Dean, Instruction (Office Of Instruction)

Victor Valley College • Victorville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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), Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Public Safety and Industrial Technology, and Business, Law, and Academic Resources. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a master’s degree
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s position.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications for an Educational Administrator as set forth in Title 5, Section 5340.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $100,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Educational Management participation in CalSTRS Retirement System.
• 20 paid holidays
• 22 vacation days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager