Dean Of Career And Technical Education (Educational Administrator)

Salary: $124,816.16 - $146,017.24 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Academic Management
Job Number: ALG- DEAN CTE- 24
Department: School of Applied Technology and Business
Opening Date: 02/05/2024
Closing Date: 3/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, a Dean plans, organizes, administers, develops, and evaluates the projects and activities of assigned academic programs; provides leadership for faculty and staff to offer high quality educational services for students; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; and works collegially with faculty and staff. The Dean supervises both full-time and part-time faculty, classified personnel, and student workers. Introduces new employees to the institution and system's focus on DEI and anti-racism and the expectations for their contribution. Promotes and contributes to a respectful, diverse, and equitable campus and work environment.
THE DIVISION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Division currently includes programs in Aeronautics, Auto Technology, Industrial Technology, Cosmetology, Drafting, and Welding. In addition, the Division houses programs in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Real Estate.
Responsibilities
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Program Development

• Provide leadership for program development. Work with faculty and staff to determine needs for curriculum or program additions, modifications, deletions, program review and SLO development.
• Set priorities for resource needs; produce program analysis and three-year plans and participate in strategic and long-range planning for the District.
• Produce accurate schedules, catalog information and program publicity.
• Prepare reports and grant applications.
• Work with faculty and staff to develop program improvements and investigate resources for special projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant research and new developments and innovations in community colleges.
• Recommend changes to maintain relevance of division programs to meet student and community needs.
• Work cooperatively with Student Services personnel to develop appropriate and effective practices relevant to division course/program offerings.

Schedule and Budget Management

• Consult collegially with faculty and staff regarding appropriate schedule of classes to meet the needs of students.
• Assign faculty to teach classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester according to provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assure accurate and timely attendance accounting for all courses offered in the division.
• Exercise leadership in the development and management of the school budget; administer financial resources consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles.
• Evaluate, approve, and process division requests for supplies and equipment.

Supervision and Contract Administration

• Communicate effectively and openly with faculty and staff by holding regular meetings and in-service training to facilitate planning and decision-making for the division and to keep faculty and staff informed about issues and projects.
• Encourage excellence in teaching; orient new faculty and staff; work with faculty and staff to determine professional development needs; plan appropriate activities for meetings and flexible calendar days; maintain staff and faculty records for professional development, absences, and travel authorizations.
• In conjunction with division staff, analyze staffing needs and make recommendations to the Vice President; assist in development of job descriptions for new positions; assist in development of targeted recruitment for job positions within the division.
• Organize and serve on screening and interview committees and assure compliance with District personnel policies, procedures and practices for the employment of faculty, administrators, classified staff, student workers and short-term, temporary and substitute employees.
• Mediate and resolve faculty, staff, and student problems, complaints and first level grievances according to employee contracts and policy and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, student workers, and auxiliary personal such as coordinators, according to the District policies, procedures, collective bargaining contracts, state and federal regulations and established management practices.
• Adhere to collective bargaining agreements.

Administration-Outreach

• Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses or support programs; serve as resource to the community.
• Respond to requests for services from the community; organize appropriate responses. Facilitate academic partnerships between SCC faculty, faculty in feeder high schools and four-year transfer institutions; work closely with the articulation officer of the College to assure maximum course articulation.
• Respond to requests for instruction from the community; organize appropriate classes; determine on which basis courses can be offered, and when appropriate, develop contracts for instruction, following through with budget and contract monitoring.
• Establish functioning advisory committees as appropriate for the programs.
• Work with assigned manager to plan and coordinate programs, to meet community needs and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Administration General

• Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of records and reports related to division personnel, including workload, schedule, enrollment, program review and budget.
• Assist in implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals for the district.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Participate as a collegial member of the management team of the college.

Discipline/School Specific:

• Participation in regional consortia with significant travel.
• Manage substantial and complicated budgets, such as, Perkins funding and Strong Workforce.
• Extensive work with grant management.
• Collaborate with industry partners and potential future student employers.
• Develop internship and apprenticeship opportunities with local employers.

Minimum Qualifications
Required: Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution; at least one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Preferred: Required qualifications plus four years of full-time postsecondary teaching experience and/or tenure, preferably in a discipline related to the assigned area; experience in planning and the implementation of current statewide initiatives in the California Community College system
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties outlined in this classification, the employee in this classification is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; and hear and understand voices over telephone and in person.
The employee assigned to this classification must regularly lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for positions assigned to this classification include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work assigned to this classification is typically performed in an administrative office environment. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee regularly works at a computer for long periods of time and is regularly exposed to interruptions and the hazards of working with video display terminals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern California community college student developmental and instructional services including: Federal regulations pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act (FERPA); pertinent sections of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to student developmental, curriculum and institutional services; pertinent sections of California Education Code; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance regulations; California State Chancellor's Office (Systems Office) legal opinions and advisories.
• Comprehensive information databases, such as BANNER.
• Knowledge of basic office computer technology and ability to generate reports.
• Program and employee evaluation methods.
• Awareness of or familiarity with curriculum development and instructional management processes, course articulation, student enrollment processes.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of program administration, supervision and staff development.
• Effective interpersonal communication.
• Policies, regulations, and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
• Programs, functions, purposes and goals of the division/area.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Effective practices and methods for program planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services.
• Principles of and protocols for collective bargaining using an interest based approach.

• State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern California community college student services and learning support programs, including those relevant to participatory governance and collective bargaining.
• Management Information Systems (MIS) and other reporting requirements for credit and noncredit courses.

ABILITY TO:

• Collaborate with faculty and administrative staff in a collegial manner
• Communicate orally and in writing before groups, to facilitate meetings, and for reporting and preparing funding proposals; and to work effectively as part of a management team.
• Plan, organize, develop and evaluate the programs, activities and curriculum of a College academic school.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students and community members.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and disabilities to promote access and equity.

• Work effectively as part of a management team.
• Foster team-building, goal development and accomplishment-leadership.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the ideas and contributions of others, adaptability, and situational decision-making.
• Provide MIS reporting requirements and other reporting requirements for credit and noncredit courses.

• Present a positive image of the College in the community.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel according to District policies and procedures.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work cooperatively and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff to offer effective services to students.
• Understand the needs of the School in the context of the overall goals and priorities for the College as a whole.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and group discussions in a collegial manner.
• Engage faculty and staff in idea generation, goal setting and decision-making.
• Meet schedules and time lines; organize multiple projects effectively; and carry out required project details throughout the year.
• Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and/or new program efforts.
• Develop and manage grants and special projects.
• Work within Board/District approved guidelines to establish positive media and community relations.

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