Chief of Staff at San Francisco Community College District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

10/12/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 8/12/2025 Contact Human Resources
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$143,448 - $243,273 Annually Length of Work Year Unspecified Employment Type Full Time About the Employer

City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with locations throughout the city. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education. This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact. Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future.

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Chief of Staff   San Francisco Community College District   Position Number: AD00108P   Salary (Applicant View):   Compensation: The annual salary range upon entry for the position is $143,448 - $243,273Total compensation includes a health insurance plan and a retirement system (Either San Francisco Employees' Retirement System or the California State Teachers Retirement System).Choice of several medical plans, dental, vision, Basic Life and AD&D insurance up to $50K, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits and voluntary supplemental plans.New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).Appointment: 12 Month Administrative PositionStarting date: Immediately Upon Appointment   Position Description:   Reporting to the Chancellor, the Chief of Staff is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a variety of complex and sensitive assignments that have a collegewide impact and serves as the Chancellor's liaison to internal and external stakeholders, as assigned. This position is responsible for the administrative coordination of the Chancellor's Office and for policy development and recommendation, for the collegewide coordination of public information, community and government relations; legislative activities; relations with and support of the Board of Trustees.   Job Duties:   The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.   1. Provides oversight and follow-up on all materials from all segments of the College for the Board of Trustees, including reports, packets and meetings preparation.   2. Responsible for disseminating information about the College to employees, the news media and the community, and for assuring that a coordinated, comprehensive public information and marketing program is developed and maintained. Has understanding of and communicates complex issues to College stakeholders, to include students, staff, faculty, community, and government agencies. Has ability to respond to cultural, social, and governmental needs.   3. Under direction of the Chancellor, serves as the official College spokesperson to news media representatives on College issues.   4. Plans and coordinates the preparation of official publications of the Chancellor, including community and employee communications, board meeting summaries, news releases, fact sheets, and miscellaneous publications.   5. Monitors the status of College-Community relationships and reports on the effect that various Board policies, programs, and practices could have on these relationships.   6. Supports Chancellor in developing relationships with the community and all levels of government to secure support which promotes the goals and objectives of the College.   7. Monitors state and federal legislation which is of concern to higher education in general and City College of San Francisco in particular, and develops position statements for consideration by the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees. Under direction of the Chancellor, informs state and federal legislators of the official College position on matters of concern to the College.   8. Supports, within the College's consultation process, the development of Collegewide policies in response to state and federal law, Board action and labor contracts.   9. Coordinates, under the direction of the Chancellor, a number of special projects requiring in-depth analysis in such areas as demographics and planning, personnel and administrative organization, asset management and surplus property studies, marketing and public relations, etc. Serves as the Chancellor's representative on selected internal committees or councils, and at selected community meetings.   10. Creatively develops solutions to a wide range of problems, utilizing tact and foresight to identify and resolve potential situations before they arise, and is able to collaborate and form alliances to develop solutions.   11. Performs the following routine tasks for the Chancellor: prepares Board reports on a variety of topics; develops strategies for responding to public issues/concerns; handles sensitive correspondence, routine questionnaires, and non-personnel complaints which are directed to the Chancellor's Office; and arranges Collegewide special events and seminars, as needed.   12. Under the direction of the Chancellor, monitors, expedites, and reports on matters relating to the activities and responsibilities of the Office of the Chancellor.   13. Developments and maintains liaison between the Chancellor and other College Office units, as appropriate.   14. Supports an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism as it pertains to improving systems of higher education for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted student groups and employees. Promote a welcoming and supportive environment for both employees and students aligned with the College's Mission to support student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Provide leadership for the development of programs, services, innovative strategies, and student success activities that remove systemic barriers and increase student equity, retention, and timely completion for credit and noncredit students. Promote a culture of diversity, equity, access, and student success by centering decision-making on inclusive practices that foster innovation and the delivery of high-quality services to our students and community. Add to Desired Qualifications: Evidence of successful leadership experience at the university or college level of prom (truncated)   15. Supervises Chancellor's Office support staff.   16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chancellor.   Minimum Qualifications:   1. Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution OR an acceptable equivalent of education and experience   2. At least three years of full-time managerial experience related to the administrative assignment   3. Experience working with media (television, print, radio)   4. Experience working with elected officials and their staffs   5. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff and stakeholders in the surrounding communities   Desirable Qualifications:   1. Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships with such groups as the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor's Cabinet, faculty, staff, students, administrators, and media, governmental and community representatives   2. Skill in respectful and sensitive communication with people who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities; sensitivity to the value in, and issues related to, successfully serving a culturally diverse student population   3. Knowledge of the philosophy, mission, and goals of the community college   4. Knowledge of College demographics and applicable policies and procedures related to marketing   5. Knowledge of public policy issues as they relate to education   6. Knowledge of state and federal laws, such as Title 5, Education Code, and Government Code, as well as policies, programs, regulations and services related to education   7. Skill in the development and implementation of public relations programs   8. Skill in analyzing data and information from diverse sources to create comprehensive plans and to provide appropriate interpretation of federal, state, and local laws and regulations   9. Skill in the use of computerized information and systems and their use in analysis and reporting   10. Ability to identify problems, develop alternative solutions, make decisions, and achieve consensus on a course of action in a complex and multi-disciplinary environment.   11. Ability to develop and manage budgets   12. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload to effectively meet scheduled deadlines   13. Highly skilled in oral communication, including public speaking   14. Highly skilled in written communication   15. Skill in directing, coordinating, and evaluating the work of others   16. Demonstrated skills in working successfully with a team of employees to establish goals, motivate, evaluate, and meet deadlines   17. Ability to provide leadership to, and work effectively as part of, an educational leadership team   Benefits:   Compensation: The annual salary range upon entry for the position is $143,448 – $243,273Total compensation includes a health insurance plan and a retirement system (Either San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System or the California State Teachers Retirement System). Choice of several medical plans, dental, vision, Basic Life and AD&D insurance up to $50K, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits and voluntary supplemental plans.New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).Appointment: 12 Month Administrative PositionStarting date: Immediately Upon Appointment   ADA Statement:   Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at TitleIX@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.   Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment   Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).   Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.   City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.   EEO Statement:   It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at TitleIX@ccsf.edu.   To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6445016   Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.   https://www.jobelephant.com/

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