San Diego Community College District
Director, Chancellor's Office Operations
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Mission Valley, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $7,325 - $12,687 per Month
💻 Operations
🗓️ September 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
San Diego Community College District is hiring a Director, Chancellor's Office Operations. This role involves managing office operations for the Chancellor's Office, including supporting high-level administrators, overseeing multiple projects, coordinating board meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. The director also supervises staff, manages budgets, and maintains effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
Highlights
- Manage Chancellor’s Office operations, including project planning, records maintenance, and administrative procedures.
- Supervise, train, and mentor Chancellor’s Office staff to ensure high performance and professional development.
- Prepare Board of Trustees agendas, minutes, and support public and closed sessions in compliance with laws and regulations.
- Coordinate budgets, monitor expenditures, and apply basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.
- Utilize office technology and software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field, plus five years of progressively responsible administrative experience with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
- Work closely with Board members, college presidents, management, students, media, legislators, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles in workplace practices and communications.
- Salary range $7,324.56 to $12,686.97 per month; position is exempt and includes comprehensive employer-paid benefits.
- Position requires flexibility with work hours and may involve transfer to different district sites by Chancellor’s discretion.
Director, Chancellor's Office Operations Full Description
Director, Chancellor's Office Operations
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History;
- Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;
- Resumé; AND,
- Three to five (3-5) current, professional references listed within the online application.
Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section)
Closing Date: | 10/09/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Classification Title | Director, Chancellor's Office Operations
Working Title |
Recruitment Limits |
Location | District
Pay Information | Range 31 ($7,324.56 – $12,686.97) per month based on the current ACE – Association of Confidential Salary Schedule. Initial Salary Placement is in accordance with current practice and policies. Promoted or transferred employee will be placed as specified in the ACE – Association of Confidential Employees Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, salary schedules and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; Sick and Vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development.
Position Equivalent FTE: | 1.0 FTE
No. Months: | 12 months
Position Number: | 008301
FLSA Status | Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type | Classified
Bargaining Unit | Confidential
Range | 31
Department | Chancellor's Office
The Position | Applications are currently being accepted for Director, Chancellor’s Office Operations, located at the District Office in Mission Valley. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with remote work flexibility after probationary period. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
Classification Description | Click here for description.
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Desired Qualifications | Knowledge & Skills Deep knowledge of applicable sections of the California Education Code. Understanding of community college organization, operations, policies, rules, collective bargaining contracts, programs, and objectives. Familiarity with modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and relevant computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases. Knowledge of Board of Trustees processes: preparing agendas and minutes; public and closed sessions; recordkeeping; laws, rules, and regulations governing Board meetings. Understanding of budget preparation, monitoring, expenditures; basic accounting and bookkeeping principles. Project planning, office management, records maintenance, administrative procedures. Strong ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate options, make sound recommendations in line with laws, policies, and rules. Capacity to organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks/projects across functional lines.
Leadership & Communication Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to draft complex correspondence, reports; communicate with diverse audiences. Strong supervision skills: hire, onboard, train, evaluate, mentor staff; manage work schedules; oversee performance and professional development. Discretion, tact, confidentiality, and good judgment in dealing with sensitive or complex matters. Ability to serve as liaison among many stakeholders: Board members, college presidents, management, students, media, legislators, community stakeholders. Skill in scheduling, planning, organizing events, workshops, retreats, presentations. Capacity to maintain records, track timelines, meet schedules, ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff. Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrating behaviors that reflect inclusive practices, modeling cultural humility, and equity-minded behavior in decision-making and operations. Commitment to ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities and those requiring language or technology accommodations. Commitment to ensuring equity in outcomes, not just intent; keeping inclusion and accessibility at the center of operations, policies, and stakeholder relations.
Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing administrative support to high-level public administrators, including one year of lead and/or supervisory experience.
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 here 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 the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History; Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes; Resumé; AND, Three to five (3-5) current, professional references listed within the online application.
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) | Position Closes: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Screening Period: Week of October 13, 2025
First Round Interviews: Week of November 3, 2025Finalist Interviews: Week of November 10, 2025
Expected Start Date: Early December 2025
Conditions of Employment: | SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT: Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position); 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.
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.
* Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
* $100,000 group term life insurance
* 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
* CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%
Posting Number | CL01833
Open Until Filled | No
Classification Title | Director, Chancellor's Office Operations
Working Title |
Recruitment Limits |
Location | District
Pay Information | Range 31 ($7,324.56 – $12,686.97) per month based on the current ACE – Association of Confidential Salary Schedule. Initial Salary Placement is in accordance with current practice and policies. Promoted or transferred employee will be placed as specified in the ACE – Association of Confidential Employees Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, salary schedules and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; Sick and Vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development.
