Chief Innovation Officer

Chief Innovation Officer

Salary

$173,646.00 - $236,591.00 Annually

Location

Both Liberal Arts Campus & Trade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

A27-04

Department

Superintendent President

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Description

CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 58% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 11% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate 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. For more information on our College demographics please click here:https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the President-Superintendent, the Chief Innovation Officer will strategically develop and achieve equity goals of the college through internal collaboration, external partnership cultivation, and activating data-driven innovations that further campus-wide goals surrounding equity, as set forth in the 5-year strategic plan.

COLLEGE MISSION:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

DISTINGUISHINGCHARACTERISTICS:

The Chief Innovation Officer will be responsible for setting a future-looking course for the school that supports the equity-driven mission and vision; garner professional growth of internal teams; recruit partners who will help implement work or bring new solutions to the college; build an internal and external understanding of the college's innovation work; and track and refine the work as it progresses. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, researcher, exemplary communicator, deeply knowledgeable about systems and transformational change, believes in the power of public education, and is committed to achieving equity goals as defined in the college's strategic plan.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Internal Innovation:

• Align LBCC's strategic plan with opportunities for innovation, and develop a roadmap to achieve defined equity goals.
• Work closely with The Office of Institutional Effectiveness to understand metrics for success, and activate internal plans surrounding equity data and goals.
• Develop and maintain strong rapport with intersectional teams within LBCC, including executive team, managers, Board of Trustees, program staff, faculty, and students.
• Serve as executive liaison and trainer for new initiatives across and between internal departments.
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education in general; recommend changes to maintain relevance of programs and services to meet student and community needs.
• Promote campus-wide participation in the creation and development of innovative strategies to support equity. wide participation in the creation and development of innovative strategies to support equity.

External Partnerships:

• Prepare and execute communication about school needs and conduct outreach to potential external partners.
• Managing external partnerships to solicit resources, funding and external exposure of innovation work at LBCC.
• Make presentations as necessary to various groups within the district, community and state.
• Build a name for LBCC within the growing corporate community in Long Beach.
• Serve as liaison and thought partner with the LBCC Foundation to assist with related fundraising efforts.
• Acts as a liaison between the Superintendent President and foundations, organizations, committees, councils and other interested parties.
• Represents the Superintendent-President at events as requested, serves as a contact point for protocol matters affecting the District and the Superintendent-President's Office.
• Supports the governmental and community relations activities of the Superintendent-President.

Administrative:

• Composes correspondence independently on a wide variety of matters, including material of a confidential nature.
• Reviews, researches, and summarizes a variety of administrative information and data, and prepares related reports.
• Develops, coordinates and conducts in-service workshops for administrative staff.
• Serves as the Superintendent-President's liaison with district, community, county, state, local agency, vendor, and media representatives.
• Responds to requests for information and coordinates such contacts with Communications and College Advancement as needed.

Knowledge of:

• Government functions with a commitment to participatory governance and ability to build consensus, resolve difficult issues, and foster a team environment.
• Principles and practices of organization, planning, development and supervision.
• Effective communication, demonstrating a high comfort level with leaders in the private and public sector as well as educational agencies.
• Leadership experience in strategic, operational, and long-range instructional planning and related educational and support services.
• Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Demonstrated advocacy for students and students needs.
• District policies and procedures.
• Technology as related to administrative and workplace requirements, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Decision-making parameters and recommendation process; operational issues versus policy.
• Fundamentals of budgetary processes and procedures.
• Report and business correspondence formats.

Ability to:

• Work with and support an elected board of trustees.
• Provide effective community outreach and establishing necessary resources for innovative programs and services that support student learning and success.
• Manage financial resources with a record of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Plan and prepare presentations and script speeches on behalf of the Superintendent- President.
• Oversee employee development, measure performance and supervise effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to do budget analysis, utilize spreadsheets and provide recommendations.
• Exercise sound judgment in representing the Superintendent-President in compliance with District standards, guidelines, practices, protocols and policies.
• Utilize mediation skills, diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills in all contacts on behalf of the Superintendent-President's Office.
• Evaluate work methods and efficiency.
• Represent the Office of the Superintendent-President in both external and internal social settings.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on all levels of the organization and with all external contacts.
• Flexibility in responding to the demands of a rapid-paced office environment with frequent changes in priorities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree, from an accredited college or university, and
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years of progressive senior level management experience in an educational setting;
• Doctorate preferred.
• Additional experience in work with legislative bodies, lobbying and/or elected officials is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

• A Long Beach Community College District Online Application
• A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• A list of three references, including current addresses and telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors.
• ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees AA/AS, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D, Ph,D, etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
• Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).
• Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Application deadline: 10/8/2026

Application screening: Week of 10/12/2026

Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

First level interview: Tentatively planned for week of 11/2/2026

Final interview: TBD

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the Districts policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

Permanent Management Team Members receive the following benefits:

The district contributes to medical, dental, vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. Benefits also include 21 vacation days and 5 management leave days.

For more details on the Management Team's health & welfare benefits , please refer to the Management Handbook link below on pages 11-15.

https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/management_handbook.pdf

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A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION. A complete application packet includes the following: 1. A complete and detailed Long Beach Community College District Online Employment Application, 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, 3. A cover letter (if posting requires it), 4. Complete transcripts of ALL lower and upper division and graduate level college/university course work (need not be official). Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE). if applicable, 5. A list of three references (included on application or uploaded as an attachment) My application packet is complete. I understand that failure to submit a detailed and complete application packet will disqualify me from being considered for this position and once application is submitted no documents can be added afterwards by LBCC staff on your behalf.

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This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?

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• I am a California resident

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I hereby certify that ALL statements made within the application are true and complete, and that any misstatements of material facts will subject me to disqualification from further competition or, if hired, immediate termination. If you are a current Long Beach City College employee any misstatements of material facts within the application may subject you to discipline up to termination from your current position within LBCC. I understand that all information provided within the application is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. I understand that by the act of submitting this application I am consenting to participate in all pre-employment procedures or processes required of me by LBCC.

• I have read, understand and agree with this passage

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• PLEASE NOTE* Email notices will be sent to the email address on this application. Applicants should check both their email inbox and spam/junk folder for notices. It is your responsibility, as the applicant to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.
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Employer Long Beach City College

Address 4901 E. Carson St.

Human Resources, Building T1045, Mail Code G3

Long Beach, California, 90808

Phone 562-938-4372

Website http://www.lbcc.edu/