POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Dean
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Administrative
E
JOB SUMMARY: To provide academic and fiscal leadership for an assigned group of disciplines of a
specific campus. This includes planning and evaluation, selection and supervision of faculty and staff,
developing and managing the academic programs in coordination with the other academic deans, and all
activities required to meet the strategic goals of the assigned area.
YEARLY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PERCENT OF
TIME
1. Develop, implement, manage and evaluate academic programs and
20%
community outreach services; provide program advice to faculty, staff and
students.
2.
Develop, recommend and evaluate short and long-range strategic academic
plans and related policies/procedures; monitor programs, manage campus
enrollments in coordination with other Deans; maintain accreditation
standards; implement approved programs; recommend modifications as
required.
15%
3.
Build relationships with local industry representatives and outside agencies to
determine needs for programs; oversee the development and evaluation of
academic services and courses to meet the needs of students and the
community; participate in professional and community activities.
15%
4.
Responsible for personnel management activities for assigned departments.
Major functions to include recommendations for employment, promotion,
supervisions and evaluating assigned personnel and providing guidance and
support concerning personal and professional development.
15%
5.
Develop class schedules and assignment of space for maximum effectiveness
of resources; oversee the adoption and ordering of textbooks.
10%
6.
Develop budget recommendations; manage approved budget; monitor
equipment/inventories for multiple programs.
10%
7.
Participate as a voting member or liaison of standing committees for the
District.
10%
8.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President, Instruction
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct and indirect supervisory responsibility of assigned staff.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budget
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in education, administration or a directly related field.
EXPERIENCE: Nine (9) years experience in college teaching, instructional administration,
program planning and development, planning and budgeting in an academic environment, or
similarly related field.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Conflict resolution, leadership and teambuilding skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner.
A working knowledge of program and curriculum development, implementation of
innovative teaching methods, and evaluation methodologies in disciplines of
responsibilities.
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
Ability to organize and direct major tasks.
Decision making, time management, goal setting, and planning abilities necessary.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally
required to stand; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level
within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation,
assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is
unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
DEAN
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(nonweather)
Work near moving mechanical
parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Amended: 6/1/09
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Amended: 6/1/09
Date
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