Dean Academic Services - Public Safety Advanced Manufacturing Transportation Health Kinesiology

Job Summary
The Las Positas Community Las Positas College provides an inclusive learningcentered equityfocused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students transfer degree and careertechnical goals while promoting lifelong learning. At Las Positas College we know that equity will be achieved by changing the impacts of structural racism ableism homophobia and systematic poverty on student success and access to higher education achieved through continuous evaluation and improvement of all services. We believe in a highquality education focused on learning and an inclusive culturallyrelevant environment that meets the diverse needs of all our students and staff. Equity is parity in student educational outcomes; it places belonging for students of color and disproportionately impacted students at center focus. Our prized and emerging equity efforts include Puente Umoja ConnectUp Brother 2 Brother Sister 2 Sister Black Student Union Presidential Task Force on Systemic and Institutionalized Racism the Presidential Speaker Series Black Education Association UndocuAlly Taskforce curriculum reviews and a linguistic justice curriculum. Located in Livermore Las Positas College is becoming an institution that reflects the diversity in California. We are a learningcentered institution focused on excellence and student success and are fully committed to supporting all TriValley residents in their quest for education and advancement. Joining Our College Community We seek equityminded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals Actively seek to identify disrupt and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities Empower the underrepresented and underserved Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear harassment or discrimination. The ChabotLas Positas Community College District is seeking a Dean Academic Services Public Safety Advanced Manufacturing Transportation Health & Kinesiology for Las Positas College in Livermore California. DEFINITION The Dean will be responsible for the development direction supervision and evaluation of the assigned set of the Colleges academic programs and/or College service areas which currently include Administration of Justice Athletics Automotive Technology Emergency Medical Services Fire Service Technology Health Kinesiology Noncredit Aviation Nutrition and Welding Technology; and related functions. This position involves direct collaboration with faculty and staff in planning and directing College goals and objectives. The Dean performs related duties as required. The position will report to the Vice President Academic Services. APPOINTMENT : The Dean shall be elected by the Governing Board upon the nomination of the College President and the District Chancellor.

Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience or qualifications relevant to oversight of programs in disciplines represented in the division; 2. Knowledge of: National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA applications and regulations; National Association of intercollegiate Athletics NAIA transfer requirements; California Community College Athletic Association CCCAA regulations and bylaws. 3. Demonstrated experience in development implementation and support of apprenticeship programs duel enrollment and/or CCAP agreements. 4. Demonstrated success in leading transformative program development. 5. Earned doctorate

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities 1. Experience in teaching at the college (postsecondary) level; 2. Expertise in building educational programs creating both program capacity and program sustainability; 3. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and empower faculty staff and students to succeed; 4. Expertise in District Regional and State regulations for community colleges; 5. Expertise in the development and management of professional and staff development programs; 6. Capacity to analyze complex issues and ability to facilitate collaborative problem solving; 7. Capacity to analyze faculty loads enrollment figures and efficiency numbers; 8. Ability to be an energetic leader who values learning and possesses a strong awareness of the community college mission along with ability to provide effective coordination supervision encouragement and support to faculty and staff; 9. Possess excellent communication skills both oral and written and have the ability to develop and implement managerial systems; 10. Be an adaptable flexible individual who is dedicated to quality and is at ease in the community. They must be willing to take creative initiative while understanding the political dynamics of a growing institution and has the skill to adroitly manage change within it; 11. Be an active and contributing member of the administrative team approaching individual and shared tasks with equal enthusiasm; 12. Be an active and contributing member of the College mission and values including teaching learning diversity and innovation.