Application Process and Selection Criteria

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​​​This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than October 14, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

To apply, visit NEOGOV​ and upload your documents. 


Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:

  1. A letter of application (not to exceed five pages) briefly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate's experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the President of Santiago Canyon College, RSCCD.
  2. A current resumé includes an e-mail address and cellular telephone number.
  3. A list of eight references: example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.

A complete application packet must include the following:

  1. RSCCD Online Application​
  2. Letter of application
  3. List of eight references as described above
  4. Resume/Curriculum Vitae – details all relevant education, training, and other work experience
  5. Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)​

Selection Criteria

​Application Screening

In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

  • Education experience (breadth and depth)
  • Work experience (breadth and depth)
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Program development
  • Community involvement
  • Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Interview

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

  • Oral communication skills
  • Presentation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Successful teaching, problem-solving or performance demonstration
  • Writing skills/demonstration
 
A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The district will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources (People & Culture) Office for assistance.​



Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service.

Contact Information

For confidential inquiries about the position, please contact:

Cheng Yu Hou
Vice Chancellor, People & Culture
Phone: (714) 480-7489
Contact by email

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