Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - Berkeley City College
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Berkeley City College
Berkeley City College (BCC), one of California’s 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1/2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college’s mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well-being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples.
Position Information
Job Title: Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - Berkeley City College
Time Base: 40 hrs/week, 12 months/year
Compensation: $154,047- $182,056/Year. The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.
Position Type: Management
Department: Division Dean I (852)
City: Berkeley
State: CA
Job Description Summary: Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the dean provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the college’s instructional programs as assigned. Assures compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and funding requirements related to community college instruction, and ensures the quality of instruction for meeting the needs of students and the community. Works collaboratively with the other deans, and with faculty, staff, and administration, to achieve the goals and objectives of Berkeley City College Master Plan. Serves on the Berkeley City College Senior Management Team and participates in district-wide initiatives and governance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Planning, implementation, and coordination of the development of the instructional program.
- Lead efforts to develop and sustain community partnerships, build pathways from high school and other organizations, develop programs and courses in response to state legislation.
- Develop and supervise departmental, programmatic, grant, and instruction-wide budgets.
- Participate in the hiring and evaluation of faculty and classified staff for the division.
- Assign teaching loads of faculty and staff in the division.
- Supervise the design of new curricular offerings, delivery methods, and program revisions.
- Initiate the class schedule and conduct ongoing enrollment management activities.
- Work toward achievement of internal and external equity and student success measures, maintain practices in compliance with accreditation standards, advance innovation in accordance with developments in higher education.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.
- Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing office productivity software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet.
- Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.
Application Deadline Date: First Review Date: Oct 6, 2024; In order to be considered for the first screening, application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm PST on Oct 5, 2024.
Open Date: 09/06/2024
First Review Date: 10/06/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Required documents will include:
- Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.
- Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable.
- Copies of transcripts from fully accredited colleges or university institutions.
- Applications and attachments (resume, cover letter, copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) will ONLY be accepted through the online process.
- Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
- Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
Benefits Information:
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:
• Medical coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution.
• Dental coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution.
• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 22 days/year vacation leave, 12 days/year sick leave, and 18 holidays/year.
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