Dean, Public Safety, Health & Wellness

About the role

The School of Public Safety, Health, and Wellness at Mission College seeks a highly competent, equity-engaged individual to serve in the capacity of Dean. Mission College is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), located in Santa Clara, the heart of Silicon Valley. The college prioritizes connection, compassion, and belonging, and is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and direct instructional and student support programs, services, and initiatives relative to area of assignment.
• Assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
• Prepare the department budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Recommend the appointment of faculty and staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; monitor faculty contracts to assure accordance with association contract and district policies; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
• Ensure instructional programs and support services are regularly assessed for evidence of student learning and achievement, particularly in terms of student outcomes and adherence to standards of accreditation.
• Manage and oversee functions associated with area of assignment, which may include library, tutorial center, and instructional support labs.
• Initiate, support, and participate in efforts to secure local, state, or federal grant funding for college programs and services; ensure that grants are implemented according to approved plans and that reporting requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Represent the department and division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Coordinate the selection, use, and maintenance of equipment and facilities assigned to the division.
• Manage and oversee functions associated with area of assignment, which may include library, tutorial center, and instructional support labs.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Requirements

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in instruction at a college level; including two years of administrative and management responsibility. Education: Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or a field related to specific area of assignment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of curriculum development and approval, and enrollment management in institutions of higher education.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Academic, career/transfer education, transfer, and developmental education including non-traditional methods of instruction.
• Process and standards of accreditation, and requirements and techniques of outcomes assessment.
• Collective bargaining, contract negotiation and administration.
• Modern pedagogical and instructional design for various instructional methods including online, supplemental, and non-credit.
• Participatory governance and effective practices of adult teaching and learning.
• Pertinent local, state and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.

Skills

Ability To Organize and direct the operations and activities of the college’s instructional programs and/or student support services. On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy. On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Interpret and apply district, division and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Supervise, train and evaluate staff. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software. Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities. Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy. Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others. Work beyond normal business hours, attend evening meetings and/or perform weekend work, and travel.

Benefits

Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $208,083-$221,612 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 25, Steps A-C). Annual salary step increases to maximum of salary range, $259,413 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 25, Step H). Benefits Include: Additional compensation: $2,000 for doctorate added to base salary annually, to be prorated on a monthly basis. Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents. Employer-paid long term disability for employee. Employer-provided life insurance. 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year. 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years). 12 days sick leave accrued annually. Personal necessity leave and personal business leave. Professional development and renewal leave. $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service. CalSTRS retirement.

Pay

Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $208,083-$221,612 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 25, Steps A-C). Annual salary step increases to maximum of salary range, $259,413 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 25, Step H).

Schedule

Assignment
This is an academic administrator position with an anticipated start date of January 2026. This is an exempt, management position and is not subject to overtime.