Dean, Math and Sciences

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Dean, Math and Sciences

Salary

$127,619.00 - $169,907.00 Annually

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type

Administrator

Job Number

GM-002-19

Division

Golden West College

Department

SS/Bus, Social Sciences, Math, Sciences

Opening Date

06/12/2018

Closing Date

7/9/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition

Golden West College – You Are Welcome Here!
 
Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, also known as "Surf City," Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California.  The college is highly regarded for academic quality and innovation. In its earliest years, the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body and continues in that tradition to this day. 
 
Golden West College (GWC) has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our college share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations.  At this time, our college enrolls approximately 12,000 students per term; 34% are Latinx, 29% are White, 26% are Asian, 2% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 0.5% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 5% are multiracial.  GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).  GWC engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups.  Activities and connections include GWC's partnership with USC's Center for Urban Education; student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; as well as a full calendar of culturally responsive events.

Summary
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates instructional programs for an academic division.  Plans and develops curriculum, programs, and services that meet the needs of a highly diverse urban student population.
 
Distinguishing Career Features
The Dean for an Instructional Division integrates and provides academic and administrative support to faculty and a diverse student population.  The Dean requires the ability to direct and integrate the activities of an academic division and its related functions and services, to provide leadership over curriculum, faculty and support staff, and assure excellence in delivering higher education.  The Dean also requires the ability to facilitate professional development, establish standards and assess performance of faculty members.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership for program development, plans for current and additions, modifications, and deletions to curriculum.   Oversees and provides analysis of programs and multi-year instructional plans. 
  • Provides leadership over the delivery of curriculum that contributes to developing emerging learning college models and teaching innovations.  Develops and reviews courses and consults with faculty on instructional pedagogies.
  • Directs and prepares the schedule of classes and provides for proper staffing of classes, considering faculty preferences, mode of instruction, class size and facility usage while maximizing opportunities for students. Consults with faculty to design schedules that enhance attendance and meet the needs of students. 
  • Prepares or reviews documents for program and course development in working with faculty to produce accurate schedules, catalog information, and program publicity.
  • Provides leadership for faculty and staff development and learning opportunities that enhance effectiveness in the teaching and learning processes.   Provides leadership in the development and assessment of course, program, and learning outcomes.
  • Directs development of division budgets and manages financial resources consistent with policy and sound financial controls.  Advocates for resources to support departmental programs and opportunities and allocates resources among competing requests for funds.
  • Utilizes effective strategies to manage enrollment; including but not limited to use of various technological software applications and trend data analytics to predict, plan, evaluate and schedule courses in order to improve efficiencies while increasing student success outcomes.
  • Develops standards of faculty performance and conducts performance appraisals in compliance with District standards and contractual obligations.  Monitors workload indicators for accuracy and balance. 
  • Communicates with faculty by holding regular meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making, keep staff informed about issues and projects, and for information about the overall College instructional program.
  • Working with Student Services and other programs, advises and counsels students on student-instructor and academic problems. 
  • Works cooperatively with other administrators and managers to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum to meet student needs.  Resolves conflicts and issues within and among academic sections. 
  • Facilitates academic partnerships and maintains communications with Division faculty, faculty in feeder high schools and four-year transfer institutions.   
  • Encourages excellence in teaching.  Orients new faculty and staff, determines needs for staff development, plans staff development activities, and contributes to recordkeeping for staff development accountability.   
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education.  Recommends changes to maintain relevance of programs in the academic division and to meet student and community needs.
  • Communicates with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs.  Establishes advisory committees and other outreach as appropriate.
  • Participates in strategic and long-range instructional planning for the College. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to support the objectives of the position.

Qualifications and Physical Demands


Knowledge and Skills

  • The position requires advanced specialized professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curriculum and instruction, matriculation, and student services. 
  • Requires advanced specialized knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned instructional division. 
  • Requires in-depth knowledge of matriculation regulations and articulation agreements. 
  • Requires knowledge of and skill at teaching and learning processes that enhance student success and outcomes. 
  • Requires skills in organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and administrative needs. 
  • Requires a working knowledge of the budget preparation and administration process. 
  • Requires in-depth knowledge of the principles of functional leadership, training, and performance evaluation. 
  • Requires a working knowledge of pertinent national and state regulations affecting curriculum and academic accreditation.
  • Requires skill in organizing work and building an effective team to respond to student needs.  Requires advanced human relations skills to deliver formal and influential presentations, build effective teams, review performance, and exercise a unique sensitivity to the needs and interests of a diverse student population.    
Abilities
  • Requires the ability to develop and implement a plan of accountability for academic services.  Requires the ability to guide and motivate others toward goal achievement. 
  • Requires the ability to organize, plan, develop, and write new programs, develop new concepts, analyze outcomes, and prepare clear and concise reports. 
  • Requires the ability to inspire and promote awareness of socioeconomic and cultural diversity.  Requires the ability to advise staff, direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives, develop and deliver training programs. 
  • Requires the ability to regularly use operational technologies, such as Microsoft Office products, course management systems, budgeting software, and mobile applications commonly used in educational environments to manage and analyze programs and services.
  • Requires the ability to oversee and instruct in courses offered by the division. 
  • Requires the ability to develop and monitor budgets, and maximize financial resources. 
  • Requires the ability to work cooperatively and productively with others.


