Salary: See Position Description
Location : 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
Job Type: Full-time (100%)
Job Number:Department: President's Office
Division: President
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here. Examples of Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
- Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of classified managers and staff in the Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness department; with managers and staff, develops, implements and evaluates annual program plans, goals and objectives to achieve District goals and objectives; contributes to development of annual general-fund and grant-funded budgets and tracks performance against funding allocations to ensure compliance with legal mandates; manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
- Directs and manages the performance of assigned classified staff; directs and oversees the selection of classified managers and staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including performance evaluations; accurate reporting of absence time; hears and acts on grievances; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, approves or takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
- Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports achievement of the department's and District's mission, objectives and values; promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and a positive work environment.
- Provides support to reporting managers and/or administrators regarding disciplinary actions and grievances; approves related decisions.
- With members of Senior Management, participates in the development and implementation of District strategic plans, goals and objectives including Guided Pathways; leads and participates in the District's institutional planning processes; leads and directs department staff in the development and application of new methodologies, technologies and business process improvements to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and customer service in department work processes.
- Participates actively in the life of the District and its participatory governance processes by serving on committees, task forces and councils; leads and coordinates ongoing accreditation activities and continuous improvement efforts; manages and participates in the development of materials and responses required by the accreditation commission; leads and participates in the preparation and submittal of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Annual Report.
- Leads, manages, coordinates, participates in, monitors, and reports outcomes of District long- and short-term institutional planning activities; ensures planning processes are systematic, integrated, and aligned with accreditation and other planning-related requirements.
- Manages and oversees a variety of research initiatives and assessment and evaluation studies including studies related to assessment of District programs and services, equity and student success, academic and career pathways and other issues to inform strategic and program planning efforts; serves as the primary technical research consultant to District administration, faculty and staff; directs and coordinates institutional research information exchanges with other institutions.
- Directs and participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports and records related to research projects, institutional assessment and planning, quality improvement, policies and procedures, enrollment, annual reporting and other data.
- Directs and manages the District's grant sourcing, acquisition and management functions and activities; with the President and Cabinet, determines focus and priorities for grant-funding efforts and matching potential funding opportunities to District program planning initiatives; directs and manages reporting for grant-related research activities; directs the development of District-wide grant development and management policies and procedures and a grants management database; provides consultation and technical assistance to departments seeking research assistance.
- Collaborates with the Information Technology department on design and implementation of the District data warehouse to support varied research needs and provide high-quality data and tools for planning, evaluation and institutional improvement purposes; directs the development of self-service data dashboards to make information and reports more available to facilitate decision-making for implementation of new and modified programs, policies, practices and systems.
- Directs and oversees programs, services and instructional activities for the California Adult Education (CAE) program and associated collaboratives; oversees curriculum development and/or modification for new and existing programs, development and implementation of non-credit instructional curricula supporting seamless transition of adult education students to college and development and integration of student enrollment and outcomes data; ensures mandatory reporting for grants is completed by established deadlines.
- Provides leadership for state and regional collaborations and in community outreach activities; oversees the development of grant applications and administration of grants to support inter-segmental collaborations.
- Stays abreast of relevant trends and engages in personal professional development programs and activities to maximize contributions to the District and the community.
- Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet, and other District groups.
- Chairs or serves on committees and represents the District at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
OTHER DUTIES- Serves as a backup member of the District's Incident Command Team.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff; AND
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or other related research field, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience designing and administering institutional research and planning programs, including the use of advanced information technology tools and state-of-the-art statistical software; OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Desirable:- A doctoral degree in a qualifying discipline and experience in an institution of higher education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of: - Principles, best practices, policies and trends applicable to the field of institutional effectiveness and assessment, particularly as relevant to a community college environment.
- Advanced mastery of theories, principles, practices, methods, and statistical analysis tools and technologies used in research of institutional effectiveness, student learning outcomes assessment, and other key research issues.
- Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Principles and practices of grant sourcing and acquisition and management of grant activities and reporting.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations including Title V of the California Education Code and other state and federal laws and regulations.
- Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication.
- Research methods and analysis techniques.
- Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
- Principles and practices of strategic and program planning applicable to an educational institution.
- Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement, equity and culture change.
- Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
- Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
Skills and Abilities to: - Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the programs and activities of the Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness department.
- Administer, design, direct and maintain an ongoing institutional research program and a comprehensive planning system at a state-of-the-art level for a higher educational institution.
- Lead, manage, coordinate and contribute to District-wide ins
