Peralta Community College District Seeks More Outstanding Leaders
19 Abril 2024 - 6:22PM
The Peralta Community College District has opened a nationwide
search to find ideal candidates to fill four leadership positions
that will play a pivotal role in setting the future direction of
the East Bay District.
Dynamic newly appointed Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Y. Gilkerson is
seeking to fill the post of President of the College of Alameda
along with two District-wide leadership positions: Deputy
Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer; and Vice Chancellor of
Human Resources. Additionally, the District is looking for an
experienced lawyer to serve as in-house General Counsel. All four
positions will report directly to Dr. Gilkerson.
“We’re looking for accomplished and energetic leaders who are
ready to make a true difference at an exceptional academic
institution,” Gilkerson said. “These roles are not simply about an
opportunity for leadership, they are a unique chance to contribute
to a vital educational mission that builds the foundation of
opportunity for a large and incredibly diverse student
population.”
The Peralta Community College District comprises Berkeley City
College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College,
all committed to providing world-class educational opportunities to
one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. Serving a
large number of first-generation students and students for whom
English is not their primary language, the Peralta Colleges provide
students the support to achieve their dreams.
The open positions are:
- College of Alameda President: Lead the unique and
vibrant College of Alameda, situated in the picturesque island city
of Alameda. For more information about this opportunity, please
visit the College of Alameda website here. Interested candidates
should apply online here by April 21st, our application
deadline.
- Deputy Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer: A
strategic and operational partner to the Chancellor in guiding the
Peralta Community College District forward. The Deputy Chancellor
and Chief Operating Officer will oversee critical areas such as
finance, general services, capital projects, and technology. Learn
more about this role here and apply online here by April 24th for
consideration during the initial review on April 25th.
- Vice Chancellor of Human Resources: Contribute to
Peralta’s mission by leading the recruitment and support efforts
for dedicated employees who transform the lives of thousands of
students each year. Discover more about this opportunity here, and
submit an application here by May 1st to be considered during the
first review on May 2nd.
- General Counsel: If you crave intellectual challenge, a
chance to influence thousands of lives in a vibrant urban
community, and the thrill of wielding legal power for good, then
the General Counsel role at Peralta is for you. It's more than just
law – it's about anticipating risks before they erupt and wielding
legal expertise to turn challenges into opportunities. Apply
online here by May 16, 2024.
The Peralta colleges are setting the benchmark for
community-based education with a strong emphasis on ensuring equity
in the increasingly important area of online learning. Online
course designs are evaluated through the Peralta Online Equity
Rubric, an innovative approach to institutionalizing practices that
support equity and inclusion for distance learning that has
informed online course creation within the University of California
system. The District also hosts the annual Peralta Online Equity
Conference (April 29-May 1, 2024), which brings together an
international group of equity-minded students, educators, staff and
leaders to examine and share equitable practices for online
education.
Because of its innovative approaches to learning and the
commitment to success that is the foundation of the Peralta
culture, the four colleges boast an exceptional record of student
transfers to four-year degree institutions, especially the
University of California and California State systems. A recent
study published in the San Francisco Chronicle showed that the
College of Alameda had the highest admission rate to the UC system
of any community college in the Bay Area and had the highest level
of acceptance at UC Davis and UC San Diego. Berkeley City College
and Laney College are in the top five Bay Area institutions when it
comes to acceptance at UC Berkeley.
“Peralta’s success has always been the unwavering commitment of
our faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to
serving our students with innovative ideas and leadership in
education,” Gilkerson said. “For leaders who are eager to share
that level of commitment and a passion for our larger East Bay
community, these positions are the chance of a lifetime to shape
the future of community college education and empower tens of
thousands of lives.”
About Peralta Community College District
Founded in 1964, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD)
is a collaborative community of colleges comprised of Berkeley City
College, College of Alameda, and Laney and Merritt colleges in
Oakland, Calif. The Peralta Colleges provide a dynamic
multicultural learning environment offering accessible,
high-quality educational programs and services, including two-year
degrees, certificates and university transfer programs, to
approximately 30,000 students per year. To learn more about The
Peralta Colleges, visit www.peralta.edu
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Mark Johnson
Peralta Community College District
5104667369
markjohnson@peralta.edu