APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
 
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email at jobs@vvc.edu. 

A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE:Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies. This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive, college-wide institutional research agenda; coordinate priorities with campus leadership; and maintain systems to track research requests and outcomes.
• Lead integrated institutional planning processes aligned with accreditation, strategic planning, enrollment management, fiscal planning, student equity goals, and educational and facilities master planning.
• Serve as or support the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO); lead Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) compliance activities, including institutional self-evaluation reports, annual reports, substantive change proposals, and follow-up reports.
• Develop and implement institutional effectiveness metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs), baseline measures, and continuous improvement frameworks at the institutional and program levels.
• Oversee data collection, validation, and reporting related to the California Student-Centered Funding Formula (SCFF); conduct enrollment and revenue modeling to support fiscal and enrollment planning.
• Design and conduct disaggregated research to identify disparities in student access and success outcomes; support Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) planning and Guided Pathways data integration.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including survey design, statistical analysis, trend evaluation, and institutional performance studies.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, dashboards, and analyses for executive leadership, the Governing Board, external agencies, and the public.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of required state and federal reports, including CCCCO, MIS, IPEDS, National Student Clearing House, and other mandated reporting.
• Establish and oversee data governance practices, including data definitions, documentation standards, and maintenance of a Data Element Dictionary.
• Direct development and enhancement of institutional databases, reporting systems, and visualization tools; oversee system upgrades and data integrity processes.
• Provide training and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in the interpretation and effective use of data for planning and improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in research methodologies, statistical software, and business intelligence tools; ensure institutional data is accessible and actionable.
• Provide oversight for Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and related compliance requirements.
• Develop and administer the department budget; supervise, evaluate, and mentor assigned personnel.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in institutional research, planning, accreditation, and analytics, including artificial intelligence applications.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the classification as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in student services, higher education administration, educational research, statistics, data science, social sciences, public policy, or a closely related field.

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, planning, or institutional effectiveness in a higher education setting, including supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting institutional planning, assessment, accreditation, and accountability reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, statistical software, database systems, ERP/SIS systems, (e.g., Ellucian Colleague), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). 
• Knowledge of state and federal reporting systems and regulatory compliance requirements. 

• Experience within the California Community College system, including knowledge of Title 5 regulations, participatory governance, categorical funding, and collective bargaining environments.
• Experience serving as or supporting an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) through a full ACCJC self-evaluation cycle.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (R, Python, SAS, SPSS).
• Experience leading Strategic Plan or Educational Master Plan development.
• Experience with grant research and compliance reporting (e.g., Title V, Strong Workforce, Perkins).
• Experience with SCFF data modeling and enrollment analytics.
• Experience implementing Guided Pathways and integrating academic and student services data.
• Demonstrated ability to use disaggregated data to address equity gaps.
• Experience with predictive analytics, cohort modeling, and machine learning applications in higher education.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data infrastructure transitions.
• Experience establishing data governance frameworks and managing ERP/SIS migrations.
• Experience designing qualitative research (e.g., focus groups, climate surveys, basic needs assessments).
• Ability to develop campus-wide data literacy professional development programs.
• Demonstrated success building a culture of evidence within shared governance environments.
• Possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

Victor Valley College (VVC) was established by the authority of local voters in 1960, with its first classes offered in 1961. Instruction initially took place on the Victor Valley High School campus in Victorville. Today, Victor Valley College proudly marks more than six decades of service to the High Desert region and is now in its 64th year of continuous operation.

The College’s main campus is located approximately 90 miles north of Los Angeles in the High Desert of Southern California and serves a vast geographic area spanning nearly 2,200 square miles. The Victor Valley Community College District serves the communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Helendale, Hesperia, Spring Valley Lake, Lucerne, Oro Grande, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Victorville, and Wrightwood. Once characterized as semi‑rural, the region has undergone significant transformation over the past two decades, evolving into a growing industrial, commercial, and retail hub with a rapidly expanding population.

Victor Valley College has long been recognized as the region’s primary provider of workforce education and training. When industry identifies a skills gap, VVC is the place to be. As of 2023, enrolment data suggests that VVC is the fastest growing community college in California. For hundreds of thousands of students over the past six decades, the College has served as a gateway to higher education, career advancement, and lifelong learning. VVC continues to fulfill its founders’ vision of an institution that enriches the community while empowering students to build brighter futures.

Serving a fast‑growing High Desert population of nearly 450,000 residents, Victor Valley College maintains strong partnerships with the region’s educational institutions. Through the VVC Bridge Program, the College supports 36 feeder high schools, helping students transition successfully into postsecondary education. Victor Valley College is currently the fastest‑growing community college in California since Covid, with enrollment increasing by more than 50 percent over the past three years.

This sustained growth reflects the collective commitment and dedication of VVC’s faculty and staff and has resulted in the College’s reclassification as a mid‑sized institution. As a result, Victor Valley College now receives additional funding, further strengthening its ability to expand programs, enhance student services, and meet the evolving needs of the community it serves.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.  
• District paid $100,000 life insurance policy for the employee. 
• Classified Administrators participation in CalPERS Retirement System.
• 20 paid holidays; 22 vacation days