Assistant Dean For Instruction

Salary : $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually
Location : WA 99301, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: E-24-009
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Columbia Basin College (CBC) is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.
CBC seeks an Assistant Dean for Instruction who will be responsible for the development and support of new initiatives within the Office of Instruction and establishing and maintaining baccalaureate opportunities for CBC students, including the baccalaureate degrees offered by the College and the strengthening of articulation agreements to transfer colleges and universities, oversight of the Perkins Grants to improve the quality of career and technical education for students, and other special projects. The Assistant Dean for Instruction has direct supervision over the Curriculum and Scheduling Services department and the Director for K-12 Relationships.
The Assistant Dean researches student and community instructional needs and advises the President and the Vice President for Instruction on potential programmatic opportunities leading to certificates and degrees that the College may successfully develop. This position also works with deans and faculty to support the development of new and the improvement of existing programs.
The Assistant Dean is responsible for taking program development projects from conception and approval to implementation and maintenance. The Assistant Dean plays a key role in advancing the College's commitment to developing and delivering high quality baccalaureate degrees. Additionally, the Assistant Dean has a leadership role in working with deans and directors across the College in developing, coordinating, and maintaining the cross-institutional support system necessary to assure student success. The Assistant Dean reports to the Vice President for Instruction (VPI).
This position closes on April 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.
If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Ashley Jordan at or (509) 542-4567.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Development

• Work with deans and faculty to conduct research on community employment needs and survey industry and potential students to document demand for various programs, including new baccalaureate degree programs that align with the mission of the College;
• In coordination with the deans, propose new programs to the President and Vice Presidents;
• Guide faculty and administrators in updating existing curricula and through the process of selecting and developing new programs;
• Develop and implement new baccalaureate degree programs, curricula, budgets and other programmatic changes using the processes established by the College and state for approval of programs, including accreditation processes
• Solicit participation of external expert reviewers for program applications;
• Cooperate with deans and directors in establishing, implementing, and monitoring Instructional projects to meet College needs; and
• Represent the College on state Baccalaureate Leadership Council.

Scheduling

• Coordinate the scheduling of courses supporting the College's bachelor's degrees;
• Lead the Baccalaureate Advisory Committee to ensure consistent practices in all baccalaureate programs; and
• Provide leadership to the Curriculum and Scheduling Services department.

Articulations and K-12 Partnerships

• Coordinate the creation of strong articulation agreements between CBC's various pathways and four-year institutions; communicate with community and technical colleges and state universities to create articulation pathways for students; and
• Oversee the development of various K-12 relationship, including the development of pathways from K-12 programs into CBC's various certificate and degree programs.

Grants

• Manage the Perkins grant budget; monitor grant budget management within established procedures; and
• Perform other special projects or duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
• Four (4) years of experience as a director, administrator, or program manager in an educational or non-profit setting.

Competencies
Participatory Management: Provide opportunity for assigned staff to participate in management decision-making when and where appropriate; consistently seek out appropriate information and input that ensure stakeholders perspective is considered
Project Management: Manage projects by focusing attention on key priorities; evaluate approaches, determine feasibility, and adjust plan as needed; develop plans, coordinate projects and teams; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and on budget; perform well without direct supervision; do complex work independently; follow tasks through to completion;
Resourceful & Entrepreneurial: Consistently focus on end results and find most effective way to achieve goals and objectives; act on opportunities; take calculated risks; generate non-routine, non-traditional actions to overcome obstacles and achieve results;
Visionary Leadership: Create a clear, compelling vision; communicate vision and gain commitment; act in accordance with vision; display passion and optimism; mobilize others to fulfill the vision; lead through influence, rather than authority, and take ownership and accountability for the area of responsibility and decisions made; demonstrate confidence within area of expertise; promote a cooperative work environment; ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees; and
Change Management: Initiate and/or manage the change process and energize it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time, overtime exempt, administrative staff position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.
CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.
CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the "Benefits" tab for comprehensive benefits information.
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW28B.112.080
• Pass a criminal background check. Note: information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
• Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.

OTHER JOB ELEMENTS
The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
Work environment includes usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions and background noises.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE
Eligibility
Permanent, seasonal and part-time employees as determined by WAC 182-12-114. Benefits also cover spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner (SRDP), and qualifying dependents.
Effective date of coverage
First day of the month following date of employment. If the date of employment is the first working day of the month, coverage begins on that date.
Medical Plan Monthly Costs
Employees pay their portion of medical care costs through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and elected coverage for spouse or SRDP, and dependent children. *Medical plans are available by county of residence. The listed plans are available for employees who reside in Benton and Franklin counties.
2024 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier
Kaiser WA Classic:
Employee Only: $226
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $452
Employee and Child/Children: $396
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $622
Kaiser WA Value :
Employee Only: $211
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $422
Employee and Child/Children: $369
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $580
Kaiser WA CDHP*(Consumer-Directed Health Plan):
Employee Only: $26
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $52
Employee and Child/Children: $46
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $72
Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Classic, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $124
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $248
Employee and Child/Children: $217
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $341
UMP Select, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $59
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $118
Employee and Child/Children: $103
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $162
UMP Plus-UW Medicine Accountable Care Network, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $109
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $218
Employee and Child/Children: $191
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $300
UMP CDHP* (Consumer-Directed Health Plan), administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $35
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $70
Employee and Child/Children: $61
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $96
*Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHP's) are paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2024.
CDHP's are a type of insurance plan that has lower premiums, a higher annual deductible, and higher out-of-pocket maximum than traditional health plans. An HSA is a tax-exempt account that you and your employer, can deposit funds into on your behalf. For more information about CDHP, HSA, and traditional health plans, please visit
Dental Coverage & Costs*
Columbia Basin College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.
Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans, including:
Uniform Dental Plan (Group 3000)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
DeltaCare (Group 3100)
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
Willamette Dental
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Willamette Dental
*Costs for dental services provided and coverage options vary based on plan selection.
Vision Coverage & Costs
Employees do not pay a separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.
MEDICAL FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) & DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DCAP)
The FSA and DCAP plans are optional plans offered by the College and the State of Washington. They are calendar year, pre-tax, spending programs you can use to set aside money for eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions and are administered by
The FSA allows you to use pre-tax money to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses. An FSA can be used to cover qualifying expenses such as: chiropractic care, over-the-counter medicine, first-aid supplies etc. For a full list of qualifying expenses visit:
For 2024, FSA annual contributions can be between $120 minimum and $3,050 maximum. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or IRS eligible dependents.
The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses (e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent incapable of self-care).
LIFE INSURANCE
Eligibility
Benefits eligible employees and spouse or SRDP, as well as dependents up to age 26.
Basic Coverage*
$35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & D...