Dean, Social Sciences

• Coordinate the educational operations and activities of the assigned division including developing class schedules, generating faculty assignments, and projecting and meeting Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) enrollment targets
• In consultation with departments within the division, prepare and monitor program budgets
• Support faculty in the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
• Work with faculty to ensure completion of division program reviews
• Participate fully in the integrated planning process
• Ensure that programs operate within State and Federally-mandated requirements
• Work with faculty and staff to determine needs for curriculum or program additions, modifications, and deletions
• Prepare documents/reports for program and course development, including accurate schedules, catalog information and support of program publicity
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments, to include changes in information technology impacting online teaching, and curriculum andarticulationrequirements in community colleges and higher education
• Work cooperatively with Student Affairs personnel to analyze data from assessmentand testing methods and practices relevant to course/program offerings
• Partner with and support Student Services by informing faculty of programs and services (e.g. EOPS, DSPS, Veterans, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, Ujima) available to students
• Consult collegially with faculty and staff regarding appropriate schedule of classesto meet the needs of students
• Determine final schedule, faculty assignments, and substitute assignments; monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester including timely submission of schedules and final grades
• Follow provisions of collective bargaining agreements
• Administer financial resources consistent with District policy
• Develop and maintain external relationships with applicable departments, divisions, or schools at local four year institutions
• Evaluate and approve requests for supplies and equipment, maintaining consistent communication with departments
• Communicate with faculty and staff by holding regular meetings and in-service training tofacilitate collaborative planning and decision-making; keep them informed about College-wideissues and projects
• Collaboratively determine needs for staff and faculty development, and facilitate record-keeping to ensure staff and faculty development accountability
• Organize and serve on committees for hiring and ensure compliance with District personnel policies,procedures and practices for the employment offaculty, administrators, classified staff, studentworkers and short-term temporary and substitute employees
• Mediate and resolve faculty, staff and student problems, complaints and first level grievancesaccording to employee contracts and College policy and procedures
• Supervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and auxiliary personnel according to propermanagement practices, District policies and procedures, the Collective Bargaining contracts,and state and federal regulations
• Serve on College and ad hoc committeesand participate in campus-wide and community activities; actively engage in shared governance with all constituents and foster collaborative relationships
• Represent the District in local, regional and state-wide instructional meetings and committees, which may include travel
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline in which instruction is delivered at the College

AND

• Two years of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution
• Community college teaching experience
• Experience with accelerated Instruction

OTHER LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Higher education in community colleges
• The mission and changing role of the community college in meeting the workforce needs of the community
• The issues and requirements of California Community Colleges
• The California Education Code, Title 5 and other state, federal, and local laws, regulations, restrictions and requirements as they apply to the community college
• California Community College Chancellor’s Office guidelines
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
• College governance structure and processes
• Multiple methods of instruction
• Student Learning Outcomes assessment
• Evaluation methods
• Curriculum development principles, practices, and processes
• Program Review
• Data Analysis
• Accreditation Standards
• Office productivity software such as Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access
• Modern office procedures, practices and equipment
• Budget preparation and management
• Standard management principles and practices of effective administration, supervision, and training

ABILITY TO:

• Assist in the development, direction and coordination of policies, programs and services
• Interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines including Federal and state legislation, and California Education Code
• Effectively counsel and assist staff, faculty, administrators, and the public
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Review and analyze data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendations
• Research and assist in resolving issues involving data fields contained within specialized software
• Work closely and effectively with instructional areas
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; use interpersonal skills such as tact, patience, courtesy, and diplomacy
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; plan, organize, prioritize and assign individual and team work to meet deadlines
• Provide tactical planning
• Ability to multitask at varying levels of detail
• Organize relatively complex projects or activities that are interdepartmental in scope
• Embrace a vision and coordinate details of implementation
• Operate a computer and various software programs; navigate the Internet
• Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff and community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.
• Additionally, this position requires occasional independent travel by car to visit various District and meeting sites.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
• Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds when using proper techniques and devices.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

• Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
• Employees may interact with upset students, faculty, staff and/or public and private representatives when interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

• Academic Leadership & Vision Alignment
• Curriculum Oversight & Program Development
• Budget Management & Resource Allocation
• Personnel Management & Supervision
• Faculty Collaboration & Shared Governance Engagement
• Scheduling & Enrollment Management
• Assessment & Accreditation Readiness
• Equity-Minded Leadership & Inclusive Practices