Salary: $222,925.69 - $260,791.41 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Oroville, CA
Job Type: Exempt Full-time
Job Number:Division: Office of the President
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MSC
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES Click here for the full Job Description/Classification Specification.
Executive Range 1; Full-time/Exempt; 40 hours per week; 12 months per year
Doctorate Stipend: $4,710.55
PROJECTED RECRUITMENT TIMELINE Anticipated Application Screening Period: December 8-18, 2026
Tentative First Interview Dates: January 8 and 11-13, 2027
Tentative Second Interview Dates: February 16, 19, and 25, 2027
Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2027, or May 3, 2027. (Start Date is negotiable based on the selected candidate's availability)
POSITION HIGHLIGHTSUnder the general direction of the President/Superintendent, you will serve as a key member of Butte College's senior leadership team and provide strategic vision leadership for our comprehensive Student Services programs and operations. As the
VP for Student Services, you will lead efforts that advance student access, engagement, equity, retention, well-being, and success while helping shape an exceptional student experience from enrollment through completion.
At Butte College, we believe students succeed when they feel welcomed, valued, and connected. In this role, you will foster a student-centered environment that is inclusive, innovative, and responsive to the needs of our diverse student population. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community partners to champion initiatives that remove barriers to student achievement, strengthen pathways to success, and cultivate a culture of belonging where every student has the opportunity to reach their goals.
As a member of the College's executive leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of Butte College. You will bring bold ideas, build meaningful partnerships, and help guide institutional decision-making that strengthens our impact on students and communities. Your leadership will help create opportunities for innovation, foster a culture of collaboration, and ensure the College remains responsive to the evolving needs of those we serve.
WORK SCHEDULE The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Over the summer the schedule changes to Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Fridays off. As an exempt position, hours may vary based on departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Possession of a master's degree; AND
- One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of successful administrative experience within an institution of higher education.
- Five (5) years of leadership success in two or more of the following areas: counseling, financial aid, EOPS, matriculation services, outreach and recruitment, student discipline, or services for students with disabilities.
- Successful experience as a mentor and team developer.
- Demonstrated commitment to success for all students.
DIVERSITY QUALIFICATION- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSAll applicants, including current Butte College employees, must complete and submit an online application with all required attachments to move forward. All fields within the application should be completely and thoroughly filled out. Do not skip application fields by inputting "see resume."
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS - Resume or Vita:Attach a resume that aligns with the information provided in your application.
- Diversity Essay: The Butte-Glenn Community College District has a very diverse staff and student population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. In your Diversity Essay, please describe your skills, education, professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.
All materials must be received by November 29, 2026For a detailed description of the position please visit the
Butte College Vice President Search webpage at:
REQUIRED UPON HIRETranscripts of academic work are not a required attachment with the application but may be required upon hire.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of official transcripts showing completion of the degree, and proof of other requirements of the position, that minimally qualified the applicant.
- If the position has an education equivalency component within the minimum qualifications and the applicant qualified under equivalency, transcripts may not be required upon hire.
- Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. For list of agencies that provide this service
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS- Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that they are free of active tuberculosis.
- As a condition of employment, the District requires that you provide fingerprints prior to beginning work. You may be fingerprinted at Butte College Human Resources by appointment, or you may be fingerprinted at another agency. Should you be fingerprinted at another agency, the rolling fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility at the time of printing.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTSApplication Tips for SuccessFor helpful tips and guidance on navigating our application submission and recruitment process, please refer to the document below.
Travel and Relocation AccommodationsFor candidates traveling more than 80 miles to attend an onsite interview at Butte College, you may be eligible for travel reimbursement. And if hired, consider our relocation incentives below.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and possibly future vacancies for positions with the same class specification.
The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.
The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees/family members, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability, Employee Assistance Program, membership in either the State Teachers or Public Employees retirement systems, and additional retirement savings options. For more information please review the
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Coursework (Optional): Transcripts are not a required attachment for your application and will not be reviewed by the hiring committee if you choose to include them, however, you may use the box below to input any coursework, training, or certifications you have completed that are related to the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position that you want highlighted. Be sure to include the course title and description, but please do not include the name of the school or institution.
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Interview Notifications: I understand that if I am selected for an interview, I will be email notified to self-schedule my interview online.
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References: I understand that Butte College does not allow applicants to submit an application with a personal or professional reference from a person on this hiring committee.
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Senate Bill 791 (Required Disclosure of Sexual Harassment Decisions): I understand that if I advance in the selection process, the Human Resources department will send me an email regarding SB 791 and will require me to complete and return this document to Human Resources. Furthermore, I understand that failure to submit the completed document will result in a voluntary withdrawal from the process.
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Residency/Work Eligibility Requirement: I understand that I may live outside of the State of California while participating in a recruitment process, however if am selected for a position, I must reside within the State to be eligible for district employment. In addition, work performed while working for the district, even remote work, must be done within the State of California. I also understand that the Butte-Glenn Community College District does not provide US visa or employment sponsorship.
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I have read and understand that all required attachments must be included with my online application and submitted by the close date and time in order to move forward in the recruitment process. I understand that I will be disqualified from the recruitment process if all required documents are not submitted (with this application) by the close date and time. This statement applies to all applicants, including current Butte College employees.
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