Dean of Sciences jobs in California
Dean of Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of science. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Sciences leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Sciences manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Dean, Health & Safety Sciences
- Antelope Valley College
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Lancaster, CA
FULL_TIME
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Antelope Valley College
Dean, Health & Safety Sciences
Salary: $162,595.80 - $203,059.56 Annually
Deadline: 6/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=282238
Description
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean will serve with a student-centered, equitable focus, leading the Health and Public Safety Division. The Health and Public Safety Division includes, but is not limited to, Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Radiation Technology, Respiratory Technology, Nutrition, EMT, Fire Technology, Wildland Fire Technology, & Paramedic. In addition to program development and course support, the Dean is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Division’s schedule development, enrollments, budget, personnel, programs’ compliance, expenditures, and facilities, as well as serving as the Division’s advocate to the Administration.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
(E) = denotes essential duties of the position- Provide leadership for program development. Work directly with faculty and department chairs to develop culturally relevant, accessible curriculum and programs designed to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps that meet and promote student needs, set priorities for resource needs, 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)
- Provide leadership that demonstrates understanding of Antelope Valley College’s mission and the students we serve. (E)
- 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 division to the campus and community. (E)
- Direct accreditation processes for individual programs and assist with the institutional accreditation process; monitor and communicate accreditation standard modifications to the Instruction Office; prepare reports for state licensing boards, grants and contracts, program and college accreditation, including self evaluations and other external program authorizations and accreditation agencies. (E)
- Cultivate and sustain a positive culture of care for students and 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)
- Promote excellence in teaching and orient new staff; in conjunction with department chairs, orient new division faculty. (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)
- 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 to effectively resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions in the spirit of collegiality utilizing 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- Three (3) years of progressive leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
- Commitment to practicing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and infusing these principles through activities in education.
- Proven and demonstrated success in employee development, change management, and conflict resolution.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
None
Knowledge Of- Equity-based principles and leadership in higher education.
- Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
- Participatory governance within the California Community College System.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
- Pedagogy, Andragogy, and current instructional successful practices in all modalities.
- Disciplines within the assigned division(s).
- Budget preparation and control that sustains the mission of the college and student success; grant-funded program compliance.
- Effective collaboration, communication, and consensus-building techniques.
- Collective bargaining agreements and varied evaluation procedures for staff and faculty.
- Equity-based, culturally relevant curriculum development.
- Educational Pathways/Course/Program Articulation.
- Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- District organization, operations, policies, and goals.
- Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Outcomes.
- Computer and related technologies for instruction.
- Student success related to basic skills, student success, and student equity.
- Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing across various audiences and constituent groups.
- Provide effective leadership in the management, supervision, and evaluation of the work of others.
- Provide a commitment to equity-based teaching/learning and the vision of a learning- centered institution and community.
- Effectively and innovatively use data to inform decision-making.
- Conduct analysis of workforce and educational/training needs based on information from college and community stakeholders, labor market data, demographic information, and surveys.
- Identify resources and complete grant writing and/or program development.
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost- effective manner.
- Promote and develop partnerships with educational and community organizations.
- Commit to supporting the successful completion of the degrees, certificates and objectives of the different educational sites.
- Travel to multiple educational sites to fulfill duties.
- Work as liaison for communications between administrators, students, and the community at large.
- Demonstrate understanding of Student Learning Outcomes and ACCJC Accreditation Standards for higher education.
- Commitment to equity, student success, and program completion.
- Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management, supporting academic achievement and academic freedom.
- Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management, supporting academic freedom and academic achievement.
- Equitably develop, plan, organize, and programs, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs.
- Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
- Approach challenges as opportunities and utilize data to inform equitable solutions that meet multiple ends.
- Plan, organize work, and meet schedules and deadlines.
- Work cooperatively with and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff.
- Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and new programs.
- Work evenings and weekends as required.
CONTACTS: Administrators, staff, students, vendors, government agencies, public and community members and co-workers.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: (The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those employees may need to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)- Requires the ability to exert physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Tasks require extended periods sitting and at a keyboard.
- Employees are frequently required to walk and stand.
- Normal office environment at potentially multiple sites.
- Frequent interruptions.
- The employee must travel to locations other than the assigned work site and may be required to work evenings and weekends.
- Typical 40-hour work week minimum, with occasional night and weekend work.
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:- Three (3) years of progressive leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
- Commitment to practicing the principles of diversity, equity,
- 7 Days Ago
Associate Dean of Health Sciences
- Shasta College
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Redding, CA
FULL_TIME
- Overview: The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area ...
- 8 Days Ago
Dean, Natural Sciences
- Mt. San Antonio College
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Walnut, CA
FULL_TIME
- Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration. Applicant...
- 9 Days Ago
Dean, School of Natural Sciences
- University of California - Merced
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Merced, CA
FULL_TIME
- Position overview Position title: Dean, School of Natural Sciences Salary range: $340,000 to $370,000 Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2025, or sooner if available Review timeline: First ...
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Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- California State University, San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA
FULL_TIME
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- 6 Days Ago
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- San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
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San Jose, CA
FULL_TIME
- DIVISION DEAN OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES, ARTS AND PE San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Close/First Review Date: 04/28/2024 Campus Location: Evergreen Valley College Position Descripti...
- 6 Days Ago
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- Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN
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- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso
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El Paso, TX
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- Charter Oak Recruitment
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New Bedford, MA
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- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- University of Arkansas System
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Little Rock, AR
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Income Estimation for Dean of Sciences jobs
$144,663 to $226,162
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What does a Dean of Sciences do?
Dean of Sciences in Cincinnati, OH
In addition to majors and minors, the School of Arts and Sciences offers students academic opportunities through such specialty programs as Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, and the Honors Program.
January 14, 2020
Dean of Sciences in Fresno, CA
Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Faculty Affairs, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
December 15, 2019
Dean of Sciences in Olympia, WA
Dean’s List students are notified by the Office of Communication and Creative Services after all incomplete grades have been resolved for the previous semester.
December 19, 2019