Dean of Student Learning

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, plan, organize, and direct the operations of the Business & Industrial Studies and Social Sciences Division; provide leadership to deliver an integrated instructional program that includes basic skills, academic and occupational education, and transfer courses and meets the diverse needs of the students and community; administer, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned academic and support personnel; evaluate educational programs, courses and services that are related student success.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The duties of the Dean of Student Learning may include, but are not be limited to, the following:

• Plan, develop and recommend and administer policies and procedures related to Academic Affairs.
• Provide leadership, oversight and administrative support for assigned programs and services within the instructional division, as assigned.
• Provide strategic leadership, and technical assistance to assigned instructional and student support departments to improve and develop curricula and opportunities according to student needs.
• Work cooperatively with other administrators and supervisors to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum to meet student needs; resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of all components of the College's plans to ensure student success.
• Assure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards and requirements for assigned area.
• Coordinate with other academic administrators and administrators from the Student Services areas for the effective operation of both academic and student services.
• Assist direct reports and the Vice President in the resolution of student, faculty, and public concerns related to assigned areas; ensure that the Vice President is informed of these concerns in a timely manner.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities to ensure programs and support services are regularly assessed for evidence on student achievement and student learning, particularly in terms of student outcomes and adherence to accreditation standards.
• Consult with faculty to design a schedule of classes including mode of delivery to meet the needs of a diverse student population; review assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester, and assure accurate and timely attendance reporting for all courses offered in the division.
• Use the Education Master Plan and other relevant data resources to identify and plan for future academic and occupational programs.
• Assist in the development of the College Catalog, class schedules, and other publications.
• Work with faculty to ensure all programs within assigned area of responsibility meet requirements for all college planning and evaluation activities, including but not limited to program review, accreditation, resource allocation, and student learning outcomes and assessments.
• Prepare and administer annual budget for assigned instructional areas; make recommendations to meet the educational and support needs of students; review and approve expenditures according to established District policies and procedures.
• Assure proper use and security of assigned facilities, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs; establish advisory committees as appropriate.
• Facilitate partnerships with Division faculty, faculty in feeder high schools, four-year transfer institutions, and business and industry.
• Evaluate assigned personnel; organize committees for the hiring process, and assure compliance with District personnel policies, procedures, and practices for the employment of faculty, classified professionals, student workers, and temporary employees; provide for the orientation and professional development of assigned personnel.
• Encourage excellence in teaching; orient new faculty and staff; determine needs for staff development; plan appropriate Division staff development activities including flexible calendar days; contribute to record-keeping for staff development accountability.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files pertaining to assigned activities and personnel.
• Lead or participate in committees, initiatives, or teams as assigned; be responsible and accountable for completion of assigned tasks.
• Lead and maintain state-of-the-art practices, keeping abreast of current trends in the field or integrated instructional practices among disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of leadership, management, and supervision.
• Purpose, mission, and goals of California community colleges.
• Adult learning theory and learning styles.
• Methods of instruction including distance learning.
• State Education code sections and regulations, federal laws and regulations, and district policies related to community college instruction and matriculation.
• Laws, regulations, restrictions, and requirements related to the area of assignment.
• Goals and objectives of District's Education Master Plan.
• Community college curricula and the curriculum development process.
• Budget preparation, implementation, and administration.
• Collective bargaining contract negotiations and administration.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to academic and classified staff involved in assigned programs and services.
• Plan, organize, direct, review and evaluate the development, implementation and evaluation of the College's instructional programs and/or support services.
• Develop and modify curriculum to meet student and community needs.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students, and community members.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access and equity.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and technological advancements in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, discipline, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Assure timely and accurate preparation and submittal of comprehensive statistical reports as required.
• Plan and organize work.
• Understand the needs of the Division in the context of the overall instructional program and participate with the management team to set goals and priorities for the District as a whole.
• Organize and chair meetings, lead workshops, facilitate group discussions, and involve faculty and staff in idea generation, goal setting, and decision-making.
• Organize multiple projects and carry out required project details throughout the year.
• Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and/or new program efforts.
• Develop grant or special projects applications.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
• Teaching at the post-secondary level
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution
• Background in a discipline within the assigned area
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective programs and services in a collegial atmosphere.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE: $123,735-$165,817 per year (depending upon education and experience)

The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental and vision insurance is available, toward which the College and the employee may contribute.

Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance, limited sick-leave benefits are available for days beyond the earned sick-leave days. Long-term disability income-protection insurance is also available.

Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to either the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/403 (b) Roth/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
• Cumulative sick leave
• Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture

ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:

CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code §11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), transcripts, fingerprint results, and tuberculosis examination as required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide verification of work authorization in the form of a passport, valid driver's license, or other equivalent identification, and Social Security card.

TO APPLY

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit:

• Online application: http://www.compton.edu
• Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications
• Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments
• Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple-page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript-evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position for which you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3 p.m. on the closing date.

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES AND APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION, CONTACT:

Compton College - Human Resources

1111 East Artesia Boulevard

Compton, CA 90221-5393

310-900-1600, ext. 2146

www.compton.edu

The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.