Physical Abilities & Working Conditions

  • Requires the ability to function in an office environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature with some requirement to move to about campus and off-campus locales. 
  • Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in person. 
  • Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens. 
  • Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials and operate standard office equipment.
  • Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist
 
Education and Experience
Possession of a master's degree; AND one year formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.  Or, any combination of education and experience that would provide the required equivalent qualifications. 

Desirable Qualifications
  1. Administrative experience as a program and/or instructor coordinator, department chair, Assistant or Associate Dean or higher.
  2. Three years of successful full-time classroom teaching in a   math or science program, preferably at the community college level.
  3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to Math and Sciences programs.
  4. Two years of management experience in higher education including developing and administering budgets.
  5. Knowledge of and/or experience in one of the division's disciplines: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Marine Science, Natural Science, Physics.
  6. Evidence of and ability to communicate effectively with college faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
  7. Evidence of and experience in hiring: support staff, part-time faculty and full-time faculty.
  8. Demonstrated experience managing faculty and staff in a collective bargaining environment.
  9. Familiarity with and ability to work with common computer technology and software applications.
  10. Familiarity with and ability to schedule classes and complete division faculty load sheets.
  11. Evidence of the ability to advocate for the division's programs.
  12. Evidence of successful experience working with diverse student populations.
  13. Demonstrated experience with shared governance in a higher education environment.

Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver license.

Conditions of Employment

This is a contract, full-time, 12-month per year, Educational Administrator position. The normal hours of work will be 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Flexible schedule and weekends might be necessary to address the needs of the job duties, programs and/or students. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

  • Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
  • The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
  • The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
PAY PHILOSOPHY: 
Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality.  In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade.  All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.

Additional Information

ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310 (Download PDF reader)) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a COMPLETE application packet. A complete application packet includes:

  1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
  2. A current resume (as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
  3. A cover letter (as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
  4. Answers to all supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume or put "see resume" or leave blank).
  5. Application for Equivalency, if applicable. Candidates who are applying with minimum qualifications on the basis of equivalency must submit a completed Application for Equivalency Form (which can be downloaded at www.cccd.edu/employment) with supporting documents, in addition to all other required materials (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Electronic applications may be completed by visiting www.cccd.edu/employment. Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714 or (714) 438-4716.

Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.
 
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. Any documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed to (714) 782-6065. Faxes must clearly indicate your name and the job to which you are applying.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "n/a" (not applicable). If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.

Disability Accommodations:
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4714 or (714) 438-4716.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:
  1. All online applications and required materials received by the deadline date will be screened to determine which applicant(s) meet(s) the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
  2. Applicants who meet the required qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to discuss their qualifications in an interview with the College/District. Therefore, it is highly recommended that applicants submit clear, detailed responses to all supplemental questions in order to demonstrate his/her qualifications as related to the position.
  3. If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in-person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense.
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College.  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services.  Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. 
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States.  Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. 

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week.  Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.

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Please describe your management and/or leadership roles as they relate this position.
02
Describe your experience with budget development and management in large institutions. Please provide examples.
03
Please describe your experience facilitating and participating in committees and task force meetings.
04
Describe your experience working with faculty and classified staff in a shared governance environment. Please provide examples.
05
Describe your leadership style and philosophy. Please elaborate on your leadership strengths and areas of improvement.
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Are you applying for equivalency? (A completed Application for Equivalency Form with supporting documentation MUST BE ATTACHED if you do not possess the minimum qualifications for this discipline as listed in the job posting. The Equivalency Application Form can be downloaded at www.cccd.edu/employment.)
  • No.
  • Yes, I have ATTACHED my completed Application for Equivalency Form.
  • No, I have been granted equivalency in this discipline with CCCD.
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If you were previously granted equivalency in this discipline area by a CCCD college, please specify: (1) the discipline(s) (2) from which college(s) equivalency was granted, and (3) when equivalency was granted. (Please type "N/A" if this question does not apply to you.)
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I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application 2. A current resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 3. A cover letter (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 4. Clear and detailed responses to all supplemental questions (required for evaluation purposes)
  • Yes
  • No

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