Required and Desired Qualifications and Characteristics

1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution, earned doctorate preferred.
2. Minimum of three years of documented successful administrative experience in higher education, preferably in community colleges.
3. Proven effectiveness in shared governance and collective bargaining or documentation of similar experience.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching and learning processes at the college level.
5. Demonstrated record of community service and involvement, particularly in culturally diverse settings.
6. Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students including those with disabilities. Demonstrated record of working effectively with the Mexican/Mexican American/Chicano community preferred.
7. Experience with, or working knowledge of, technology and a vision of its uses.

Hartnell College is seeking an educational leader who has demonstrated effective leadership that:

1. inspired trust and confidence on campus and in the community through honesty, transparency, consensus building, team work, respect for institutional processes, and commitment to academic excellence.
2. worked collegially to develop a shared vision of institutional mission based on student and community needs and supported the faculty, staff,  board, and community in pursuing this vision.
3. resulted in a positive collaboration within a campus community while maintaining flexibility, good listening skills, and openness to suggestions.
4. provided leadership in the development, maintenance, and strengthening of existing and new programs in partnership with business, industry, and members of the public sector, including schools and colleges.
5. demonstrated experience in successful financial and enrollment turn-arounds.
6. established high expectations for student, faculty, staff, administrative, and board performance.
7. increased participation in underserved areas in the district  through outreach, partnerships, and visibility, particularly in currently under-served areas.
8. communicated effectively with the Spanish speaking community.