Salary: See Position Description
Location : 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
Job Type: Full-time (100%)
Job Number:Department: HPS (School of Health and Public Service) Division Office
Division: HPS (School of Health and Public Service)
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here. Examples of DutiesThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Plans, organizes, directs, integrates and evaluates the work of faculty and classified managers and staff in an assigned academic division; with administrators, managers and staff, develops, implements and evaluates annual program plans, goals and objectives to achieve District goals and objectives; contributes to development of annual general-fund and grant-funded budgets and tracks performance against funding allocations to ensure compliance with legal mandates; manages and directs development, implementation and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
- Directs and manages the selection of full-time and associate faculty; coordinates associated processes with Human Resources staff; conducts and/or facilitates new faculty and/or staff orientations; budgets and allocates teaching units, oversees scheduling of classes and monitors actual teaching units against approved budgets; oversees and ensures the timely evaluation of faculty; encourages faculty in their continuing professional development; works to promote and maintain a collegial environment; chairs faculty tenure review processes and serves on tenure-track search committees; oversees, facilitates and/or acts as a final adjudicator in faculty, staff, student and community conflict resolution and grievance processes.
- Directs and manages the work of the division office and the performance of assigned classified staff; directs and oversees the selection of classified staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including performance evaluations; ensures accurate reporting of absence time; hears and acts on grievances; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, approves or takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
- Provides day-to-day leadership and works with faculty and staff to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports achievement of the division's and District's mission, objectives and values; promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and a positive work environment.
- Provides support to reporting managers and/or administrators regarding disciplinary actions and grievances; approves related decisions.
- With members of Senior Management, participates in the development and implementation of District strategic plans, goals and objectives including Guided Pathways; participates in the District's institutional planning processes; leads and directs division staff in the development and application of new methodologies, technologies and business process improvements to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and customer service in department work processes.
- Participates actively in the life of the District and its participatory governance processes by serving on committees, task forces and councils; coordinates, assigns, directs and/or participates in work on projects associated with accreditation.
- Works with department chairs, faculty, staff and administration to ensure compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 5, accreditation standards and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures; works with department chairs and faculty in monitoring student learning success and equity outcomes and assessment activities at program and course levels; fosters quality instruction and optimal functioning of programs; provides support to incorporate and implement "best practices" within fields of instruction.
- In consultation with department chairs, uses enrollment and other data to develop efficient class schedules and related services to balance needs for student access, success and completion with appropriate financial stewardship; manages the scheduling of classes, monitors class sizes and cancellations and approves and directs implementation of schedule changes.
- Leads and works with faculty in conducting regular curriculum reviews and in developing curricula for new courses to meet the needs of students; leads and participates in overall program planning and program reviews.
- Provides leadership in the coordination of state, local and regional collaborations and in community outreach activities; oversee the development of grant applications and administration of grants ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Stays abreast of relevant trends and engages in personal professional development programs and activities to maximize contributions to the District and the community.
- Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet and to other District groups.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
OTHER DUTIES- As Academic Dean of HPS, in addition to HPS instructional programs, oversees Allied Health programs with specific operational and accreditation requirements including Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, and Radiology Technology; and associated programs; ensures District intercollegiate athletic program is compliant with California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) constitution, Coast Athletic Conference, Title IX and other federal requirements related to athletics; and oversees the academic success, health, and safety of student-athletes; and directs and oversees the management of the District's Stroke and Disability Learning Center (SDLC/ADAPT).
- Serves on committees and represents the District at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
- May serve as a designee for the Vice President, Instruction when assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff; AND
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study; and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role; OR
- Meet the state minimum qualifications for an educational administrator, which include a master's degree and at least one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; or California Community College credential authorizing administrative service at the community college level; OR
- *Equivalent
*Equivalency Application Form and Process linkWhy would I complete the Equivalency Form when I am already completing an application and have a relevant degree? To determine whether your current education, or exact discipline, and/or experience is "equivalent," you must submit an Equivalency Form to initiate a review by the Equivalency Committee at Cabrillo College and so that your application can move forward and be considered by the search committee.
Please note the Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Form with their application by the closing date stated in the job announcement. Be sure to attach detailed evidence such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.
Still working on completing your degree? Applicants currently working on the required degree(s) for the position are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they must complete the Equivalency Form and attach supporting documentation with their application.
For additional information, please review our
Applicant FAQ's here.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:- Principles and practices of instructional program development and administration.
- Advanced mastery of theory, principles and methods of application of academic disciplines relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Trends, developments and application of educational technologies in areas of academic responsibility including distance and online educational technologies.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including Title V of the California Education Code and other state and federal laws and regulations.
- Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication.
- Research methods and analysis techniques.
- Principles and practices of conflict resolution applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
- Principles and practices of effect
