Dean of Instruction - Career Technical Education

San Joaquin Delta College•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned manager, provide vision and leadership for TrAC programs, assigned fiscal resources and facilities, classified professional staff, and regular, contract, and adjunct faculty. Support Delta College's educational mission and strategic goals by providing leadership, oversight, and accountability for ensuring quality instruction, student equity, program completion, and postgraduation outcomes for students in assigned areas and Transfer and Career (TrAC) pathways. Demonstrate commitment to data-driven decision-making, the Guided Pathways framework, and fostering student success and equity at scale. Provide coordination and oversight for TrACs and Success Teams, including their work in student cohort management, student access and equity, and student progress monitoring from program entry to completion. Coordinate TrAC pathways and collaborate with the Director of Strategic Enrollment Management and other deans to ensure student access to courses, the maintenance of enrollment efficiencies, and the timely completion of programs. As part of the complex work of portfolio management of programs, develop and promote collaborative partnerships with programs, functional units, and educational and student services across the campus and throughout the community. The incumbent will develop and maintain a campus climate based on trust, open communication, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
Must meet minimum qualifications for faculty in one of the disciplines offered by the district.
Six years’ experience of faculty or academic administrative experience at the secondary or college level with at least three years’ experience of leadership.
Two (2) years of full-time, post-secondary teaching experience.
A valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required by the time of appointment.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to California Community Colleges; program assessment, analysis, and evaluation processes.
Knowledge of collective bargaining contracts.
Knowledge of budget management; grant proposals and fund raising.
Knowledge of accreditation requirements for effective student learning and programs services including instructional programs and student support.
Knowledge of computer-based technology for management of assigned programs and for research, planning, and assessment of institutional effectiveness including instructional, student, and/or support services outcomes.
Knowledge of the goals and processes of shared governance.
Knowledge of principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training.
Knowledge of the interrelationships of disciplines and services within a college in order to develop and implement division programs and services most efficiently and effectively.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment of shared decision-making.
Ability to understand the inter-relationships of disciplines with the assigned Transfer and Career Pathway(s) (TrAC).
Ability to manage instructional programs and support.
Ability to supervise, evaluate, and support managers, faculty, and classified personnel.
Ability to develop and implement the success of and equity in educational programs.
Ability to integrate information and data from unrelated sources to problem solve, develop and/or implement innovative and comprehensive solutions for student success and equity.
Ability to promote TrAC and programs, as well as effective collaboration, across the college and community.
Ability to assume the responsibilities of a comprehensive, complex set of Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) programs and services.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to support the District in achieving its mission, vision, and strategic goals as appropriate in carrying out the duties of this position.
Focus on student success, service excellence, and willingness to assist colleagues District-wide, as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.

