District Dean, Educational Services (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) District Office

Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American Latinx Native American and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate ones relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance consensus building and team approach to management. Masters degree in public administration public policy business administration educational administration or a closely related subject-matter discipline/field. Related experience as an administrator in a community college particularly in systems analysis and program support. Experience teaching in higher education workforce or vocational education or K-12. Knowledge of: 1. Advanced knowledge of principles theories and best practices for policy administration of educational programming service planning and participatory governance in higher education. 2. The role of community colleges and dynamics within multi-cultural communities served. 3. Regional District and community resources including governmental community and social service organizations and their functions as applicable to assigned responsibilities. 4. Principles practices and methods of complex grant budget development management tracking and reporting in compliance with District state and federal guidelines. 5. Federal state and local laws regulations and policies governing fiscal requirements of community colleges and educational institutions. 6. Principles practices methods and concepts used in public agency partnerships. 7. Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage grammar spelling and punctuation. 8. Principles and practices of public administration including budgeting purchasing and maintaining public records. 9. Research methods and analysis techniques. 10. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. 11. Principles and practices of strategic planning. 12. Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change. 13. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed including those required in crisis or threat situations. 14. Board Policies Administrative Regulations Human Resources procedures Personnel Commission Rules and collective bargaining agreements. 15. District and its mission and goals. Skills and Abilities to: 1. Facilitates strategic collaboration with faculty classified professionals administrators and community stakeholders to develop institutionalize and align programs with District objectives and student success initiatives. 2. Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices. 3. Plan organize and direct projects in a multi-college District environment and make sound policy or procedural solution-based recommendations. 4. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility. 5. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference. 6. Reflect on institutional practices and aim to create a culturally responsive educational environment. 7. Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. 8. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. 9. Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity respect and engagement. 10. Analyze and make innovative recommendations on complex community college educational needs educational programming and community partnership opportunities/issues within areas of responsibility. 11. Define issues analyze problems evaluate alternatives and develop sound independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws regulations rules and policies. 12. Interpret explain and apply complex legal mandates regulations guidelines policies and procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities with consistency and a high degree of accuracy. 13. Work collaboratively with District/college administrators and stakeholders to develop and institutionalize grant/funding identification acquisition tracking and management methodologies and systems. 14. Organize set priorities and exercise expert independent judgment within areas of responsibility. 15. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and practice active listening. 16. Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls. 17. Understand interpret explain and apply applicable laws codes rules and policies. 18. Represent the District/college effectively in dealings with the public employees and other colleges. 19. Prepare clear concise and comprehensive correspondence reports studies and other written materials. 20. Operate a computer and use standard business software. 21. Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly logically and persuasively to diverse audiences. 22. Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues situations and concerned people. 23. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work. 24. Contribute to District vitality and growth.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study and three years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role at least two years of which involved management or supervision of adult education workforce development or related categorically-funded programs. Licenses Certificates And Other Requirements A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program.