Vice President, Administrative Services

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Closing Date: 10/13/2026 Open Until Filled No Classification Title Vice President, Administrative Services Working Title Vice President, Administrative Services Recruitment Limits Location San Diego Mesa College Pay Information

Range 8 ($12,372.33 - $20,153.22) per month based on the current Management salary schedule

Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment web page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, that provide more information about terms and conditions of employment, salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Months Position Number: 002255 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Position Type Classified Bargaining Unit Management Range 8 Department Administrative Services The Position

From San Diego Mesa College President Dr. Ashanti Hands

Thank you for your interest in San Diego Mesa College.

At Mesa College, we believe higher education transforms lives, advances equity, strengthens communities, expands economic mobility, and creates opportunity for generations to come. We seek outstanding educators who are passionate about expanding access, advancing academic excellence and equity, and preparing students for meaningful careers, transfer, and lifelong success alongside colleagues who care deeply about students and one another.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, Mesa College enjoys a strong financial foundation, state of the art facilities, and exceptional faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. Guided by our vision of becoming the Leading College of Equity and Excellence, Mesa College has advanced opportunity since 1964 through innovation, nationally recognized transfer and workforce pathways, two bachelor's degree programs, and a steadfast commitment to student access, completion, and post college success.

Our greatest strength is our people. Every day, our faculty, classified professionals, and administrators work together to ensure students experience belonging, excellence, and transformational opportunity. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, continuous improvement, and leadership where every member of our college community is empowered to contribute.

If you are looking for more than your next position, but for a place where your calling can find its fullest expression, where you can lead authentically and courageously, and where your work expands opportunity and helps students achieve their educational and career goals, I invite you to consider joining Mesa College.

We look forward to learning how your experiences, talents, and aspirations can contribute to our students, our college, and the communities we are privileged to serve.

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Vice President of Administrative Services at San Diego Mesa College.

The Vice President of Administrative Services provides executive-level leadership over the full range of business, financial, facilities, and operational functions for the college. This position directs the college's annual operating budget, oversees facilities and capital construction - including a billion-dollar bond measure and facilities plan - and ensures compliance with Education Code and state/federal regulations across all administrative functions. The VP serves as a key advisor to the College President and may assume direct responsibility for the college in the President's absence.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description

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Desired Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Budget Management

• Coordinate and supervise preparation and expenditure of the college's annual operating budget; exercise expenditure and purchasing control.
• Administer student accounting and bursar functions.
• Develop and administer the college's financial, business, and operations policies and procedures; prepare regular financial reports for the College President, District, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including completion of required state and federal reports.

Facilities & Capital Projects

• Manage college operations, including building/grounds maintenance and custodial services, in coordination with Maintenance and Operations.
• Administer the event and facilities master calendar and facilities rental program.
• Coordinate college-level planning for new facilities and renovations, and oversee district staff and contractor coordination during construction.
• Lead the college's billion-dollar bond measure and facilities plan.

Operations & Support Services

• Manage technology services and facilitate technology planning with Information Technology Services.
• Coordinate bookstore and cafeteria services with district staff.
• Administer campus safety and emergency preparedness programs in collaboration with police and district staff.
• Coordinate personnel and employment services with district and college staff.

Leadership & Planning

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate administrative services personnel and assess program/service effectiveness.
• Participate in college long-range planning for programs, services, grants, facilities, and technology, coordinating financial planning within the integrated planning process.
• Serve as a member or chair of designated district and college committees; liaise with site and district administrative staff.
• Serve as administrative associate to the College President, assuming direct college leadership when designated.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including the State Education Code and Health & Safety Codes.
• Governmental accounting standards and public administration accounting/personnel practices.
• Contract law as it applies to California community colleges.
• District collective bargaining processes, organization, policies, and objectives.
• District personnel, budgeting, and accounting procedures.
• Principles of business management, facilities management, and personnel supervision/training.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and record keeping.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess situations accurately and act decisively.
• Excellent oral and written communication with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Proven leadership in developing and managing a large, diverse program area.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, contractors, and support personnel.
• Sound financial, budget, and accounting management capability.
• Experience managing business operations and facilities.
• Skilled in personnel management, supervision, and training.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise work effectively.
• Ability to interpret and apply labor agreements and district policies/procedures.

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 online application.

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, faculty and classified professionals.

Click (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application;
• Résumé;
• Cover Letter (maximum 3 pages); AND,
• Three (3) professional references listed in the online application.
• Unofficial Transcripts (Graduate) (Optional).
• Unofficial Transcripts (Undergraduate) (Optional).
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (Required, if applicable).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" transcripts as stated on application;
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.
• Employed on an initial contract of two (2) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

Posting Number CL01947

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.

• Yes

• No

• • We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.

• Yes

• No

• • Describe your experience leading the integrated annual preparation of a college budget. How would you develop and communicate budget assumptions, engage campus stakeholders, and ensure college wide participation in budget development?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Provide concrete examples of your fiscal leadership at a community college. For Mesa College, how would you oversee expenditure control, financial reporting (including variance analysis), and forecasting to maintain fiscal stability?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe an effective working relationship you have had with a Facilities Officer. At Mesa, how would you collaborate to maintain buildings and grounds, ensure campus safety, and coordinate with Risk Management?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe a major construction project you led from planning through closeout, explain your approach to design development, managing relocations, coordinating FF&E procurement, and controlling budget and schedule risks.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Explain your experience managing day to day bond construction operations and prioritizing capital projects. How would you at Mesa College allocate limited bond funds among competing campus needs and communicate those priorities to stakeholders?

(Open Ended Question)

• • With constrained resources, what innovative strategies have you used to keep campus technology current? Describe specific approaches you would pursue at Mesa College to modernize IT infrastructure, support labs/classrooms, and control lifecycle costs.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience working with college foundation boards and community partners. How would you leverage Mesa College's Foundation and external relationships to support workforce development, scholarships, and program funding?

(Open Ended Question)

• • The Vice President co chairs Budget, Facilities, and Safety (or similar) committees. Describe your experience leading participatory governance meetings and how you would ensure meaningful participation and input from Mesa College's faculty, classified professionals, managers, supervisors, and students.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Equity, diversity, and inclusion inform campus priorities. How have you applied DEI principles in administrative services, budgeting, facilities planning, and hiring? Explain specific actions you would take at Mesa College to ensure decisions advance equitable student and employee outcomes.

(Open Ended Question)

• • The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups. Please, share your leadership experience in promoting diversity.

(Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Résumé
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)