Dean of Instruction - Career Technical Education (CTE)

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PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Dean of Instruction for CTE serves as the primary operational management link between the faculty and the administration. Responsible for managing day-to-day issues and decisions about staffing, scheduling, budget monitoring, program and curriculum development, program assessment, full and part-time faculty performance evaluation and objectives, program marketing, student recruitment, and retention for both credit and non-credit career technical and workforce programs. Primary departments include but are not limited to; Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Dental Assisting, Computer Science, Business, Diesel Tech and Welding. The Dean also oversees Apprenticeship programs and Care Connections.

Open Until Filled

First Consideration February 28, 2025

Leadership and Operational Management (75% of Time)

1. Responsible for supervision of all full-time faculty, part-time faculty, directors, and staff.
2. In cooperation with faculty, conducts program evaluations and performance evaluations of full- and part-time faculty, program accreditation, and institutional accreditation to report to the Vice President.
3. In cooperation with faculty, develops and recommends to the Vice President the budget for the division, monitors the budget, and is responsible for expenditures within the guidelines of the institution.
4. Manage budget, strategic planning, assessment, and data collection and reporting.
5. Functions in an advisory capacity to the Vice President and other administrative staff. Serves as a member of Instructional Council, Institutional Managers, and Deans’ Group, and other institutional and Faculty Senate committees.
6. Collaborates with other departments on campus to support student learning.
7. Takes lead responsibility for providing quality faculty development opportunities for all full and part-time faculty in instruction.
8. Identifies and recommends staffing needs to the Vice President, develops position descriptions, and participates in the hiring of qualified full- and part-time faculty.
9. Chairs screening committees for all hiring within the division and consults with the Vice President in recommending the composition of screening committees.
10. Serve as a liaison with ESD staff and district high schools to develop CTE pathway programs, dual credit program, and curricula alignment.
11. Works with SOWIB, SCSD, SCBEC, and SBDC to develop regionally appropriate workforce training programs within sector areas.
12. Serves on statewide groups and committees, including the CIA and the CTE Leaders group.
13. Administer and complete necessary reports for any CTE grants including Perkins.

Instructional Supervision (25% of Time)

1. Responsible for supervising the instructional operations of the division, creating yearly and quarterly class schedules, enrollment management, and class closures. 
2. In cooperation with faculty, makes teaching assignments of full- and part-time faculty, monitor faculty workload, and recommends appropriate release time to the Vice President.
3. Functions in a leadership capacity in division in matters of curriculum, course development, student learning outcomes, program assessments, planning and marketing, instructional methodology, technology and staff development. Acts as the communication link between the instructional divisions and the Office of Instruction on all matters pertaining to the educational policy, procedures, and goals of the college.
4. Oversees the timely review, revision, and updating of course outlines and curricula and the submission of all new and revised course outlines and curricula for approval. 
5. In conjunction with other instructional deans, develops new credit and non-credit programs (including certificates and degrees).
6. Takes lead responsibility for providing a liaison between the faculty and professional and community groups in identifying needs for course and curriculum change to meet professional and workplace needs and standards. 
7. Designs and plans strategies to help the institution develop actionable concepts, designs and plans that lead to high quality online and distance learning; identifies and designs innovative solutions for expanding institutional presence through online learning programs; develops and delivers faculty and staff training experiences that best prepare them for teaching online; enhances the online educational effectiveness through an emphasis on addressing learning outcomes; helps the institution align online and extended learning capabilities with its mission and vision; and identifies opportunities for transforming the process and practice of the institution's online and extended learning initiatives. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education or recognized discipline
2. Experience: Minimum three (3) years full-time teaching experience required (or appropriate combination of part-time teaching and industry experience).
3. Supervisory Experience: A minimum of five (5) years increasingly responsible administrative/leadership experience including monitoring budgets and evaluation of staff.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers, taking a leading role on projects. Demonstrated negotiation and consensus building skills required. Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under constant pressure. Strong interpersonal skills that will consistently cultivate positive relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively, in a highly organized manner, paying close attention to detail; accountability and reliability in meeting project deadlines and requirements.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training. Ability to develop others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as workdays at other college locations.
• Exhibit a high level of technology literacy, including knowledge of retail systems and computer software and hardware. Ability to use internet searching, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed. Able to learn and function in the College’s information management system and learn new software as needed.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities. Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Demonstrated organizational ability and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, which include varied and unrelated tasks. Ability to be resourceful when solving routine problems.
• Exemplary personal and professional leadership qualities. 
• Ability to evaluate program and staff effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of current business techniques and industry standards.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.

• Business/industry work experience preferred.
• Experience in and responsibility for budget planning and administration.  
• Experience making presentations to other professionals.  
• Experience developing and implementing new academic, career-technical programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES/LICENSE

N/A

JOB TITLE:   Dean of Instruction – Career Technical Education	LOCATION: Coos, Curry, Western Douglas Counties
FTE: Full-Time – 1.0 FTE	DEPARTMENT:    Office of Instruction
PAY GRADE: 47 ($80,777 to $87,436 step 1 to 5 for initial hire)	EXEMPTION STATUS:  Exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Enclosed	REPORTS TO:   Vice President of Instruction
CLASSIFICATION: MASSC	DATE: January 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. 
 
For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.
 
Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. 
 
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. 
 
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.
 
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
 
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
 
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
 
NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.
 
Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report
The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.

Salary : $80,777 - $87,436