"Dean for an Instructional Division"

About Golden West College

Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two-year college, serving over 10,500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility: At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission, Vision and Values
• GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

Summary

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates instructional programs for an academic division. Plans and develops curriculum, programs, and services that meet the needs of a highly diverse urban student population.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Dean for an Instructional Division integrates and provides academic and administrative support to faculty and a diverse student population. The Dean requires the ability to direct and integrate the activities of an academic division and its related functions and services, to provide leadership over curriculum, faculty and support staff, and assure excellence in delivering higher education. The Dean also requires the ability to facilitate professional development, establish standards and assess performance of faculty members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

1. Provides leadership for program development, plans for current additions, modifications, and deletions to curriculum. Oversees and provides analysis of programs and multi-year instructional plans.
2. Directs and prepares the schedule of classes and provides for proper staffing of classes, considering faculty loads, class size, and course offerings. Consults with faculty to design schedules that enhance attendance and meet the needs of students. Monitors workload indicators for accuracy and balance.
3. Communicates with faculty by conducting regular meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making. Ensures staff is informed about issues and projects, and for information about the overall college instructional program(s).
4. Conducts performance appraisals in compliance with District standards and contractual obligations. Develops program, faculty and staff improvement plans and communicates with HR at the campus and District level.
5. Provides leadership for faculty and staff development and learning opportunities that enhance effectiveness in the teaching and learning processes. Provides leadership in the development and assessment of course, program, and learning outcomes.
6. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education. Recommends changes to maintain relevance of programs in the academic division and to meet student and community needs.
7. Directs development of division budgets and manages financial resources consistent with policy and sound financial controls. Advocates for resources to support departmental programs and opportunities and allocates resources among competing requests for funds.
8. Works cooperatively with other administrators and managers to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum to meet student needs. Resolves conflicts and issues within and among academic sections.
9. Facilitates academic partnerships and maintains communications with Division faculty, faculty in feeder high schools and four-year transfer institutions.
10. Encourages excellence in teaching. Orients new faculty, management, and staff, determines needs for staff development, plans staff development activities.
11. Communicates with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs. Establishes advisory committees and other outreach as appropriate.
12. Manages Division facilities including classroom spaces and special use spaces; advocates for upgraded and safe spaces; plans for supply and technology orders.
13. Provides leadership in new and emerging technologies in support of student success, program development, hiring faculty in emerging fields. Advocates for the implementation of new technologies and procedures to improve instructional pedagogy and student support.
14. May apply for annual grants to fund mandatory functions of departments where college budgets do not cover cost of operations. Ensures the institution is in compliance with the awarded grants.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
16. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills

1. The position requires advanced specialized professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curriculum and instruction, matriculation, and student services.
2. The position requires specialized professional knowledge of collective bargaining, working conditions and evaluation practices.
3. Requires advanced knowledge to manage facilities and understand and advocate for division specific needs in labs and instructional facilities, maintenance, supplies, safety.
4. Requires a basic understanding of accreditation processes and program or college specific accreditation needs.
5. Requires advanced specialized knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned instructional division.
6. Requires in-depth knowledge of matriculation regulations and articulation agreements.
7. Requires knowledge of and skill at teaching and learning processes that enhance student success and outcomes.
8. Requires skills in organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and administrative needs.
9. Requires a working knowledge of the budget preparation and administration process.
10. Requires in-depth knowledge of the principles of functional leadership, training, and performance evaluation.
11. Requires a working knowledge of pertinent national and state regulations affecting curriculum and academic accreditation.
12. Requires skill in organizing work and building an effective team to respond to student needs.
13. Requires advanced human relations skills to deliver formal and influential presentations, build effective teams, review performance, and exercise a unique sensitivity to the needs and interests of a diverse student population.
14. The position requires specialized professional knowledge of collective bargaining, working conditions and evaluation practices.
15. Requires advanced knowledge to manage facilities and understand and advocate for division specific needs in labs and instructional facilities, maintenance, supplies, safety.
16. Requires a basic understanding of accreditation processes and program or college specific accreditation needs.

Abilities

1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to work with external agencies including State and Federal for licensure, Athletics and Academic Senate collaborations.
3. Ability to work with faculty on assessment at the program and course level to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
4. Requires the ability to develop and implement a plan of accountability for academic services.
5. Requires the ability to guide and motivate others toward goal achievement.
6. Requires the ability to organize, plan, develop, and write new programs, develop new concepts, analyze outcomes, and prepare clear and concise reports.
7. Requires the ability to inspire and promote awareness of socioeconomic and cultural diversity.
8. Requires the ability to advise staff, direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives, develop and deliver training programs.
9. Requires the ability to oversee and instruct in courses offered by the division.
10. Requires the ability to develop and monitor budgets and maximize financial resources.
11. Requires the ability to work cooperatively and productively with others.

Physical Abilities

The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. Essential functions will vary by position. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Licenses and Certificates

May require a valid driver license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a master’s degree AND one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position (Application for Equivalency required).

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree, preferred in one of the disciplines in the Division that will be managed.

Conditions of Employment

This is a contract, full-time, 12-month per year, Educational Administrator position. The normal hours of work will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexible schedule and weekends might be necessary to address the needs of the job duties, programs and/or students. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes: A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application, A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience, A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role, Responses to Supplemental Questions, Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation, if applicable. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing jobs@cccd.edu or by calling 714.438.4716. Pay Philosophy: Coast Community College District places new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year. (Salary Range DG-12)

Benefits

This position is eligible for generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents, 21 paid holidays, cumulative sick leave, paid vacation, longevity salary programs, PERS/STRS retirement plans, deferred compensation/457 plans, and Employee Assistance Program.