Dean Of Math, Science, Technology And Allied Health – Merritt College

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction the dean provides leadership in the planning development implementation and evaluation of the colleges instructional programs as assigned; ensures compliance with laws regulations policies and funding requirements related to community college instruction and the quality of instruction for meeting the needs of diverse students and the surrounding community; works collaboratively with the other deans faculty staff and administrators to achieve the strategic priorities and goals of the Merritt College Mission Vision and Values as well as the Educational Master Plan; serves on the college management team and participates in college and district-wide initiatives and governance; takes a leadership role in the Colleges Accreditation and related activities; manages and guides Division staff and faculty in key instructional and administrative activities such as schedule development and enrollment management catalog development curriculum development (courses and programs) program review and resource allocation institutional planning faculty evaluations and Career Education related initiatives. This position directs encourages and supports the development of a variety of teaching and learning techniques both online and in-person to be utilized by faculty and learning support staff in providing students with high-quality learning experiences. The coordination of academic scheduling faculty assignments review of course outlines and syllabi learning practices and assessment are within the purview of this position. The dean is assigned to oversee departments in the areas of Mathematics Sciences Business Computer Information Systems ( CIS ) and Career Education programs such as Nursing Radiologic Science Medical Assisting Community Social Services and Landscape Horticulture. The dean supports AB 705 implementation career-technical education certificates and degree and transfer programs; advances innovations to enhance student equity and success by leveraging grant opportunities special initiatives and community and industry partnership development; leads guides and supports department participation in cross-institutional initiatives such as Guided Pathways learning communities dual enrollment faculty advising tutoring and institutional learning outcomes assessment. The dean facilitates interdepartmental communication and collaboration with the other departments in instruction and in student services.

Desirable Qualifications

Three or more years of teaching experience preferably at the lower division level Previous experience in developing academic programs curriculum and grants to increase student success retention and completion and close equity gaps Knowledge of state and federal laws such as Title 5 and Education Code as well as policies programs regulations and services related to student recruitment admissions enrollment retention financial aid matriculation and records management Skill in budget development maintenance and reporting related to general fund grants and other externally funded resources Four (4) years of comprehensive and increasingly responsible management experience in instruction or a related field Skill in oral and written communication including public speaking and complex report development Ability to train direct supervise and evaluate the work of others while creating and maintaining high morale and demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the colleges diverse populations of students and staff Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software databases and technology related to student and other educational services Commitment to and experience with Shared Governance processes Effective project management organizational communication and public relations skills Demonstrated commitment to and experience in the continued improvement of teaching and learning

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a masters degree from an accredited college or university 2. One year of formal training internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators assignment 3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing office productivity software applications (i.e. work processing spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet 4. Demonstrated cultural competency sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff faculty and students

Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1