Dean of Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the assigned Associate Vice President, the Dean performs duties in the administration and supervision of the instructional area including all program administration, hiring and training, enrollment management, facilities use and maintenance, instructor assignments, staff development, schedule development, faculty and staff evaluation, facilitating curriculum development and evaluation, budgetary recommendations, and administration of day, extended day, weekend and summer offerings. The Dean promotes student learning within each of the departments and programs through sound administrative practices and the creation of an equitable and inclusive environment that promotes academic rigor, fosters instructional innovation, and provides comprehensive support services to students.

About the Role

The Dean oversees programs in the Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation discipline, including Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Technology, Design Technology, Diesel Technology, Electronics, Electrical Trainee Program, Energy, Horticulture, and Welding. This position oversees programs at satellite campuses where presence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and direction in the coordination of scheduling, facility oversight, and ordering equipment each semester.
• Coordinating the use of instructional facilities and evaluating off-campus facilities in support of the Area programs.
• Serving as a liaison between Area departments and multiple internal and external agencies.
• Facilitating communication between the Area and the college at large and coordinating Area programming and services across the college such as Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), Counseling, Learning Communities, etc. to address the needs of students.
• Working cooperatively with the administrative team in support of college goals and serving on teams, committees and work groups as appropriate.
• Facilitating conversations around innovation, new program development and use of technology.

Requirements

• Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Qualifications

Note Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at the Application Instructions Before You Apply.

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified. Required Application Documents Applicants must submit the following Los Rios Community College District Application Letter of Interest Resume Additional Instructions Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications. Applications stating see other documents e.g. “see resume” or “see transcripts” will be disqualified. Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.