
Admin 001: So, you want to be an administrator?
October 25th & 26th – Virtual Program
Program Description
So you want to be an Administrator? is a program for faculty and classified professionals who wish to acquire more knowledge about the role of the community college administrator. Grounded in ACCCA’s leadership values and framed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Competencies for Community College Leaders, the program provides aspiring administrators an opportunity to engage with team members in a safe environment to better understand the foundational concepts needed to make the transition into administration. Participants will have an opportunity to explore key organizational elements unique to California community colleges, have the ability to inquire and seek clarification about various administrative duties and responsibilities, and ask newly minted administrators about how they made the transition.
WHAT?
ACCCA’s newest professional learning program!
- Comprehensive 2-day virtual program
- Explores key duties and responsibilities of California community college administrators
- Features breakouts with a seasoned panel of top administrators
WHO?
- Faculty
- Classified professionals
- Anyone considering a future administrative role
If accepted into the program, the cost is $200 – which includes a 1-year ACCCA Associate membership.
Admin 002: Step Into Administration
We are excited to announce the next level training in our professional development repertoire: Admin 002: Step Into Administration
Admin 002: Step Into Administration is the follow-up program to Admin 001: So, you want to be an Administrator?
Admin 002 is for faculty and classified professionals who have made the decision to actively apply for administration positions. Whether you are interested in advancing at your current institution or moving to a different college, this program will provide you with unique insights into how to best prepare for the process.
Facilitators will provide participants with tips and tricks on how to navigate the interview cycle from beginning to end, which includes researching job descriptions that fit your experiences, submitting your application materials that highlight your strengths and how to prepare for the first and second round interviews.
What?
ACCCA’s newest professional learning program!
- Comprehensive two-day virtual program
- Explores concepts and strategies on how to best prepare administrator level interviews in the California Community College system.
Who?
- Faculty
- Classified professionals
- Aspiring professionals who are actively applying for administrator positions
When?
Future dates to be announced soon

Applications are now being accepted for the ACCCA Admin 001 program.
Applications must be submitted online by 5:00pm October 13, 2023.
ADMIN 002 Interest List
If you are interested in being notified when applications open for the next Admin 002, please join our Interest List.
Adding your name to the interest list is not an application – you will be notified via email when the next application opens.