Dean, Instructional Support

Position Description

Chaffey College, one of California’s oldest community colleges, seeks a Dean to lead the Instructional Support unit. The Dean will develop and coordinate academic support programs, including success centers, supplemental instruction, community advising, work experience, and first‑year experience (FYE) across the three campuses.

• Support the college’s mission of improving lives through education by providing a welcoming, safe, and equitable learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate faculty and staff schedules and assignments.
• Lead budget management for instructional support programs within scope of assignment.
• Assure compliance with state laws governing academic support and reporting.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned faculty, staff, and professional experts; interview, select, and recommend personnel actions; plan training.
• Lead and support innovation and improvement efforts within instructional support.
• Coordinate efforts among other academic communities to provide excellent academic support for all Chaffey students in a variety of delivery modes.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate the District’s work experience program.
• Evaluate data and evidence related to support activities and determine significance for planning and improvement.
• Oversee the development of a first‑year experience (FYE) program in partnership with Student Services.
• Develop, prepare, and monitor the annual budget of assigned programs; analyze and review financial data; monitor and authorize expenditures in accordance with established guidelines.
• Participate in the selection and assignment of all personnel in supervised areas.
• Develop and implement long‑ and short‑term strategic plans and activities including staffing, facilities, curriculum, and educational philosophy.
• Communicate with other administrators, district personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information.
• Determine appropriate facilities utilization, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and innovations in higher education; recommend changes to maintain relevance of unit programs.
• Conduct regular program review and evaluation.
• Coordinate the use, maintenance, and security of equipment and facilities.
• Participate in shared governance through service on college governance and other committees.
• Regular meetings with key stakeholders within and outside the college community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a Master’s degree.
• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds in a community college environment.

• Course scheduling and enrollment management concepts.
• Academic support methodologies.
• Growth mindset principles.
• Equity‑informed practices.
• General principles of organization, management, and employee supervision.
• Effective research, analytical, and report writing techniques.

• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend innovative changes to existing programs.
• Direct the work of others.
• Reconcile divergent views and achieve consensus among faculty and staff.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Evaluate needs, present recommendations, and make oral and written presentations.
• Utilize online/remote delivery platforms.

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a community college.
• Demonstrated experience implementing equity and access for underserved groups.
• Experience in or with a learning support environment.
• Understanding of how learning assistance/academic support impact equity.
• Experience as a faculty member in an area taught at the college.
• Experience with supervision and program coordination.
• Experience managing complex budgets.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate of an interview. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.