Academic Dean, Instructional (Business & Consumer Sciences Division)

Orange Coast College

Academic Dean, Instructional (Business & Consumer Sciences Division)

Job# OM-007-26

Salary: $163,773.00 - $217,655.00 Annually

Deadline: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cccd/jobs/5247996/academic-dean-instructional-social-behavioral-sciences-division?sort=PostingDate|Descending&pagetype=promotionalJobs

Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations.

Summary

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates instructional programs for an academic division. Plans and develops curriculum, programs, and services that meet the needs of a highly diverse urban student population.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Dean for an Instructional Division integrates and provides academic and administrative support to faculty and a diverse student population. The Dean requires the ability to direct and integrate the activities of an academic division and its related functions and services, to provide leadership over curriculum, faculty, and support staff, and assure excellence in delivering higher education. The Dean also requires the ability to facilitate professional development, establish standards,s and assess the performance of faculty members.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions, and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

• Provides leadership for program development, plans for current additions, modifications, and deletions to curriculum. Oversees and provides analysis of programs and multi-year instructional plans.
• Directs and prepares the schedule of classes and provides for proper staffing of classes, considering faculty loads, class size, and course offerings. Consults with faculty to design schedules that enhance attendance and meet the needs of students. Monitors workload indicators for accuracy and balance.
• Communicates with faculty by conducting regular meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making. Ensures staff are informed about issues and projects, and provides information about the overall college instructional program(s).
• Conducts performance appraisals in compliance with District standards and contractual obligations. Develops program, faculty, and staff improvement plans and communicates with HR at the campus and District level.
• Provides leadership for faculty and staff development and learning opportunities that enhance effectiveness in the teaching and learning processes. Provides leadership in the development and assessment of courses, programs, and learning outcomes.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education. Recommends changes to maintain the relevance of programs in the academic division and to meet student and community needs.
• Directs the development of division budgets and manages financial resources consistent with policy and sound financial controls. Advocates for resources to support departmental programs and opportunities, and allocates resources among competing requests for funds.
• Works cooperatively with other administrators and managers to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum to meet student needs. Resolves conflicts and issues within and among academic sections.
• Facilitates academic partnerships and maintains communications with Division faculty, faculty in feeder high schools, and four-year transfer institutions.
• Encourages excellence in teaching. Orients new faculty, management, and staff, determines needs for staff development, and plans staff development activities.
• Communicates with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs. Establishes advisory committees and other outreach as appropriate.
• Manages Division facilities, including classroom spaces and special use spaces; advocates for upgraded and safe spaces; plans for supply and technology orders.
• Provides leadership in new and emerging technologies in support of student success, program development, and hiring faculty in emerging fields. Advocates for the implementation of new technologies and procedures to improve instructional pedagogy and student support.
• May apply for annual grants to fund mandatory functions of departments where college budgets do not cover the cost of operations. Ensures the institution is in compliance with the awarded grants
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures, including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.
  
  

Qualifications And Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires advanced specialized professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curriculum and instruction, matriculation, and student services.
• The position requires specialized professional knowledge of collective bargaining, working conditions, and evaluation practices.
• Requires advanced knowledge to manage facilities and understand and advocate for division-specific needs in labs and instructional facilities, maintenance, supplies, and safety.
• Requires a basic understanding of accreditation processes and program or college-specific accreditation needs.
• Requires advanced specialized knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned instructional division.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of matriculation regulations and articulation agreements.
• Requires knowledge of and skill at teaching and learning processes that enhance student success and outcomes.
• Requires skills in organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and administrative needs.
• Requires a working knowledge of the budget preparation and administration process.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the principles of functional leadership, training, and performance evaluation.
• Requires a working knowledge of pertinent national and state regulations affecting curriculum and academic accreditation.
• Requires skill in organizing work and building an effective team to respond to student needs.
• Requires advanced human relations skills to deliver formal and influential presentations, build effective teams, review performance, and exercise a unique sensitivity to the needs and interests of a diverse student population.
• The position requires specialized professional knowledge of collective bargaining, working conditions, and evaluation practices.
• Requires advanced knowledge to manage facilities and understand and advocate for division-specific needs in labs and instructional facilities, maintenance, supplies, and safety.
• Requires a basic understanding of accreditation processes and program or college-specific accreditation needs.
  
  

Abilities

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to work with external agencies, including State and Federal for licensure, Athletics, and Academic Senate collaborations.
• Ability to work with faculty on assessment at the program and course level to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Requires the ability to develop and implement a plan of accountability for academic services.
• Requires the ability to guide and motivate others toward goal achievement.
• Requires the ability to organize, plan, develop, and write new programs, develop new concepts, analyze outcomes, and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Requires the ability to inspire and promote awareness of socioeconomic and cultural diversity.
• Requires the ability to advise staff, direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives, develop and deliver training programs.
• Requires the ability to oversee and instruct in courses offered by the division.
• Requires the ability to develop and monitor budgets and maximize financial resources.
• Requires the ability to work cooperatively and productively with others.
  
  

Physical Abilities

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Possession of a master’s degree AND one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. An application of equivalency is required. (Candidates making applications based on equivalency must submit the Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.)
  
  

How to determine if you need Equivalency? Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the job posting, but feel they have a combination of education and experience that would be equivalent to the State Minimum Qualifications, must attach a completed Application for Equivalency Form (Download PDF reader). This form must be included as an attachment to their online application, along with supporting documents, in addition to all other required materials.

AND

Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (California Code of Regulations Title 5 53022; Education Code Section 87360; Coast Community College District EEO Plan)

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree, preferred in one of the disciplines in the Division that will be managed.

Licenses and Certificates

May require a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Conditions of Employment

Note: To be eligible for employment, you must possess authorization to work in the United States. The District does not sponsor visas or take over any established visa sponsorship.

JULY 2026 START DATE

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position) This is a permanent, full-time, general-funded, Educational Administrator position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedules and weekends may be necessary to address program needs and job duties. In addition, an annual stipend of $3,000 is offered to those holding an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. (Salary Schedule: DG-12)

Please note that job offers are conditional and are contingent upon the successful completion of a satisfactory comprehensive background check (including Livescan fingerprinting), satisfactory references, and approval or ratification by the District's Board of Trustees or the Chancellor.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)

The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer