"Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences"

Under general direction of the Vice President, Academic Affairs, the Dean provides administrative direction and equity-minded leadership for departments, programs, services, and staff in the areas of Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Humanities English and Languages and Letters. The position provides leadership and oversight within several college-wide initiatives including but not limited to the Guided Pathways and AB 705 implementation, the service-learning program, and various public policy initiatives. The Dean also provides leadership and oversight of the Television Studio, Art Gallery, Writing Center and Theatre. The position leads a talented group of faculty and staff and actively collaborates within a distributed leadership Deans' model. The Dean will provide direction and oversight to faculty, professional support staff and student workers.

The ideal candidate for the Dean position at Gavilan College will not only hold a Master's Degree and have leadership experience in higher education, but they will also be someone who genuinely cares about our students' diverse backgrounds and needs. This individual will take pride in fostering an inclusive environment where historically underrepresented students feel supported on their academic journeys. By working closely with faculty, they will collaboratively develop engaging and relevant curriculum aligning with Guided Pathways and AB 705 initiatives, ensuring our programs resonate with the student body. With their strong communication skills and approachable demeanor, the candidate will advocate for faculty and students, promoting a positive atmosphere that encourages professional growth and teamwork. They will prioritize resource allocation and budget management, always keeping student success at the forefront of their decisions. Their passion for teaching and learning will inspire excellence among faculty, while their commitment to community engagement and public policy will enhance our connection with the surrounding area. Ultimately, the ideal candidate will be a dedicated leader who embodies the values of Gavilan College and is eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and staff alike. In addition, the candidate will have strong skills in understanding enrollment management and productivity, enabling them to analyze data effectively to develop strategies that increase student enrollment, retention, and completion rates while optimizing operational efficiency. They will utilize these insights to support informed decision-making, improve resource utilization, and enhance overall institutional effectiveness.

• Demonstrate effectiveness in serving students from first and 1.5-generation and/or historically underrepresented groups as they pursue their academic goals.
• Assist Gavilan College in efforts to increase student success by developing and implementing equity-minded best practices and programs.
• Provide leadership for program vitality and development and work directly with faculty to plan for curriculum and program additions, modifications, and deletion.
• Set priorities for resource needs, provide program analysis and multi-year instructional plans, and participate in the district's strategic and long-range instructional planning.
• Stay abreast of national trends and innovations in teaching and learning, including effective and engaging classroom practices and techniques, alternate modes of assessment, hiring practices, the role of technology in the classroom, and/or changes in course design prerequisites as related to AB 705 implementation.
• Explain the emerging trends within the division and advocate for program needs at key committees and at meetings.
• Encourage excellence in teaching and provide leadership and mentorship to new faculty.
• Serve on, participate in or lead campus organizations, committees, and meetings.
• Create a positive and collegial working environment for all levels of Division staff and work cooperatively with other campus personnel to integrate and coordinate programs and services across the curriculum within a Guided Pathways framework.
• Prioritize Division financial needs, including new hires, program funding, technology and instructional equipment, and communicate those priorities clearly to the departments involved.
• In consultation with faculty chairs, design the schedule of classes each semester to best meet student needs, and provide for staffing of Division courses; administer and evaluate courses and faculty as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
• Prepare and evaluate budget requests and allocate funds to meet the needs of students.
• Evaluate full-time and part-time faculty and other professional support staff.
• Support faculty and staff development and professional learning and growth among all Division members and track completion of professional growth for track and step advancement.
• Ensure courses for all college sites and centers regarding instructional programs and services meet student demand and need.
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education, including, but not limited to computer and related technologies which may affect instruction; recommend changes to maintain relevance of division programs to meet student and community needs.
• Work cooperatively with other administrators and supervisors to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum and at all locations to meet student needs.
• Resolve conflicts and issues within and between divisions in compliance with collegiality and due process.
• Participate in the student grievance process as required by Board Policy.
• Analyze requests for staff to meet short-term and long-term needs and make recommendations to the College Cabinet; assist in developing job descriptions for new positions.
• Complete the program review and assist the faculty chairs and the Executive Vice President in completing and evaluating the efficacy of the program review and budget requests.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as evening administrator and perform other duties as assigned.