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Dean of Mathematics, Science & Engineering Division

Antelope Valley College

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide leadership to and support for the Mathematics, Science & Engineering Division, including the departments of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences and Engineering.  In addition to program development and course support, the Dean is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Division’s personnel, programs, expenditures, and facilities, as well as serving as the Division’s advocate to the Administration and Board of Trustees.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E) = denotes essential duties of the position

  • Provide leadership for program development. Work directly with faculty and department chairs to plan for equity-based curriculum and program additions intentionally designed to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps, modifications, and deletions to maintain the relevance of divisional programs to meet and promote student and community needs; set priorities for resource needs, provide program analysis and multi-year instructional plans, and participate in strategic and long-range instructional planning for the district. (E)
  • Demonstrate commitment to fulfilling the comprehensive mission of the community college system as well as Antelope Valley College.
  • Promote the assessment of learning outcomes to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps, promote equitable participation in programs and courses of study, and determine the effectiveness of student learning within the division and throughout the college. (E)
  • Stay current regarding national trends and innovations applicable to assigned disciplines, community colleges, and higher education, including alternative modes of assessment, hiring practices, academic freedom, and the role of technology in the classroom, course design, and prerequisites. Promote the needs of the division to the campus and community. (E)
  • Cultivate and sustain a positive culture of care for all levels of division staff and work cooperatively with other campus personnel to integrate and coordinate programs and services across the curriculum. (E)
  • Prepare budget requests that emphasize funding of priorities that promote the eradication of disproportionate impact gaps as well as equity-driven initiatives with input from department chairs; allocate funds; and prioritize division financial needs, including new hires, program funding, technology, and instructional equipment; and communicate those priorities clearly to the appropriate departments. (E)
  • Complete grant writing and/or program development plans. (E)
  • Forge and maintain essential partnerships with community, business, and legislative constituents. Lead in needs assessments for our industry partners and responsive program development. (E)
  • Manage fiscal and contractual elements of all federal, state, local and private grants including grant reporting, grant programming including operations, contract negotiation/approval, and space planning and management. (E)
  • Recruit appropriate training providers and curriculum developers to meet specific program needs. (E)
  • Work collaboratively to market and promote workforce and extended learning programs utilizing credit, not-for-credit, and noncredit methods of delivery as appropriate. (E)
  • Participation and/or provide leadership in the accreditation process. (E)
  • Promote college programs beyond the campus community. (E)
  • Effectively supervise and regularly evaluate staff. (E)
  • Support staff development and professional growth. (E)
  • Serve on campus organizations and committees and effectively participate in meetings.
  • Serve as liaison with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs; in conjunction with department chairs and faculty, establish advisory committees, as appropriate. (E)
  • Determine and fulfill needs for all college sites and centers regarding instructional programs and services. (E)
  • Work cooperatively with department chairs and coordinators, other administrators, and supervisors to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum and at all locations with the goals of promoting equitable access and services, eradicating disproportionate impact gaps, and meeting student needs. (E)
  • Work to effectively resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions in the spirit of collegiality and due process, adhering to collective bargaining agreements as appropriate. (E)
  • Analyze staff hiring requests to meet short-term and long-term needs and make recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs; assist in developing equity-driven job descriptions for new positions during the program review process. 
  • Maintain an effective working knowledge of computers and related technologies that affect office management including electronic spreadsheets, word processing, data collection, and internet/intranet capabilities. (E)
  • Coordinate the program review process within the assigned division. (E)
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with state and federal regulations. (E)
  • Participate in the rotating responsibility of Administrator on Duty, and be available for day, evening, or weekend assignments. (E)
  • Participate actively at multiple educational sites. (E)
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

  • Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. 
  • One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment (Title 5, section 53420. Minimum Qualifications for Educational Administrators).
  • Commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that grows access and support to address disproportionate impact gaps.
  • Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, passion for the pursuit of DEIA principles and how that positively impacts the organization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes the achievement of all students’ educational goals.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in a reasonably related field.
  • Three (3) years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
  • Commitment to practicing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and infusing these principles through activities in education.
  • Proven and demonstrated success in employee development and conflict resolution.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

  • None

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