At Monterey Peninsula College, the Vice President of Student Services provides strategic leadership for student support programs that advance access, equity, and student success. This page outlines the key responsibilities and distinguishing characteristics of this executive leadership role.
Job Summary
Under policy direction from the Superintendent/President, the Vice President of Student Services works collaboratively with members of the Executive Leadership Team to provide District leadership, planning and policy development for the Student Services division; plans, organizes, directs and integrates the operations of the Student Services division including a variety of student success and equity initiatives and programs; plans and directs the operations and services of the Behavioral Assessment Resource Team (BART) and develops and implements MPC’s student code of conduct, grievance and discipline processes; may be assigned additional responsibilities as part of the senior management team; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is designated by the governing board as an educational administrator.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A Vice President, Student Services is distinguished from other Vice Presidents by the incumbent’s management oversight of the District’s student support and services including the Counseling, Career and Transfer Center, Veterans Resource Center, Access Resource Center, Welcome Center and student outreach and retention programs, Admissions and Records, Student Financial Services, Early Childhood Education Center, International Students program, Athletics, Student Government and Student Activities. Incumbents in this classification require a broad knowledge of the District's student enrollment, success, and completion goals and initiatives, including supporting students in various academic pathway initiatives and collecting and reporting student information. Accountabilities are broad in scope and require a high degree of administrative discretion in their accomplishment.