Under the supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide leadership to and support for the Mathematics, Science & Engineering Division, including the departments of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences and Engineering.  In addition to program development and course support, the Dean is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Division’s personnel, programs, expenditures, and facilities, as well as serving as the Division’s advocate to the Administration and Board of Trustees.  

(E) = denotes essential duties of the position

• Provide leadership for program development. Work directly with faculty and department chairs to plan for equity-based curriculum and program additions intentionally designed to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps, modifications, and deletions to maintain the relevance of divisional programs to meet and promote student and community needs; set priorities for resource needs, provide program analysis and multi-year instructional plans, and participate in strategic and long-range instructional planning for the district. (E)
• Demonstrate commitment to fulfilling the comprehensive mission of the community college system as well as Antelope Valley College.
• Promote the assessment of learning outcomes to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps, promote equitable participation in programs and courses of study, and determine the effectiveness of student learning within the division and throughout the college. (E)
• Stay current regarding national trends and innovations applicable to assigned disciplines, community colleges, and higher education, including alternative modes of assessment, hiring practices, academic freedom, and the role of technology in the classroom, course design, and prerequisites. Promote the needs of the division to the campus and community. (E)
• Cultivate and sustain a positive culture of care for all levels of division staff and work cooperatively with other campus personnel to integrate and coordinate programs and services across the curriculum. (E)
• Prepare budget requests that emphasize funding of priorities that promote the eradication of disproportionate impact gaps as well as equity-driven initiatives with input from department chairs; allocate funds; and prioritize division financial needs, including new hires, program funding, technology, and instructional equipment; and communicate those priorities clearly to the appropriate departments. (E)
• Complete grant writing and/or program development plans. (E)
• Forge and maintain essential partnerships with community, business, and legislative constituents. Lead in needs assessments for our industry partners and responsive program development. (E)
• Manage fiscal and contractual elements of all federal, state, local and private grants including grant reporting, grant programming including operations, contract negotiation/approval, and space planning and management. (E)
• Recruit appropriate training providers and curriculum developers to meet specific program needs. (E)
• Work collaboratively to market and promote workforce and extended learning programs utilizing credit, not-for-credit, and noncredit methods of delivery as appropriate. (E)
• Participation and/or provide leadership in the accreditation process. (E)
• Promote college programs beyond the campus community. (E)
• Effectively supervise and regularly evaluate staff. (E)
• Support staff development and professional growth. (E)
• Serve on campus organizations and committees and effectively participate in meetings.
• Serve as liaison with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs; in conjunction with department chairs and faculty, establish advisory committees, as appropriate. (E)
• Determine and fulfill needs for all college sites and centers regarding instructional programs and services. (E)
• Work cooperatively with department chairs and coordinators, other administrators, and supervisors to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum and at all locations with the goals of promoting equitable access and services, eradicating disproportionate impact gaps, and meeting student needs. (E)
• Work to effectively resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions in the spirit of collegiality and due process, adhering to collective bargaining agreements as appropriate. (E)
• Analyze staff hiring requests to meet short-term and long-term needs and make recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs; assist in developing equity-driven job descriptions for new positions during the program review process. 
• Maintain an effective working knowledge of computers and related technologies that affect office management including electronic spreadsheets, word processing, data collection, and internet/intranet capabilities. (E)
• Coordinate the program review process within the assigned division. (E)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with state and federal regulations. (E)
• Participate in the rotating responsibility of Administrator on Duty, and be available for day, evening, or weekend assignments. (E)
• Participate actively at multiple educational sites. (E)
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. 
• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment (Title 5, section 53420. Minimum Qualifications for Educational Administrators).
• Commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that grows access and support to address disproportionate impact gaps.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, passion for the pursuit of DEIA principles and how that positively impacts the organization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes the achievement of all students’ educational goals.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a reasonably related field.
• Three (3) years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Commitment to practicing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and infusing these principles through activities in education.
• Proven and demonstrated success in employee development and conflict resolution.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Equity-based principles and leadership in higher education.
• Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
• Participatory governance within the California Community College System.
• Local, state, and federal laws governing programs and services.
• Pedagogy, Andragogy, and current instructional successful practices in all modalities.
• Disciplines within the assigned division(s).
• Collective bargaining agreements and varied evaluation procedures for staff and faculty.
• Equity-based curriculum development.
• Budget preparation and control that sustains the mission of the college and student success.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• District organization, operations, policies, and goals.
• Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Outcomes.
• Computer and related technologies for instruction.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing across a variety of audiences and constituent groups.
• Provide effective leadership in the management, supervision, and evaluation of the work of others.
• Provide a commitment to equity-based teaching/learning and the vision of a learning-centered institution and community.
• Effectively and innovatively use of data to inform decision-making.
• Conduct analysis of workforce and educational/training needs based on information from college and community stakeholders, labor market data, demographic information, and surveys.
• Complete grant writing and/or program development.
• Travel to multiple educational sites to fulfill duties.
• Promote and develop partnerships with industrial, educational, and community organizations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to student success related to basic skills, student success, and student equity.
• Commit to supporting the successful completion of the degrees, certificates and objectives of the different educational sites.
• Work as liaison for communications between administrators, students, and the community at large.
• Coordinate facility management for the division’s operations between Palmdale Center, the main campus, and property management staff.
• Demonstrate understanding of Student Learning Outcomes and ACCJC Accreditation Standards for higher education.
• Demonstrate commitment to equity, maintaining academic standards, student success, and academic freedom.
• Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management.
• Plan, organize, develop, and evaluate college instructional programs' programs, activities, and curriculum.
• Equitably develop and modify curriculum, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs.
• Communicate effectively in all modalities and to a variety of audiences.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in order to promote equitable access to all programs and certificates. 
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Approach challenges as opportunities and in an objective, analytical manner work to create equitable solutions that meet multiple ends.
• Plan, organize work, and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Work cooperatively with and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff.
• Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and new programs.
• Identify resources and develop grant or special project applications.
• Develop and control budgets.
• Work evenings and weekends as required

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Supervises work of a diverse team of faculty, staff, student workers, and others as required by duties assigned.

CONTACTS: Administrators, staff, students, vendors, government agencies, public and community members and co-workers. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT: (The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those employees may need to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Requires the ability to exert physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting.
• Ability to operate office equipment.  
• Tasks require extended periods sitting and at a keyboard.
• Employees are frequently required to walk and stand.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal office environment at potentially multiple sites.
• Frequent interruptions.
• The employee must travel to locations other than the assigned work site and may be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Typical 40-hour work week minimum, with occasional night and weekend work.