Position Equivalent FTE: | 1.0 FTE
No. Months: | 12 months
Position Number: | 008301
FLSA Status | Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type | Classified
Bargaining Unit | Confidential
Range | 31
Department | Chancellor's Office
The Position | Applications are currently being accepted for Director, Chancellor’s Office Operations, located at the District Office in Mission Valley. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with remote work flexibility after probationary period. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
Classification Description | Click here for description.
If you would like to open the link in a different tab or window, right click and select the option.
Desired Qualifications | Knowledge & Skills Deep knowledge of applicable sections of the California Education Code. Understanding of community college organization, operations, policies, rules, collective bargaining contracts, programs, and objectives. Familiarity with modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and relevant computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases. Knowledge of Board of Trustees processes: preparing agendas and minutes; public and closed sessions; recordkeeping; laws, rules, and regulations governing Board meetings. Understanding of budget preparation, monitoring, expenditures; basic accounting and bookkeeping principles. Project planning, office management, records maintenance, administrative procedures. Strong ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate options, make sound recommendations in line with laws, policies, and rules. Capacity to organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks/projects across functional lines.
Leadership & Communication Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to draft complex correspondence, reports; communicate with diverse audiences. Strong supervision skills: hire, onboard, train, evaluate, mentor staff; manage work schedules; oversee performance and professional development. Discretion, tact, confidentiality, and good judgment in dealing with sensitive or complex matters. Ability to serve as liaison among many stakeholders: Board members, college presidents, management, students, media, legislators, community stakeholders. Skill in scheduling, planning, organizing events, workshops, retreats, presentations. Capacity to maintain records, track timelines, meet schedules, ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff. Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrating behaviors that reflect inclusive practices, modeling cultural humility, and equity-minded behavior in decision-making and operations. Commitment to ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities and those requiring language or technology accommodations. Commitment to ensuring equity in outcomes, not just intent; keeping inclusion and accessibility at the center of operations, policies, and stakeholder relations.
Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing administrative support to high-level public administrators, including one year of lead and/or supervisory experience.
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 here 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 the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History; Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes; Resumé; AND, Three to five (3-5) current, professional references listed within the online application.
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) | Position Closes: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Screening Period: Week of October 13, 2025
First Round Interviews: Week of November 3, 2025Finalist Interviews: Week of November 10, 2025
Expected Start Date: Early December 2025
Conditions of Employment: | SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT: Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position); 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.
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.
* Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
* $100,000 group term life insurance
* 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
* CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%
Posting Number | CL01833
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
- Tell me about a time when you engaged with stakeholders who came from very different backgrounds or held differing perspectives. How did you ensure their voices were heard respectfully, and how did you model compassion and inclusion in the conversation?
(Open Ended Question) - This position requires discretion and independent judgment. Describe a time when you made an error in handling a sensitive issue. How did you respond with humility, repair trust, and what did you learn from the experience?
(Open Ended Question) - In supervising or mentoring employees, how have you promoted equitable opportunities for growth while maintaining a culture of mutual respect? Can you share an example of how you encouraged accountability in a compassionate way?
(Open Ended Question) - As an advisor to the Chancellor and Board Members, how do you maintain civility when offering recommendations that may differ from others’ views? Share an example of how you navigated a disagreement with respect and professionalism.
(Open Ended Question) - This role involves managing highly sensitive and confidential matters. Describe how you balance confidentiality with compassion and fairness when handling issues such as complaints, grievances, or employee concerns.
(Open Ended Question) - When reviewing or drafting Board policies and administrative procedures, how do you incorporate DEIA principles and ensure that language reflects civility, accessibility, and inclusivity for all stakeholders?
(Open Ended Question) - This role requires collaboration across departments. Tell me about a time when a project faced conflict due to competing priorities. How did you help the group move forward productively?
(Open Ended Question) - As the Director, Chancellor’s Office Operations, how do you ensure communication with the public, media, or dignitaries reflects civility and compassion, especially when addressing sensitive or potentially contentious issues?
(Open Ended Question) - Leaders must sometimes make difficult decisions under pressure. How do you ensure that your decision-making process incorporates diverse perspectives and demonstrates humility even when not all stakeholders agree?
(Open Ended Question) - Supervising the Chancellor’s Office employees may involve giving corrective feedback. Describe a time you addressed a performance concern while showing compassion and fostering a respectful, growth-oriented environment.
(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.
(Open Ended Question)
Required & Optional Documents
Required Documents
- Résumé
Optional Documents
San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division
3375 Camino del Rio South, Suite, San Diego, CA 92108-3883
(619) 388-6579 | jobs@sdccd.edu
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