Dean, Business & IT and Distance Education

Range 18 ($8,543.29 – $13,698.57) per month based on the current Management Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

1.0

Applications are now being accepted for a Dean of Business & Information Technology and Distance Education within San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE). Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean is responsible for planning, supervising, evaluating, and managing the Non-Credit Business & Information Technology Programs and Distance Education offerings at all SDCE locations.
There are six (6) major SDCE campuses within the San Diego Community College District with a number of off-campus locations. Applicants should understand that they are subject to reassignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

The successful candidate must be able to handle the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage, evaluate, and coordinate the Business & Information Technology Program and Distance Education in accordance with legal requirements, District policies and sound instructional principles and practices;
• Supervise and coordinate assigned curriculum planning and development for classes and programs; communicate and interpret program objectives and offerings to potential students, community organizations, current students, staff, instructors and others;
• Assume a leadership role in the hiring, evaluation, and retention of all program personnel;
• Effectively manage enrollment through the preparation of faculty teaching assignments and schedules in accordance with established District policy;
• Initiate program review as necessary to determine the need for program revisions and new course offerings;
• Manage, evaluate, coordinate, and provide leadership for Distance Education offerings;
• Initiate and participate in overall program planning;
• Plan and monitor program budgets;
• Serve as a member of District, SDCE, program, or other committees and task forces;
• Attend conferences relevant to SDCE;
• Participate in public information/marketing activities;
• Work with advisory committees, private industry, and public agencies to revise/develop programs and resources;

   

DEAN – CONTINUING EDUCATION:

• Incumbents are assigned to serve as site administrator for a large continuing education center which involves instruction and student services, including bookstore operations.

   

  Possession of a Master’s degree;
  AND,
  One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment;
  OR,
  Possession of a lifetime California Community College Supervisor Credential AND two years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education.

  NOTE: All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions, unless otherwise specified.

The successful candidate will have established the highest level of professional competence evidenced by a combination of education, training, and/or experience in Business & Information Technology and Distance Education which clearly demonstrate the following:

• Innovation: Demonstrated innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit that supports and enhances the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
   
• Program Development: Demonstrated experience aligning and growing established academic and start up programs based on the organization’s mission and resources.
   
• Resource Management: Demonstrated experience taking an entrepreneurial perspective pursuing ethical alternative funding sources inclusive of grant and foundation funding.
   
• Communication: Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining open communications regarding resources, priorities, and expectations within a shared governance environment. Strong oral and written communication skills.
   
• Collaboration: Demonstrated experience building and leveraging external networks and partnerships to advance the mission, vision, and goals of areas of responsibility. Demonstrated experience building collaborative partnerships between instructional programs within the organization that leverage resources and build capacity.
   
• Budget Management: Demonstrated experience developing and administering operating budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
   
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience initiating, implementing, and coordinating multiple projects and priorities while meeting timelines.
   
• Personnel Management: Strong and effective interpersonal skills in working with district faculty and administration to ensure compliance with state and local policies and procedures.
   
• Diversity: Demonstrated experience working with staff and students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities
   
• Professionalism: Demonstrated courage to take risks, make difficult decisions, and accept responsibility.

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a “Request for Equivalency Form” (link to the left) and attach it during the application process.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

• Valid California driver’s license
• [If possess] California Community College Supervisory Credential.

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Category III

   

  Environment:

• Favorable, usually involves an office.

   

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an “incomplete” application; please enter “N/A” if any section does not apply.

1. Complete online application;
2. Letter of application (not to exceed 3 pages) addressing each of the professional competencies listed under Desired Qualifications;
3. Current résumé emphasizing experience, education, training, and abilities directly related to the position;
4. Names and contact information for five (5) professional references entered as part of the online application (finalists’ references will be contacted);
5. Unofficial Transcripts (Graduate)
6. Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable); AND
7. Equivalency Request (if applicable).

    

Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you’ve written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Before submitting the application and uploaded materials, please check all to make certain they are complete and accurate. Once you submit, you will not have access to your application. If you think you have made an error prior to the closing date, please contact HR at (619) 388-6579 or email jobs@sdccd.edu
 

• Application materials sent via mail, fax, or e-mail will not be accepted.
• Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via e-mail: it is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email frequently for correspondence.
• All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit “official” transcripts as stated on application;
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the candidate’s expense;
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States; AND
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in Human Resources located at the District Administrative Offices.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.