Job Abstract

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

DEAN OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

SALARY RANGE $166,752 - $195,792

Begin: August 1, 2024

Application deadline: July 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces an opening for a Dean of Instructional Services at East Los Angeles College (ELAC). The college is seeking a student-centered and innovative leader focused on growing, developing, and aligning the Division of Instructional Services educational and program goals in response to student and community needs, as well as supporting our college’s commitment to educating the more than 55,000 racially and socioeconomically diverse students per year. Interested individuals who possess the required training and experience are invited to apply. ELAC is the largest of the nine colleges in the LACCD that serves East and Southeast Los Angeles with campuses in Monterey Park, South Gate, and the Rosemead Center.

Established in 1945, ELAC is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) dedicated to providing the highest quality of transfer, non-credit programming, and community programming with the purpose of supporting students in achieving associate degrees, general education, skills certificates, workforce preparation, and/or personal development. The college seeks to fulfill the potential of each student through innovative teaching methods, the latest in educational technology, and committed support services. Our institution prides itself in preparing students for university transfer and the workforce. The college’s emphasis on a social justice, equity-focused, and student success centered learning environment makes it an educational leader in the region and statewide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Dean of Instructional Services works cooperatively with department chairs with respect to program review and planning, curriculum development, scheduling, FTE (Full Time Equivalent) management, hourly rate assignments, hiring and contract compliance. The Dean articulates, implements, and monitors compliance with the Education Code, Title 5, Board Rules, District Administrative Regulations, Personnel Guides, accreditation, and collective bargaining agreements. They also represent Instructional Services on a variety of committees and subcommittees under the College's shared governance structure and serves as a resource to the Vice President of Instructional Services on issues pertaining to the dean's area of responsibility. The College invites diverse individuals with the required training and work experience to apply for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

· Completion of one year of full-time formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

· Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, supervises, directs, facilitates, and provides leadership to assigned division and areas based on the needs of the institution; although the division and areas are subject to change, the areas of supervision expected for this this dean are social sciences, public safety affiliation, administration of justice, fire technology/emergency medical technician, business, curriculum/catalog/schedule, enrollment initiatives and professional development.

2. Implements the philosophy and policies of the college and ensures that the educational programs achieve the College mission, vision, and goals.

3. Leads efforts in assigned areas to reduce racial equity gaps and foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning and work environment.

4. Collaboratively and collegially work with faculty, staff, students, and administrators with sensitivity to their diverse backgrounds to problem solve for assigned areas.

5. Oversees the Curriculum Unit, which includes working with the Curriculum Chair and faculty to create and update curriculum, as well as the publication of the college catalog and schedule.

6. Evaluates division chairs and employees for assigned areas

7. Engages and actively participates in the program review process for the assigned areas

8. Participates in various committees, as assigned; co-chairs assigned committees; attends leadership meetings that include Deans, Vice Presidents, and President

9. Represents Instructional Services on a variety of committees and subcommittees under the College's participatory governance structure.

10. Provides leadership in new and emerging technologies in support of teaching and learning.

11. Supports the College's planning efforts; directs, manages, and participates in the preparation and control of the assigned area budgets, including grants or categorical funds.

12. Serves as Saturday administrator; serves as evening administrator, as required.

13. Supervises the personnel functions for the areas in their charge. Responsible for :

a. Supervising and monitoring the selection process for all certificated personnel

b. Monitoring and enforcing the evaluation process

c. Monitoring compliance with the contract and ensuring that the chairs and the Instructional Services Office comply with all elements of the contract

14. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

2. Experience in working with instructional departments.

3. Demonstrated leadership experience in planning, organizing, and implementing programs.

4. Demonstrated experience in interpreting, articulating, and implementing a variety of regulations, policies, and procedures.

5. Knowledge and experience in curriculum development, scheduling, FTE management, and compliance with regulation and contractual requirements.

6. Sensitivity to changing student populations, ethnic and cultural diversity within those populations and the academic programs necessary to serve those students.

7. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.

8. Knowledge of the management information needs of an effective instructional program and uses of various computer resources to meet those needs.

9. General knowledge of budget development, implementation, and management.

10. Personal characteristics necessary for working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity, including stability, good judgment, tact, team spirit, and ability to cooperate with co-workers.

11. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to produce significant reports/documents.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The LACCD determines placement on the pay scale depending on verified education and employment experience. The current starting annual salary range is from: $166,752 - $195,792, plus a doctoral differential, if applicable. Benefits include paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision care plans, and a $50,000 group life policy.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

General Requirement

Health: After selection and prior to employment, a medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees, at the applicant’s expense.

Eligibility Requirement: COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD (Los Angeles Community College District) Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the applicant packet. All materials submitted will become property LACCD. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae detailing educational background and professional experience.

2. A cover letter of interest for the position. Your interest letter must specifically address the qualifications outlined for the position described in this announcement.

3. Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email, and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position.

4. Copies of transcripts (if candidate is advanced as a finalist, they will be required to submit official transcripts) Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please got to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .

Application materials cannot be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The district does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.

EVALUATION PROCESS

ELAC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM July 25, 2024. All materials submitted will become property of ELAC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. Finalists will be invited back for a second interview with the College President.

For additional information or questions regarding the application process, please contact Vice President of Instructional Services, Christina Tafoya at tafoyac@elac.edu.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employe