The Yosemite Community College District Chancellor and the Presidential Search Committee
invite nominations and expressions of interest for the position of President of Modesto
Junior College.
The President of Modesto Junior College is responsible for and directs the operation
of the institution through subordinate instructional and operational administrators.
The President has full authority to administer and manage the College and participates
in policy and operational decisions of the District.
Minimum qualifications include:
Master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution
Seven (7) years senior leadership experience at a post-secondary institution including
program development, evaluation and outcomes assessment experience
Five (5) years proven successful leadership experience in educational planning, fiscal
management, personnel relations and community relations
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity
Senior level administrative experience teaching, counseling and/or faculty experience
at a post-secondary institution
Highly effective written communication skills and interpersonal skills
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline is Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Please apply through the District's Online Portal no later than Friday, October 13, 2023. Please include the following in your application:
Letter expressing interest in the opportunity and how your background matches position
requirements (not to exceed six pages)
Resume
Contact information for a range of professional references (eight minimum) to include
direct telephone number and email:
Two Supervisors
Two Subordinates (who report(ed) directly to the applicant)
Two Faculty Leaders
Two Community Members
Unofficial Transcripts
Modesto Junior College and Yosemite Community College District are EEO/AA institutions
and equal opportunity employers of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Monday, September 5th through Friday, October 13th, 2023 Advertising and Recruitment Efforts. October 13th is the s deadline for receipt of
all requested application materials of interested persons. Materials received after
this date cannot be guaranteed full consideration by the Search Committee.
End of October 2023 Selection of semifinal candidates to be interviewed by the Search Committee. This
is a confidential search process and the identities of those who are interviewed at
this time remain confidential.
Mid November 2023 Semifinal Candidate Interviews held by Search Committee.
End of November 2023 Final Candidate Interviews. Final Candidates visit the College and participate in
a variety of activities inclusive of a Public Forum. Only the identities of Final
Candidates will be made public.
December 13, 2023 Board meeting; Successful Candidate recommended, appointed and announced as appropriate.
January 1, 2024 Desired start of Successful Candidate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Role of the Search Committee?
The Search Committee's role includes assistance in identifying and encouraging candidates
to apply for the position. The Committee selects Semifinal Candidates. The Committee
develops Semifinal Candidate interview questions and interviews Semifinalists. The
Chancellor of Yosemite Community College District has ultimate hiring authority for
the President of Modesto Junior College and negotiates the Successful Candidate's
employment contract.
Search Committee Composition?
The Search Committee composition includes those who represent various constituencies
of Modesto Junior College and the Yosemite Community College District, including community
members. Every possible effort has been made to make sure that the Committee accurately
reflects the College community at large.
What will the Search Committee do to ensure a diverse candidate pool?
Yosemite Community College District is committed to identifying a diverse pool of
candidates.Yosemite Community College District has a rich diversity network, has experience
and a strong track record recruiting diverse candidates, and will provide critical
access for any successful diversity recruitment effort.
How does someone apply for the position?
The soft application deadline is October 13, 2023. View the Position Profile, then
follow the instructions in the Announcement, which discusses all required application
information.
How will we know how the search is progressing?
This is a confidential search process. Confidentiality ensures the integrity of the
search and provides the District the greatest flexibility in attracting the widest
range of qualified candidates for the position. Please refer periodically to the Yosemite
Community College District/Modesto Junior College website for any updates.
The work of the Search Committee is also confidential and Search Committee members
will not be able to share with you details of their meetings and discussions, but
will respectfully refer you to this website.
What opportunities will there be to provide feedback on Final Candidates?
Final Candidate interviews will include a variety of activities and meetings with
various constituent groups, including a Public Forum. Feedback Forms will be available
and this feedback will be forwarded to the appropriate individuals.
Where is the position being advertised?
The Chronicle of Higher Education - online version only Inside Higher Ed EDJOIN Diverse Issues in Higher Education ACCCA - Association of California Community College Administrators HigherEdjobs.com LinkedIn.com Indeed.com National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education CCC Registry YCCD website Modesto Junior College website
EEO STATEMENT
The Committee will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information
or veteran status when making screening or selection decisions.
It is the policy of Modesto Junior College not to discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment
practices.
The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the
policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia
College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or
disability in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Committee Members are responsible and accountable for their personal and professional
actions as they carry out their search committee assignments.
Information pertaining to the employee selection process is confidential. Discussion
of committee deliberations and determinations with anyone other than fellow committee
members and authorized administrators is considered professionally unethical. It is
recommended that you refer applicant or media inquiries regarding employment processes
to the Search Liaison listed below.
NON-RELATIVE ASSOCIATION
Committee members should present any relationship/knowledge of an applicant to the
committee for complete disclosure. If by virtue of a current or former friendship
or other association with an applicant, a committee member cannot consider all applicants
fairly and impartially, the member should not participate in the selection proceedings.
HIRING OF RELATIVES
An employee may not initiate or participate in any institutional decision involving
a direct benefit to a member or members of his/her immediate family (Board Policy
7310), including serving as the immediate supervisor. Such involvements include, but
are not limited to, participating in recommendations regarding initial employment,
retention, or promotion.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
Name
Title
Representative
Chad Redwing
Interim MJC President
Committee Chair
Constituent Representatives:
Wendy Byrd
NAACP President and YCCD Retiree
Community Member
Iris Carroll
Librarian
YFA
Gisele Flores
Professor of Child Development
Academic Senate, Vice President
Jacquelyn Forte
Associate Dean of Special Programs
LTAC
Ruth Perez Gamboa
MJC Student
ASMJC
Dimitri Keriotis
Counselor
YFA President
Amy Lovett
Grants Accounting Analyst
CSEA President, Chapter 420
Sarah Mesenhimer
Instructional Support Specialist
CSEA
Sabrina Miranda
Executive Assistant
LTAC
Aishah Saleh
Professor of Humanities
Academic Senate, President
Sarah Schrader
Vice President, MJC Administrative Services
Executive Member
Lourdes Uranday
Business Advisor & HR Consultant
Community Member
ASMJC - Associated Students of Modesto Junior College CSEA - California School Employees Association LTAC - Leadership Team Advisory Council YFA - Yosemite Faculty Association
Search Liaison Lucy Munoz, Director of Human Resources Yosemite Community College District munozl@yosemite.edu 209-575-6506