Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide leadership in the administration of a major multi-functional area of a community college, including resource development and personnel management, in accordance with laws, regulations, District policy and collective bargaining agreements. Provide leadership and vision for the campus Student Equity Plan and its activities, programs and services.

Engage with District and college personnel to coordinate student success initiatives for the college. Key responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of innovative approaches, ensuring accountability and accuracy for reports related to Student Equity, and input to and collaboration with the Director of Institutional Research regarding student equity attributes in management information systems and related data resources & requirements.

Formulate and develop long and short-range goals and strategic plans for the instructional area, including staffing, facilities, curriculum and educational philosophy; Plan, organize, and manage the operations and activities of the college student equity and achievement services. Oversight of college programs and services for disproportionately impacted student communities.

Develop and implement plans and policies to facilitate, improve and promote the curriculum, programs and services of the instructional area; maintain instructional standards of quality.

Supervise the planning, development and recommendation of new courses; review standing courses and recommend the deletion of courses no longer appropriate to the curriculum; maintain current course outlines to accurately reflect the instructional programs, including on- line courses.

Develop and prepare class schedules, room and instructor assignments and class sections to be offered in day, extended day, weekends and intersessions.

Interact with students to address concerns related to division programs, courses, and employees. Respond to student issues relating to student conduct, behavioral intervention, and Title IX.

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary instructional area budget; monitors and controls budget expenditures; direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records and files regarding personnel, facilities, programs, operations and activities. Also, oversee the development, coordination, and monitoring of program budget development of Categorical Programs, Federal, State and Private funded grants related to Student Equity and disproportionately impacted student groups.

Determine appropriate equipment and supplies for the instructional area in accordance with established policies; submit textbook lists and requests for supplementary materials, audio- visual resources and other instructional resources; monitor and control inventories.

Conduct outreach activities and serve as a liaison with local high schools and community agencies to promote program enrollment and effectiveness. Develop and prepare publications relating to Student Equity and assigned programs that can lead to eliminating disproportionate impacts.

Maintain communication with District and college administrators, faculty members and classified staff to resolve conflicts and issues, exchange information and coordinate division activities.

Train, supervise, evaluate and direct the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes.

Plan, organize and arrange appropriate staff development programs and activities for faculty and staff; provide orientation for new employees.

Organize, attend or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serve on committees as assigned; provide administrative oversight of special projects or programs as assigned. Collaborate closely with student/academic support programs, in the effective delivery of student equity activities and programs to ensure that the college fulfills its responsibility in meeting equity goals and maximizes potential funding available from the State, Federal and private sectors.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to assigned programs; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition to the essential functions, the Dean, Ethnic Studies & Student Equity may participate in the development and administration of external funding sources from grants, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the direction of the appropriate Vice President, this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to the functions and activities of a major multi-functional area (division) within the college. This position supports the District-wide strategic directions, goals, and core values outlined in the Educational and Facilities Master Plan (EFMP). Oversees college programs and services to advance college equity initiatives, diversity objectives, and successful goal completion for targeted student populations focused through an equity-minded perspective and vision.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Dean, Ethnic Studies & Student Equity maintains frequent contact with college and District administrators, faculty and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of California education code and requirements, including Title 5

Knowledge of research project policies, procedures and practices, including data collection and analysis

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of educational pedagogy and student success strategies applicable for the diverse community college student body

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and timelines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a masters degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of an advanced degree in Ethnic Studies, American Indian Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Latina/o Studies, or a closely related discipline (e.g., Education, Sociology, Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or similar) with expertise in race, ethnicity, equity, or social justice from a regionally accredited institution.

Demonstrated teaching experience in Ethnic Studies, American Indian Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Latina/o Studies, or related fields in an accredited post- secondary institution.

Experience in the management, coordination or leadership of an academic program, or community organization, or student support program or center, including collaboration with faculty in coordinating and maintaining knowledge of curriculum and educational programs that respond to the needs of historically underrepresented students.

Experience with budget and grant management, monitoring expenditures, reporting, and fundraising and grant procurement.

Demonstrated experience with community outreach and partnering with community-based and social justice organizations related to service learning, civic engagement, internships, programming, and building K-16 collaborations.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit here to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the "Additional Transcripts" link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.