Dean, Applied Science and Business

College of the Desert•Palm Desert, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

College of the Desert is seeking an Educational Administrator to serve as the Dean of Applied Sciences and Business. This role is responsible for the leadership of the School, including planning, managing, coordinating, scheduling, and evaluating academic disciplines, the Public Safety Academy, and Perkins Grant-required activities. The Dean will provide academic leadership, support program reviews, conduct faculty evaluations, facilitate student issues, and manage budget development, monitoring, and reporting. Additionally, the Dean will develop linkages and partnerships with local businesses and industries, lead the development of customized education, serve as a liaison between the college and various organizations, and represent assigned areas at the state and national level. The ideal candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative, and inclusive environment, demonstrating a commitment to equity and student success.

Requirements

Possession of a master’s degree.
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the mission and student population of California Community Colleges and the Coachella Valley.
Ability to work in the interests of the college as a whole.
Ability to work productively in a shared governance setting.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies within and outside the District.
Understanding of the intent and application of student learning outcomes.
Familiarity with requirements for prerequisites and course equivalencies.
Familiarity with new educational technologies.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate programs and services.
Knowledge of principles and practices of general management and supervision.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing California Community Colleges, career and technical education programs, Perkins funds, and Economic and Workforce Development programs and activities.
Knowledge of district policies and procedures.
Knowledge of budgeting.
Knowledge of procedures for accreditation.
Knowledge of curriculum development.
Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

Develop and supervise School instruction occurring in the day, evening, summer, and intersession periods; develop class schedules to respond to student needs, produce a high quality comprehensive educational program, and meet FTES targets; use facilities effectively.
Evaluate the needs of the School in the context of the overall educational program; work collaboratively with faculty in program assessment and improvement; evaluate the need for new programs and support new program development.
Evaluate student and community needs, external requirements and regulations and current trends to develop program modifications and improvements.
Develop institutional understanding and awareness of the economic growth and stability trends and issues of cities and counties, and or, business within the district boundaries. Translate these trends and issues into appropriate training and instructional responses by the College and determine the most appropriate form of instruction, i.e., credit or non-credit.
Develop joint venture responses, in partnership with other public agencies and the private sector, to the economic and development needs of the region; participate in statewide community college economic development initiatives designed to strengthen the local and California economy.
Work collaboratively with faculty in School and other School Deans on planning and prioritization; participate with the administrative team to set goals and priorities.
Coordinate and articulate program needs and curriculum identified by faculty, students, and the community.
Provide leadership for School program development and articulation with feeder schools and transfer institutions.
Work effectively and collaboratively with the Directors, Education Centers, regarding course offerings.
Provide leadership in the recruitment and hiring of full-time and adjunct faculty and support staff.
Supervise all faculty and staff within the instructional and non-instructional program areas; supervise workload; provide in-service training; resolve conflicts; facilitate consensus decision-making.
Evaluate all faculty and staff in accordance with the contracts between the District and employee groups.
Regularly schedule and chair faculty and staff meetings and special meetings as needed; serve on regular and special committees as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction; represent School concerns and needs to the Vice President of Instruction; and work effectively and collaboratively with Student Services.
Prepare budget estimates; administer and monitor approved budgets; prepare and manage contracts for services and equipment, including donations and grants within the School.
Coordinate scheduling of course sections in appropriate facilities; monitor classroom and lab facilities for adequate equipment, supplies and safety; work collaboratively with the appropriate departments including Maintenance & Operations and Information Technology to maintain equipment and facilities.
Lead Perkins mandated Program Advisory Groups and ensure compliance with all policies and guidelines for funding.
Provide leadership for the College’s economic and workforce development activities.
Assist in student recruitment, advising, placement, registration, and retention.
Understand information technology and support fundamental changes that are emerging with expanded use of technologies in the educational environment.
Meet schedules and timelines, organize multiple projects efficiently and effectively, and carry out required project details throughout the year.
Interpret county, state and federal policy and legislation governing the administration, regulations and perform other related duties.
Develop and manage grants and special projects.
Represent the School and the college in community related activities.
Support innovative teaching ideas and practices to enhance student learning; support learning-centered instructional methodology.
Seek and participate in professional development activities.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.