San Diego Community College District
Location
San Diego, CA | United States
Job description
Dean San Diego Community College District
Closing Date: 3/24/2024
Position Number: 003433
Location: San Diego Mesa College
Position Type: Academic
The Position: Posting Details (Default Section)
Closing Date: 03/24/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Classification Title: Dean
Working Title: Dean of Learning Resources and Academic Support
Location: San Diego Mesa College
Pay Information
Range 6 ($10,561.08- $17,202.89) per month based on the 2023 Management Salary Schedule.
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable.
This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE
Job Duration: 12 Months
Position Number: 003433
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Bargaining Unit: Management
Range 6:
Position Type: Academic
Department: Learning Resource Center
The Position
From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands:
San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students. As the "Leading College of Equity & Excellence", we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.
As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a world-class faculty, classified professionals, and staff. For 60 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor's Degree, to being a lead California Community College in graduating students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer. We embrace the mission of community colleges and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities.
We are adding new staff, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Dean of Learning Resources and Academic Support at San Diego Mesa College beginning approximately July 1, 2024. Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction at Mesa, the individual in this position will plan, organize and direct a dynamic major campus resource center, including the Library, professional development, distance education and academic administrative areas at Mesa College.
Major Responsibilities
General
- Perform duties as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction and President.
- Develop and monitor area budgets, and monitor the District budget with regard to all areas of assignment.
- Conduct performance evaluations of staff (supervisors) and faculty.
- Oversee the Mesa College Faculty Evaluation process.
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, and support to faculty and classified staff within the departments and programs in the School of Learning Resources and Academic Support.
Library
- Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of library.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of learning resources programs and delivery of services in conjunction with the instructional deans.
- Collect and disseminate appropriate data, statistics and other records to assess the operation and planning of the library.
- Serve as liaison between the learning resource center and college.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, code requirements, labor agreements and regulations related to faculty, staff and library and academic support.
- Develop learning resources center budget and communicate financial needs to the Vice President of Administration and Vice President of Instruction.
- Faculty/staff deans meeting. Meet with learning resources center faculty and supervisors to review topics concerning student achievement, building layout, schedules, project planning (such as the circulation counter re-design), workload, etc. Hold staff and supervisor meetings to plan for workload in all areas.
Professional Development
- Chair the activities of a college team to analyze our processes for the professional learning system, its administration and responsibilities with respect to faculty (flex) instructional improvement and professional development.
- Provide leadership for all aspects of staff and professional learning.
Instruction
- Working with the Vice President of Instruction develop and implement enrollment management strategies.
- Work with the Vice President of Instruction and instructional staff on schedule development for campus.
- Work with faculty and support staff on ensuring the highest quality learning environment is created for students.
- Oversee and provide leadership for teacher education program, tutoring, honors, instructional design and library.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
In compliance with policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, applicants for this position must show evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
- Possession of a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution AND one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment; OR,
- Possession of a lifetime California Community College Supervisor Credential AND Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education.
Desired Qualifications
Three years of increasingly responsible experience reasonably related to the
assignment.
- An understanding of the teaching/learning process, curriculum, professional development, library, distance education and enrollment management within the context of institutions of higher education.
- Experience in management of library resources and personnel.
- Experience with professional development coordination for faculty and staff.
- Experience with the curriculum development and approval process.
- Experience with the delivery of Distance Education in higher education.
- Experience developing and instituting enrollment management strategies.
Knowledge:
- Formal education or training in educational leadership.
- Knowledge of the collective bargaining environment, particularly related to institutions of higher education.
- Knowledge of local and state laws/regulations governing curriculum.
- Knowledge of library operations and services.
- Knowledge of Distance Education pedagogy and course management systems.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing community college districts.
- Knowledge of enrollment management strategies in higher education.
Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in working collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
- Skill in facilitation of professional development activities and training.
- Skill in administering personnel evaluation systems.
- Proven leadership skills within a robust participatory governance environment.
- Ability to work with faculty in creating an engaging learning environment for Distance Education.
- Ability to create an environment conducive to research and study in a library setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Equivalency: If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential
Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
Physical Requirements: Category III
Environment:
Favorable, usually involves an office.
Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to resumes or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an "incomplete" application; please enter "N/A" if any section does not apply.
- Complete online application;
- Cover Letter;
- Resume; AND,
- Five (5) references related to your ability and the responsibility of this position.
Important : To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you've written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
- Application materials sent via mail, fax, or e-mail will not be accepted.
- Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.
- All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
Conditions of Employment:
SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
- Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
- Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
- Employed on an initial contract of two (2) years that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.
EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the
CalPERS or
CalSTRS website for further information. Additional Information: Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment. Posting Number AC01026 Indicate budget number(s)
Major Responsibilities: General - Perform duties as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction and President.
- Develop and monitor area budgets, and monitor the District budget with regard to all areas of assignment.
- Conduct performance evaluations of staff (supervisors) and faculty.
- Oversee the Mesa College Faculty Evaluation process.
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, and support to faculty and classified staff within the departments and programs in the School of Learning Resources and Academic Support.
Library
- Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of library.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of learning resources programs and delivery of services in conjunction with the instructional deans.
- Collect and disseminate appropriate data, statistics and other records to assess the operation and planning of the library.
- Serve as liaison between the learning resource center and college.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, code requirements, labor agreements and regulations related to faculty, staff and library and academic support.
- Develop learning resources center budget and communicate financial needs to the Vice President of Administration and Vice President of Instruction.
- Faculty/staff deans meeting. Meet with learning resources center faculty and supervisors to review topics concerning student achievement, building layout, schedules, project planning (such as the circulation counter re-design), workload, etc. Hold staff and supervisor meetings to plan for workload in all areas.
Professional Development
- Chair the activities of a college team to analyze our processes for the professional learning system, its administration and responsibilities with respect to faculty (flex) instructional improvement and professional development.
- Provide leadership for all aspects of staff and professional learning.
Instruction
- Working with the Vice President of Instruction develop and implement enrollment management strategies.
- Work with the Vice President of Instruction and instructional staff on schedule development for campus.
- Work with faculty and support staff on ensuring the highest quality learning environment is created for students.
- Oversee and provide leadership for teacher education program, tutoring, honors, instructional design and library.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS In compliance with policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, applicants for this position must show evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
- Possession of a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution AND one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators assignment; OR,
- Possession of a lifetime California Community College Supervisor Credential AND Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education.
Desired Qualifications: Three years of increasingly responsible experience reasonably related to the
assignment.
- An understanding of the teaching/learning process, curriculum, professional development, library, distance education and enrollment management within the context of institutions of higher education.
- Experience in management of library resources and personnel.
- Experience with professional development coordination for faculty and staff.
- Experience with the curriculum development and approval process.
- Experience with the delivery of Distance Education in higher education.
- Experience developing and instituting enrollment management strategies.
Knowledge: - Formal education or training in educational leadership.
- Knowledge of the collective bargaining environment, particularly related to institutions of higher education.
- Knowledge of local and state laws/regulations governing curriculum.
- Knowledge of library operations and services.
- Knowledge of Distance Education pedagogy and course management systems.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing community college districts.
- Knowledge of enrollment management strategies in higher education.
Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in working collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
- Skill in facilitation of professional development activities and training.
- Skill in administering personnel evaluation systems.
- Proven leadership skills within a robust participatory governance environment.
- Ability to work with faculty in creating an engaging learning environment for Distance Education.
- Ability to create an environment conducive to research and study in a library setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Licenses: Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential
Pay Information: Range 6 ($10,561.08- $17,202.89) per month based on the 2023 Management Salary Schedule.
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable.
This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
To apply, visit: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
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