Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Finance & Administrative Services

Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Finance & Administrative Services

Salary

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Location

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA

Job Type

Full-time (100%)

Job Number

2026-02186

Department

Presidents Office

Division

President

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here.

Employment Opportunity

Cabrillo College is seeking an Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services who, under policy direction from the President, serves on the President's Cabinet and plans, organizes, directs and integrates operations of the Finance and Administration division, responsible for District budgeting, finance and accounting, information technology, purchasing and contracts, facilities planning and plant operations, risk management and environmental health and safety; provides expert professional assistance to the President and other District executives and managers in areas of assigned responsibility; manages assigned functional areas to ensure compliance with District policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations and requirements; and performs related duties as assigned.

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary:

Full-time administrative/management assignment (220-day work year), 12 months per year, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with evenings and/or weekends as needed. Current eight-step schedule ranges from $172,619 to $242,892 per year. Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $4,983 per year is provided to eligible employees. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending funding and Governing Board ratification. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits:

Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, PERS Retirement and an employee assistance program (EAP). Additionally, employees have the option to enroll in vision insurance at a discounted group rate. Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0.

Classified administrators are required to join the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and as such must contribute 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

Work-Life Balance:

This opportunity is a full-time assignment, 12 months per year. Cabrillo administrators enjoy a 220-day work schedule, which equates to an average of 19 self-selected non-work days, 22 set holidays, 3 individual responsibility days off annually, 12 days of sick leave accrue annually, 7 days of which can be used as Personal Necessity.

Cabrillo's Commitment to Diversity:

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillos commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500 students per term. As of 2025, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2007, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Cabrillo College has a tradition of collegial governance, and employees at all levels possess a long history of participatory governance in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.

Employees at Cabrillo College support quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals. Come join us in our vision to improve the world, one student at a time!

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of directors and managers responsible for highly varied functions including financial, budgetary and physical management of District facilities and technology resources; with directors and other managers and staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans for the division to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to development of and monitors performance against annual division and department budgets and budget plans for categorical and grant funding under the division's oversight; manages and directs development, implementation and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
• Directs and manages the performance of division directors, managers and staff; directs and oversees the selection of direct reports and other managers and staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including performance evaluations; accurate reporting of absence time; hears and acts on grievances; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, approves or takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Provides day-to-day visionary leadership to sustain a high-performance, service-oriented work culture. Empathetically promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, equity, and psychological safety. Directly addresses and resolves grievances while coaching managers on emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
• Provides support to direct reports and other managers and/or administrators regarding disciplinary actions and grievances; approves related decisions.
• With other members of the President's Cabinet and District Senior Management, plays a leadership role in the development and implementation of District strategic plans, goals and objectives including Guided Pathways; leads and directs division and department staff in the development and application of new methodologies, technologies and business process improvements to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and customer service in District and division work processes.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the President and recommends strategies and changes to ensure the District's financial stability and good financial health; advises the President and Board of Trustees on the financial and organizational impacts of labor agreements and other matters potentially entailing financial risk to the District; acts for the President in his/her absence as designated.
• Works collaboratively with District directors, deans and administrators in developing information technology governance processes and formulation of the District's Technology and Facilities Master Plans.
• Through subordinate director, directs and oversees operations of the Finance Department including long-term financial forecasting, planning and reporting, accounting, budgeting, categorical and grant fund reporting and compliance, payroll and other fiscal operations to ensure fiscal accountability and sound financial management of the District's resources; oversees the development and makes presentations of the District's preliminary and final budgets and budget augmentations to the President and Board of Trustees; ensures sound linkages between budget provisions and other financial arrangements and elements of the District's strategic plan and long-term goals; with the Director, develops and recommends adoption of new and revised finance, budget and accounting policies and procedures to ensure effective fiscal operations and sound internal controls; oversees the internal audit function.
• Through subordinate director, directs and oversees operations of the Information Technology department including enterprise applications and related software, physical and virtual infrastructure and onsite and remote delivery of customer-centered technology assistance and support; directs and oversees the District's Information Technology Governance processes intended to advise the President and Cabinet on direction, strategy, policies, standards and priorities for enterprise-level technology solutions and systems; ensures that technology security risk assessments are performed and that security policies, standards and procedures are developed and implemented to prevent the unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, loss or destruction of District student and other data.
• Through subordinate director, directs and oversees operations of the Facilities Planning & Plant Operations Department, including facilities/equipment/grounds maintenance and repair, capital improvement planning and bond construction programs; works collaboratively with other divisions and departments to identify safety and security requirements and develop appropriate programs and activities for their resolution; oversees activities of the Citizen's Oversight Committee on bond expenditures and ensures compliance with all legal and disclosure requirements and bond covenants.
• Through subordinate director, directs and oversees District contracting, construction bidding, fixed-asset management, mailroom and warehouse operations; oversees and monitors processes for bidding and contracting for professional services, major construction projects, joint financing agreements, cooperation agreements, asset sales, leases and purchases and other specialized services and arrangements; ensures sound project management/contract management processes are in place to enable execution/completion within budget and schedule requirements; reviews and advises department managers on complex scope-of-work documents and resolves contract-related issues; within limits of authority, approves or may negotiate changes to scope of work within applicable legal requirements; oversees the District's risk management program; oversees the provision of vendor-provided business services such as bookstore, food vending and print services.
• Oversees a variety of District-wide programs focused on environmental health and safety including occupational health/safety, industrial safety, chemical hygiene and hazardous materials storage and disposal; ensures compliance with all required safety inspections and reporting mandates in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and applicable policies and procedures.
• Promotes District-wide fraud prevention awareness initiatives; investigates all fraud-related tips, complaints and concerns reported and develops recommended solutions to prevent or mitigate against future instances.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet and other District groups.
• Serves on committees and represents the District at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
• Collaborates with other District vice presidents, directors, managers and specialists on implementation and integration of District policies and procedures into college operations and on the resolution of unusual and complex business problems.
• Participates in participatory governance committees, processes and initiatives.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

