Dean, Social Sciences

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Social Sciences provides leadership and administrative oversight for a group of instructional departments and disciplines, as well as the Child Development Center. The Dean serves as the primary point of contact for faculty on matters related to budgeting, curriculum, scheduling, program development, and staffing. In this role, the Dean leads and coordinates key educational initiatives, including student learning outcomes and program review, and supports continuous improvement across the division. The Dean also supervises faculty, classified staff, and hourly employees within their assigned areas of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate the educational operations and activities of the assigned division including developing class schedules, generating faculty assignments, and projecting and meeting Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) enrollment targets
• In consultation with departments within the division, prepare and monitor program budgets
• Support faculty in the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
• Work with faculty to ensure completion of division program reviews
• Participate fully in the integrated planning process
• Ensure that programs operate within State and Federally-mandated requirements
• Work with faculty and staff to determine needs for curriculum or program additions, modifications, and deletions
• Prepare documents/reports for program and course development, including accurate schedules, catalog information and support of program publicity
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments, to include changes in information technology impacting online teaching, and curriculum and articulation requirements in community colleges and higher education
• Work cooperatively with Student Affairs personnel to analyze data from assessment and testing methods and practices relevant to course/program offerings
• Partner with and support Student Services by informing faculty of programs and services (e.g. EOPS, DSPS, Veterans, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, Ujima) available to students
• Consult collegially with faculty and staff regarding appropriate schedule of classes to meet the needs of students
• Determine final schedule, faculty assignments, and substitute assignments; monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester including timely submission of schedules and final grades
• Follow provisions of collective bargaining agreements
• Administer financial resources consistent with District policy
• Develop and maintain external relationships with applicable departments, divisions, or schools at local four year institutions
• Evaluate and approve requests for supplies and equipment, maintaining consistent communication with departments
• Communicate with faculty and staff by holding regular meetings and in-service training to facilitate collaborative planning and decision-making; keep them informed about College-wide issues and projects
• Collaboratively determine needs for staff and faculty development, and facilitate record-keeping to ensure staff and faculty development accountability
• Organize and serve on committees for hiring and ensure compliance with District personnel policies, procedures and practices for the employment of faculty, administrators, classified staff, student workers and short-term temporary and substitute employees
• Mediate and resolve faculty, staff and student problems, complaints and first level grievances according to employee contracts and College policy and procedures
• Supervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and auxiliary personnel according to proper management practices, District policies and procedures, the Collective Bargaining contracts, and state and federal regulations
• Serve on College and ad hoc committees and participate in campus-wide and community activities; actively engage in shared governance with all constituents and foster collaborative relationships
• Represent the District in local, regional and state-wide instructional meetings and committees, which may include travel
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline in which instruction is delivered at the College

AND

Two years of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution
• Community college teaching experience
• Experience with accelerated Instruction

OTHER LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Higher education in community colleges
• The mission and changing role of the community college in meeting the workforce needs of the community
• The issues and requirements of California Community Colleges
• The California Education Code, Title 5 and other state, federal, and local laws, regulations, restrictions and requirements as they apply to the community college
• California Community College Chancellor's Office guidelines
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
• College governance structure and processes
• Multiple methods of instruction
• Student Learning Outcomes assessment
• Evaluation methods
• Curriculum development principles, practices, and processes
• Program Review
• Data Analysis
• Accreditation Standards
• Office productivity software such as Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access
• Modern office procedures, practices and equipment
• Budget preparation and management
• Standard management principles and practices of effective administration, supervision, and training

ABILITY TO:

• Assist in the development, direction and coordination of policies, programs and services
• Interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines including Federal and state legislation, and California Education Code
• Effectively counsel and assist staff, faculty, administrators, and the public
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Review and analyze data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendations
• Research and assist in resolving issues involving data fields contained within specialized software
• Work closely and effectively with instructional areas
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; use interpersonal skills such as tact, patience, courtesy, and diplomacy
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; plan, organize, prioritize and assign individual and team work to meet deadlines
• Provide tactical planning
• Ability to multitask at varying levels of detail
• Organize relatively complex projects or activities that are interdepartmental in scope
• Embrace a vision and coordinate details of implementation
• Operate a computer and various software programs; navigate the Internet
• Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff and community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.
Additionally, this position requires occasional independent travel by car to visit various District and meeting sites.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds when using proper techniques and devices.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
Employees may interact with upset students, faculty, staff and/or public and private representatives when interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

• Academic Leadership & Vision Alignment
• Curriculum Oversight & Program Development
• Budget Management & Resource Allocation
• Personnel Management & Supervision
• Faculty Collaboration & Shared Governance Engagement
• Scheduling & Enrollment Management
• Assessment & Accreditation Readiness
• Equity-Minded Leadership & Inclusive Practices