Community College Specialist, Academic Affairs

Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Community College Specialist provides leadership, coordination, and analytical support for Academic Affairs programs and initiatives. The CC Specialist plans, develops, administers, and evaluates a wide range of programs, grants, and contracts; ensures accurate program and fiscal information; supports colleges through guidance and technical assistance; and monitors activities to mitigate compliance, funding, and implementation risks. Key responsibilities include curriculum coordination and reform, instructional design, transfer and articulation partnerships, and equitable access and student success initiatives. The CC Specialist advises leadership on policy, legislation, and regulations; coordinates programs, vendors, and partnerships; represents the Chancellor's Office; and may provide leadership to support staff and assist with special projects as assigned.

This portfolio for this position currently leads and coordinates systemwide faculty professional development focused on effective and equitable teaching and learning. The CC Specialist designs, implements, and evaluates professional development initiatives; supports a system faculty workgroup; promotes the sharing of evidence-based instructional practices; and leads Academic Affairs-related AI initiatives in teaching and learning. Additional Academic Affairs projects may be assigned.
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Employee must reside in CA for a job appointment.

This position is has a Hybrid work setting, including telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on the Chancellor's Office's evolving telework policy. The Chancellor's Office supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to the headquarters office in Sacramento if an urgent need arises.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Ability to use standard computer and/or office machines for an extended period of time.

Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment under artificial lighting.

Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.

Periodic presentations will occasionally be required.

Ability to effectively work in a hybrid/telework setting within the state of CA.

Hybrid work setting provided.

Willing and able to travel to colleges, work sites, conferences as needed.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-501866

Position #(s):
364-700-2539-017

Working Title:
Community College Specialist, Academic Affairs

Classification:
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPECIALIST $8,237.00 - $10,310.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
Full Time, Hybrid work setting in CA

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.1 million students attending 116 colleges. Our colleges provide students with the knowledge and background necessary to compete in today's economy. With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.

The mission of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and the Chancellor's Office is to empower the community colleges through leadership, advocacy and support.

The Chancellor's Office values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community and we see these values as connected to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the students we serve. View the CO Strategic Plan .

For more information, see http://www.cccco.edu/

Vision 2030 | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu)

Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manger to better assess your qualifications for this position The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should include responses to the below desired qualifications listed below. A resume or cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the required SOQ. Each response within the SOQ must include reference to the correlating number and/or question. Maximum of two pages in length, single spaced.

1. Vision 2030 emphasizes advancing equity, access, and success for California community college students. Describe how you have promoted equity and student success in your work and explain how your approach aligns with the goals and commitments outlined in the CO's Vision 2030.

2. Describe your experience coordinating innovative projects or initiatives focused on teaching and learning. Include specific examples of how you have aligned professional development activities with institutional priorities, and how you evaluated the impact of these efforts on instructional practice.

3. Provide a description of your working knowledge of AI and emergent technology, either in teaching and learning or in your professional practice. Discuss how you have used, supported, or guided others in the effective and responsible use of AI tools or other forms of technology, including any strategies you have employed to address opportunities, risks, and/or ethical use.

Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as: social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/4/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges
N/A
Attn: Human Resources Office
1102 Q Street, #4400

Sacramento , CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges
N/A
Human Resources Office
1102 Q Street, #4400

Sacramento , CA 95811

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manager to better assess your qualifications for this position. The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  
  Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for specific SOQ requirements.
  
  Other: You must provide a copy of your degree or transcripts if you're basing eligibility on education.
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Experience designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating professional development or related types of programs and activities in a community college, higher education setting, or similar context. Experience integrating emerging technologies, such as AI tools, in higher education or related fields. Experience demonstrating robust communication skills, including the development of guidance documents, presentations, and facilitation of meetings or webinars for the field and key stakeholders. Experience employing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in higher education or related fields. Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables, including the ability to track progress and report outcomes. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in a complex, fast-paced higher education environment. The current portfolio for this position is centered on leading and coordinating faculty professional development across the system, with an emphasis on effective and equitable teaching and learning. The CC Specialist will design, implement, and assess systemwide faculty professional development activities in collaboration with stakeholders and organizations; provide leadership and coordination for a system faculty professional development workgroup; and, build system capacity for sharing innovative, evidence-based instructional practices across disciplines, regional networks, and system-wide platforms. The CC Specialist will also lead, coordinate, implement, and assess Academic Affairs-related AI initiatives centered on teaching and learning. As part of the Transfer and Instructional Design team, this position may be assigned other Academic Affairs-related projects and responsibilities.

Benefits
Chancellor's Office team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members.

• Telework Schedule Options
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1500 for eligible employees
• Transfer, Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Discounted Public Transit
• CA State employees receive numerous discounts through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

For more information about state employee benefits, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)'s website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitment Team
(916) 445-7911
recruitment@cccco.edu
Hiring Unit Contact:
Recruitment Team
(916) 445-7911
recruitment@cccco.edu

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Hanan Boyd
(916) 445-7911
humanresources@cccco.edu
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), verification of education, and resume will be considered not interested in this position. Applications without a clearly identified SOQ or a SOQ that does not address the topics requested will be considered not interested in this position. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Education Verification

When you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement that you are basing your eligibility on, you MUST provide a copy of your degree or transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement from the classification specification (link on the right side of the screen under "Additional Documentation").

Example: if you are applying for Community College Administrator I based on your Bachelor's degree, you must attach a copy of your degree or transcript showing the degree you obtained. Post graduate degrees do not substitute for the Bachelor's degree requirement. Applicants who fail to provide this educational documentation information may be disqualified.

Professional experience may be substituted for the undergraduate degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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