Columbia College

Dean of Arts, Sciences and Human Performance - Office of Instruction - Columbia College

Salary: Management Salary Schedule (2025-2026) Range 49: $13,361 to $16,986 monthly or $13,612 to $17,237 monthly with earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year-for-year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step C.

Closing Date: Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/postings/9007

DEFINITION

Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative activities and operations of the division; supervises classified and non-classified personnel assigned to the division; oversees the preparation and conduct of divisional academic programs (day and evening), academic activities of the faculty, and all pertinent administrative and personnel actions; guides and participates in curriculum planning and evaluation, course and program promotion and evaluates requirements for instructional staff, facilities, supplies and equipment; makes recommendations to the Vice President about standards, policies, and procedures applicable to instructional services and performs other duties, as assigned.

NOTE: The Dean of Arts, Sciences and Human Performance also supervises the Athletic Director at Columbia College.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general administrative direction from an assigned Vice-President or other assigned executive manager.

• Provides direct supervision to numerous faculty, managers as well as other administrative support staff, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Possession of a Masters’ degree from an accredited college or university related to the administrative assignment.

• Experience: One year of formal training, internship, or college leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment. AND three years of teaching or administrative experience, preferably at the community college level.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of current issues involving community, economic development, curriculum development and instructional technology related to academic discipline, behavioral and social science research trends.

• The diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Principles of current issues involving curriculum and instruction; all college services and programs; state and federal laws;

• Codes and regulations affecting instruction and instructional programs; Principles and techniques used in the administration of budget and planning.

Ability to:

• Learn, use, and implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching, administering and generally improving the work area or scope of work;

• Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, within and outside the District;

• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to motivate students and staff; deal with issues related to instruction and needs of students and staff;

• Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate assigned programs and services;

• Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties;

• High degree of professionalism and integrity;

• Ability to understand, motivate and deal with issues related to instruction and the needs of students and staff;

• Demonstrated commitment to community and campus activities.

Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, direct, manage and oversee the administrative activities and operations of the division;

• Supervise faculty and staff within the division, including but not limited to: supervise work load, provide in-service training, resolve conflicts

• Plan and develop teaching schedules and coordinate room assignments; supervise instructional programs in the day, summer, evening, and extension in collaboration with the Office of

• Instruction

• Plan and maintain budgetary control within the funds allocated directly for the instructional area; facilitate fund-raising and grant-writing activities

• Develop and facilitate staffing for programs including the recruiting, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of all faculty and classified staff; evaluate all faculty and staff in accordance with the contracts between the district and employee groups; chair all search committees.

• Call and preside over regularly scheduled division staff meeting and special meetings as needed; serve on regular and special committees as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction.

• Work with community and industry groups and advisory committees; serve as liaison between the college and the community; identify community education needs and communicate those needs to the Vice President for Instruction or other appropriate party.

• Compile and report information related to the division’s programs, including Program Review, the Educational Master Plan, and special projects.

• Participate in the articulation of programs with other colleges and high schools, student advising and registration.

• Represent division concerns and needs to the assigned Vice President; participate in the Instructional Administrators’ Council (IAC), serve on committees within and outside the district. ? Plan, organize, and implement strategies to meet enrollment goals.

• Provide leadership in facilities planning, development, maintenance and management.

• Participate in local, regional, and/or state professional leadership organizations.

• Develop and administer grants to support instruction and activities of the Division.

• Work with citizens advisory committees to maintain links between college programs and employer/industry groups, as needed.

• Perform other related duties

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.