Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences

About the role

The Dean provides leadership for Humanities and Social Sciences, setting the division's direction and overseeing curricula and operations through supervision and shared governance with division faculty, staff, Department Heads (DHs), and Academic Directors. The Dean partners to drive planning and continuous improvement focused on student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide division leadership and direction through Department Heads and Program Directors to support faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff in sustaining Division programs aligned with College goals.
• Ensure program and student learning outcomes assessment is completed and used for improvement in accordance with College policy and practices.
• Oversees the class schedules in partnership with division leadership; approves, deletes, modifies, and adds classes.
• Works in collaboration with faculty leadership in developing a data-informed and business & industry/student-centered master schedule to ensure clear pathways for student completion and employers' workforce needs.
• Direct and coordinate division-wide work in collaboration with Division Leadership.
• Mentor, motivate, evaluate, and advocate for faculty within the assigned discipline(s).
• Monitor the performance and address faculty concerns through established processes in partnership with the Division and Academic Leadership.
• Develop goals and objectives for programs within the area of assignment, and work with Division leadership and faculty to set goals.
• Participate in creating and implementing accountability systems to ensure program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures are met, including generating revenue in designated programs (e.g., contract and customized training) and meeting the needs of transfer and business and industry partners.
• Supervise Division leadership (Department Heads, Program Directors, and support staff) by providing operational direction, strategic priorities, and evaluation of performance.
• Collaborate in developing policies and programs for the College.
• Communicate policies, standards, and expectations to assigned faculty and staff, and hold employees accountable.
• Guide the Division’s strategic planning and continuous improvement processes in alignment with College priorities and the needs of the community and transfer partners we serve.
• Align planning efforts and key performance indicators to student success, transfer pathways, and program viability.
• Prioritize and address student and employee concerns (e.g., grade issues/appeals and academic integrity) and manage escalated or complex cases as appropriate.
• Respond to safety concerns in accordance with College protocols.
• Apply College policies and procedures consistently to support mediation and conflict resolution with students, employees, and external entities.
• Participate in accreditation reviews and reports as requested.
• Complete special projects as requested.
• Serve on internal and external committees and task forces aligned with College priorities and division needs.
• Build and sustain relationships with community partners, including educational, business, governmental, nonprofit, and agency organizations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an Academic field and Three years of supervisory experience in higher education.
• Eight years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Ability to effectively communicate with division stakeholders.
• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Preferred Doctorate in Higher Education or a closely related field of study, or a field within the Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Six plus years of supervisory experience in higher education.
• Prior experience in a position of leadership at a community college, with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in terms of student and program success.
• Prior supervisory and budget experience in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in planning, curriculum and instruction, student learning outcomes and assessment, program development, and student retention.
• Proven ability to set priorities and outcomes, delegate decision-making appropriately, and support teams through coaching and accountability.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.
• Developed and maintained cooperative educational partnerships.
• A collaborative, consultative, and inclusive management style.
• The ability to use strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• 21st Century technology fluency and modality expertise appropriate to today’s higher-ed landscape (in-person, online, hybrid/HyFlex).
• Experience developing, planning, and implementing short-and long-range goals.
• Experienced in mediation skills.
• Understanding of FERPA regulations and other applicable federal compliance issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement meetings and programs.
• Demonstrate and instruct others in service excellence standards and procedures.
• Effectively organize resources and establish priorities.
• Develop budgets, financial plans, and manage resources.
• Support student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Develop student support programs and services.
• Establish, direct, and enforce policies and regulations pertaining to the areas of assignment.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership experience in planning, curriculum and instruction, student learning outcomes and assessment, program development, and student retention.
• Proven ability to set priorities and outcomes, delegate decision-making appropriately, and support teams through coaching and accountability.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.
• Developed and maintained cooperative educational partnerships.
• A collaborative, consultative, and inclusive management style.
• The ability to use strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• 21st Century technology fluency and modality expertise appropriate to today’s higher-ed landscape (in-person, online, hybrid/HyFlex).
• Experience developing, planning, and implementing short-and long-range goals.
• Experienced in mediation skills.
• Understanding of FERPA regulations and other applicable federal compliance issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement meetings and programs.
• Demonstrate and instruct others in service excellence standards and procedures.
• Effectively organize resources and establish priorities.
• Develop budgets, financial plans, and manage resources.
• Support student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Develop student support programs and services.
• Establish, direct, and enforce policies and regulations pertaining to the areas of assignment.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Flexible schedule required, may include working evenings and weekends and requires local, state, national, and international travel.