerforms related duties similar to the above in scope and function as requiredKnowledge of:community college curricular, instructional, and instructional support programslaws, codes, and regulations governing community college instructional and related programs and servicescurriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation methods, practices, and techniquesbudget preparation and administration proceduresAccreditation Eligibility Requirements, Policies and Standardscollective bargaining principles, practices, and contractscurrent technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database softwareprinciples and practices of management and supervision including planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing work; performance appraisal and discipline; employee selection and development; and affirmative action policyAbility to:supervise and participate in the full scope of community college curricular, instructional, and instructional support program development and administrationinterpret, apply, and enforce laws, regulations, and guidelines related to instructional operations and programsprepare and present effective reports, recommendations, and correspondencerepresent the District to employees, managers, and bargaining unit representatives in general sessions and formal negotiationsconduct complex analytical studies, evaluate alternatives, and develop and implement sound recommendations related to instructional program administrationdirect, supervise, and formally evaluate the work of managers and othersanalyze problems, determine effective solutions, and take independent action for successful resultsestablish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required dutiesPhysical ability to: . click apply for full job details