OTHER DUTIES

• Serves as the Operations Chief on the emergency incident command team and oversees emergency response and disaster recovery training; oversees District responses to emergency incidents.
• Ensures actuarial studies of post-employment benefit liabilities are completed as required and develops plans and recommendations to address funding requirements.
• Stays abreast of new regulations, trends and changes in areas of assigned responsibilities; represents the District in meetings with the State Chancellor's Office and outside organizations in business and industry to ensure sound working relationships.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff; AND
• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or public administration or a closely related field, and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience in financial management, preferably in an educational institution or public sector organization of equivalent size and scope to the District; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and procedures of general and governmental accounting, particularly involving financial statement preparation and methods of cash control, internal control, reporting and audit.
• Generally accepted accounting principles, Government Accounting Board standards and other standards and requirements applicable to community colleges.
• Principles and practices of public agency budget development and management and District budgeting policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of information technology management and accepted concepts and methods for calculating Return on Investment (ROI) for technology projects, at a level necessary to manage and oversee assigned information technology responsibilities.
• Trends, directional developments and best practices in information technology as they apply to formulating technology solutions to meet enterprise objectives, particularly in educational environments.
• Principles, practices and procedures used in public agency procurement, contracting and contract administration.
• General principles and practices applicable to program and project planning/management and capital construction and facilities operations/maintenance for a community college.
• General principles, practices and District policies and programs for environmental health and safety, risk management and all other centralized functions, operations and services provided by the District
• Federal, state and District rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the oversight and management of assigned functional responsibilities.
• District policies, procedures and practices governing purchasing, accounts payable processing, cash handling and receipting and related financial transactions.
• Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
• Principles and practices of internal consulting, group facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Principles and practices of sound business communications, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• General principles, practices and techniques of customer service, public relations and community outreach.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement, equity and culture change.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan and direct activities of the District's diverse and comprehensive finance, budget, facilities, purchasing/contracting and related business and administration programs and services.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply District and Board of Trustees policies, state and federal laws, codes, regulations, policies and court decisions governing assigned areas of responsibility.
• Synthesize complex, volatile fiscal data into clear, persuasive, and transparent narrative presentations for stakeholders, community members, and governance boards.
• Define complex and strategic issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
• Analyze financial and budget data and prepare accounting statements, budgets, reports, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, sound financial planning practices and District policies and legal requirements.
• Formulate, model, and execute highly sophisticated, long-range financial plans, multi-million dollar operating budgets, and capital allocation frameworks.
• Establish sound metrics and oversight controls to monitor and ensure effective management of highly diverse functions and programs having significant financial and visibility impacts on District operations and reputation.
• Work collaboratively with District executives and managers and the community and provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
• Communicate with exceptional clarity, diplomacy, and persuasion across all levels of the institution, both orally and in writing.
• Unify diverse operational departments (Finance, IT, Facilities, Procurement) into a cohesive, customer-focused, and highly collaborative administrative division.
• Act as a transformative leader who builds a culture of trust, mutual respect, equity, and continuous professional growth.
• Define high-level strategic issues, analyze nuanced risks, and arrive at independent, legally compliant, and innovative solutions.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
• Represent the District effectively in dealings with labor unions, community and professional organizations, educational institution consortia, consultants and vendors.
• Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A valid California driver's license or ability to access and use alternative transportation.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required for submission:

