Associate Dean, Technology and Health

Position Number: CM-160-2024
Division: Technology & Health
Department: Technology and Health Division Office
FTE: 100
Term (month/year): 12 Months/Year
Annual Salary Step Range: $176,052.00 - $202,111.00

Initial Screening Date: 08/26/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Description
Position Overview:
Definition:

Under administrative direction, assists in planning, organizing, controlling, and providing administrative direction and oversight for all operations, activities, programs, and services of the Technology and Health Department; coordinates and directs communications, personnel, resources, curriculum, schedules, and information to meet the instructional needs of the Technology and Health Department and enhance educational effectiveness of designated programs and services; assists in department-wide educational planning and program development.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives administrative direction from the Dean, Technology and Health. Exercises general direction and supervision over faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Class Characteristics:

This is an Associate Dean classification that assists in overseeing, controlling, and directing all activities of the Technology and Health Department, including short- and long-term planning and development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and programs. This class provides assistance to the Dean, Technology and Health in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of education policy and District functions and activities and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other divisions and departments and assisting in managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. This class is distinguished from the Dean, Technology and Health in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all department academic functions, programs, and activities, for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only):

1. Plans, organizes, controls, and directs designated functions, activities, programs, and services of the Technology and Health Department; assists in establishing and maintaining department timelines and priorities; ensures related activities comply with established standards, requirements, grant specifications, laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. Assists with department-wide educational planning and program development; administers and monitors assigned programs and services to ensure compliance with established curriculum and content standards and requirements; participates in development, analysis, and implementation of curriculum standards to meet student needs; develops and recommends new courses and instructional activities as needed.
3. Coordinates and directs communications, personnel, resources, curriculum, schedules, and information to meet the instructional needs of the Technology and Health Department and enhance the educational effectiveness of assigned programs and services.
4. Selects, trains, motivates, and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
5. Assists Dean in conducting faculty review, including four-year probationary evaluation process, class visitations, and administrative evaluations.
6. Participates in the development, management, and administration of the departments annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
7. Contributes to the overall quality of the departments service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and District needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
8. Coordinates activities to enhance faculty and administrative understanding of education practices, curriculum standards, and instructional strategies related to Technology and Health Department programs and services.
9. Reviews faculty curriculum and provides technical advice on changes and modifications to curriculum; works with faculty on curriculum development and transfer articulation proposals.
10. Reviews Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and assessments; advises faculty and provides feedback and recommendations; provides technical training to faculty on SLO development and assessment procedures and guidelines; develops and updates reports tracking the progress and status of curriculum, SLO, and assessment for all courses and programs within the department.
11. Provides consultation and technical expertise to administrators, faculty, staff, students, outside agencies, and others concerning department operations and activities; provides detailed and technical information concerning department programs, services, curriculum, and courses.
12. Coordinates department programs, services, and communications between administrators, faculty, staff, other divisions and departments, outside agencies, governmental agencies, students, and the public; establishes and maintains partnerships in support of department activities.
13. Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
14. Serves as member of the Instruction Team.
15. Advises, provides guidance, and prepares and delivers presentations on issues pertaining to the Technology and Health Department.
16. Attends and participates in professional group meetings and various District committees and advisory boards; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the related to the area of assignment.
17. Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
18. Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
19. Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Dean, Technology and Health.
20. Responds to difficult and sensitive student and faculty inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
21. Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA).
22. Oversees, leads, and provides high-level customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.
23. Utilizes critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with tact, confidence, and diplomacy.
24. Implements, enforces, supports, and abides by federal, state, and local policies and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
25. Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, Screening and Selection Committees, mandated trainings, and DEISAA related trainings as required.
26. Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required.
27. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
28. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

1. Principles and practices of supporting a DEISAA academic and work environment.
2. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
3. Budget development, administrative practices, and organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
4. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
5. Principles, practices, procedures, and techniques involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum standards and instructional programs, services, plans, strategies, processes, systems, projects, courses, goals, and objectives.
6. Curriculum standards, requirements, assessments, and instructional techniques and strategies related to Technology and Health programs and services.
7. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
8. Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
9. Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence and presentations.
10. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
11. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
12. Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
13. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Implement, advocate for, and communicate the Colleges vision and Commitment to creating a DEISAA academic and work environment.
2. Oversee and address gaps in DEISAA in the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.
3. Critical thinking and decision-making through observing, analyzing, inferring, communicating, and problem-solving in challenging situations with tact, confidence, and diplomacy.
4. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department and assigned program areas.
5. Prepare and administer budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
6. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
7. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
8. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.
9. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
10. Effectively administer a variety of departmental programs, projects, and administrative activities.
11. Effectively represent the District and the department in meetings with various educational, business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
12. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
13. Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
14. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
15. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
16. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
17. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
18. Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
19. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
20. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

1. Equivalent to a Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in any academic discipline, OR
a. A valid California credential that authorizes services as a community college administrator; and
2. Five (5) years increasingly responsible management experience related to administrative assignment, including teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

Licenses and Certificates:

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