Dean of Arts, Sciences and Human - Office of Instruction - Columbia College

Dean Of Arts, Sciences And Human Performance
- Office Of Instruction
- Columbia College

Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative activities and operations of the division; supervises classified and non-classified personnel assigned to the division; oversees the preparation and conduct of divisional academic programs (day and evening), academic activities of the faculty, and all pertinent administrative and personnel actions; guides and participates in curriculum planning and evaluation, course and program promotion and evaluates requirements for instructional staff, facilities, supplies and equipment;

makes recommendations to the Vice President about standards, policies, and procedures applicable to instructional services and performs other duties, as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties.

Education and Experience:

Education:

Possession of a Masters' degree from an accredited college or university related to the administrative assignment.

Experience:

One year of formal training, internship, or college leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment. AND three years of teaching or administrative experience, preferably at the community college level.

Knowledge of:
Principles of current issues involving community, economic development, curriculum development and instructional technology related to academic discipline, behavioral and social science research trends. The diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Principles of current issues involving curriculum and instruction; all college services and programs; state and federal laws;
Codes and regulations affecting instruction and instructional programs;
Principles and techniques used in the administration of budget and planning.

Ability to:
Learn, use, and implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching, administering and generally improving the work area or scope of work;
Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, within and outside the District;
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to motivate students and staff; deal with issues related to instruction and needs of students and staff;
Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate assigned programs and services;
Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties;
High degree of professionalism and integrity;
Ability to understand, motivate and deal with issues related to instruction and the needs of students and staff;
Demonstrated commitment to community and campus activities.