Associate Dean of Natural and Physical Sciences

Citrus College

• $158K — $209K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent required.
  • One year of formal training or leadership experience related to this role.
  • Strong communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within an administrative team.
  • Experience and training in utilizing technology for administrative purposes.
  • Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse community backgrounds.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the division Dean in program leadership.
  • Support faculty and staff in developing programs and curriculum.
  • Manage various projects and activities.
  • Engage with students, faculty, and industry advisory groups.
  • Represent the Dean at meetings and official functions.
  • Address student petitions and complaints per college policies.
  • Assist the Dean with faculty and staff evaluations.

Benefits

  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 19 paid holidays and 22 vacation days annually, plus 12 sick days.
  • Opportunity for remote work up to two days a week with approval.
  • Professional learning opportunities offered.
  • Close proximity to public transportation.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Associate Dean of Natural and Physical Sciences

Recruitment Start Date
09/23/2026

Recruitment End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
10/22/2026

Salary Range
M-65

Pay Rate
$158,975-$209,201 annual, plus 2.5% for a verified doctorate from an accredited institution. Initial placement on the management salary schedule for newly hired managers will be at step 1; however, the President may recommend a placement at a higher rate.

FLSA Status
Exempt

Benefits

Health & Wellness
• Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees and dependents
• Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

. Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only

Work-Life Balance
• 19 Paid Holidays and 22 Vacation Days annually
• 12 Sick Days annually
• Opportunity for remote work (up to two days per week) with manager approval
• Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• No-cost Annual Staff Parking

. Close proximity to the Metro rail system

Financial & Retirement Benefits
• CalPERS/CalSTRS Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
. District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents
• 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of a division Dean of Mathematics, Sciences, and Business, the Associate Dean provides administrative supervision, assistance, and oversight for various instructional programs, projects, and related planning and budget processes. The Associate Dean serves on college committees that inform and advise related programs and curriculum. In alignment with the college mission, strategic plan, and the needs of a diverse community of learners; the Associate Dean leads integrated programming initiatives and fosters a data-informed and student-centered approach to learning by actively supporting the implementation of a variety of instructional methods.

This is a 12-month academic management position.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Requires a master's degree or the equivalent.

- One (1) year of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to this management assignment.

- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, in English, with a diverse population both orally and in writing.

- Evidence of ability to work effectively as a member of the administration team.

- Evidence of experience and training in the utilization of technology in administrative practice.

- Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience teaching in a community college or university environment.

- Experience with program review facilitation.

- Experience with and/or evidence of the ability to work in a shared governance (collegial) environment.

- Experience with and/or evidence of commitment to supporting inclusive classroom and work environments.

- Experience with and/or evidence of willingness to promote student-centered, equitable, flexible, and creative strategies related to scheduling of classes.

- Experience with and/or evidence of ability to embrace/promote use of technology mediated instructional techniques.
- Experience providing collaborative leadership where staff, faculty (full- and part-time), and managers contribute towards shared goals and projects.

Licenses and Certificates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Assists the division Dean with leading the division/area programs.

- Works directly with diverse faculty and staff to support the efforts of the Dean in the development and maintenance of programs, curriculum and schedules.

- Manages assigned projects, programs, and activities.

- Interacts with area students, faculty, staff, and industry advisory councils and/or groups.

- Represents the Dean in their absence at college meetings, committees, and other official functions.

- Addresses student petitions, complaints and requests in accordance with Citrus College policies.

- Assists the Dean with supervising and evaluating area faculty and staff.

- Guides the implementation of projects and programs, building upon existing collaborative resources, leadership, business, and industry.

- Recommends and participates in the development of policies and procedures related to academic programs, and implements, evaluates, augments, and responds to outreach and other programs and services designed for underserved and special student populations.

- Manages assigned budgets; manages and oversees the submission of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and project progress reports.

- Organizes and participates in committees for hiring faculty and staff and ensuring compliance with District personnel policies, procedures, and practices.

- Works cooperatively with other administrators and supervisors to coordinate academic programs and services to meet student needs and resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions.

- Performs assigned program management responsibilities.

- Assists with developing long-range plans, goals, and objectives.

- Works with faculty and staff to meet the District's strategic plan performance outcomes and program review goals.

- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Abilities

Working Condition

Department
Natural and Physical Sciences Department Administration

Job Category
Management

Assignment
Full-Time

Percentage of Time
100%

Months per Year
12 months

Work Days per Week
See "Work Schedule per Day" below.

Work Schedule per Day
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment.

Work Shift

Bargaining Unit
Unrepresented

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