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Vice President for Student Services Search

Butte-Glenn Community College seeks an experienced, collaborative, and student-focused leader to serve as its next Vice President for Student Services.

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Dear Potential Applicant:

Thank you for considering Butte College as part of your professional journey. Our motto is “Students First,” and we are deeply committed to becoming a student-ready college that is poised to meet the needs of its intersectional community. One of 116 colleges in the California Community College system, Butte College is shaped by a combination of characteristics: we are rural; we are mid-sized; we are an HSI; we are 50% career education; we are diverse; we are committed to success for all students; and we are fiscally sound.

We are seeking a colleague who shares our vision and has demonstrated experience in student services leadership. This position plans, directs, and evaluates all aspects of student services activities at Butte College. If you envision how student-facing areas of the college can function in support of dismantling institutional barriers and creating a student-ready college, then I encourage you to apply. If you are willing to make brave decisions in support of student success and the college’s mission, Butte College might be the place for you. If you are committed to ensuring success for all students, please consider joining us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

As you consider your application for Butte College, I would encourage you to visit, whether virtually or in person, our service area of Butte and Glenn Counties. Check out our agricultural focus, our local town centers, our affordable housing, our arts communities, our main campus which is located on a wildlife refuge, and our centers in Chico and Orland. Throughout all, you will find a welcoming and caring community.

Our longtime outreach campaign is “Butte College: Start Here. Go Anywhere.” If you are interested in contributing to this promise, I encourage you to apply. Thank you again for considering Butte College, and I wish you the best of luck in your search.

Sincerely,

Virginia L. Guleff
Superintendent/President, Butte College

About the Position

Under the general direction of the President/Superintendent, the Vice President for Student Services works cohesively with the senior staff, including the President/Superintendent’s Leadership Team, to provide Campus and District leadership. The Vice President plans, organizes, manages, coordinates, and sets and provides a high standard of vision and direction to the District’s Student Services area. The Vice President provides leadership to a Student Services infrastructure that is welcoming and nurturing for a diverse student body. The Vice President will work to enhance access, equity, retention, and student success and will serve as the Chief Student Services Officer of the College. The Vice President will also work collaboratively with the College’s various stakeholders to develop and implement innovative approaches to support a student-ready college.

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Required Application Materials

Butte College Application
Resume or Vita: Attach a resume that aligns with the information provided in your application.
Cover Letter: Two (2) pages or less; summarize your qualifications and relevant experience that demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary for this position to serve the needs of Butte College.
Diversity Essay: The Butte-Glenn Community College District has a very diverse staff and student population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. In your Diversity Essay, please describe your skills, education, professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.
List of References: Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) individuals.

Applications must be received by November 29, 2026

The Butte-Glenn Community College District is an equal opportunity employer.

Selection Process & Timeline

The Butte College Vice President for Student Services search is a confidential process. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. The screening committee, representing the District's constituent groups, will begin reviewing applications in December of 2026.

Timeline
Date	Event
October 15 – November 29	Accepting Applications
December 2026	Application review and candidate screening
January 11-13, 2027	First-round interviews (Zoom)
February 17-18, 2027	Finalist interviews and forums (in person). Final candidates will attend both days.
March 2027	Final selection, references, offer, and Board approval
April 1, 2027*	VPSS begins employment (preferred start date, but open to negotiation)

Pre-Employment Requirements

Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.
As a condition of employment, the District requires that you provide fingerprints prior to beginning work. You may be fingerprinted at Butte College Human Resources by appointment, or you may be fingerprinted at another agency. Should you be fingerprinted at another agency, the rolling fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility at the time of printing.

The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.