ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Foothill De-Anza Community College District

Division Dean, Business and Social Sciences

Job #13-033                                                 Closing Date: 1/2/13

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the management position of Division Dean, Business and Social Sciences. This position will report to Foothill College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE: 

Reporting to the Vice President, Instruction and Institutional Research, the division dean is responsible for the vision; leadership; curriculum quality and class scheduling; personnel management and financial accountability of the division to serve student needs and interests.  The division includes the departments of Accounting, Advertising, Anthropology, Business, International Business, Child Development, Economics, Geography/GIS, Gerontology, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, Special Education and Women’s Studies.

The division dean is responsible for the direct administration of faculty and classified staff assignments; faculty and staff evaluations; and teaching load of all full- and part-time faculty.  Develops the annual division budget.  Coordinates all reporting related to classes, personnel, students, budgets, and facilities and equipment.  Responsible for curriculum; student learning outcomes; processes and course scheduling activities; as well as program review and participation in the resource allocation process. Coordinates marketing and promotion, including public information and service.  Plans and implements Saturday, summer, evening, and extended campus classes, activities and programs.  Works with external agencies, advisory bodies, and accrediting commissions related to the division’s programs and services.  Represents the division in an administrative capacity as assigned.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students. 

2. Master’s degree.

3. One year of administrative experience, formal training, internship or leadership in an area related to business and social sciences. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Teaching experience in a discipline within the division.

2. Experience as an administrator.

3. Experience in supervising or coordinating academic and/or workforce education programs.

4. Experience in financial and personnel management.

5. Knowledge of on-line learning and technology in the classroom.

6. Knowledge/experience with curriculum development, student learning outcomes assessment, and data driven program review processes.

7. Excellent motivational and mediation skills.

In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities: (these duties are listed in the Division Dean, Business and Social Sciences job classification).

1. Interest in students and ability to understand student issues and concerns.

2. Knowledge of budget development, personnel selection and program evaluation.

3. Knowledge of curriculum development and student learning outcomes.

4. Knowledge of District mission and values.

5. Knowledge of principles and practices of higher education organizations and shared governance structures.

6. Knowledge of principles of leadership, management, and supervision.

7. Knowledge of instructional and management software systems.

8. Ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff, faculty and administrators individually and collectively.

9. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations..

10. Ability to handle difficult and sensitive issues and problems and resolve conflicts.

11. Knowledge of MS Office and technological communication tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Typical office environment; subject to travel to conduct work. 

Physical Abilities:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone as well as making presentations.

2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

3. Seeing to read various materials.

4. Standing for extended periods of time.

5. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

To apply for this position, submit all required application materials (listed below) to http://apptrkr.com/300942. 

APPLICATION PACKET:

1. A District application to be completed at http://www.fhdajobs.net *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

1. A cover letter detailing your qualifications, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. 

2. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

3. All college transcripts scanned in Word or PDF version.

We do not accept JPEG or other file formats for transcripts. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain and submit transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company, and obtain an English translation 

(if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant’s expense.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application materials.

Application materials not required for this position (including reference letters) will not be accepted.

Hiring Range: $112,342.68-$123,854.16 

Full Salary Range: $112,342.68-$143,520.84

Annual salary plus benefits; and is based on applicant’s verified

education and experience.   

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Full-time, Permanent, 

12 months per year.

ASSIGNMENT DATE: July 1, 2013.

Excellent benefits package, which includes medical coverage for

employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee

assistance program, long-term disability, retirement benefits and

basic life insurance.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for

employees and dependents, visit our web site:

http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to

complete the employment process must notify Employment

Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of

authorization to work in the U.S.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

(650) 949-6217

Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://www.fhda.edu

*This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request. 

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