• Complete application & answer supplemental questions; providing detailed information to aid in determining the minimum qualification requirements have been met
• Attach resume
• Attach unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended showing degree(s) conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency and any costs are at the applicant's expense - click here for more information

Candidates must upload copies of all transcripts (need not be official at the time of application), which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position. Official transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded (or conferred) and the year. Degree(s) must be earned (or conferred) from accredited institution(s) or an equivalent foreign institution by the first consideration date for this position. All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated first consideration date for this position. Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English and evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bonafide U.S. evaluation service - click here for more information on this.

The position is open until filled.

Acceptance of application materials will begin on September 3, 2026. To be considered for the first screening, application documents must be submitted no later than October 15, 2026, by 11:59PM Pacific Time.

Official Transcripts

As part of the onboarding process, you are expected to submit official college transcripts within 30 days of hire.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee; additional documents will not be reviewed by the committee. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

CANDIDATE INQUIRIES

The executive search firm, PPL, Inc. has been retained to assist with the search. For confidential inquiries and nominations, please contact:

Dr. Celia Esposito-Noy

PPL, Inc. Senior Associate

(707) 280-5395

cesposito-noy@pplpros.com

or

Dr. Jim Riggs

PPL, Inc. President

(209) 559-6550

jriggs@pplpros.com

The Human Resources Coordinator is available to assist with non-technical support, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Linda Mejia

Human Resources Coordinator

(831) 479-6512

limejia@cabrillo.edu

NEOED Technical Support

For any login issues or submitting your application, please contact NEOED customer services at (855) 524-5672.Monday through Friday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM (PDT) excluding holidays.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an eVerify employer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance. Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0.

Please note: Employees who work part-time contracts will receive a pro rata benefit stipend based on the percentage of assignment.

Classified administrators are required to join the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and as such must contribute 8% of their monthly salary on a pre-tax basis.

The Administrators Benefit Summary provides additional benefit information.

For more information related to benefits, please visit the Cabrillo College Human Resources Benefits webpage on our website.

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IMPORTANT: All applicants are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the screening and selection process. Be concise, yet specific and informative in your responses to these supplemental questions. "See resume", "Will be answered during interview", attachments, or links/URLs (unless a question specifically requires it) will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to the questions in the following boxes. Please indicate below that you have read and understood these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Cabrillo College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to advancing equity and educational attainment for a diverse student population. How do you view the role of a chief fiscal officer in directly supporting student access, retention, and success, and why do you choose to apply your executive financial and operational leadership in a community college environment?

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This role requires navigating complex labor agreements, participatory governance, and multi-departmental priorities across Finance, IT, Facilities, and Procurement. Describe a situation where you had to lead a contentious capital, budgetary, or administrative initiative through a shared governance or labor union structure. How did you balance competing demands among faculty, staff, administrators, and community members to build consensus and protect the financial health of the organization?

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In this position, you will lead direct-report managers overseeing distinct functional areas-including IT, Facilities Planning, Fiscal Operations, and Environmental Health & Safety. Share an example of how you unified diverse operational departments into a cohesive, customer-focused division. What specific strategies did you use to evaluate operational performance, address skill gaps, and mentor department leaders to achieve institutional goals?

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How have you actively integrated principles of equity, inclusion, and psychological safety into administrative and business operations (such as budgeting, vendor contracting, technology access, or hiring practices) in your current or recent leadership roles? Please highlight a specific policy, process, or initiative you led that measurably improved equitable outcomes for employees or students.

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I understand and reconfirm my consent and authorization that if I am a final candidate for this position, Cabrillo College or its authorized agent(s) may conduct comprehensive, job-related background and/or reference checks, including job history, criminal history, identity check, and/or fingerprinting. This reconfirmation question and its answer are confidential and will not be seen by the Search and Selection Committee.

• I agree
• I do not agree

Required Question

Employer Cabrillo College

Address 6500 Soquel Dr

Building 1550

Aptos, California, 95003

Phone (831) 479-6217

Website http://cabrillo.edu