Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Educational Services, the Dean of Educational Services administers and provides leadership for the instructional departments, including career and technical education (CTE). The Dean will direct all activities in the assigned instructional departments including long-term and short- term planning, curriculum redesign and development, accreditation, class scheduling, faculty teaching assignments, budget development and management, and professional development. The successful candidate will provide coordination and leadership in the use of educational technology. They must work cooperatively with other District and college administrators, faculty, and staff.

• Serve as administrative head to develop, coordinate, and evaluate assigned instructional programs, including career and technical education, in cooperation with faculty in those areas;

• Facilitate articulation of college instructional programs with district area high schools, local, state and federal agencies, four- year institutions, and community-based agencies, including business and industry;

• Participate in the college curriculum committee, reviews faculty curriculum proposals; Support the development and timely publication of the college catalog, catalog addendum and class schedule;

• Supervise the necessary record keeping in respect to sick leave and vacation schedules for assigned Educational Services and Career and Technical Education personnel, as well as time and mileage sheets for overtime and adjunct faculty;

• Prepare a wide variety of regular and special reports related to instruction and career & technical education;

• Develop, monitor and review instructional budgets, ensuring that departments and disciplines operate within allocated resources and are consistent with district policy and college procedures – approve all instructional purchase requests; Recommend the purchase of and direct the maintenance of instructional equipment;

• Promote the efficient use of instructional facilities and classroom space by monitoring time and enrollment and schedule patterns;

• Ensure the college is in compliance with the state-mandated regulations related to instruction, including the California Education Code, Title 5, Title 7, Title 9, and accreditation standards/policies 

• Support district-negotiated agreements, monitor faculty loads, minimum classroom enrollment, and evaluation and tenure procedures;

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations within the assigned Department or areas;

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of faculty and staff and participate in the hiring process; Facilitate the resolution of student, instructor and staff complaints related to instruction;

• Assume primary responsibility for orientation and training of assigned full- and part-time faculty;

• Serve on college committees and other District committees as assigned;

• Chair applicable councils, committees, and taskforces and assume responsibility for its operations and reports; 

• Coordinate the instructional activities for the assigned department/areas with the other major components of the institution;

• Identify and use learning outcomes and assessment that lead to educational program improvements; Direct a regular process of course and program review for instruction;

• Participate in and support the accreditation process;

• Supervise and evaluate assigned classified, classified management and administrative staff;

• Work and/or facilitate the development of department or department plans.

• Work to develop and coordinate development and implementation of applicable handbooks to support instructional operations.

• Assist faculty and others, where appropriate, in the development of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the determination of their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes. In addition, provide leadership for the development of SLOs within their program areas of responsibility.

• Work with faculty and staff to facilitate the development of class schedule for the assigned areas/departments including the assignment of faculty assignments. 

• In absence of vice president of educational services, act on behalf or represent the department as necessary. 

• Develop and maintain partnerships with industry, employer, and community organizations and leaders to advance enrollment, retention, success, completion, transfer, and career readiness including workforce experience of students in assigned areas of responsibility. 

• Work to support student success and student achievement in partnership with departments and areas across the college. 

• Facilitate and/or work to ensure promotion of instructional programs within the assigned areas/departments in partnership with faculty and staff. 

• Assist faculty with professional development and learning opportunities to advance student achievement. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students;

• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities; Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community organizations; 

• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development through memberships in regional, state and national organizations or other activities appropriate to the discipline or assignment;

• Experience in an administrative or management position, preferably at a community college.

 

Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. Office environment: subject to constant interruptions, may require driving a vehicle to conduct work within and outside of the district. Some weekend and evening work. 

 

• A master's degree from an accredited institution AND one year of administrative or management experience, preferably in a community college;

• Knowledge of California Education Code provisions and federal and state regulations applicable to community colleges; Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills; effective written and oral skills;

• Experience and/or knowledge of instructional programs, including occupational and academic; Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the community college level; Knowledge of instructional techniques and learning theory;

• Experience in managing effective organizational change highly desired.