Job Details
Dean, Educational Services & Pathway Effectiveness
(Full-Time, Academic Administrator) Fresno City College at West Fresno Center
State Center Community College District Closing Date: 2/18/2026 at 11:55 PM
Campus Location: West Fresno Campus
Start Date: 12/22/2025
Essential Functions
General Purpose
Under general direction of the Vice President, plans, organizes, integrates and manages the programming and delivery of credit and non-credit programs; assists in the development of programming for a college's satellite centers; participates in the development and implementation of dual enrollment programs; provides leadership for the advancement of effective instructional programming including scheduling, program/curriculum development and Guided Pathways; oversees and develops class schedules; conducts faculty evaluation and tenure processes; directs and coordinates communications, instructional planning, and other initiatives to meet college and student needs; manages assigned functions to ensure compliance with District/college policies and procedures and all state and federal codes, educational regulations and requirements; actively engages in participatory governance processes; and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Dean, Educational Services and Pathway Effectiveness is a single-incumbent position distinguished from other deans and academic managers by its responsibility for assisting the Vice President in the administration of the college's satellite centers, and collaborating with other deans to improve the college's portfolio of instructional programs through the implementation of the Guided Pathways model.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates, and evaluates work of departmental assigned employees...
- In collaboration with the college's Office of Instruction, oversees and conducts the scheduling of satellite center credit and non-credit...
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students...
A master's degree or California Community College Supervisory Credential from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and four years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator, in a faculty leadership role or as a student services manager/coordinator.
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students...
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Conditions of Employment
219 duty days and 24 vacation days for a total of 243 days. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment.
Salary and Benefits
$166,046 - $186,886 based on education and experience. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment. A doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package...