Dean, Instruction (Psit)

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 22 2025

THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $100000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Educational Management participation in CalSTRS Retirement System.
• 20 paid holidays; 22 vacation days

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assumes full management responsibility for assigned educational and academic programs services and activities including credit and non-credit programs and services; manages enrollment and its relationship to resource allocation scheduling and productivity in meeting student goals.
• Provides vision and leadership for educational planning and program development in accordance with the mission vision values and goals of the District; oversees the administration and monitoring of assigned programs and services to ensure compliance with established standards and requirements; develops analyzes implements modifies and advocates for educational programs and services which are compliant with the Districts Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan in all aspects of employment and education; encourages cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing curriculum programs and services.
• Develops directs and coordinates the implementation of goals objectives initiatives policies procedures and work standards for the division; establishes within District policy appropriate budget service and staffing levels.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the divisions budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Selects trains motivates and directs personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with division standards including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the divisions services by developing reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements educational standards and District needs.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; reviews collective bargaining agreements and State regulations on workloads for full time and part time faculty; assesses and monitors the distribution of work support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; and directs the implementation of change.
• Collaborates with and inspires commitment from faculty and staff to ensure the effective provision of programs services and support to promote and enhance educational programs meet accreditation requirements and maximize student success.
• Represents the division provides consultation and technical expertise to other District divisions departments deans and outside agencies; explains and interprets division programs policies and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Coordinates curriculum development and changes; monitors committee and faculty actions related to curriculum timely updates.
• Coordinates the development of instructional schedules and recommends instructors; consults with faculty to develop class schedules which meet the needs of students based on enrollment data; approves original class schedules and changes which occur during the semester.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Participates in and makes presentations to the Superintendent/President and a wide variety of committees boards and commissions.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in higher education and community colleges.
• Oversees and directs analytical and operational studies regarding division programmatic activities; prepares and/or reviews comprehensive technical and administrative reports with recommended actions; ensures mandated reports are submitted according to established timelines.
• Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Responds to faculty staff and student inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the division at a variety of community events meetings and other public relations activities.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all District and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.

Education and Experience:
Must meet the minimum qualifications for an Educational Administrator as set forth in Title 5 Section 5340.

• Possession of a masters degree; and
• One year of formal training internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices including goal setting program development implementation and evaluation and supervision of staff either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Higher education in community colleges including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
• Accreditation standards relevant to assigned academic and educational programs.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development analysis and evaluation of programs policies and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
• Curriculum development standards.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of budget administration.
• District collective bargaining unit agreements as it relates to workforce management.
• Principles and practices of strategic enrollment management and its impact on resources and scheduling.
• Applicable federal state and local regulatory codes ordinances and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Technical legal financial and public relations issues associated with the management of District academic functions and programs.
• Methods and techniques for the development of presentations technical and administrative reports and business correspondence.
• Research and reporting methods techniques and procedures.
• Distance learning teaching methods and practices and their integration with technology and instructional delivery modalities.
• District and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students staff faculty representatives of outside organizations and members of the public including individuals of diverse academic socio-economic ethnic religious and cultural backgrounds physical ability and sexual orientation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the District in contact with government agencies community groups and various business professional educational regulatory and legislative organizations.

• Develop and implement goals objectives practices policies procedures and work standards.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership for the division.
• Plan organize direct and coordinate the work of management supervisory professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local regulatory codes ordinances policies and procedures.
• Research analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods procedures and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports correspondence policies procedures and other written materials.
• Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize resources.
• Develop and modify curriculum to meet student and community needs.
• Plan organize develop and evaluate division programs and services.
• Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural physical ability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the division in meetings with governmental agencies and various educational businesses professional regulatory and legislative organizations.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems software applications and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socio-economic ethnic religious and cultural backgrounds of community college students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered a candidate for this position all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date however if a file is not complete by the First Review Date the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property will not be returned and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at extension 2500 or by email at .