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== Dean of Library and Learning Resources Position at Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA ==
Full position description and a link to the online application can be found at:
https://jobs.sjeccd.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1204145683329
Opportunity Type: ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Working Title: Dean of Library and Learning Resources
Posting Date: 01-10-2008
Closing Date (by 5:00PM): 03-10-2008
First Review Date (if Open Until Filled): N/A
Posting Number: 0010027
Work Location Evergreen Valley College
Division: Library and Learning Resources
Position status: Full-time
Academic Position Type: Management
Academic Position Term: Regular 100% FTE 12-Months per year
Salary Range:
M30: $105,983 - $122,688 Annual Salary (Management Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2007-2008)
Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Income Protection and Retirement.
Management positions include 20 vacation days, 17 holidays and 6 administrative leave days per year.
Employment Start Date: July 2008
Message from the Chancellor "We value, honor and respect the multiple cultural traditions represented in our students' heritages. We stand for social justice, and we practice our conviction with kindness, patience, understanding and respect for our elders. We believe that our time-honored traditions are the way to peace. Being a microcosm of the world provides our region and our colleges with a powerful advantage in this new global economy, for the future belongs to those who can comfortably interact and effectively communicate with the peoples of the world.
"Come share your journey with us. If we succeed, our students shall travel through life displaying human qualities that encourage being tough, yet gentle, humble but bold, while being swayed always by beauty and truth."
Rosa G. Perez, Chancellor
Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Library and Learning Resources provides for the educational welfare of students and the professional needs of staff in the division. Working cooperatively with the staff, and operating within established duties and responsibilities, the Dean has the responsibility and authority to make decisions on matters related to the division: plan, organize, administer, develop, and evaluate the programs, schedule, projects, division budget, and activities of assigned instructional divisions; provide leadership for faculty and staff in offering quality educational services for college students; and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership
1. Participate in strategic and long-range instructional planning for the College and the District.
2. Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program.
3. Maintain current knowledge of new trends and innovations in community colleges and higher education including Library, Learning Resources, and Distance Education.
4. Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of Division programs and to meet student and community needs.
5. Promote excellence in student centered teaching.
Curriculum & Program Development
1. Work with faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications, and deletions; set priorities for resource needs; provide program analysis through Program Review.
2. Analyze student profile, community and industry needs/trends, identify needs for Distance Education, UC/CSU articulation agreements, Library services, and Learning Resources activities.
3. Facilitate maintenance and development of relevant curriculum appropriate to the college mission.
4. Work with faculty to identify and implement Student Learning Outcomes in each course, program and service provided under this division.
Resource Allocation
1. Develop and manage the Division budget consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles.
2. Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum, program and service related matters.
3. Facilitate program review process in timely manner.
4. Identify and prioritize division needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources.
5. Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants and special projects.
Staffing
1. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, counsel, discipline and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
2. Recruit and develop adjunct faculty pools.
Student Success
1. Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success using appropriate data and research tools.
2. Oversee and evaluate requests for student petitions.
3. Resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (DSPS, student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments.
Community Relations/Outreach
1. Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate.
2. Determine and oversee needs for other college sites and centers regarding instructional programs and services, provide for proper staffing of classes, and administer and evaluate courses and assigned instructional full time and part-time staff.
3. Facilitate academic partnerships between Division faculty, faculty in feeder high schools, and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students.
Scheduling
1. Ensure preparation of a schedule of classes to meet the needs of students and work with staff to produce accurate schedules, catalog information, program information and multi-year instructional plans.
2. Assign faculty to classes, monitor schedules and faculty and staff workload for accuracy throughout the semester, and assure accurate and timely attendance reporting for all courses offered in the Division.
Other Duties:
1. Serve on a variety of committees as appropriate.
2. Perform other related duties as assigned by the President or his/her designee.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge:
1. Higher education current practices in community colleges.
2. Learning theory, innovative learning outcomes and learning styles.
3. Instructional delivery modalities including Distance Education.
4. Development and evaluation of curriculum, programs, and services.
5. Course articulation.
6. Student matriculation process.
7. Budget analysis, preparation and control.
8. Funding and budget methods and regulations regarding the use of funds.
9. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, training, and mentoring.
10. District organization, operations, policies, mission, and objectives.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Plan, organize, develop, and evaluate the programs, activities, and curriculum of a college instructional division with faculty and staff to meet student and community needs.
2. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students, and community members.
3. Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access, success, and equity. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, respect and courtesy.
4. Present a positive image of the College in the community.
5. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
6. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
7. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and time lines.
8. Understand the needs of the Division in the context of the overall instructional programs and participate with the management team to coordinate projects and set goals and priorities for the College as a whole to offer effective services to students.
9. Organize and chair meetings, lead workshops, facilitate group discussions, and involve faculty and staff in idea generation, goal setting, and decision making.
10. Understand management theory for the development of grants or special project applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree in a discipline offered at the college.
2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; OR
3. Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential and Community College Supervisor Credential.
4. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve; and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
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If you have questions or for more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at the District at 408-270-6414 or sjeccdhr@sjeccd.org. |