Associate Dean of Instruction - SCCC

Grays Harbor College is accepting applications for the Associate Dean of Instruction at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC).  The Associate Dean of Instruction at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) participates in collaborative leadership with the Dean of Transitions and Corrections and other instructional leaders to fulfill the mission and priorities of the college. The position requires an inclusive and equitable approach to leadership, management, innovation, advocacy, communication, and organization.  This position is on-site inside Stafford Creek Corrections Center, located approximately 6.5 miles outside of Aberdeen.  This position does require some travel for conferences, trainings, and other job-related responsibilities. This includes overnight travel.
 
The Department of Corrections contracts with Grays Harbor College to provide educational services for offenders. Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) is located approximately 6.5 miles outside of Aberdeen.  Although safeguards are implemented to protect staff, this work will be performed in a correctional facility where the potential for violence exists. Applicants for this position must be able to pass an N.C.I.C. background check and be cleared to work in a prison. Continual access to the facility is a critical element of employment.

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

• In coordination with the Dean of Corrections and Transitions, plan and implement all educational programs at Stafford Creek Correctional Center (SCCC).
• Assemble fiscal data for development of the budget each fiscal year. Develop and implement budget for Grays Harbor College (GHC) at SCCC in alignment with the SBCTC contract.
• Integrate the needs of GHC, SCCC, and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) into a cohesive, coordinated operations plan.
• Manage faculty (full-time and adjunct), administrative support, office support staff, and IT staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising.
• Work with faculty to develop curriculum and programs and assign teaching schedules, in accordance with the needs of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and SCCC.
• Abide by GHC and DOC policies and procedures.
• Work with faculty to provide professional development activities. 
• Analyze and maintain effective and efficient enrollment in all instructional programs.
• Serve as liaison with SCCC concerning policies, complaints, or problems; investigate complaints/issues; implement solutions.
• Coordinate and direct policies and procedures, employee relations, placement, training, evaluation, promotion, and discipline.
• Coordinate proctoring for correspondence education classes at SCCC as needed.
• Plan and conduct meetings.
• Manage the tenure process for full-time faculty, the curriculum, and strategic planning.
• Manage the disciplinary process within DOC, including infractions and intensive management unit (IMU) placement.
• Ensure that all faculty and staff complete required DOC and GHC trainings. 
• Perform other work as required by DOC, SBCTC, and GHC.
• Ensure that support services address diverse needs of students; serve as accessibility liaison
• Center students’ voices, collaborate with relevant student groups for programmatic and student support feedback.
• Coordinate with the Workforce Dean as it related to certification of faculty and advisory committee requirements for workforce programs.
• Knowledge of the local college bargaining Agreements (CBAs) classified/exempt/and faculty.
• Manage the placement, interviews, and dismissal of classroom assistance with DOC and Faculty 
• Administrative oversight with the Prison Education Program in coordination with the Dean of Transition and Correction Education. 
• Supervise SCCC faculty (full-time and adjunct), administrative support, office support staff, and IT staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education/experience
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in a community college or prison education setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of management experience
• Masters degree or higher
• Experience in education (K12 or higher education) or a complex public organization
• Experience in a union environment.
• Lived commitment to equity and inclusion 
• Lived servant leader approach to the work
• Sense of humor
• Flexible
• Innovative Problem-solver
• Multi-lingual

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.     

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position. 
• Resume 
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
• Transcripts of college work completed.  Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.  Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or age in its programs, activities, and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator  – Erin Tofte, Associate Vice President of Human Resources 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocrfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.