Dean, Arts, Business and Cultural Programs

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Rio Hondo College

Location: Whittier, California
Category: Executive-Dean-Business
Date Posted: October 16, 2024

Job Description

Job Number

MAN00123P

Position Title

Dean, Arts, Business and Cultural Programs

Position Type

Academic Administrator

Number of Months Assignment

12

Starting Date

Dec 12, 2024

Salary Range

Management Range 57

Salary

$178,711 – $217,685 / Annually

FLSA

Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Arts, Business and Cultural Programs

Open Date

10/16/2024

Closing Date

11/08/2024

Open Until Filled

No

About Rio Hondo College

About Rio Hondo College
Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our Colleges 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelors degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function

Under general administrative direction, to provide leadership and direction; to plan, manage, and oversee the activities, operations, and delivery of assigned instructional programs and services; to coordinate assigned activities with other District divisions and outside agencies; to administer all aspects of Rio Hondo Colleges Arts, Business, and Cultural Programs with a focus on student recruitment, retention, and academic success; to plan, organize, develop, and direct division activities; to schedule and coordinate assigned programs and events on campus; to work with other instructional and student services departments to ensure division student success; and to provide highly responsible and complex professional support to the Vice President/Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Masters degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

Evidence of demonstrated cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning), as these factors relate to equity-minded practices.

Essential Duties

1. Provide leadership and direction and assume full management responsibility for assigned instructional programs, services, and activities. E

2. Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned instructional program; establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly. E

3. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; conduct needs and instructional program analysis; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes. E

4. Represent the assigned instructional program to other District divisions and outside agencies; explain and interpret instructional programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. E

5. Select, train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate instructional program personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to develop skills and abilities. E

6. Plan, direct, and coordinate the instructional program work plans; meet with faculty and staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures. E

7. Manage and participate in the development and administration of the instructional program budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary. E

8. Coordinate instructional program activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. E

9. Provide staff assistance to the Vice President/Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. E

10. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to instructional programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. E

11. Coordinate the preparation of the instructional program schedule of classes and teaching assignments; monitor enrollment; maintain overall efficiency regarding class size and faculty teaching loads. E

12. Project FTES on a semester and annual basis; account for any discrepancy between the projected and actual FTES. E

13. Coordinate and monitor counseling and other District personnel in the recruitment and retention of students. E

14. Enhance student access and knowledge of transfer and career/workforce placement services provided by the District. E

15. Establish and coordinate advisory committees for instructional programs, ensuring representation and expertise from the community. E

16. Develop, apply, and evaluate effective approaches to implement the policies of the Rio Hondo Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse community. E

17. Provide effective leadership and direction to recruitment and retention efforts to further workforce diversity policies of the District. E

18. Promote District programs and services and encourage collaboration, teamwork, and positive working relationships among faculty and staff. E

19. Conduct periodic conferences and meetings with faculty and staff; act as an ombudsperson to resolve student/teacher problems. E

20. Promote creativity and innovation in the development and delivery of instructional programs. E

21. Serve on local civic and/or community organizations as a District representative; serve as a Liaison with professional organizations. E

22. Develop, implement, and update a personal professional development plan. E

23. Prepare, develop, write, coordinate, and administer grants. E

24. Participate on a variety of campus committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of education and instruction. E

25. Promote equal opportunity and student and gender equity to effectively serve the Districts diverse community. E

26. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive student inquiries and complaints. E

27. Oversee assigned instructional facilities, and support standard and specialized division labs, classrooms, offices in conjunction with assigned personnel. E

28. Adhere to applicable collective bargaining agreements as appropriate. E

Supervision Exercised

Exercises direct supervision over faculty and professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Other Job Related Duties

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Instructional techniques designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote welcoming classroom environments for students from culturally diverse groups.
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive instructional program.
Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of instructional programs, policies, and operational needs.
Modern and complex principles and practices of instructional program development and administration.
Andragogical techniques and trends.
Scheduling policies and procedures.
Faculty Load Sheet/Assignment Calculations.
Curriculum development and course articulation.
Student Attendance Accounting Manual.
Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH).
Catalog Production.
Chancellors Office Curriculum Inventory System (COCI).
California Community College System and functioning on State, local, and institutional level.
Community needs and resources as related to classes and subjects.
School and community college systems, including K-12 and upper division institutions.
District accounting practices.
Database applications.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including appropriate sections of the California Education Code.
Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the assigned instructional program.
Be sensitive to and understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college studentsin order to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Antiracism, and Accessibility in all aspects of the position.
Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient instructional program services.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of faculty and professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, motivate, counsel, train, and evaluate staff.
Identify and respond to instructional program issues, concerns, and needs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of instructional program goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new instructional program service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Prepare and administer instructional program budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and instructional program reports.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to instructional programs and functions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid drivers license.

Desired Qualifications

At least two years of experience administering arts, business, and cultural programs.

Working Conditions

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Dean, Arts, Business, & Cultural Programs.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.

PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: *Please note this is a tentative timeline and subject to change.
Application deadline: 11/8/2024
Application screening: Week of 11/11/2024
Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.
Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
First level interview: Week of 12/2/2024
Final interview tentatively planned for: Monday, 12/9/2024

Additional Information

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicants expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
For positions requiring a valid California drivers license, proof of insurability is required.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

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