Calbright College

General

• Lead Calbright College's academic excellence and effectiveness agenda
• Lead the academic program review cycle and evidence-based program evaluation processes
• Support development, assessment, and revision of academic programs
• Provide guidance on program optimization, data analysis, and evidence-based improvement recommendations
• Collaborate on operational systems, workflows, reporting infrastructure, and data-informed decision-making
• Oversee industry Advisory Councils and translate council input into program improvements and workforce relevance
• Support the President and senior leadership team on institutional priorities, organizational effectiveness, and emerging opportunities
• Facilitate institution-wide strategic initiatives and cross-divisional priorities
• Guide external advisory council engagement, industry alignment, employer partnerships, and program relevance
• Provide strategic planning, analysis, advisory support, goal-setting, and policy development support to the VP of Learning and Instruction and senior leadership
• Represent the College's effectiveness, quality, and innovation agenda externally
• Oversee L&I project managers and cross-functional project teams
• Establish project management standards, timelines, and reporting processes
• Monitor goals, key performance indicators, and operational priorities and provide updates and recommendations to the VP
• Support project evaluation processes measuring effectiveness, outcomes, and organizational impact
• Serve as primary Accreditation Liaison Officer
• Coordinate accreditation cycles, self-study evaluations, change requests, program approvals, site visits, and follow-up reports
• Maintain knowledge of accreditation standards and advise on institutional adjustments
• Support internal reviews and action plans for standards compliance and continuous improvement
• Collaborate on professional development for faculty and staff regarding accreditation standards and processes

Dean of Academic Excellence – Effectiveness

Director

• Support Calbright College’s government relations team and help lead state advocacy strategies and legislative priorities
• Manage the development, execution, and evaluation of state advocacy strategy, including legislative priorities, regulatory engagement, and budget advocacy
• Monitor, analyze, and report on state legislative, regulatory, and budget proposals related to higher education, workforce development, and technology policy
• Update the Vice President of Government Relations on emerging policy threats and opportunities
• Anticipate legislative and regulatory developments and position Calbright to shape policy outcomes
• Draft sponsored-legislation proposals and recommendations on amendments
• Support opinion editorials, podcasts, media appearances, panels, and related initiatives with Communications and Marketing teams
• Develop and maintain legislative tracking and stakeholder-mapping systems
• Represent Calbright before the California Legislature, Office of the Governor, regulatory agencies, and statewide coalitions
• Perform other related duties supporting the position’s objectives

Associate Director – Government Relations

Controller

• Lead the day-to-day operations of accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement support, and vendor accounts
• Build, execute, document, assess, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, federal and state requirements, and College policies
• Guide and train Finance Division staff and College departments on fiscal policies and regulations
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual analyses, expenditure reports, and other fiscal reports
• Manage inter-fund transfers, bank wires, signature controls, cash position, banking operations, and cash-handling procedures
• Oversee the College credit card program and reconciliation controls
• Review and approve payroll registers, employee pay calculations, payroll tax reports, and retirement reports
• Lead monthly and annual close processes, including year-end statements, accruals, journal entries, and schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Evaluate GASB, FASB, and GAAP pronouncements and implement accounting changes
• Serve as technical liaison with county offices, retirement systems, and professional accounting/payroll organizations
• Administer financial information systems and serve as system administrator for the travel and expense management system
• Coordinate monitoring of federal and state grants and projects for legal compliance
• Coordinate external audits, respond to audit reports, and implement accounting system modifications
• Prepare financial materials for Board of Trustees agenda items and presentations
• Assist with risk management and oversee fixed asset and capital equipment inventory controls
• Maintain the purchasing and contracting policy manual
• Directly supervise accounting, payroll, and procurement support staff, including recruitment, training, work assignment, and performance appraisal
• Serve as the Chief Financial Officer’s designee for defined Finance Division functions during the CFO’s absence or vacancy