Interim Dean Of Academic Pathways, Workforce Development, & Student Success

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The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.

Position Information

Job Title Interim Dean of Academic Pathways, Workforce Development, & Student Success Time Base 40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year Compensation Position Type Management Department Academic Affairs (121) City Oakland State CA Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services,the Dean of Academic Pathways,

Workforce Development and Student Success has the responsibility, coordination, and oversight of districtwide efforts for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Carl Perkins, Strong Workforce Program, Oakland Promise and other categorical or grant funded programs in support of enhanced collaboration amongst the colleges with local unified school districts and charter schools. The Dean is responsible for program budget development and monitoring and assure compliance with a variety of applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements related to community college instruction.

This is a full-time, 12-month position. The basic expectation of administrators is a minimum of 40 hours per week and administrators are expected to work during normal business hours of the District unless otherwise approved by his/her supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Planning, collaboration, facilitation and implementation of instructional pathways and high school partnerships.

• Collaborate and facilitate districtwide dual enrollment enrollment management efforts and CCAP and non-CCAP agreements with unified school districts and charter schools.

• Develop and supervise the Educational Services budget.

• Participate in the hiring and supervision of non-instructional districtwide faculty and classified staff for Educational Services.

• Represent Educational Services at Bay Area Community College Consortium BACCC regional meetings.

• Serve as administrator tri-chair on the PCCD Career Education participation committee.

• Facililate districtwide Career Education (CE) collaboration (Strong Workforce Program and Carl Perkins) with the CE Liaisons and CE Deans.

• Supervise the curriculum and system technology analyst and schedulers for class schedules in collaboration with the college Vice Presidents of Instruction and Deans.

• Faciltate Oakland Promise and Dual Enrollment efforts districtwide in collaboration with the colleges

• Collaborate on grant development and implementation related to students' academic success.

• Support student success through dynamic partnerships with the local Workforce Invest Boards, industry partners and college advisory committees, community-based organizations.

• Foster districtwide innovation through collaboration and best practices.

• Participate in partner and collaboration meetings to expand dual enrollment and workforce development opportunities districtwide.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

2.One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the

administrator's assignment.

3.Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing office

productivity software applications (i.e., work processing, spreadsheet and database management

software) including the Internet.

4.Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,

disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of a Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, such as Title 5 and Education Code, as well as policies, programs, regulations and services related to student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, financial aid, matriculation, and records management.

• Experience serving as a department/discipline chair or developing an academic program, writing grants, and designing curriculum.

• Four (4) years of comprehensive and increasingly responsible management experience in instruction, or a related field.

• Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking and complex reports.

• Skill in training, directing, supervising and evaluating the work of others.

• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software and databases and technology related technology related to student and other educational services.

• Skill in budget development, maintenance, and reporting related to general fund, grants, and other externally-funded resources.

• Effective organizational, communication and public relations skills.

• Evidence of a commitment to Participatory Governance.

Environmental Demands

Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people

Other Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions. Typical physical abilities for this position are:

• Prolonged and frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping.

• Moderate to heavy usage of hands in grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard.

• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and by telephone to students, faculty, and others.

Tools & Equipment Used Application Deadline Date July 8, 2024 Open Date 06/24/2024 First Review Date 07/08/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1.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.

(Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts.) (If hired, it will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university.)

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date. Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF YOUR DEGREE WILL NOT BE CONFERRED UNTIL A LATER DATE.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s)(non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

2.Applications and attachments (resume, cover letter, copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) will ONLY be accepted through the online process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT MAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.

3.Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

4.Skype and phone interviews are not permitted.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement:

As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024. The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically. During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are:

1. A citizen or national of the United States;

2. An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or

3. An alien authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is a United States citizen, national, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

MAY BE REQUIRED

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS

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

In addition to your contribution, Peralta pays 19.10%* of your salary to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA went into effect.

Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalSTRS. Specific information regarding the changes can be found at http://www.calstrs.com/post/frequently-asked-questions-ab-340-public-employees-pension-reform-act-2013. For further up to date information on CalSTRS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calstrs.com. The CalSTRS member handbook is available at http://www.calstrs.com/calstrs-member-handbook. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

• Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution.

• Subject to change.

Mission Statement

The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• List of References

• Other Document

• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you find out about the position?

• Asian Week

• California Community College Chancellor's Office website

• Career Builder

• Chronicle of Higher Education website

• Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper

• Community College Jobs Website

• Community College Times

• Craigslist

• Diverse Issues in Higher Education

• El Mundo

• Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education

• Indeed.com

• Job Fair, Conference or Workshop

• Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect)

• Oakland Post

• Peralta Jobs Website

• Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources)

• Women in Higher Education

• Word of Mouth

• 24-Hour Job Line

• Other

• If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above question, please provide details

(Open Ended Question)