Position DetailsClassification Information
Classification Title Dean, Division
Salary Range $180,710 - $228,059 Annually
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Job Title Dean, Career Technical Education
Position Number CCM970
Location Cypress College
Department CC CTE & Grants
Percentage of Employment 100%
Months of Employment 12 Months Per Year
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)
Primary Purpose PRIMARY PURPOSEUnder the general direction of an administrator, the Dean provides strategic and operational leadership for a major instructional division of the college. The Dean oversees, plans, and evaluates academic programs, faculty, staff, and resources, ensuring alignment with District-wide goals and initiatives. The Dean advances student success, equity, and innovation through effective curriculum development, enrollment management, and collaboration across departments, colleges, and internal and external partners.
Distinguishing Characteristics DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Dean is distinguished from other administrative classifications by its comprehensive oversight of a large, multi-functional instructional division. The Dean requires broad expertise in academic leadership, curriculum management, accreditation, faculty development, and resource allocation.
The Dean operates with significant autonomy, balancing strategic planning, personnel management, fiscal accountability, and compliance responsibilities. The Dean provides division-wide leadership across multiple disciplines, represents the College at District and regional levels, and is accountable for advancing institutional equity, inclusion, and student achievement.
Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSExamples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTIONAcademic Leadership and Program ManagementProvides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instructional programs, and student support services.
Oversees course and program review, accreditation processes, and instructional quality initiatives.
Manages class scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional resources to meet enrollment and program goals.
Ensures the integration of innovative instructional practices, technology, and online learning.
Student Success and ComplianceAddresses student issues, including but not limited to petitions, grade appeals, conduct matters, and Title IX-related concerns.
Promotes initiatives that reduce equity gaps and support disproportionately impacted student populations.
Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and reporting requirements.
Fiscal and Resource ManagementDevelops, monitors, and manages the division budget to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional priorities.
Oversees procurement, inventory, and maintenance of instructional equipment, supplies, and resources.
Secures external funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships, when appropriate.
Oversees state and federal programs that contribute to programs within the division.
Personnel Leadership and DevelopmentRecruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates administrators, faculty, adjunct instructors, classified staff, hourly employees, special project administrators, professional experts, and volunteers.
Leads the tenure review process and adjunct faculty evaluation.
Develops and promotes professional development and staff training opportunities.
Strategic Planning, Data Management, and ReportingDevelops and implements short-and long-term goals that align with district and college strategic plans.
Collects and analyzes data for program review, equity assessments, enrollment management, and resource allocation.
Prepares and distributes reports and presentations to executive leadership, the Board of Trustees, and campus stakeholders.
Ensures consistency of division goals with college and district-wide strategic initiatives.
Outreach, Collaboration, and CommunicationServes as liaison with k-12 districts, universities, community organizations, and industry partners to promote educational pathways and enrollment.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators across the college and district to improve program effectiveness.
Represents the division in committees, shared governance bodies, and at community and professional events.
Fosters cooperative and collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and stakeholders to improve services and resolve conflicts.
Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, and external partners to coordinate program efforts and resolve issues.
Technology and Process ImprovementIdentifies, assesses, and implements emerging technologies to improve instructional and administrative efficiencies.
Ensures division processes support timely, organized, and effective service delivery.
Diversity, Equity, and InclusionSupports recruitment and retention of diverse employees and students.
Participates in district/college efforts to increase the diversity of qualified faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; actively assists in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attends and participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events.
GeneralPerforms other duties that support the overall objective of the position.
Working Relationships WORKING RELATIONSHIPSThe incumbent engages and maintains contact with various district administrators, managers, faculty, staff, students, vendors, government agencies and organizations, higher education partners, the California State Chancellor's Office, and the public.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:- Knowledge and understanding of district, college, division, department, and/or program organizations, operations, policies, procedures, rules, laws, regulations, goals, and objectives related to the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the California Education Code, Title 5, and other applicable laws and regulations related to the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of curriculum development, accreditation, instructional methods, and student success strategies.
- Knowledge of educational pedagogy and student success strategies.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
- Knowledge of research project policies, procedures, and best practices, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of budget preparation, maintenance and reporting.
- Knowledge and understanding of student services operations, including student advising, retention strategies, and support services.
- Knowledge of career pathway strategies, career education, work-based learning, articulation, transfer, and credit for prior learning.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student services, such as FERPA.
- Knowledge of student information systems, management information systems, databases, and data management practices.
- Knowledge and awareness of equity and inclusion principles, particularly in the context of student support services.
- General knowledge of community college structures, processes, and student demographics.
Skills:- Leadership, planning, accreditation, student success strategies, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Curriculum design, instructional methods, and student success strategies.
- Program administration.
- Accreditation reporting and compliance.
- Student learning outcomes related to the area of assignment.
- Strategic planning and leadership skills.
- Project management.
- Advanced level critical thinking, listening, problem-solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and
