We are conducting an exclusive search for the Executive Director of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. (ASCCC). This pivotal leadership role is responsible for overseeing the organization's administration, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Director carries out these responsibilities by providing strategic guidance, operational oversight, and support for initiatives that advance these goals. Other key duties include marketing, community outreach, and ensuring that inclusion, diversity, equity, antiracism, accessibility (IDEAA), student learning, and student success, are embodied in all aspects of the organization. The ASCCC Executive Committee, composed of 14 community college faculty elected to serve in specific positions, is the Governing Board of the ASCCC. 

The Executive Director position reports directly to the Executive Committee.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)  Board Governance: Works with the Board of Directors (i.e. Executive Committee) to assist in fulfilling the ASCCC’s mission.

• Leads the ASCCC in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Executive Committee.
• Communicates effectively with the Executive Committee and provides, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Executive Committee to function properly and to make informed decisions.

2)  Financial Performance and Viability: Manages resources to ensure the financial health of the organization.

• Oversee ASCCC’s fiscal integrity, including submission to the Executive Committee of a proposed annual budget and regular financial statements which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures responsible resource utilization, and manages grants and other sources of revenue
• Maintains and oversees all financial documents associated with the ASCCC as a 501(c)(6) organization.

3)  Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the Executive Committee and office team to ensure that the mission is fulfilled.

• Implements ASCCC’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Facilitates the strategic planning process to ensure that the ASCCC can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.
• Tracks and reports measurable outcomes aligned with the strategic plan of the ASCCC.

4)  Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.

• Effectively oversees office operations.
• In collaboration with the Chief Operations Officer, the Executive Director hires and retains competent, qualified, and diverse team members.
• Reviews and signs notes, agreements, and other documents executed on behalf of the organization.
• A requirement to work in person at the ASCCC Office in Sacramento multiple days each month (specific days to be determined with the Office Team based on operational needs) to check in ongoing projects, provide operational updates, and continue building the established office culture.

JOB DUTIES:

• Report to and work closely with the President and the Executive Committee.
• Protect resources of the ASCCC by establishing and ensuring appropriate policies for the organization.
• Plan and operate the annual budget.
• Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the ASCCC office.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the state and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the ASCCC’s mission.
• Supervise and collaborate with organization team members.
• Facilitate development and implementation of the strategic plan.
• Attend and contribute to meetings of the Executive Committee.
• Attend and contribute to ASCCC events as assigned.
• Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
• Review and approve contracts for services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee and President

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in business, non-profit management, or related fields
• Five or more years of nonprofit management experience
• Certified Association Executive credential
• Transparent and high integrity leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and relationship development skills to communicate with educators, politicians, and system partners.
  
• Budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting for organizations with multimillion-dollar budgets 
• Strong organizational abilities including strategic planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategic plans
• Ability to convey a vision of the Academic Senate for California Community College’s strategic future to office team, board, and faculty volunteers
• Ability to collaborate, support, and energize board members and other volunteers
• Skills to interface with and engage diverse volunteer groups
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of diversity
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with office team members
• Team player with the ability to develop and maintain productive, professional relationships to work collaboratively on projects with various partner organizations
• Knowledge of educational law, regulation, policy, and governmental Agencies

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• The annual salary for this position ranges from $155,000 to $190,000 (DOE), commensurate with experience.
• ASCCC offers an excellent benefits package, including generous PTO and holiday leave, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement plan, and Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. 
• ASCCC is a California-based employer, and all employees must be residents of California.