President Search
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UPDATE: Governing Board Announces Finalist for Superintendent/President Position(.pdf) Zoom links and feedback surveys can be found below. SurveyMonkey feedback is due by noon on Friday, March 22nd. For any questions in regards to the forum links, please call the President's Office at (661) 763-7711.
Sessions can be viewed at links below: Dr. Rafe Trickey (Audio Begins at 9 minutes)
Sessions can be viewed at links below:
Last Updated 3/21/24 |
TAFT COLLEGE (WEST KERN CCD) SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT SEARCH
The Governing Board of the West Kern CCD (Taft College) is seeking an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as Superintendent/President. The Superintendent/President will be responsible for providing effective leadership and administrative management for all operational activities at the College and the District.
SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT SEARCH TENTATIVE TIMELINE
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
| November 13, 2023 | Application period begins |
| January 5, 2024 | First review date for applications |
| February 20-22, 2024 | 1st level interviews (candidates selected will be reimbursed up to $750 for travel expenses) |
| March 20-22, 2024 | Selected candidates are invited to visit the campus, present at candidate forums, and participate in second level interviews (finalists will be reimbursed up to $1,500 for travel expenses) |
| April 10, 2024 | Governing Board considers approval of employment agreement for selected candidate |
| June 2024 | Superintendent/President begins employment |
ABOUT TAFT COLLEGE (WEST KERN CCD)
The West Kern CCD (Taft College) is a single-college district governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent/President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the District and of the College itself. The Superintendent/President is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and evaluating the resources, programs, and services of the District to meet the educational needs of students and the community. Over the last century, Taft College has served the educational needs of over 1,000,000 students. With strong leadership, Taft College offers robust academic and support services programs for its students and is consistently named as one of the top 10 California Community Colleges by its students as reported by Niche.com.
For more information about Taft College visit www.taftcollege.edu. The following are important websites related to the West Kern community:
HOW TO APPLY
The position is open until filled. Applicants must submit the following no later than January 5, 2024 (11:59pm PST) to be considered in the first review of applicants:
- A completed Taft College employment application.
- A letter of interest that addresses how the applicant’s skills and experiences align with the desirable qualifications and the ideal characteristics listed in the position profile (not to exceed 3 pages).
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that includes educational background, professional experience, professional activities, and any other experience pertinent to the position.
- A list of eight (8) professional references with mobile phone and email contact information. Include two supervisors, two subordinates (including one support staff member), two faculty, and two community members.
Securely apply and upload application materials HERE
For general inquiries regarding the application process and technical assistance, please contact:
Name Heather del Rosario
Title Vice President of Human Resources
Email hdelrosario@taftcollege.edu
Phone 661.763.7809
CANDIDATE INQUIRIES AND NOMINATIONS
For all inquiries, nominations, and more information regarding the position and search process, contact the District’s search consultants. All inquiries and nominations will be held in the strictest confidence.
Willard “Will” Lewallen, Ph.D.
Community College Search Services
will.lewallen@ccss.solutions
831.682.3541
Joan Smith, Ed.D.
Community College Search Services
joan.smith@ccss.solutions
209.566.5421