"Associate Dean, General Education"

Job Details

Job Location: Pendleton - Pendleton, OR

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Master Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Education

Description

Position Summary

The Associate Dean, General Education, provides collaborative leadership supporting lower division collegiate (transfer) programs at Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC). This position's focus is on creating and maintaining a student-centered college that embodies a Students First philosophy. The Associate Dean provides administrative direction, supervises and mentors faculty and staff within assigned departments; guides program and course-level assessment, and contributes to the overall mission and administration of the college through collaborative leadership and effective communication.

Assigned Departments:

• Early Childhood Education and Education
• Writing, English, and Philosophy
• Humanities/Fine Arts/PE & Health
• Math/Computer Science
• Social Science
• Natural Science
• Early College Credit

Essential Functions:

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervises faculty and staff in assigned departments. Supervision includes managing instructor workload, evaluating performance and is responsible for recruitment, retention, support, conflict management, and discipline of full-time instructors, part-time instructors, and staff consistent with college administrative policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Builds a collaborative relationship with faculty supporting a working environment emphasizing collaboration, on-going professional development, creative thinking, open communication, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Provides vision and leadership for dynamic and innovative instruction, and the inclusion of High Impact Practices (HIPs) across the college.
• Creates and maintains a culture of productive collaboration, within areas of supervision, and across the college, and participates in committees, leadership teams, working groups, statewide organizations, as assigned.
• Accurately interprets and applies pertinent laws, regulations, and contract provisions.
• Advises and supports the Vice President, Instruction.

Staff Development

• Works with faculty and staff to identify opportunities for professional growth and development, supports adoption of innovative opportunities that support teaching and learning.
• Evaluates performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. Works with faculty to build a culture of continuous improvement that supports teaching and learning.

Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

• Makes decisions driven by analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assist with Accreditation processes, coordinate assessment of learning outcomes at course, program, and institutional levels.
• Oversees regular program and curricular reviews within assigned departments and assist departments with action planning.
• Attends the Curriculum Committee meetings and oversees curriculum, program, and course development within assigned departments. Coordinates with other departments to ensure a clear path to student success.
• Participates in Collegiate Strategic Planning and Academic Master Planning processes.
• Collaborates in strategic enrollment management and facilities planning as directed.

Program Management and Development

• Works with Department Chairs and the Office of Instruction to create and manage class schedules in assigned departments. Coordinates with other departments to meet the needs of student learning, retention, and completion while maximizing resources.
• Facilitates publishing of the course schedule with Director of Instructional Support Services and input from faculty, Department Chairs, other Deans, and the Vice President, Instruction.
• Approves expenditures and makes budgetary adjustments as appropriate. Assists with budget process making data driven budgetary recommendations in alignment with department needs, the Academic Master Plan, and the colleges Strategic Plan.
• Seeks opportunities for growth and program development within assigned departments and across the college.
• Supervises grant-funded initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

Has knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of instructional program development, assessment, and administration for a high engagement, high completion college.
• Using data to make on-going, informed decisions for student improvement.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision and organizational and cultural change.
• Principles and practices of learning outcomes assessment, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives in a Guided Pathways college.

Is able to:

• Manage faculty and staff in assigned departments, including recruitment, retention, support, conflict management, and discipline.
• Work cooperatively with other deans, faculty, directors, coordinators, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with personnel, student information, or other sensitive issues.
• Abide by college policies and Federal and State rules governing higher education.
• Provide effective leadership through written and spoken communication.
• Lead continuous improvement, institutional effectiveness, and learning outcomes initiatives, efforts, and planning.
• Oversee program reviews and action plans for programs in assigned departments.
• Participate in ongoing accreditation-related work across the college.
• Apply prudent financial stewardship in assigned departments.
• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
• Represent the college effectively in dealings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use tact and care in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations, and concerned personnel.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of various academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability-related issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, and Zoom.
• Use Artificial Intelligence ethically in appropriate situations.

Other Aspects of this Position

This position requires evening and weekend hours and a flexible schedule. Valid drivers license required for travel within the service area, state-wide meetings, and other trainings as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Community college teaching experience and/or leadership.
• Progressively responsible college experience in instruction and curriculum design, with demonstrated experience in learning-outcomes assessment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Training, participation in, or knowledge of higher education accreditation procedures, articulation processes, and/or program review and action planning.
• Experience with budget management, enrollment management, and student retention efforts.

This is a full time Exempt Technical position with excellent benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long term disability insurance; Paid holidays; Sick leave; Vacation; and Tuition waiver for employee and qualified dependents.

This position is opened until filled

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

• Resume;
• Cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the position description;
• Transcripts of course work - graduate and undergraduate (if applicable) unofficial are acceptable for the application process;

Please contact Human Resources (541-278-5837) if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Veteran's preference points will be given provided DD214/DD215 is provided.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Blue Mountain Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. For complete EEO disclosure statement please go to www.bluecc.edu/EEO.

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