Dean, School of Arts, Communication, Design and Media

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, controls, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all operations, activities, programs, and services of the assigned School; oversees School-wide educational planning and program development in accordance with missions, goals, and objectives of the District and School; articulates and implements assigned academic programs with other District divisions, schools, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among District divisions and departments and with various public and private groups;

provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Vice President, Academic Affairs in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs. Exercises general direction and supervision over faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff, directly and through hierarchical levels of management and supervision indirectly.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a Dean classification that oversees, controls, and directs all academic programs and activities of the assigned School, including short- and long-term educational planning and development, and administration of school policies, procedures, and programs. This class assists the Vice President, Academic Affairs in a variety of administrative, management, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of education policy and District functions and activities and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas.

The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include, coordinating the activities of the School with those of other divisions, schools, and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the School. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing school planning, goals, and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree

AND

One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment OR possession of a valid California Community College Supervisor Credential OR the equivalent.

* Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

* Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, budget development, program development, implementation, and evaluation.

* Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.

* Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, and the training of staff in work methods and procedures.

* Theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curricula and instruction, student support services, student learning, and student success.

* Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

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