Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources

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Position Information

Job Number MAN00145P Position Title Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources Position Type Classified Administrator Percentage Employee 100% Number of Months Assignment 12 Starting Date As soon as possible Current Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (one day remote)

Salary Range VP Salary Schedule (Special Contract, Classified Administrator) Salary

$21,920.07 / Step 1 monthly

Shift Differential FLSA Exempt Location Main Campus Department President's Office (Dept) Open Date 11/13/2026 Closing Date 12/13/2026 Open Until Filled No About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, provides overall leadership in the planning, organization, direction and implementation of a comprehensive human resources program for the District and provides oversight of the Human Resources department; serves as the District's Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; oversees the operations of the Human Resources Department including recruitment and selection, employer-employee relations, classification and pay, performance evaluation, equal employment opportunity, workers' compensation, fringe benefits and unemployment insurance; and fosters a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation and continuous improvement throughout the District. May assume administrative responsibilities for the District as indicated in Board Policy 2432.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution, AND
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional human resources management experience, AND
• Evidence of demonstrated cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning), as these factors related to the need for equity-minded practices.

Equivalencies Essential Duties

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Plans, organizes, directs, and implements a comprehensive human resources program that supports the mission of the District and its employees in the areas of recruitment and selection; benefits administration, including unemployment insurance and workers' compensation; compensation; classification; employee and labor relations; contract administration; human resources information systems; professional development; performance evaluation; compliance and equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity/inclusion programs. E

2. Provides leadership with the formulation and development of college policies, procedures, and programs related to human resources; collaborates with senior administrators and constituent groups in the development of plans, strategies, goals and objectives of the District; develops and presents human resources-related policies, procedures and programs in response to legislation and District needs. E

3. Advises and counsels the Superintendent/President and senior and executive management on policy, rules, regulations, labor union contract interpretation and negotiations, legal requirements, and impacts of legislation regarding issues pertaining to human resources. E

4. Participates in classified and faculty collective bargaining negotiations and processes in accordance with administrative direction from the Superintendent/President and the policies of the Board of Trustees; oversees the administration, interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements for employees; interprets provisions of the negotiated contracts to ensure that employment-related actions are in compliance with labor agreements and applicable laws and regulations; handles the employee grievance process for the District. E

5. Meets with individual employees and groups of employees to provide information, respond to questions, resolve issues, and receive feedback on a variety of work-related issues, concerns, problems or complaints; communicates and consults with the Superintendent/President and legal counsel on litigation related to employment and other human resources matters; seeks advice from legal counsel on the interpretation of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to human resources issues; informs and advises the Superintendent/President of required responses to litigation and other legal matters. E

6. Serves as the District's Compliance Officer, pursuant to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, for purposes of responding to complaints of unlawful discrimination; ensures District compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements and appropriate regulations. Serves in an advisory capacity to the District's Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOAC) to oversee the development and implementation of the District's EEO Plan; and promotes and implements equal employment opportunity and diversity and inclusion programs. E

7. Serves as the District's Title IX Coordinator by overseeing Title IX complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence, including sexual assault from employees, students, and members of the public; receives complaints and initiates investigations and resolution of complaints as required by applicable laws, regulations, and District policies and procedures; may delegate investigations of allegations to other management or external investigators; and collaborates and consults with colleagues, professional organizations, and community resources to facilitate the development of the District's Title IX programs. E

8. Serves as the District's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; oversees investigations or investigates and responds to allegations of discrimination regarding disability; and consults with other managers to develop solutions to evolving, emerging matters related to equity and access as needed. E

9. Hires, directs, supervises and evaluates assigned staff; establishes standards of performance and methods of operation for the department; assigns and monitors workloads and projects; disciplines assigned staff according to established policies and procedures. E

10. Provides leadership in the convening, charge and work of a variety of District-wide committees, councils, teams, task forces, and special events related to Human Resources; attends and chairs District-wide committees as assigned; represents the District in the community and at local, State and regional meetings; serves as liaison with appropriate government agencies and professional organizations; attends all meetings of the District's Board of Trustees. E

11. Oversees the budget for Human Resources programs and operations; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with established policies and procedures; manages the accounts appropriately to ensure that the budget is balanced; identifies resources and establishes a basis for accountability on behalf of the Human Resources department. E

12. Serves as the custodian of records for personnel files for the District; directs the preparation of, or prepares records and reports related to personnel transactions, recruitment and selection, benefits administration, workers' compensation/long-term disability, classification review, salary administration, EEO/staff diversity reports and other documentation; provides leadership, vision and oversight for strategic planning and related efforts including the annual planning for the Human Resources department. E

13. Responds to and resolves complaints and/or conflicts. E

14. Provides leadership in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration. E

15. Participates in a variety of campus committees and task forces. E

16. Attends Board of Trustees' meetings. E

17. Makes presentations to internal and external community. E

18. Provides input on issues affecting assigned functions. E

19. Works effectively with the Board of Trustees within parameters established by the Superintendent/President. E

20. Works in partnership with local school districts and community groups. E

21. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised Other Job Related Duties Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Planning, organization and direction of the Student Services Area.
• Role of student services in student retention, persistence and success.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Operation of modern office equipment and assigned software.
• Understanding of national, state, local, vocational initiatives.
• Shared governance
• Collective bargaining
• College educational master plan

Ability to:

• Provide overall leadership in planning, organizing, and directing the Student Services activities and functions of the District.
• Work effectively with a culturally diverse student, employee and community population.
• Manage necessary District-wide research program(s).
• Supervise the administration of Departmental budgets.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply and explain relevant local, state, and/or federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a large, public sector higher education environment

Working Conditions

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• As an exempt employee, the incumbent may be asked to work variable schedules. Must be able to travel for meetings and College functions.
• The incumbent must have the ability to get to a variety of locations. This is usually accomplished by driving a vehicle to said locations. If operating a vehicle, the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver's license is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Human Resources.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
• Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
• NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• For positions requiring a valid California driver's license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, due to a disability, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please describe in detail, your experience working as a Chief Human Resources Officer in a public higher education system or in an organization which has multiple collective bargaining agreements. In your answer, provide specific examples of your experience ensuring effective HR operations and functions, as well as implementation and usage of technology, technology platforms, and analytical tools to enhance HR operations,

(Open Ended Question)

• • Detail your direct experience in collective bargaining and labor management relations with academic/faculty unions, classified staff bargaining units, and unrepresented groups. Please address a specific instance where you served as the chief negotiator or strategic lead in contract negotiations, outlining your strategy for balancing total compensation with district fiscal stability.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience and approach in resolving grievances, unfair labor practice charges, and federal and state claims. In your answer include experience with an example of processing and reaching a resolution with state and federal employment claims. (for example, Title IX or California Department of Civil Rights).

(Open Ended Question)

• • How will you use your training or experience to ensure that the HR function supports and contributes to achieving the mission of the college with respect to students and employees?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of all college/university studies, including degrees earned.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents