District Dean, Educational Services (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) District Office

State Center Community College District•Fresno, CA

About The Position

District Dean, Educational Services (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) District Office Desirable Qualifications Desirable Qualifications Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate one’s relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management. Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, educational administration, or a closely related subject-matter discipline/field. Related experience as an administrator in a community college, particularly in systems analysis and program support. Experience teaching in higher education, workforce or vocational education, or K-12. Knowledge of: 1. Advanced knowledge of principles, theories, and best practices for policy administration of educational programming, service planning, and participatory governance in higher education. 2. The role of community colleges and dynamics within multi-cultural communities served. 3. Regional, District and community resources including governmental, community and social service organizations and their functions as applicable to assigned responsibilities. 4. Principles, practices and methods of complex grant budget development, management, tracking and reporting in compliance with District, state and federal guidelines. 5. Federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing fiscal requirements of community colleges and educational institutions. 6. Principles, practices, methods and concepts used in public agency partnerships. 7. Principles and practices of sound business communication, including proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 8. Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records. 9. Research methods and analysis techniques. 10. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. 11. Principles and practices of strategic planning. 12. Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change. 13. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed, including those required in crisis or threat situations. 14. Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures, Personnel Commission Rules, and collective bargaining agreements. 15. District and its mission and goals. Skills and Abilities to: 1. Facilitates strategic collaboration with faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and community stakeholders to develop, institutionalize, and align programs with District objectives and student success initiatives. 2. Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices. 3. Plan, organize and direct projects in a multi-college District environment and make sound policy or procedural solution-based recommendations. 4. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility. 5. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference. 6. Reflect on institutional practices and aim to create a culturally responsive educational environment. 7. Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. 8. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. 9. Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement. 10. Analyze and make innovative recommendations on complex community college educational needs, educational programming and community partnership opportunities/issues within areas of responsibility. 11. Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies. 12. Interpret, explain and apply complex legal mandates, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities with consistency and a high degree of accuracy. 13. Work collaboratively with District/college administrators and stakeholders to develop and institutionalize grant/funding identification, acquisition, tracking and management methodologies and systems. 14. Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility. 15. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and practice active listening. 16. Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls. 17. Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, rules and policies. 18. Represent the District/college effectively in dealings with the public, employees and other colleges. 19. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials. 20. Operate a computer and use standard business software. 21. Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences. 22. Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people. 23. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work. 24. Contribute to District vitality and growth. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and three years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role, at least two years of which involved management or supervision of adult education, workforce development or related categorically-funded programs. Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

Requirements

Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and three years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role, at least two years of which involved management or supervision of adult education, workforce development or related categorically-funded programs.
A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

Nice To Haves

Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity
Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
A commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, educational administration, or a closely related subject-matter discipline/field.
Related experience as an administrator in a community college, particularly in systems analysis and program support.
Experience teaching in higher education, workforce or vocational education, or K-12.
Advanced knowledge of principles, theories, and best practices for policy administration of educational programming, service planning, and participatory governance in higher education.
The role of community colleges and dynamics within multi-cultural communities served.
Regional, District and community resources including governmental, community and social service organizations and their functions as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Principles, practices and methods of complex grant budget development, management, tracking and reporting in compliance with District, state and federal guidelines.
Federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing fiscal requirements of community colleges and educational institutions.
Principles, practices, methods and concepts used in public agency partnerships.
Principles and practices of sound business communication, including proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.
Research methods and analysis techniques.
Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
Principles and practices of strategic planning.
Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.
Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed, including those required in crisis or threat situations.
Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures, Personnel Commission Rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
District and its mission and goals.
Facilitates strategic collaboration with faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and community stakeholders to develop, institutionalize, and align programs with District objectives and student success initiatives.
Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
Plan, organize and direct projects in a multi-college District environment and make sound policy or procedural solution-based recommendations.
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility.
Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference.
Reflect on institutional practices and aim to create a culturally responsive educational environment.
Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.
Analyze and make innovative recommendations on complex community college educational needs, educational programming and community partnership opportunities/issues within areas of responsibility.
Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
Interpret, explain and apply complex legal mandates, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities with consistency and a high degree of accuracy.
Work collaboratively with District/college administrators and stakeholders to develop and institutionalize grant/funding identification, acquisition, tracking and management methodologies and systems.
Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and practice active listening.
Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, rules and policies.
Represent the District/college effectively in dealings with the public, employees and other colleges.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
Contribute to District vitality and growth.