Dean - School of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Modesto Junior College
Dean - School of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Salary: 2022-2023 Management Salary Schedule Range 45: $10,775 to $13,693 monthly / $11,003 to $13,921 monthly with Doctoral. Stipend is provided for an earned doctorate.
Closing Date: Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 11:59 P.M.
To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=249837
DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative activities and operations of the School; supervises classified and certificated personnel assigned to the School; oversees the preparation and conduct of academic programs (all time, place, and modality), academic activities of the faculty, and all pertinent administrative and personnel actions; guides and participates in equity-based 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.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from an assigned Vice-President or other assigned executive manager.
Provides direct supervision to classified, certificated, and management staff, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Education: Possess a Master’s Degree AND one year of successful experience in academic field related to the administrative assignment.
Experience: Five (5) years teaching and/or administrative experience in higher education (community college experience desired); experience in supervising full-time or part-time professional faculty and/or staff, a plus.
Knowledge of:
Principles of current issues involving community, economic development, curriculum development and instructional technology related to academic disciplines in the School.
The diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and anti-racism practices that promote equity and success in our BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) 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 equitable and strategic budget and planning practices.
Ability to:
• Work with an equity-minded framework that is highly committed to social justice and anti-racism practices.
• 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Illustration only)
• Plan, direct, manage and oversee the administrative activities and operations of the School;
• Supervise faculty and staff within the School, including but not limited to: supervise work load, provide in-service training and professional development, foster an equitable and inclusive culture, resolve conflicts
• Plan and develop teaching schedules and coordinate room assignments; supervise instructional programs in the day, summer, evening, utilizing a variety of modalities in collaboration with the Office of Instruction
• Plan and maintain budgetary control within the funds allocated directly for the School; collaborate in fund-raising and grant-writing activities
• Develop and facilitate equitable staffing for programs including the recruiting, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of all faculty and classified staff; evaluate all faculty and staff in accordance with the contracts between the district and employee groups; chair all search committees.
• Call and preside over regularly scheduled School staff meeting and special meetings as needed; serve on regular and special committees as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction.
• Work with community and industry groups and advisory committees; serve as liaison between the college and the community; identify community education needs and communicate those needs to the Vice President and/or the President.
• Compile and report information related to the School’s programs, including Program Review, the Educational Master Plan, and special projects.
• Represent School concerns and needs to the assigned Vice President; participate in the Dean’s Cabinet, serve on committees within and outside the district.
• Plan, organize, and implement strategies to meet enrollment goals.
• Provide effective leadership for Program Development/improvement, set School priorities, long-term and short-term plans.
• Support excellence in teaching and innovative pedagogy
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of equity goals for the School.
• Provide leadership in facilities planning, development, maintenance and management.
• Participate in local, regional, and/or state professional leadership organizations.
• Develop and administer grants to support instruction and activities of the School.
• Work with citizens advisory committees to maintain links between college programs and employer/industry groups, as needed.
• Perform other related duties
Licenses and Certificates:
• Possession of valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Physical and Mental Standards