Dean, Career & Technical Education

College of the Siskiyous

Dean, Career & Technical Education

Job# 20220041

Salary: $114,063.00 - $144,492.00 Annually

Deadline:  Continuous 

Complete job description and application available online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siskiyous/jobs/5082228/dean-career-technical-education

The Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE) supervises and administers the College’s CTE Division and the District’s personnel. Supervised by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, this position may be assigned additional administrative duties by the District to support the needs of the College and/or District as assigned. 

College of the Siskiyous seeks applicants who possess the skills and qualities necessary to provide exceptional support to our diverse student body. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects the richness of our community. If you share our commitment to social and racial justice and are passionate about creating a more equitable educational experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Essential responsibilities are designated by *.

Administrative

• Provides leadership in the areas of program and curriculum development, program assessment, program improvement, and staff development. *

• Facilitates the development of class schedules within the area. *

• Establishes and maintains relationships with local employers, government bodies, non-profit agencies, economic development organizations, and non-governmental organizations for the purpose of serving the workforce training needs of the District and identifying additional program resources. *

• Represents the College in local, state, regional, and national professional organizations related to CTE and economic development. *

• Oversees and manages the District’s Strong Workforce and Perkins programs to include program effectiveness and budget management. *

• Promotes effective communication among faculty, staff, and administration. *

• Prepares and presents board and attends meetings of the governing board. *

Curriculum and Instruction

• Supervises the assessment of instructional program outcomes, especially those related to student success, within the area and ensures the development and implementation of improvement plans based on assessed outcomes. *

• Prepares periodic cost analysis reports for each program in the area. *

• Coordinates business and industry advisory committees for each program and facilitates the implementation of recommendations from the committee. *

• Ensures the curriculum and instruction in courses and programs offered by the area are current in relation to industry standards, transfer institutions, and state mandates. *

• Prepares annual Strong Workforce Program (SWP) and VTEA project plan and other federal and state grant applications; prepares reports required for and by federal and state agencies. *

• Interprets and administers college policy regarding class size and course offerings, including faculty loads, teaching schedules, office hours, and room assignments. *

• Works with appropriate faculty, staff, and regional education leaders to assure that instructional program and course articulation is current with high schools, colleges, and universities. *

Personnel

• Together with District staff, participate in the hiring, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of assigned area faculty and classified staff according to collective bargaining agreements and the policies and procedures of the District. *

• Works with faculty to develop teaching assignments. *

• Assists students with academic issues. *

• Participates in collective bargaining with faculty and classified unions, if assigned. *

Budget and Planning

• Prepared annual budget recommendations with the participation of faculty and staff. Participates in the planning processes of the District. *

• Plans for and anticipates changes to programs based upon local and national trends. *

• Executes assigned budget centers within the guidelines set by the District. Sets budget priorities for the programs and projects within the area. *

• Administers VTEA, CTE, and SWP resources. *

• Reports through established formal channels on how the College’s educational goals are being achieved. *

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: 

Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; AND

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

Three or more years of administrative/program coordination experience.

Teaching experience in an accredited postsecondary institution.

Demonstrated ability in providing educational leadership and developing team building through collegial consultation.

Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate complex facts and ideas, both in writing and in public speaking.

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to interact in a conscientious and effective manner with a diverse student and employee population.

Demonstrated ability to build positive strong and stable relationships with community groups.

Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analytical studies, evaluate alternative and implement sound recommendations.

Other Details

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

Possession of or demonstrate an ability to obtain a valid driver’s license if driving is required as an essential responsibility of the position.

May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of: 

Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.

Priority industry sectors as outlined through the Chancellor’s Office Strong Workforce Initiative.

Managing grants with the associated budgets and grant work plans. 

Strategic enrollment management.

Implementation of collective bargaining agreements.

Curriculum development and course articulation.

Budget preparation and control.

Successful interpersonal skills, organizational leadership, team building, staff development, and communication techniques.

Successful oral and written communication skills.

Computer-based systems for administrative, business, and educational functions.

Community college or school business management, including budgeting, grants, auditing accounts, and faculty load accounting.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.

The changing educational needs of the diverse student base and the business community.

Emerging technologies on teaching, learning, and instructional operations.

Methods and techniques of program development and administration.

Principles and procedures of report preparation.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students, and community members.

Establish and maintain a productive and constructive rapport with students, administrators, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access and equity.

Train, select, direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel.

Collaborate with faculty to develop and modify curriculum to meet student and community needs.

Analyze, interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Plan, organize, and implement multiple projects and programs and provide updates to the Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding progress toward completion. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this classification, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; communicate in person and through technology; operate personal computers and other standard office equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently required to physically relocate to various areas of campus and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. 

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this classification, incumbents are regularly required to use communication skills; read and interpret data information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District administration, management, staff, students, vendors, the public, elected officials, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or disruptive.

Work Environment

The work environments described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Incumbents in this classification may encounter frequent interruptions by college personnel, students, and the public.

Employees work in typical office conditions but may encounter frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person; noise levels may vary depending on the activities of the office, division, or department. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.

College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Salary : $114,063 - $144,492