Superintendent/President at InsideHigherEd

We have an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent/President serving the Mt. San Jacinto College District. We are seeking an experienced and visionary educational leader and administrator who understands and is passionate about the community college mission. The Superintendent/President will have the opportunity to build on the District's reputation for excellence in student success and service to the communities it serves. They also will face the positive challenge of booming enrollments that require the skillful acquisition and management of fiscal resources and community partnerships throughout a large geographical area.Ideal CharacteristicsMissionCommitted to the mission of a comprehensive community collegeMakes Student Success the highest priorityResponsive to community needsAdvocates for the collegeStudent-FocusUnderstands the multiple barriers and needs of studentsAddresses the achievement gapSupports a robust array of extra-curricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, student government, and student clubsIs accessible and connected to studentsForward-ThinkingArticulates and builds support for a shared visionStrategic thinker and plannerCreative and innovativeKey Management CompetenciesOversees multiple complicated projects simultaneouslyEnsures fair and equitable human resource practicesMakes wise fiscal decisionsPractices participatory governanceCommitted to AccountabilityCommunication SkillsSpeaks and writes clearlyShares information often, accurately, and consistentlyUses multiple means to communicateProvides opportunities to listen to constituenciesOpen to difficult conversationsWilling to confront and resolve conflictPersonal AttributesIntegrityVisibleApproachableCollaboratorTrust-builderInclusiveCompassionateEthicalRespectful of allUnifierOptimisticSense of humorRequired Qualifications1. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution2. Significant senior-level executive experience in a community college3. Demonstrated understanding of the teaching and learning process4. Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staffHow to ApplyThis is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than March 2, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The start date for the new Superintendent/President will be July 1, 2026, or as negotiated.To apply, please visit the ACCT Searches webpage and upload your documents using the following hyperlink: Superintendent/President | acctIf you have questions before then, you can contact our search consultant, Dr. Pamila Fisher, at [email protected] or 406-570-0516.About the College DistrictMt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) proudly serves a 1,700-square-mile district through multiple campuses and off-site locations in Southwest Riverside County—one of Southern California's fastest-growing and most dynamic regions—encompassing the communities of Menifee, San Jacinto, Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta, Perris, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Banning, and Beaumont.As one of California's 116 community colleges, MSJC enrolls over 30,000 students each academic year and reflects the rich diversity of the region it serves. With 52% identifying as Hispanic, MSJC has been a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) since 2001.