Interim Dean of Student Services, Library and Learning Resource Center

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title Interim Dean of Student Services, Library and Learning Resource Center Location Los Rios Community College District (American River College) Department Location Library Posting Number AE00650P The Institution
About
Founded in 1955, American River College ( ARC ) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.

Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services or designee, the Interim Dean of Student Services, Library and Learning Resource Center ( LRC ) provides administrative leadership in the planning, organization, and evaluation of instructional programs and support services in the Library, LRC, Health and Wellness Center, and Dusty Baker Student Athlete Support Center. The incumbent is administratively responsible for scheduling of curriculum offerings for Library and Learning Resource Center courses and the monitoring of assignments for these courses in accordance with departmental allocations. The position is responsible for administrative oversight of writing and reading support programs, integration of college tutoring programs to enhance college-wide access for students, and integration of Library and LRC services to support the college’s pathways communities. The incumbent has administrative oversight of Library services including the acquisition and circulation of academic and reference materials, distribution and collection of Library resources, and systems that promote access to Library services and programs. The position is responsible for assigned budgets, grant funds, and associated categorical funds and is accountable for completing associated reports and outcomes assessments connected to the areas of oversight.

American River College is committed to employees:

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences

Assignment Responsibilities
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the administrator of the Library, Learning Resource Center, Health and Wellness Center, and the Dusty Baker Center and providing leadership of continued evaluation and improvement of assigned programs.
• Coordinating the personnel selection process, including developing and reviewing selection criteria, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending hires within area of responsibility.
• Supervising and evaluating Library, Learning Resource Center, Health and Wellness Center, and Dusty Baker Center faculty and staff in accordance to collective bargaining agreements.
• Providing and supporting an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students,including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
• Managing the scheduling, budgets, and facilities for the Library, Health & Wellness Center, Beacon tutoring, and other tutoring in the Learning Resource Center.
• Providing timely and continuous communication with all faculty and staff in the Library, Learning Resource Center, Health and Wellness Center, and Dusty Baker Center.
• Collaborating and fostering connections with instructional and student services deans to provide students in pathways communities with access to services located in the Library, LRC, Health and Wellness Center, and the Dusty Baker Center.
• Overseeing the processes for equipment and materials requests, distributions, and collection activities of the Library and Learning Resource Center.
• Coordinating building and safety preparedness for the Library, Learning Resource Center, Health and Wellness Center, and Dusty Baker Center Student Athletes Support Center.
• Resolving student complaints in the Library, Learning Resources Center, Health and Wellness Center, and the Dusty Baker Center.
• Integrating tutoring services of the college in support of pathway communities, learning communities, categorical programs, and other student support service areas.
• May be assigned to serve as the college’s Grievance Officer, Conduct Officer or Title IX Officer based upon divisional assignment and incumbent will act in accordance with all Los Rios, state and federal regulations and policies specific to the associated review and investigative processes.
• Coordinating the scheduling of curriculum offerings and the monitoring of assignments for Library and LRC courses.
• Serving on local, district, and state committees as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services or College President.
• Performing other duties as assigned which may include potential supervision of instructional and student support areas.

Work Year 12 month Work Schedule
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.

Alternate work schedules and remote/hybrid assignments may be available depending upon the operational needs of the department and employee performance. Total Hrs per Week/Day Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution completed by August 29, 2022.
2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
   
   

NOTE :
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators’ in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”. Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
   
   

NOTES :

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here .

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Physical Demands Salary $142,043 per year LRCCD Salary Schedules Additional Salary Information Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 08/10/2022 Closing Date 08/23/2022 Open Continuously No Beginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-time, Interim, Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on or about August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023. How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date. Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

All faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated in order to:

• be physically present on District premises for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• participate in District activities for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• be inside a building or office

unless they receive an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation.

All new hires must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious exemption within forty-five (45) calendar days of hire. Within seven (7) calendar days, all new hires must show proof they have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine, or have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

For the latest information on the COVID Vaccine mandate, please visit the COVID Vaccine Requirements informational page.

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information, click here .

Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18724 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
   • No answer

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Letter of Interest

Optional Documents