Monterey Peninsula College
Interim Associate Dean of Instruction-Career Education
Salary: $12,371.00 - $14,193.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00052
Closing: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey Peninsula College and/or Marina Education Center, CA
Division: Academic Affairs
Description
Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to educational equity for all students. As outlined in the https://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/leadership/board-of-trustees, https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/mpc/Board.nsf/files/BJLSXW74D733/$file/12-11-19%20EDMasterPlan%20Board%201st%20Read.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/, https://www.mpc.edu/home/showpublisheddocument/43461/638417984874070000, and https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/mpc/Board.nsf/files/BG7ME45A5A6E/$file/09-25-19%20Student%20Equity%20Plan%20Board%20Presentation.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of socialjustice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.
Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
• Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
• Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and
• Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.
Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Position DescriptionUnder the Academic Administrator assigned to the area, the Interim Associate Dean provides leadership and oversight for Career Education instructional programs, instructional support services, and related services.
The Interim Associate Dean will lead, supervise, evaluate, and support faculty and staff in assigned divisions and areas, in accordance with District policies and procedures; carry out complex projects and special programs; ensure continued compliance with district policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations related to instruction; and work collaboratively with College administration, faculty, and staff to promote educational excellence and student success.
The contract for the Interim Associate of Dean of Instruction-Career Education will be for a period of 18 - 24 months and the successful candidate may also apply for the permanent position.
Example of Duties
Example of Duties
Duties and essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Leadership:• Support a climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students and the community; collaborate with area staff and other campus leaders to develop and implement processes that support student success.
• Lead with sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Participate in campus initiatives related to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism and collaborative efforts to close equity gaps.
• Provide year round leadership for Career Education programs; assist in the development, implementation, and operation of Career Education instructional programs and related services including day, evening, weekend, intersession, and summer programs.
• Provide support and assistance for planning and implementation of program industry advisory meetings.
Curriculum and Program Development:• Assist with administrative review and approval of new and revised Career Education curriculum; maintain a working knowledge of local and state curriculum guidelines and legislation.
• Support faculty in the development, implementation, assessment, and improvement of Career Education programs.
• Support faculty in the delivery of Career Education instruction in a variety of modalities (including face-to-face, online education, and student academic support); ensure that partnership agreements with other education institutions (including articulation/transfer agreements) are kept up to date.
• Maintain working knowledge of local and state curriculum guidelines and legislation.
Enrollment Management:• Assist with the development of class schedules that meet local and state guidelines, achieve enrollment targets, and support the completion of student education goals.
• Assist with tracking, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of data related to enrollment and enrollment management; identify and recommend adjustments to class schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to support enrollment and completion
• Participate in marketing, outreach, and communication activities to promote programs, courses, and services within assigned areas(s).
• Assist with student outreach, recruitment, and marketing efforts related to assigned areas.
Personnel Management:• Participate in the hiring process for management, faculty and classified staff in assigned division(s) and/or area(s).
• Coordinate and participate in the professional development for assigned faculty and classified staff?.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate assigned classified staff according to District policies and procedures. Participate in the evaluation of faculty according to district policy and procedures.
Planning and Accreditation:• Provide leadership for, and support the completion of program review, planning, and resource allocation processes for assigned areas; support ongoing evaluation and improvement of the programs and services in the assigned areas.
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors, faculty, and classified staff, ensure that area plans and budgets are aligned to college mission, goals, and objectives.
• Assist with and participate in activities related to College-wide and program-specific accreditation.
• Support faculty in completing program and course learning assessment; assist with tracking and reporting assessment progress.
Budgets and Grants:• Manage the approved annual budget for assigned areas.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and oversight of grant applications and grant reporting.
Regulations:• Accurately interpret and apply provisions of the College's collective bargaining agreements.
• Interpret, analyze, and apply appropriate laws, policies, rules and procedures to determine impact on assigned division(s) or area(s) and monitor compliance and reporting strategies.
General Operations:• Respond to, and seek resolution of complaints arising from division and/or area activities, including participating in the grievance process.
• Actively participate in, and support, College and District participatory governance components, activities, and other collaborative processes.
• Employ appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the College and District communities.
• Serve as liaison to other college units, areas and services, advisory committees, individual students and student groups, and appropriate university, school and community groups.
• Serve on College and District committees as assigned. May represent the District at state and regional meetings, committees, and conferences.
• Travel throughout the service area in carrying out responsibilities and functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Of: Computer Based technology for management of assigned divisions/areas and for instructional and instructional support services; the goals of participatory governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and College laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern o?ce computer software programs; report and presentation writing; sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Ability To: Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate orally and in writing; manage financial resources effectively including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and expenditures; use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet; work effectively with managers, faculty and sta? in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college and the assigned divisions or areas; exercise good judgment; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and gender backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:• Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent; and
• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment; and
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Desirable Qualifications• Experience providing instruction and/or instructional support services in higher education, preferably a career education or related discipline.
• Three or more years in academic leadership positions with increasing responsibility such as Coordinator, Director, Department Chair, Division Chair, and Dean.
• Direct work experience in a career education field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs, services, or other initiatives.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environment: Busy office environment. Light to moderate physical effort; occasional standing or walking; periodic handling of lightweight parcels up to 15 pounds. Indoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work as necessary. Requires evening and weekend responsibility. Required travel to District sites and occasional travel to other locations in the county or state.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possess or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance meeting State of California requirements.
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
Work Schedule
Exempt level position, 12 months per year. This position is located in Monterey, California.
Required Application MaterialsWhere appropriate, please highlight in your cover letter and/or resume how your experience and work has encompassed social justice or Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti Racism, and Accessibility (IDEA) principles. All applicants are required to submit:• A completed online District application form, submitted via our https://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/campus-resources/human-resources/employment• A resume/curriculum vitae that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience• All graduate academic transcripts. Unofficial copies may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of the interview. For foreign degrees, you are required to attach an evaluation for US equivalency.• A cover letter including details of how you meet the items listed in the desirable qualifications.• A diversity statement including a detailed response to how you have implemented or demonstrated your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
BenefitsMonterey Peninsula College offers excellent employee benefits, ranging from health, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and long-term disability, provides sick leave and contributes to the CalSTRS or CalPERS retirement plan. Participation in tax-deferred plans is available.
Candidate Travel Reimbursement
Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.
For recruitment questions, please contact:Jennifer Baughn, Human Resources Manager & Title IX Officermailto:jbaughn@mpc.edu
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