Dean, Social Sciences

JOB Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Social Sciences provides leadership and administrative oversight for a group of instructional departments and disciplines, as well as the Child Development Center. The Dean serves as the primary point of contact for faculty on matters related to budgeting, curriculum, scheduling, program development, and staffing. In this role, the Dean leads and coordinates key educational initiatives, including student learning outcomes and program review, and supports continuous improvement across the division. The Dean also supervises faculty, classified staff, and hourly employees within their assigned areas of responsibility.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinate the educational operations and activities of the assigned division including developing class schedules, generating faculty assignments, and projecting and meeting Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) enrollment targetsIn consultation with departments within the division, prepare and monitor program budgetsSupport faculty in the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Work with faculty to ensure completion of division program reviewsParticipate fully in the integrated planning processEnsure that programs operate within State and Federally-mandated requirementsWork with faculty and staff to determine needs for curriculum or program additions, modifications, and deletionsPrepare documents/reports for program and course development, including accurate schedules, catalog information and support of program publicityMaintain current knowledge of new developments, to include changes in information technology impacting online teaching, and curriculum and articulation requirements in community colleges and higher educationWork cooperatively with Student Affairs personnel to analyze data from assessment and testing methods and practices relevant to course/program offeringsPartner with and support Student Services by informing faculty of programs and services (e.g. EOPS, DSPS, Veterans, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, Ujima) available to studentsConsult collegially with faculty and staff regarding appropriate schedule of classes to meet the needs of studentsDetermine final schedule, faculty assignments, and substitute assignments; monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester including timely submission of schedules and final gradesFollow provisions of collective bargaining agreementsAdminister financial resources consistent with District policyDevelop and maintain external relationships with applicable departments, divisions, or schools at local four year institutionsEvaluate and approve requests for supplies and equipment, maintaining consistent communication with departmentsCommunicate with faculty and staff by holding regular meetings and in-service training to facilitate collaborative planning and decision-making; keep them informed about College-wide issues and projectsCollaboratively determine needs for staff and faculty development, and facilitate record-keeping to ensure staff and faculty development accountabilityOrganize and serve on committees for hiring and ensure compliance with District personnel policies, procedures and practices for the employment of faculty, administrators, classified staff, student workers and short-term temporary and substitute employeesMediate and resolve faculty, staff and student problems, complaints and first level grievances according to employee contracts and College policy and proceduresSupervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and auxiliary personnel according to proper management practices, District policies and procedures, the Collective Bargaining contracts, and state and federal regulationsServe on College and ad hoc committees and participate in campus-wide and community activities; actively engage in shared governance with all constituents and foster collaborative relationshipsRepresent the District in local, regional and state-wide instructional meetings and committees, which may include travelPerform other related duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Core Competencies:

The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Academic Leadership & Vision AlignmentCurriculum Oversight & Program DevelopmentBudget Management & Resource AllocationPersonnel Management & SupervisionFaculty Collaboration & Shared Governance EngagementScheduling & Enrollment ManagementAssessment & Accreditation ReadinessEquity-Minded Leadership & Inclusive PracticesSalary Range:

M-1 Dean, Social Sciences Pasadena, CA 91106 Full-time Full-time JOB Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Social Sciences provides leadership and administrative oversight for a group of instructional departments and disciplines, as well as the Child Development Center. The Dean serves as the primary point of contact for faculty on matters related to budgeting, curriculum, scheduling, program development, and staffing. In this role, the Dean leads and coordinates key educational initiatives, including student learning outcomes and program review, and supports continuous improvement across the division. The Dean also supervises faculty, classified staff, and hourly employees within their assigned areas of responsibility.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinate the educational operations and activities of the assigned division including developing class schedules, generating faculty assignments, and projecting and meeting Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) enrollment targetsIn consultation with departments within the division, prepare and monitor program budgetsSupport faculty in the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Work with faculty to ensure completion of division program reviewsParticipate fully in the integrated planning processEnsure that programs operate within State and Federally-mandated requirementsWork with faculty and staff to determine needs for curriculum or program additions, modifications, and deletionsPrepare documents/reports for program and course development, including accurate schedules, catalog information and support of program publicityMaintain current knowledge of new developments, to include changes in information technology impacting online teaching, and curriculum and articulation requirements in community colleges and higher educationWork cooperatively with Student Affairs personnel to analyze data from assessment and testing methods and practices relevant to course/program offeringsPartner with and support Student Services by informing faculty of programs and services (e.g. EOPS, DSPS, Veterans, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, Ujima) available to studentsConsult collegially with faculty and staff regarding appropriate schedule of classes to meet the needs of studentsDetermine final schedule, faculty assignments, and substitute assignments; monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester including timely submission of schedules and final gradesFollow provisions of collective bargaining agreementsAdminister financial resources consistent with District policyDevelop and maintain external relationships with applicable departments, divisions, or schools at local four year institutionsEvaluate and approve requests for supplies and equipment, maintaining consistent communication with departmentsCommunicate with faculty and staff by holding regular meetings and in-service training to facilitate collaborative planning and decision-making; keep them informed about College-wide issues and projectsCollaboratively determine needs for staff and faculty development, and facilitate record-keeping to ensure staff and faculty development accountabilityOrganize and serve on committees for hiring and ensure compliance with District personnel policies, procedures and practices for the employment of faculty, administrators, classified staff, student workers and short-term temporary and substitute employeesMediate and resolve faculty, staff and student problems, complaints and first level grievances according to employee contracts and College policy and proceduresSupervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and auxiliary personnel according to proper management practices, District policies and procedures, the Collective Bargaining contracts, and state and federal regulationsServe on College and ad hoc committees and participate in campus-wide and community activities; actively engage in shared governance with all constituents and foster collaborative relationshipsRepresent the District in local, regional and state-wide instructional meetings and committees, which may include travelPerform other related duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Core Competencies:

The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Academic Leadership & Vision AlignmentCurriculum Oversight & Program DevelopmentBudget Management & Resource AllocationPersonnel Management & SupervisionFaculty Collaboration & Shared Governance EngagementScheduling & Enrollment ManagementAssessment & Accreditation ReadinessEquity-Minded Leadership & Inclusive PracticesSalary Range:

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