Dean, Instruction - School Of Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math
Victor Valley College
Salary: $109,452.00 - $151,320.00 Annually
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Job Number: 2022-169 DEANACADEM(2)
Location: CA 92395, CA
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Basic Functions
**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 29,
2022**
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and
provides administrative direction and oversight for educational and
academic support services within an assigned area of the
Instructional Division; academic areas include, but are not limited
to, Schools of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM); oversees educational planning and program development in
accordance with missions, goals, and objectives of the District and
division; coordinates assigned academic programs with other
District divisions, departments, officials, outside agencies, and
the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among
District divisions and departments and with various public and
private groups; provides highly responsible and complex
professional assistance to the Vice President, Instruction in areas
of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Vice President,
Instruction. Exercises direct supervision over faculty,
supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support
staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification plans, organizes, administers, develops,
evaluates, and directs the staff, programs, projects, operations,
and/or activities of a major instructional and academic area within
the District. These positions are responsible for oversight of
multiple instructional or student support services aligned with the
attraction, retention, and academic success of students. Positions
operate in highly visible, sensitive, and evolving arenas working
on significant and strategic issues and problems, as well as
District-wide and/or Board of Trustees priorities and directives,
requiring an in-depth evaluation and analysis of various, and often
competing, circumstances, interests, and demands.
Representative Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative
Only) Management reserves the right to add,
modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different
positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified
employees can perform the essential functions of the
job.
Assumes full management responsibility for assigned educational
and academic programs, services, and activities, including credit
and non-credit programs and services; manages enrollment and its
relationship to resource allocation, scheduling and productivity in
meeting student goals.
Provides vision and leadership for educational planning and
program development in accordance with the mission, vision, values
and goals of the District; oversees the administration and
monitoring of assigned programs and services to ensure compliance
with established standards and requirements; develops, analyzes,
implements, modifies, and advocates for educational programs and
services which are compliant with the District's Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) Plan in all aspects of employment and education;
encourages cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, curriculum,
programs and services.
Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals,
objectives, initiatives, policies, procedures, and work standards
for the division; establishes, within District policy, appropriate
budget, service, and staffing levels.
Manages and participates in the development and administration
of the division's budget; directs the forecast of additional funds
needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; directs the
monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements
budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Selects, trains, motivates, and directs personnel; evaluates
and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with division
standards, including program and project priorities and performance
evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies;
implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff
questions and concerns.
Contributes to the overall quality of the division's services
by developing, reviewing and implementing policies and procedures
to meet regulatory requirements, educational standards, and
District needs.
Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and
effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; reviews
collective bargaining agreements and State regulations on workloads
for full time and part time faculty; assesses and monitors the
distribution of work, support systems and internal reporting
relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; and
directs the implementation of change.
Collaborates with and inspires commitment from faculty and
staff to ensure the effective provision of programs, services, and
support to promote and enhance educational programs, meet
accreditation requirements and maximize student success.
Represents the division, provides consultation and technical
expertise to other District divisions, departments, deans, and
outside agencies; explains and interprets division programs,
policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and
controversial issues.
Coordinates curriculum development and changes; monitors
committee and faculty actions related to curriculum timely
updates.
Coordinates the development of instructional schedules and
recommends instructors; consults with faculty to develop class
schedules which meet the needs of students based on enrollment
data; approves original class schedules and changes which occur
during the semester.
Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies
and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies,
and procedures as appropriate.
Participates in, and makes presentations to, the
Superintendent/President and a wide variety of committees, boards,
and commissions.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays
abreast of new trends and innovations in higher education and
community colleges.
Oversees and directs analytical and operational studies
regarding division programmatic activities; prepares and/or reviews
comprehensive technical and administrative reports with recommended
actions; ensures mandated reports are submitted according to
established timelines.
Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental
files.
Responds to faculty, staff, and student inquiries and
complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative
recommendations.
Serves as a spokesperson for the division at a variety of
community events, meetings, and other public relations
activities.
Ensures staff observe and comply with all District and mandated
safety rules, regulations and protocols.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Works productively and cooperatively with others by
demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all
internal and external customers
Requirements
Education and Experience:
In compliance with Title 5, Section 5340, this academic
administrator position requires the possession of a master's
degree.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major
coursework in education, counseling, or a related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in
administering comprehensive instructional programs and services
related to student academic support, including program evaluation
and budget management, two (2) years of which must have been in a
leadership capacity.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
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 and over the telephone. This is primarily a
sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and
walking between work areas may be required. 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 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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
staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and
enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Administrative principles and practices, including goal
setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and
supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels
of supervision.
Principles and practices of leadership.
Higher education in community colleges, including the mission
of the California Community Colleges.
Accreditation standards relevant to assigned academic and
educational programs.
Organization and management practices as applied to the
development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and
operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
Curriculum development standards.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering
effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted
smoothly.
Principles and practices of budget administration.
District collective bargaining unit agreements as it relates to
workforce management.
Principles and practices of strategic enrollment management and
its impact on resources and scheduling.
Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory codes,
ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of
responsibility.
Technical, legal, financial, and public relations issues
associated with the management of District academic functions and
programs.
Methods and techniques for the development of presentations,
technical and administrative reports and business
correspondence.
Research and reporting methods, techniques, and
procedures.
Distance learning teaching methods and practices, and their
integration with technology, and instructional delivery
modalities.
District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and
protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by
effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and
District staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including
the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and
grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business
functions and program, project, and task coordination, including
computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by
effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty,
representatives of outside organizations, and members of the
public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic,
ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and
sexual orientation.
Techniques for effectively representing the District in contact
with government agencies, community groups, and various business,
professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative
organizations.
ABILITY TO:
Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies,
procedures, and work standards.
Provide administrative and professional leadership for the
division.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management,
supervisory, professional, and technical personnel; delegate
authority and responsibility.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local regulatory codes, ordinances,
policies, and procedures.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods,
procedures, and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies,
procedures, and other written materials.
Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize
resources.
Develop and modify curriculum to meet student and community
needs.
Plan, organize, develop, and evaluate division programs and
services.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical
deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, physical ability, and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students.
Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the
division in meetings with governmental agencies and various
educational, businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative
organizations.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within
general policy and procedural guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and
modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing,
using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse
academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural
backgrounds of community college students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Appointment to this position is subject to availability of
funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.*
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials
required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of
Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may
be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by
the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the
Screening Committee.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley
College Online Application Site at
https://www.schooljobs.com with
your username and password.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested
materials are received. All material included in the application
packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not
be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be
included on the Victor Valley College application. To assist the
District in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum
requirements, descriptions of an applicant's present and past job
duties should include details pertinent to the position for which
he/she is applying.
Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this
recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill
future vacancies.
If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum
qualifications for the position from the application, that
applicant will be disqualified.
It is not unusual for the District to receive hundreds of
applications for a position. For this reason, it is advantageous to
make the application as easy to review as possible.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply
for each position separately.
A complete file consists of all of the
following:
1. A completed Victor
Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.
NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited
institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include
U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application.
Link to - State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_2
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Victor
Valley College prohibits sexual harassment and assures that all
employees will enjoy equal opportunity regardless of race, color,
religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
age, disability, or status as a veteran. Employment acceptance or
rejection shall be based on job-related qualifications.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vvc/jobs/3491167/dean-instruction-school-of-science-technology-engineering-math
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