Interim Associate Dean I, Lifeskills Education Advancement Program

Interim Associate Dean I, Lifeskills Education Advancement Program

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015168P

Location: North Orange Continuing Education - Anaheim Campus

Department: NOCE-AC Lifeskills Education Advancement Program

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: Temporary One-Year Term

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)

Job Description:
Provide leadership in the administration of the NOCE Lifeskills Education Advancement Program (LEAP): Older Adults, Kids' College, and Community Education programs, including resource development and personnel management, in accordance with laws, regulations, District policy and collective bargaining agreements; participate in resolution of contractual issues as needed.

Develop and update program plans, goals and objectives, including staffing plans, facilities, curriculum and educational philosophy aligned with the District's Educational Master Plan and Diversity Equity, and Inclusion and Anti-racism goals; collaborate with administrative leadership and faculty to engage in short- and long-term academic program planning; assure consistency of plans with other NOCE and District plans.

Plan and coordinate course offerings; work with faculty and staff to support the efforts of the program; develop and prepare faculty schedules and room assignments; visit program sites and classrooms to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; assist in the preparation of the catalogue, class schedules, and other public information materials for assigned programs; engage and collaborate with other campus partners as needed.

Supervise the planning, development and recommendation of new courses aligned with the appropriate accreditation standards that promote equity and success to support the diverse needs of all students; review standing courses and recommends deletion of courses no longer appropriate to the curriculum; maintain current course outlines to accurately reflect the instruction program.

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitor and control budget expenditures; direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records and files regarding programs, operations, and activities.

Determine appropriate equipment and supplies for the instructional area in accordance with established District policies, accessibility standards, and laws; submit textbook lists and requests for supplementary materials, audio-visual and other instructional resources.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive records, reports and files related to program personnel, facilities and activities; ensure the collection, recording and reporting of required student enrollment data.

Conduct outreach activities and serve as a liaison with community agencies to promote program enrollment and effectiveness; foster an instructional culture that relies on data-driven decision-making in the development and ongoing improvement of student success measures..

Maintain communication with District and NOCE administrators, faculty members and classified staff to resolve conflicts and issues, exchange information and coordinate program activities.

Train, supervise, evaluate and direct the work of personnel as assigned; participate in selection and hiring processes.

Plan, organize and arranges appropriate staff development programs and activities for faculty and staff; provide comprehensive onboarding and appropriate staff development training

Engage in participatory governance processes and activities; organize, attend, or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serve on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinate programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to assigned programs; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition to the essential functions, the Associate Dean I, Lifeskills Education Advancement Program may participate in the development and administration of supplemental grants related to assigned programs.

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of a Vice President or Dean, this position provides leadership in the administration and development of an instructional area; responsible for performing a variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to the functions and activities of the North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) Lifeskills Education Advancement Program (LEAP).

Working Relationships:
The Associate Dean I, Lifeskills Education Advancement Program maintains frequent contact with NOCE and District administration, faculty and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of state education code and requirements, including Title 5
Knowledge of research project policies, procedures and practices, including data collection and analysis
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Knowledge of record keeping procedures
Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance
Knowledge of appropriate software and databases
Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to work independently with little direction
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing
Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Possession of a master’s degree in education, sociology or psychology.
Coursework in understanding the needs and learning styles of older adults and/or children.

Management experience in postsecondary education.

Experience with educational program development and administration.

Experience with community agencies, businesses and facilities that serve the adult and youth populations.

Demonstrated experience supporting faculty in the development of equity minded instruction which includes both curricular content and teaching style.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:
Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long period at a time (up to 2-3 hours); may require off-site duties and activities.

Salary Range: $136,788 - $172,553 Annually

Number of Vacancies:

Posting Number: 2015168P

Open Date: 12/05/2022

Close Date: 1/3/2023

Special Instructions Summary: Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees voted to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and those students enrolled in on-campus classes with allowances for religious or medical exemptions as defined by law. The due date for employees and students to be fully vaccinated is November 1, 2021. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .
Work Schedule: District employees are currently working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week until further notice. Number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.
Months of employment cannot exceed two years (24 months or less).

This is a temporary position subject to change in dates of employment; employment of over 6 months is eligible for limited employee benefits.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.
The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration.
Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).
Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website at https://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link when completing your application.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/5843





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