Responsibilities

Provides overall leadership, including articulating a vision and direction, for all areas of assigned Transfer and Career Pathways (TrACs).
Develops a 5-year plan for assigned TrACs that ensures quality instruction and support, student equity, program completion, and postgraduation outcomes for students.
Establishes, implements, maintains, monitors, and evaluates TrAC program goals and objectives using appropriate data, and reviews findings with program staff.
Fosters a positive, collaborative working environment among managers, faculty, and staff.
Assists in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and conducting reference checks of classified, faculty, and management applicants within the assigned TrAC.
Conducts orientation activities for new hires.
Provides day-to-day administrative supervision and management of all personnel within the TrAC and conducts periodic evaluations of all staff.
Provides leadership and serves as a technical resource for professional development activities within the TrAC.
Arranges for staff substitutes, as necessary, to maintain the appropriate day-to-day operation of programs.
Serves as a first-line supervisor in all matters and processes covered in the employee relations contracts.
Supports academic program faculty and staff in planning efforts, strategic goal setting, and implementing practices aimed at improving student equity, completion, transfer rates, and postgraduation employment.
Manages a full portfolio of assigned TrAC programs and fosters the work of Guided Pathways and Success Teams to ensure success throughout the entire student journey.
Works with assigned counselors, classified professionals, and faculty across and within programs to regularly review data, curriculum, strategies, and holistic work needed to engender equity and success in courses and programs.
Assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum and programs within the TrAC using data.
Develops and promotes collaborative partnerships with programs, functional units, and educational and student services.
Assists in comprehensive marketing and promotion of TrAC curriculum, services, and programs, as well as the recruitment of students.
Serves as a technical resource in interpreting college curricular and co-curricular policy governing student field trips, development and maintenance of student/instructor handbooks, interdisciplinary relations, program certification and accreditation, and articulation activities.
Conducts periodic program reviews as mandated by college policy in order to ensure program relevance, prioritize resource needs, and strategically plan for student equity and achievement.
Employs college-wide enrollment management principles, scheduling guidelines, and enrollment targets to determine course offerings and the appropriate sections of each course.
Recommends the appropriate assignment of faculty and rooms for all classes offered within the assigned TrAC.
Monitors enrollment effectively, and adds/cancels classes as necessary.
Develops and monitors budgets, class schedules, and the College Catalog as they pertain to the assigned TrAC.
Executes effective management in administering the TrAC including preparing a variety of reports, monitoring reports required of faculty and staff, obtaining supplies and materials, maintaining and inventorying equipment, and accounting for and approving instructor units.
Implements, maintains, and monitors instructional contracts as approved by the College administration.
Assists in the maintenance of the Matriculation Plan, Technology Plan, and Federal and State Grants related to or involving the TrAC.
Responsible for preparation, maintenance and circulation of all meeting agendas and minutes pertaining to the assigned TrAC, its programs, advisory committees, foundations, and community-based committees or organizations.
Develops, assigns, and monitors use of assigned facilities within the TrAC(s), including specialized facilities.
Evaluates facility utilization and provides recommendations for the enhancement of facility usage.
Reports the need of required maintenance of facilities to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
Manages hazardous materials as mandated by college policy.
Serves as a resource in advising, registering, and providing job placement and referral to students within the assigned TrAC.
Promotes student scholarships, student clubs, and other student-oriented organizations within the TrAC, and encourages faculty and classified staff participation with these organizations.
Promotes and encourages student workshops, field days, open houses, and other student/college activities.
Serves as a first-line administrator concerning the hearing and handling of student complaints pertaining to TrAC staff, curricular, and co-curricular issues.
Provides leadership and serves as a technical resource for curriculum development and student evaluation within the assigned TrAC.
Assists faculty in the development, evaluation, and revision of courses and curriculum for programs in order to ensure program relevance and strategically plan for student equity and achievement.
Participates in community activities to promote a positive image and community support of the college and the assigned TrAC's programs and services.
Develops innovative approaches to TrAC funding.
Seeks, promotes, develops, and implements educationally-related grants and contracts appropriate to the TrAC.
Serves as a liaison between faculty and the Foundation Coordinator regarding programs that utilize or generate foundation funds/activities.
Accepts and directs all donations to the college and its staff in accordance with college policy.
Maintains existing advisory committees and when appropriate, establishes new committees and selects advisory committee members.
Ensures that advisory committees meet at least twice per year, that agendas and minutes are provided to the committee members in a timely manner and a copy of the agendas, minutes, and original sign-in sheet are maintained for a minimum of four years in the assigned TrAC office.
Assists the faculty and staff in producing successful exhibits, activities and programs in the assigned TrAC, and promotes collaboration among programs within the TrAC and across the college curriculum.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When Assigned as Dean of Athletics: Direct experience in the application of 3C2A, NJCAA, NAIA, and NCAA Constitutions, Sports Guides, and Rule Books.
As Athletic Director, represents the College administration at a variety of designated community activities and demonstrates an appreciation for the important role athletics plays in the greater San Joaquin community.
The Athletic Director provides leadership to plan, organize, direct and control resources for all of the athletic programs and activities at San Joaquin Delta College.
When Assigned as Dean of Adult Education, Academic Innovation And Continuing Education (AEAICE): Lead the design and administration of the AEAICE program, ensuring compliance with California Adult Education Program (CAEP) terms, managing budgets, and preparing all required reports for local and state deadlines.
Facilitate adult school students' transition to college and careers by developing comprehensive plans, connecting them with resources, and coordinating support services across various educational and community partners.
Publicize the program, identify and recruit target populations, and cultivate strong working relationships as a liaison among Delta College staff, community groups, and AEAICE partners.