American River College

Dean (III) of the Natomas Education Center

Job Posting Number: AE00133P

Salary: $131,327 annually. LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.

Closing Date: 08/09/2018

Complete job description and application available online at: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/8657

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of the Natomas Education Center serves as the administrator responsible for the operation and supervision of the Center. The Dean of the Natomas Center works with the College in establishing the overall direction, development, and growth of the Center.

Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the development of the programs, courses, and curriculum to be offered at the off-campus location; the development of the class schedule for the fall and spring semesters, and summer offerings; the assignment, supervision, and evaluation of faculty assigned to the Center; and conducting staff development activities for faculty assigned to the Center.

In addition, the Dean of the Natomas Education Center maintains agreements and contracts with host sites, recommends budget allocations, administers the adopted budget, and the American River College Natomas Education Center day, evening, and summer offerings, and works with the district and college staff in areas of responsibility.

Assignment Responsibilities

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

? Developing, facilitating, and supervising the American River College – Natomas Education Center, including programs, class schedule, student support services, and community relations. 

? Assisting faculty and staff with student problems and concerns. 

? Developing new initiatives that support student learning and student success. 

? Developing strong relationships with Inderkum High School, the Natomas Unified School District, and Sacramento Public Library. 

? Coordinating student support services at the Center to include counseling, financial aid, enrollment services, Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS), etc. 

? Supervising and evaluating support staff assigned to the Center. 

? Working with the Natomas community to identify target populations, and recommending appropriate courses or programs of study to be offered at the Center. 

? Assisting in the recruitment of targeted populations.

? Serving as college liaison to community advisory groups.

? Serving as the lead administrator for the California Early College Academy (CECA). 

? Serving as the lead administrator for multiple grants. 

? Serving as the lead administrator for the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program.

? Maintaining statistical records regarding enrollment, Weekly Student Contact Hours (WSCH), Full Time Equivalency (FTE), productivity, student success and completion rates, etc. for the Center. 

? Meeting regularly with the Inderkum High School principal and the branch manager of the North Natomas Library to discuss the needs of American River College and the host site. 

? Coordinating with the main campus for student and instructional support services as needed. 

? Hiring and supervising staff necessary to support the education program at the Center, including instructional technology support staff, security, counseling, assessment personnel, financial aid staff, etc.

? Hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty at the Center, while coordinating and collaborating with the area deans at the ARC Main Campus.

? Arranging for the sale of textbooks through the American River College Bookstore at the Center. 

? Supporting training opportunities for Center staff in order to retain currency in college and district policy and operations. 

? Coordinating the Center programs and schedules with the main campus, such as final exam schedule and flex activities.

? Addressing safety needs of students and staff. 

? Performing other duties as assigned.

The administrative assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off campus work and/or hours.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree* from an accredited institution completed by January 2, 2019.

2. One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment

3. 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.

*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 on our website at https://jobs.losrios.edu/; select “Los Rios Jobs”, then “Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators”.

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.