Dean, Computer Science and Information Technology

Austin Community College District•Highland, CA

About The Position

To establish and maintain a teaching, learning, and working environment where faculty, staff, and students are appropriately served within available resources on a college-wide basis; to provide instructional leadership; to ensure the effective administration of assigned disciplines; and to promote instructional goals and objectives conducive to student success. To provide oversight and support of assigned programs in the Computer Science and Information Technology dean area.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in project planning, development, and implementation.
Demonstrated ability to present information and summary reports internally and to the public.
Thorough understanding of the community college mission, servant-leadership principles, and the unique needs of non-traditional learners.
Demonstrated ability to handle the demands and requirements of senior-level management in higher education.
Deep understanding of the lifecycle and workforce implications of emerging technologies.
Knowledge of funding metrics and strategies to optimize institutional revenue through student outcomes.
Advanced knowledge of competency-based education, micro-credentials, and integrating industry certifications into academic pathways.
Understanding of data privacy laws and IT security protocols relevant to higher education and technical lab environments.
Working collaboratively with multicultural constituencies.
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Working effectively with multicultural student body and staff.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Providing leadership at all levels of the college.
Planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving.
Handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
Planning and managing budgets and manpower needs.
Ability to align departmental operations with broader institutional digital goals.
Skilled in making data-informed decisions to drive student retention, completion, and strategic course scheduling.
Ability to negotiate and secure high-value partnerships with industry executives, government entities, and regional tech hubs.
Skilled in leading technical teams and faculty through rapid technological shifts while maintaining high standards of instructional quality.
Ability to maximize the utilization of physical and cloud-based assets across a multi-campus system.
Proficiency in using advanced management systems for data-driven scheduling and budget oversight.
Functional understanding of cloud architecture and AI tools to provide effective oversight of technical labs and faculty innovation.
Mastery of digital tools for remote and hybrid team management and project tracking.
Ability to interpret complex data dashboards and summary reports to monitor enrollment trends and HB8 performance tiers.
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
Five years of related work experience, including supervision/management.
Master's degree.
As required for faculty. Must meet SACSCOC faculty qualifications for the subject(s) areas taught. See the current year Faculty Qualifications Table located at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials.
Experience cannot be substituted for the required, applicable educational level.

Nice To Haves

Supervision/management in a higher education academic environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision Define and execute a strategic vision that positions the College as a leader in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing.
Cultivate an innovation-first culture where faculty are empowered to pioneer forward-thinking instructional strategies and adaptive teaching models, viewing continuous iteration as a vital pathway to academic excellence and student success.
Serve as the primary advocate for the college, ensuring that CSIT programs are central to the institution’s broader digital transformation goals.
Academic Program Oversight Ensure all CSIT curricula remain agile and industry-aligned, while enhancing work-based learning opportunities, including internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and project-based learning.
Oversee the development of specialized tracks and micro-credentials in high-demand areas like Data Science, Cloud Architecture, and Full-Stack Development.
Champion college-wide initiatives to integrate AI and cloud technologies into all academic disciplines, fostering a culture of digital literacy.
Faculty and Staff Management Recruit, empower, and lead a premier faculty team by integrating innovative educators and seasoned industry experts, fostering a collaborative environment that thrives in preparing our students to enter a competitive global market.
Lead a technical support team to pioneer innovative divisional systems and programs while ensuring seamless alignment with the college’s security protocols and broader IT infrastructure.
Foster a collaborative environment that accelerates faculty mastery of emerging technologies through continuous professional development.
Student Success and Enrollment Execute strategic course scheduling that optimizes faculty resources and facility capacity to maximize student access, enrollment, and completion.
Lead divisional strategies for student persistence and completion by aligning advising and academic supports with institutional goals for retention and graduation.
Partner with college services to secure high-value internships and "day-one-ready" career placements with top-tier tech firms and government entities.
Enhance student retention by advancing co-curricular programming, including hackathons, competitive teams, and student-led technical projects.
Financial and Resource Management Optimizes the strategic allocation of divisional budgets to prioritize high-demand technical programs, ensuring fiscal sustainability while responding to rapid shifts in the regional tech workforce.
Leads a comprehensive resource strategy that optimizes HB8 performance-tier funding and strategic partnerships to sustain state-of-the-art AI and Cloud labs within established compliance frameworks.
Optimize the use of physical and digital assets, including specialized labs and cloud-based options, to ensure maximum utilization and operational efficiency across multiple campuses.
Lead the pursuit of alternative revenue streams, such as Workforce Development grants and corporate sponsorships, to fund innovative student-support initiatives and faculty professional development.
Community and Industry Engagement Orchestrates regular Industry Advisory Board meetings with industry tech leadership to guarantee curriculum quality and workforce relevance.
Secures regional tech partnerships that provide faculty externships and direct career pipelines for students.
Advocates for the division’s programs at local, state, and national forums to drive community impact and enrollment.