Salary : $140,802.48 - $203,902.56 Annually
Location : Palm Desert, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number:
Division: Office of Instruction
Department: School of Applied Science & Business
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION

The Dean, Applied Sciences and Business is an Educational Administrator position as designated by the Board of Trustees of the Desert Community College District. The Dean is charged by the Board of Trustees with the satisfactory implementation of Board policy and district or college procedures as applicable to the position. In addition, the Dean is expected to make appropriate recommendations for modifications, additions, or deletions in policy through the appropriate reporting authority.

Under the direction of the Vice President, Instruction, the Dean is responsible for the leadership of the School by leading, planning, managing, coordinating, scheduling, and evaluating the activities of the academic disciplines, the Public Safety Academy, and Perkins Grant-required activities and other related duties and responsibilities assigned. The Dean provides academic leadership for the programs in the assigned School; to include supporting program reviews; performing faculty evaluations; facilitating student issues; and budget development, monitoring and reporting. The Dean develops linkages and partnerships with local businesses and industries; leads the development and implementation of appropriate customized education to our partners and clients; serves as the liaison between federal, state, regional and local organizations and the College; serves as the liaison for economic development with the Chancellor's office; and provides representation at the State and National Level for areas assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The duties listed below are only intended 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.

1. Develop and supervise School instruction occurring in the day, evening, summer, and intersession periods; develop class schedules to respond to student needs, produce a high quality comprehensive educational program, and meet FTES targets; use facilities effectively.
2. Evaluate the needs of the School in the context of the overall educational program; work collaboratively with faculty in program assessment and improvement; evaluate the need for new programs and support new program development.
3. Evaluate student and community needs, external requirements and regulations and current trends to develop program modifications and improvements. Develop institutional understanding and awareness of the economic growth and stability trends and issues of cities and counties, and or, business within the district boundaries. Translate these trends and issues into appropriate training and instructional responses by the College and determine the most appropriate form of instruction, i.e., credit or non-credit.
4. Develop joint venture responses, in partnership with other public agencies and the private sector, to the economic and development needs of the region; participate in statewide community college economic development initiatives designed to strengthen the local and California economy.
5. Work collaboratively with faculty in School and other School Deans on planning and prioritization; participate with the administrative team to set goals and priorities.
6. Coordinate and articulate program needs and curriculum identified by faculty, students, and the community. Provide leadership for School program development and articulation with feeder schools and transfer institutions. 6. Work effectively and collaboratively with the Directors, Education Centers, regarding course offerings.
7. Provide leadership in the recruitment and hiring of full-time and adjunct faculty and support staff.
8. Supervise all faculty and staff within the instructional and non-instructional program areas; supervise workload; provide in-service training; resolve conflicts; facilitate consensus decision-making. Evaluate all faculty and staff in accordance with the contracts between the District and employee groups.
9. Regularly schedule and chair faculty and staff meetings and special meetings as needed; serve on regular and special committees as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction; represent School concerns and needs to the Vice President of Instruction; and work effectively and collaboratively with Student Services.
10. Prepare budget estimates; administer and monitor approved budgets; prepare and manage contracts for services and equipment, including donations and grants within the School. Dean, School of Applied Sciences and Business
11. Coordinate scheduling of course sections in appropriate facilities; monitor classroom and lab facilities for adequate equipment, supplies and safety; work collaboratively with the appropriate departments including Maintenance & Operations and Information Technology to maintain equipment and facilities.
12. Lead Perkins mandated Program Advisory Groups and ensure compliance with all policies and guidelines for funding.
13. Provide leadership for the College's economic and workforce development activities.
14. Assist in student recruitment, advising, placement, registration, and retention.
15. Understand information technology and support fundamental changes that are emerging with expanded use of technologies in the educational environment.
16. Meet schedules and timelines, organize multiple projects efficiently and effectively, and carry out required project details throughout the year.
17. Interpret county, state and federal policy and legislation governing the administration, regulations and perform other related duties.
18. Develop and manage grants and special projects.
19. Represent the School and the college in community related activities.
20. Support innovative teaching ideas and practices to enhance student learning; support learning-centered instructional methodology.
21. Seek and participate in professional development activities.
22. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED PROFICIENCIES
The Dean should possess knowledge, experience and abilities to perform the above listed responsibilities and functions in an efficient, effective, harmonious manner.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
The Dean must have the ability to exercise honesty, consistency, and sound judgment in the performance of duties; understanding of the mission and student population of California Community Colleges and the Coachella Valley; ability to work in the interests of the college as a whole; ability to work productively in a shared governance setting; strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies within and outside the District; understanding of the intent and application of student learning outcomes; familiarity with requirements for prerequisites and course equivalencies; familiarity with new educational technologies; ability to plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate programs and services. The Dean must possess knowledge of principles and practices of general management and supervision; laws and regulations governing California Community Colleges, career and technical education programs, Perkins funds, and Economic and Workforce Development programs and activities; district policies and procedures; budgeting; procedures for accreditation; curriculum development; teaching methods and techniques.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Desert Community College District has established the following hiring criteria for all educational administrative positions:
Minimum qualifications for service as an Educational Administrator shall be both of the following in accordance with Title 5 section 53420:

• Possession of a master's degree; and
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Educational Administrator

• Retirement System: Cal (upon meeting eligibility criteria)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Environment: Office environment. Constant interruptions. Driving a vehicle to conduct work as necessary. Requires evening and weekend responsibility.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION:

• This position is scheduled 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
• The primary location is Palm Desert Campus but may work in other locations.
• May require some evening and weekend responsibilities.
• The schedule and location are subject to change based on District need.

REQUIRED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED UPLOADED DOCUMENTS:

To be considered a candidate for this position, the following materials must be electronically uploaded:

• Online Application: All sections of the College of the Desert District online application must be completed including education and experience.
• Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start and end dates) for each employer.
• Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
• College Transcripts: Academic transcripts of all college level coursework showing date degree awarded from an accredited institution. For consideration, degree(s) must be awarded at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Successful candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire. Non-U.S. transcripts must include a certified U.S. evaluation (i.e., NACES agency: www.naces.org) at the time of application. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

REQUIRED IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• List of References: References should include at least two supervisors and one colleague. Please include name, title, email and current phone numbers. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of References.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• College of the Desert does not offer sponsorship nor take over sponsorship for an employment VISA.
• Employment is contingent on residence in California.
• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
• All submitted materials become the property of College of the Desert Community College District and will not be returned or copied and will be considered for this position only.
• Salary placement will be contingent on all materials submitted for this position.
• Applicant bears the sole responsibility for ensuring that the application package is complete when submitted.
• All travel arrangements will be at applicant's expense.
• Application materials must be received by the deadline. Application materials received after the closing deadline will not be accepted.
• For online application,