VPAA

President Rey Rivera, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the next Vice President of Academic Affairs for Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC). The Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the chief academic officer of the college. Reporting to the President, the Vice President will work closely with Faculty Senate cabinet officers, Deans, and Department Chairs. The VPAA will join a committed team of senior executives led by a visionary President and supported by excellent faculty and staff, many of whom have been at EMCC for a number of years. The VPAA will promote academic quality and excellence, partner with Student Affairs to support students holistically, and support faculty in the development of new and innovative academic and CTL programs to meet the needs of the communities EMCC serves.

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Vice President Academic Affairs Position

VPAA

How to Apply:
This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than January 16, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

To apply, go to https://acctsearches.org/current-searches/ and upload your documents.

Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:

  • A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the Vice President of Academic Affairs of Estrella Mountain Community College.
  • A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number.
  • A list of eight references: example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.

For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries please contact:

Consultant:
Cecilia Cervantes, Ph.D. - ACCT Searches

ceciliayl@outlook.com
(651) 795-1992 (mobile)

Timeline:

  • November 16, 2023 - Recruitment and Application Process Begins: Position Profile posted to ACCT’s and the College’s webpage; state-wide and national one-to-one recruitment process commences; national advertisements placed.
  • January 16, 2024 - Target Date for Applications (open until filled)
  • February 15 - 16, 2024 - Search Committee Interviews: Confidential interviews with semifinalists (virtual interviews).
  • Week of March 4, 2024 - Finalist Interviews: Final candidates’ interview, tour campus, participate in open forums, meet with direct reports; week concludes with President deliberation; President selects first-choice candidate.
  • Week of April 1, 2024 - President announces the next Vice President of Academic Affairs of Estrella Mountain Community College.
  • July 1, 2024 -  Anticipated approximate start date for next Vice President of Academic Affairs of Estrella Mountain Community College.

Vice President Academic Affairs Search Committee 

Committee Tri-Chairs:

  • Nikol Price, Faculty Chair, Library and Faculty Senate President
  • Kari Hurley, Student Services Analyst
  • Jonathan Robles, Director of Alumni, Corporate, and Foundation Relations

Search Liason and Member:

  • TJ Ferrer, Director of Human Resources, Estrella Mountain Community College

Committee:

  • Erin Blomstrand, English Faculty
  • Polly Miller, Computer Information Systems Faculty
  • Jason Martinez, Faculty Chair, Counseling
  • Levi Torrison, Faculty Chair, Physical Sciences
  • Linda Manning, Psychology Faculty
  • Clarissa Davis Ragland, Business Faculty
  • Zach Kovach, Geology Faculty
  • Tracey Denten, Sr. Instructional Services Coordinator
  • Catrina Kranich, Adjunct Faculty
  • Becky Baranowski, Dean, Academic Affairs
  • Liz Cantu, Communication Faculty and CTL Director
  • Minerva Pargas, Chief of Staff, President’s Office
  • Courtney Bourgeous, Program Analyst
  • Sharon Lind, Administrative Coordinator, Vice President of Student Affairs
  • Kristopher Rothermal, Program Coordinator, Academic Success Center
  • Omar Gonzalez, System Administrator
  • Brenda Nelson, Student Services Analyst, Center for Workforce & Experiential Learning