Yosemite Community College District Hiring for Interim Dean, School of Business & Computing, Industry & Trades, and Public Safety – Modesto Ju at Modesto, CA Full Time

Job Title:

Interim Dean, School of Business & Computing, Industry & Trades, and Public Safety – Modesto Junior College 2023

Site:

Modesto Junior College

Salary Range/Other:

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.

Benefits :

The District currently pays for a health option for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid.

Scope of Assignment:

DEFINITIONUnder general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative activities and operations of the Schools; supervises classified and certificated personnel assigned to the Schools; 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 EXERCISEDReceives 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:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Education: Possess a Master’s Degree AND one year of successful experience in an 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 Schools.
• 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.

Example of Duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, direct, manage and oversee the administrative activities and operations of the Schools;
• Supervise faculty and staff within the Schools, 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 Schools; 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 Schools’ 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 Schools.
• 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:

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Physical and Mental Standards:

Physical and Mental Standards:

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person, and exhibit culturally relevant communications.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to work with empathy and creativity; make data informed, equity-minded decisions and concentrate; navigate frequent contact with others from multi-cultural backgrounds; represent the college in public; anticipate and meet frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.
• Work will require evening and weekend hours.

Additional Applicant Information:

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
• YCCD Administrative online application
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcript

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7935

Open Date:

11/01/2023

Close Date:

11/22/2023

Open Until Filled:

No