Human Resources
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Information About Our Department
Welcome to State Center Community College District Human Resources site. The Human Resources department is here to serve you!
It is our mission to serve as a strategic partner alongside the State Center Community College District administration and Board of Trustees in meeting the mission, vision and strategic goals of the district and to provide support for the learning environment.
It is our belief that our employees are the single most valuable resource within our organization. We are committed to attracting, retaining and supporting outstanding faculty, classified professionals and administrators who are responsive to the diversity of our students and our community and understand the need for equity-minded practices to more effectively engage and support all students. We are looking for individuals that understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the Central Valley.
We provide a full range of centralized, comprehensive human resource management services to our internal and external campus community and adhere to open, equitable and ethical personnel standards. It is our goal to provide an optimal work environment for high productivity, continuous improvement and superior customer service so that our employees may be successful in achieving their goals and objectives.
Mission
The State Center Community College District Human Resources department is committed to supporting the strategic goals of the District by providing optimal, comprehensive and efficient human resources services, exceeding the expectations of our board of trustees, employees, students, and communities we serve. We are dedicated to establishing equitable processes and procedures and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to personnel matters. We partner with the Personnel Commission to ensure selection and retention efforts attract and retain high quality academic and classified professionals.
Vision
We strive to attract and retain a qualified and professional workforce that is committed to providing an academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive and to empower classified professionals, faculty, and administrators to provide exceptional programs and services to our diverse student population.
Values
Through these values, we carry out our mission and vision of providing exceptional human resources services to our district and the communities we serve:
Service
We deliver quality, customer-focused assistance through our knowledge, professionalism, and engagement.
Collaboration
We work effectively, diplomatically, and cooperatively with unique constituent groups. We build and leverage networks and partnerships to promote the mission of the District and the success of our employees and students.
Commitment
We are committed to hiring and retaining high caliber employees and supporting the district and colleges with effective human resources management and professional development process and procedures.
Creativity
We cultivate innovation in human resources; we seek out technologies and best practices to improve efficiency and service to the district.
Diversity
We embrace diversity in all forms, appreciate our similarities and differences, and support a diverse, inclusive and culturally competent workforce that supports and provides role models to our students.
Honesty
We foster integrity as the foundation for all that we do; we promote open communication and trust among employees and throughout the district, and maintain appropriate confidentiality of personnel matters.
Respect
We support respect for all and encourage an environment founded in courtesy and understanding.
