Dean of Academic Affairs
Job Description
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Dean of Academic Affairs
2 Positions
Application Deadline January 16, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m.
Introduction
Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, a dean will plan, develop, support, organize, direct, and supervise sizable and complex instructional and instructional support programs.
Deans supervise and provide leadership to programs involving a group of academic subject areas/programs, a large continuing education program, an instructional support or a student services program employing academic, classified, and unclassified staff. Deans supervise faculty and classified and unclassified staff directly or through first-line supervisors, such as department chairs and classified managers.
This position may require a non-traditional work schedule, including evenings and weekends, and local, state, and national and international travel.
Length of Appointment
These are permanent 12-month positions.
Job Description
Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) announces two openings for permanent full-time Deans of Academic Affairs. The dean provides collaborative leadership and expertise in the planning, development, support, organization, direction, and supervision of a sizeable and complex instructional program.
Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and the required experience are invited to apply. The deadline to apply is January 16, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
· A Masters degree (from U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited institutions).*
· At least one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.
· Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicants expense after selection and prior to employment.
COVID 19 VACCINATION
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate assigned instructional and/or student support program(s) in accordance with legal requirements, District policies, Accreditation Standards, and sound instructional/guidance principles and practices.
2. Facilitate completion of overall objectives and plans for a department(s); initiate and participate in overall program planning; assess needs for new programs/services; facilitate their development and implementation in accordance with established approval guidelines and budgets.
3. Monitor outcomes assessment processes for programmatic improvement, which may include providing relevant information and facilitating discussions about the results of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), Service Area Outcomes (SAO), Program Learning Outcomes (PLO), and/or Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) and using the outcomes assessment results to make improvements to those areas.
4. Oversee the screening, interviewing, and selection process of faculty, classified, and unclassified staff to ensure compliance with the California Education Code, Title 5 Regulations, Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board Rules, LACCD Administrative Regulations, Human Resources Guides, Personnel Guides, Personnel Commission Laws and Rules, and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
5. Assign, supervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and unclassified staff.
6. Plan, coordinate, and provide training and professional development to assigned staff.
7. Oversee staff assignments and schedules; assign work location in accordance with established District policies.
8. Coordinate and direct special projects; initiate studies and conduct analysis as necessary to evaluate the efficiency of instructional and student support programs to determine the need for new or modified course offerings, programs or services.
9. Ensure the preparation, distribution and maintenance of required reports, records, and files by appropriate staff.
10. Communicate and promote program objectives and offerings to potential and current students, other educational institutions, community organizations, staff, instructors, and others. Establish formal partnerships/alliances and collaborate with industry and external educational institutions, educational initiatives, and/or programs.
11. Responsible for supervising and developing the annual budget and contractual commitments according to established procedures; control and oversight of assigned program budgets; and specially funded budgets.
12. Serve as a member of college and District committees and task forces; liaise with other campuses and District administration to ensure proper coordination of activities; promote sharing of ideas and communication of administrative required benchmarks with others, internal and external, to the District.
13. Represent the college and District at external, local, state, national and international conferences, meetings, task forces, and activities that improve, promote and publicize college and District instructional and/or student support programs.
14. Coordinate the investigation of and assist in the facilitation and the resolution of student, staff, and faculty conflict and complaints in accordance with State and District requirements.
15. Coordinate, investigate and facilitate the resolution of student grievances.
16. Manage student conduct and discipline.
17. Interpret, articulate, implement, and monitor compliance with the California Education Code, Title 5 Regulations, LACCD Board Rules, LACCD Administrative Regulations, Human Resources Guides, Personnel Guides, Personnel Commission Laws and Rules, applicable state and federal laws, and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
18. Serve as the administrator in charge of the college in the absence of the President or Vice President as delegated.
19. Serve as evening and/or weekend administrator as assigned.
20. The dean leads and engages in strategic planning and promotes creative ideas that enable the division and the college to be more productive, efficient, and continuously improve its services. Specific organizational and operational duties typically consist of budget planning/implementation, direct oversight of institutional Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), Service Outcomes, and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) programs.
21. Facilitates discussion and collaboration related to the understanding and utilization of data in planning and decision making.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
1. Demonstrated experience in working with academic departments or academic support programs.
2. Knowledge and experience in areas of oversight in the classification type noted above.
3. Possesses personal characteristics necessary for working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity including: ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, flexibility, good judgment, tact, and cooperation with coworkers.
4. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of budget development and implementation, and accounting procedures for general, categorical, and Specially Funded Programs (SFP) including the development of audit trails.
5. Knowledge and experience of the technology needs of the related programs and uses of various resources to meet the needs.
6. Knowledge and understanding of strategic enrollment management.
7. Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development.
8. Knowledge of and experience with current research trends in higher education.
9. Knowledge or experience related to compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The annual salary range is $166,752 to $195,792 with a doctorate degree may be eligible for a doctoral degree differential of $5,952 per academic year. Final salary placement occurs after the selected candidate has completed the hiring clearance process. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents. Benefits include, 15.5 paid holidays annually, 15-24 days paid vacation annually depending on length of District service, medical/hospital, dental and vision care plans and a $50,000 group life insurance policy.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to http://laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx to file the applicant packet. All materials submitted will become property of LACCD. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.
For consideration in the selection process, all interested persons must submit the following:
1. A detailed letter of interest (not to exceed two pages) that describes how the applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualifications to meet the duties and core competencies of this position;
2. Current resume;
3. Legible copies of unofficial transcripts for bachelors, masters and/or advanced degrees and any other post-secondary coursework completed. If applicant is selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required at the time of interview. Foreign degrees will need to be evaluated by an approved foreign evaluation agency. A listing of agencies can be retrieved from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1635.pdf .
The completed application package must be filed no later than January 16, 2024 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property LATTC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interview. Application materials may not be submitted by fax, email, or U.S. mail.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LATTC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.
For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Michael Reese at reesems@lattc.edu.
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection and/or interview process. At least three business days prior notice must be allowed. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of the LACCD to provide an educational, employment and business environment free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, Ethnic Group Identification, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including sexual harassment), pregnancy, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, perceived to be in a protected category or associated with those in protected category and veteran status.
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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