Vice President, Human Resources

Posting Number:

CM-POST-000001

Posting Title:

Vice President, Human Resources

Division:

Human Resources

Department:

Vice President, Human Resources Office

FTE:

100%

Term (month/year):

12 months/year

Primary Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Health & Welfare:

Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.

The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.

The District participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

*Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements depending on job classification.

Annual Salary Step Range:

Steps 1 - 6: $278,148 - $317,280 Annually

Open Date:

04/13/2026

Initial Screening Date:

05/14/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

District Rights:

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Requirements:

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.

2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.

3. A detailed resume that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.

4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.

5. Optional Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Special Note to Applicants:

To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: .... Human Resources e-mail: ... .

Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement .

Foreign Transcripts:

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Selection Procedure:

A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.

Definition:

Under the direction of the President/CEO, plan, organize, control and direct College-wide human resources operations activities and support services involved in the processing, recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, classification development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of classified and academic College employees; coordinate and direct communications, resources, programs, policies, services, labor relations, contract administration, and information to meet College human resources needs and assure smooth and efficient Department activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Participates as a member of the Presidents Cabinet with other senior administrators. To learn more about the Human Resources department and the organizational structure please visit http // www. mtsac.edu/hr

Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only):

1. Plan, organize, control, and direct College-wide human resources operations, activities, and support services involved in the processing, recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, classification, development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of classified and academic College employees; establish and maintain related timelines and priorities; assure related activities comply with applicable standards, requirements, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.2. Direct the development and implementation of Human Resources programs, projects, processes, services, labor relations systems, strategies, goals and objectives; assure proper and timely resolution of related issues, conflicts and discrepancies.3. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel, interview, and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements, and procedures; assure employee understanding of established requirements.4. Direct the planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, processes, and services to enhance the financial effectiveness and operational efficiency of Human Resources operations and activities; develop, implement, and utilize measures and methodology for determining the effectiveness of Human Resources programs and services.5. Provide technical information and assistance to the President/CEO regarding Human Resources activities, needs and issues; collaborate with the President/CEO and other Vice Presidents and administrators in the development and implementation of plans, strategies, goals, and objectives for the College; develop, analyze, and maintain benchmarks and trend data related to Key Performance Indicators; prepare related reports to assist with College planning and decision-making.6. Provide consultation and technical expertise to administrators, staff, the public and others concerning Human Resources operations and activities; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts and provide detailed and technical information concerning labor relations, recruitment, evaluations, contracts, and related standards, requirements, practices, procedures laws, regulations, and policies.7. Plan, organize, control, and direct the evaluation process for College-wide employees; coordinate, monitor, and assure smooth and efficient activities related to the performance appraisal system for staff; assure proper preparation and maintenance of related records and documents; direct activities to assure appropriate response to salary increases and promotions.8. Coordinate and direct collective bargaining activities for classified and academic bargaining units; serve as the Colleges chief negotiator with bargaining unit representatives; oversee the maintenance and updating of collective bargaining agreements; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; direct the development and implementation of labor contracts and grievance procedures.9. Direct classification and compensation studies; assure accurate compiling and comparing of salary data and labor market trends; oversee the preparation of related reports; compose, develop, and maintain job descriptions; assure proper salary placement of College employees; direct the development and implementation of the Colleges salary schedules.10. Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of manual and automated records, reports, and files related to employees, applicants, collective bargaining, policies, evaluations, classifications, contracts, and assigned activities. 11. Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for Human Resources operations and activities, analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.12. Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and pending legislation related to Human Resources activities; modify programs, functions and procedures to assure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements as appropriate.13. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work; oversee and participate in the development and maintenance of the human resources database including automated employee records and files.14. Attend and conduct various meetings as assigned; serve as a member of the Presidents Cabinet.15. Team Leader of the Human Resources Team; prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning Human Resources operations, activities, needs, and issues.

Knowledge of:

1. Planning, organization, and direction of College-wide human resources operations activities and support services involved in the recruitment screening selection, processing, orientation, classification, development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of College employees.2. Advanced principles, techniques, procedures, and terminology involved in the recruitment, selection, processing, orientation, and compensation of classified and certificated employees.3. State and federal standards and requirements concerning personnel administration including equal employment opportunity affirmative action Title V and the Education Code.4. Employee training and staff development programs.5. Principles and techniques of labor relations and collective bargaining.6. Bargaining unit contracts, contract negotiations, employee benefit packages, and salary schedules.7. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.8. College organization operations policies and objectives.9. Budget preparation and control.10. Oral and written communication skills.11. Principles and practices of administration supervision and training.12. Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures.13. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.14. Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Create and execute equity diversity inclusion and anti-racism in recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.2. Demonstrated skill in respectful and sensitive communication with people at various levels within an organization who are diverse in their cultures, language groups, ethnicities and abilities.3. Develop strategies for articulating and communicating the colleges vision and commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.4. Create and execute diversity related resources and programming towards the goal of being an anti-racist college.5. Plan organize control and direct College-wide human resources operations activities and support services involved in the recruitment, screening, selection, processing, orientation, classification development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of College employees.6. Coordinate and direct communications, resources, programs, policies, services, labor relations, contract administration, and information to meet College human resources needs and assure smooth and efficient Department activities.7. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.8. Monitor, analyze, and modify policies, procedures, programs, processes, and services to enhance the financial effectiveness and operational efficiency of Human Resources operations and activities.9. Plan, organize, control, and direct the development, implementation, and conducting of staff development and organizational learning programs and activities.10. Provide consultation and technical expertise to administrators, staff, the public and others concerning Human Resources operations, standards, requirements, practices, and procedures.11. Coordinate and direct the interviewing analysis and accepting or rejecting of job applicants.12. Serve as the Chief Negotiator and/or support bargaining negotiations with unit representatives.13. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.14. Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.15. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.16. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.17. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.18. Meet schedules and timelines.19. Work independently with little direction.20. Plan and organize work.21. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.22. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records, and files related to assigned activities.

Education and Experience:

Masters degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Law, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
AND
Three (3) years of recent responsible successful experience leading, overseeing and administering Human Resources programs, including employee and/or labor relations.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience in higher education.
2. Doctorate degree.
3. Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); OR
4. Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California drivers license by time of appointment.

Equivalencies:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Environmental Elements:

Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including technological devices; to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites; the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials; the ability to receive, review, and respond to communications in person, before groups, and over the telephone and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Conditions of Employment:

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio Colleges campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees: The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report .

The person holding this position is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement:

Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Demographics:

We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.

The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year.

The student population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity 58.53% Latinx, 9.30% White, 20.85% Asian, 2.83% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.64% Black/African American, 0.27% American Indian, 2.30% two or more races and 2.05% unknown;
• by Gender 54.96% Female, 43.11% Male, 0.66% Non-Binary, 1.27% unspecified;
• and by Age 47.71% ages 19 or younger, 19.37% ages 20-24, 8.53% ages 25-29, 5.51% ages 30-34, 3.90% ages 35-39, 5.16% ages 40-49, 9.79% ages 50 and older.

The current employee population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity 38% Latinx, 19% White, 15% Asian, 4% Black/African American, 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1% Two or More Races, 19% unknown;
• by Gender 54.59% Female, 43.64% Male, 1.77% unspecified;
• and by Age 3.57% under 20 years, 27.38% ages 20-29, 21.81% ages 30-39, 20.87% ages 40-49, 26.35% ages 50 and older.

Conflict of Interest:

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Inquiries/Contact:

Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399.
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