Dean Of Arts, Languages, And Communication

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a Dean of Arts, Languages, and Communication for Grossmont College. This role involves leading and administering all aspects of the Division, including program design, delivery, staffing, and supervision. The Dean will oversee various departments and facilities such as the Performing and Visual Arts Center, Hyde Art Gallery, and media stations. The position requires a commitment to student success, equity, inclusion, and diversity, aligning with the college's mission and vision. Grossmont College is a 135-acre campus located in San Diego's East County, known for its academic excellence and strong transfer rates. The Dean reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and will manage budgets, curriculum development, faculty and staff evaluations, and participate in college-wide governance.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution plus five years of achievement in management, supervision or leadership programs, departments or divisions within an institution of higher education, with emphasis in one or more of the areas to which the Dean position is assigned.
Ability to advance the College's vision, mission, and values in the Arts, Languages, & Communication programs and services, and within the institution.
Demonstrated commitment to and support of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in a comprehensive, student-centered environment that facilitates student learning and success.
Demonstrated sensitivity to, and an understanding of, students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; students who are differently abled, and students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ability to advance the College's strategic goals related to access, success, retention, eliminating equity gaps, and increasing equity in hiring in the Arts, Languages, & Communication programs and within the institution.
Provides the administration, direction, planning, and coordination of instructional disciplines and departments in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, and effective instructional principles and practices.
Ability to establish overall goals, objectives and plans; prepare reports and presentations; initiate and participate in overall program review and planning, including learning outcome development and assessment, communicate statutes, district and college policies and philosophies to Arts, Languages, & Communication staff.
Ability to support Arts, Languages, & Communication faculty in curriculum planning and development; evaluate and recommend instructional materials, equipment and facilities.
Ability to direct the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of instructional personnel and classified staff.
Provides leadership with orientations and in-service education for the professional development of program faculty and staff.
Demonstrated ability developing course schedules to meet strategic enrollment planning principles and goals.
Experience coordinating program review and planning, curriculum development, and outcomes assessment.
Ability to plan, recommend, and implement multiple budgets for assigned areas; upon expenditure variations, take necessary actions to assure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Demonstrated experience participating in college and district governance through councils, committees, workgroups, and taskforces.
Ability to facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives among faculty, staff, students, and the community within the framework of a multi-college district, as well as the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts.
Ability to consistently perform duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for others; employ a team approach through collaboration and empowerment of staff; exhibit creativity and flexibility in a time of continuing change; and to seek solutions using effective problem-solving techniques.
Demonstrates effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience writing successful grant applications, and experience with resource management.
Ability to interpret, articulate, and implement pertinent state and federal laws and regulations concerning community colleges, including Education Code, Title 5, and other administrative regulations.
Ability to advocate for and implement instructional support services and programs including dual enrollment and learning communities (such as Umoja and Puente) that promote student success and completion of their educational goals.
Ability to successfully delegate, ensure adherence to College and District policies, practices and procedures, and hold others responsible while instilling confidence among the faculty and staff.
Ability and curiosity to navigate current technology including student-facing systems, management information systems, workflow technologies, and college-wide systems to communicate and work effectively such as Adobe and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Lead and administer all aspects of the Division of Arts, Languages, and Communication.
Oversee the design, delivery, staffing, administrative support, supervision, and evaluation of division programs and support staff.
Manage and coordinate academic subject areas and student services in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, and sound instructional and student services principles and practices.
Establish overall goals, objectives, and plans; initiate and participate in overall program planning.
Communicate statutes, district and college policies and philosophies to division staff.
Supervise and coordinate assigned curriculum planning and development; utilize available resources to develop new or revised curriculum; evaluate and recommend instructional materials, equipment and facilities.
Communicate and interpret program objectives and offerings to students, staff, faculty, community organizations and others.
Perform the hiring, evaluation, and retention of assigned faculty and staff according to statutes and Governing Board policy.
Plan and coordinate orientation and in-service education for the professional development of program faculty and staff.
Prepare faculty teaching assignments and schedules; assign certificated and classified staff to work areas, hours, and duties; orient and assist new personnel as needed.
Prepare budgets and submit through appropriate channels for approval; monitor and control assigned program-operating budgets; initiate special fund requests; determine need and priority for capital equipment and materials.
Administer and implement district and college rules, regulations, policies and procedures; assist in implementing contract provisions negotiated by the Governing Board and recognized bargaining units representing employees.
Serve as a member of district, site, or other committees and task forces.
Participate in public information activities to promote and publicize total instructional and student services programs.
Respond to inquiries regarding curriculum or course offerings and services provided.
Prepare catalog material, class schedules, and other program information as required; recommend and implement new programs to enhance the college mission and enrollment.
Assure responsiveness of assigned special programs and student services functions to the overall needs of the campus, students, faculty, and administrators.
Participate in the search, screen, and selection process for contract employees.
Prepare reports and make presentations.
Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts and problems.
Coordinate programs with business, industry, community organizations, and other educational institutions.