Job Abstract

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Support, the Dean is responsible for the overall design, organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of a comprehensive student learning program in an assigned division/student services area.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill two 12 month, 100% positions, located at Moorpark College, beginning July 1, 2024. One position is pending board approval.

Moorpark College seeks to hire one Dean of Student Learning to serve the college's Counseling, EOPS, and Student Life & Support division and one Dean of Student Learning to serve the college's Admissions and Records, Outreach, Student Health Center, Dual Enrollment, Student Life/Activities, Guided Pathways, and Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) division.

This position requires a commitment to facilitate the journey to equity and remove barriers to student achievement to fulfill the comprehensive mission of Vision 2030; to increase student access, retention, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA), and completion; and to support the attainment of institutional and student learning outcomes.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Develop, direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the programs, personnel, operations, and activities of their respective division, including program planning, analysis, and review, to ensure compliance with Education Code, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, district policies, and all contractual agreements between the Governing Board and recognized bargaining units. E

Assist in the recruitment, selection, and development of classified and academic personnel within the division, and evaluate all personnel in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; plan and project division staffing requirements; monitor proper and efficient use of assigned staff; provide staffing recommendations in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines. E

Direct the development and implementation of class schedules and faculty assignments in accordance with current assessment of program and student needs and collective bargaining agreements. E

Direct and implement sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the division budget; supervise the preparation and submission of division budget and, upon approval, assume overall responsibility for timely and accurate implementation; develop and implement externally funded initiatives; plan resource allocations for facilities, equipment and technologies that support instructional programs in the division. E

Provide guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional programs; promote the inclusion of students in the shared decision-making process. E

Ensure that all division courses, curriculum and programs comply with applicable laws, other federal, state, and local requirements, district rules and regulations, Education Code, and collective bargaining agreements; collaborate with the staff to assure that proper course articulation is maintained with other institutions of higher education. E

Ensure that all student services programs comply with applicable laws, other federal, state and local requirements, district rules and regulations, Education Code, and collective bargaining agreements; review, monitor and participate in the shaping of regional, statewide and national issues concerning community colleges. E

Develop, implement, direct and evaluate activities related to articulation with secondary schools, and matriculation activities within the college, including the recruitment, admission, assessment, advisement and retention of students; develop, implement, direct and evaluate such student activities, programs and services as community outreach, special student events, student government, graduation, student health program management, course curriculum, orientation programs, needs assessments, and related services in support of student college life. E

Coordinate the establishment and implementation of division advisory committees; establish and maintain liaisons with business and community representatives as participants in the planning, development and modification of division curriculum and programs. E

Coordinate and prepare timely and accurate instructional reports required by various federal, state, district and college departments. E

Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to division programs and activities; use a variety of computer software to research, enter, modify and retrieve data for preparation of reports, correspondence and other written materials. E

Keep abreast of emerging services, methodologies, and technologies relevant to division. E

Coordinate and prepare timely, accurate and comprehensive reports and responses to all required state, federal, and district and college departments. E

Serve on management councils and other college and district committees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

1. Possession of a master's degree; and
2. One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

SALARY RANGE:
$11,621.50 to $15,573.75/ month

With a doctorate add $6,447.53/year ($537.29/month)

STARTING SALARY:
Dependent on qualifying education and experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you need assistance using the online application system please contact the GovernmentJobs.com applicant support line at (855) 524-5627 between the hours of 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

• The cover letter of must include the following: A) the date, your name, and the position and locations for which you are applying, B) address your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and C) provide the screening committee with an understanding of how you will contribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCD community.

• If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, they should be uploaded with your application materials. We will not accept confidential letters of recommendation.

• Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred, or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.