Interim Dean of Social Sciences
Company: Contra Costa Community College District
Location: Pleasant Hill
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Interim Dean of Social Sciences
Posting Number: 0002006
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary: $145,488 - $177,264 per year
Position Definition:
Under administrative direction of a higher-level manager, oversees
division(s) or areas of a college or District instructional,
student and/or support services operation. Manages and evaluates
assigned managers, supervisors, department chairs, faculty and
staff, in conformance with appropriate policies and procedures.
Carries out complex projects and special programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
A Dean serves as a division/area administrator, overseeing the
delivery of instructional, student or support services programs
within a defined area or divisions. A Senior Dean can have multiple
major programs reporting to the position and may supervise lower
level Deans and administrators. The Executive Dean classification
is reserved for the oversight of major college-wide or Districtwide
programs, projects or large offcampus centers.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the
following: Provides vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic
and innovative community of faculty, staff and students. Provides
year-round leadership, management, participation and development of
an instructional, student, and/or support services division's day,
evening, weekend, inter-session and summer programs. Assists in the
hiring process of management, faculty and classified staff for
assigned division or area and recommend personnel actions to
supervisor. Assists in the training of assigned managers,
supervisors, faculty and classified staff. Evaluates assigned
managers, supervisors and classified staff. Assists in the
evaluation of faculty. Organizes and manages the operation of the
assigned division or area office; coordinates and administers its
budget. In collaboration with faculty, develops curriculum,
supports a variety of methods of instruction, including
computer-assisted instruction and distance learning, and ensures
course and program articulations are kept current. With division
faculty, staff, and other administrators, manages the preparation
of the class schedules, catalogs, brochures and other printed or
electronic materials for the assigned division(s). Facilitates
grant applications for assigned division or area, manages grants,
and prepares required reports. Serves as liaison to other college
divisions, areas and services, advisory committees, individual
students and student groups, and appropriate university, school and
other off-campus and community groups. Serves on college and
district committees as assigned. Organizes, manages and
participates in the annual planning and budgeting process in
cooperation with managers, supervisors, faculty and classified
staff and in concert with college goals for assigned division or
area. Manages the approved annual budget for assigned area.
Accurately interprets applicable laws, regulations and collective
bargaining contract provisions. Responds to and seeks resolution of
complaints arising from division/area activities, including
participating in the process of collective bargaining contract
grievances. Provides leadership for and assists with departmental
program reviews. Assists in accreditation process. Supports a
climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students
and the community; cooperates with area staff and other managers to
develop processes that are student friendly and supportive of
student success. Manages and participates in the continued
evaluation and improvement of the assigned area's instructional,
student, and/or support services programs. Promotes the assessment
of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of
student learning and student development programs in the area.
Assists in the coordination of area programs with those of other
institutions and in the development of partnerships with external
agencies. Actively participates in and supports college and
District shared governance components and activities and other
collaborative processes. Employs appropriate techniques and
strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and
cooperation among the members of the college and District
communities. Interpret and analyze appropriate laws, policies,
rules and procedures to determine impact on assigned instructional
or student services division or program area and oversee compliance
and reporting strategies. Travels throughout the District in
carrying out responsibilities and functions. Performs other related
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Earned master's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or
university. Experience: Equivalent to at least three (3) years of
full-time instructional, student, and/or other relevant support
services experience. Equivalent to one year's experience in a lead
role such as a department chair, etc.
License/Certification: Ability to obtain a valid Class C California
Driver's License.
Knowledge Of:
Computer-based technology for management of assigned
divisions/areas and for instructional, student, and/or support
services; the goals of shared governance; principles and practices
of administrative organization and management, planning,
supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation
and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and
college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining
contract provisions; complex business level English usage,
spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as
computers and printers; typical modern office computer software
programs; report and presentation writing.
Skill To:
Ability To:
Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a
timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate
orally and in writing; manage financial resources effectively
including determining how best to utilize resources and managing
budgets and expenditures; use personal computers utilizing typical
office software applications, including the Internet; work
effectively with managers, faculty and staff in a participatory
governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of
the college and the assigned divisions or areas; exercise good
judgment; communicate effectively and constructively with persons
of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate
understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse
academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability, and religious
background of all students, faculty and staff; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
Desirable Qualifications:
Special Instructions:
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Interim Dean of
Social Sciences position at DVC! We are eager to learn about who
you are and why you are passionate about working at our community
college. We want to know what you are like as a colleague and
member of a campus community.
We are looking for someone who shares a strong commitment to social
and racial justice and who is inspired to close equity gaps by
recognizing, understanding, and respecting the perspectives of all
students.
We strongly encourage those with historically marginalized and/or
underrepresented identities to apply, including people of color,
non-binary and transgender individuals, veterans, women, people
with disabilities, and Indigenous people.
The interim Dean of Social Sciences supervises multiple areas
within the Social Sciences Interest Area: Administration of
Justice, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Ethnic
Studies, History, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology, and Social Science. Additionally, the interim Dean of
Social Sciences oversee the Social Sciences Student Center which
integrates student services and instruction to offer students wrap
around services as well as the Children's Center. The successful
candidate will be responsible for helping the student-centered
programs and services offered by the departments under the Dean's
supervision meet the needs of a diverse student population, comply
with all state and federal regulations and comply with the budget
goals of the college and the district. Additional responsibilities
include schedule and enrollment management within the areas they
supervise.
Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is
$145,488 per year, second step $152,856 per year or third step at
$160,596 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current
salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an
employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each
fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the
maximum step of $177,264 per year is reached on the salary
schedule. This is a two year interim assignment.
Job Close Date: 4/24/2024
Open Until Filled: No
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