Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan (Download PDF reader), Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, andStudent Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners. Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to: Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives. Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. JOB SUMMARY Under direction, plans, organizes, directs and integrates the operations of the Planning, Research, and Institutional Effectiveness Office's (PRIE) programs, services and activities; administers and coordinates the development and implementation of the District's Strategic Plan and other Districtwide strategic planning processes to ensure alignment between the District's mission and operational plans; directs research projects, initiatives and activities supporting accreditation, budget planning and institutional effectiveness; trains, coaches and assists District staff in the collection and use of data in program and student learning evaluation, analysis and decision making; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Superintendent/President, Governing Board of Trustees and District leadership; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is designated by the governing board as an educational administrator. The contract for the Interim Director of Information Systems will be for a period of 18 - 24 months and the successful candidate may also apply for the permanent position. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Dean of PRIE works collaboratively with members of the Executive Leadership Team, the Superintendent/President and Governing Board of Trustees and ensures leadership has the knowledge and tools to perform data-driven planning and decision-making. The incumbent also has executive management responsibility for the timeliness and accuracy of data used for mandatory institutional and grant reporting and ensures compliance with external reporting requirements including accreditation and Chancellor's Office initiatives. Accountabilities are broad in scope and require a high degree of discretion in their accomplishment.