Salary: $14,143.00 - $16,111.00 Monthly
Location : Monterey, CA
Job Type: Administrator
Job Number:Division: President, Office of the
Department: Institutional Research
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionPriority Screening Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026JOB SUMMARYUnder direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Instruction and Institutional Research provides leadership and oversight for key operational, compliance, and data-driven functions supporting the College's mission and strategic goals and objectives. The Dean provides leadership across a broad portfolio of Academic Affairs operations which may include curriculum development and catalog production, class scheduling and enrollment management, faculty load and contract management, faculty professional learning, faculty evaluation processes, institutional research, and accreditation. The Dean works collaboratively with other deans, division chairs, faculty, and staff across the College to ensure effective and efficient academic affairs operations in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and requirements. The Dean may provide oversight to instructional divisions and programs.
Example of DutiesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties listed below are intended only as examples 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 for this position.
Institutional Research- Provide leadership for the College's institutional research functions and supervise research associates; provide leadership and support for setting institutional research priorities aligned with the College's strategic goals and objectives as well as institutional reporting and accreditation requirements; serve as a co-lead for the College's Institutional Research Board (IRB); ensure compliance with applicable research ethics standards, federal and state regulations, and institutional policies governing internal and external research activities; manage and respond to internal and external research inquiries; oversee protocols and procedures for the intake, review, and response to research requests.
- Develop and maintain standardized cycles, timelines, and guidelines for institutional survey administration, data definitions, data collection methods, and reporting tools to support planning, decision-making, and institutional effectiveness; oversee complex statistical and analytical research activities related to student equity, persistence, retention, completion, and other student success outcomes; report findings regularly to College leadership, divisions, departments, participatory governance groups, the community, and other stakeholders.
Curriculum Review and Approval Processes and the College Catalog:- Provide leadership for the College's curriculum review and approval process and publication of the College catalog; Oversee curriculum and catalog systems and operational procedures that support the curriculum review and approval process; serve as the primary administrative liaison to the Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC) and CAC chair; support faculty and staff involved in the curriculum review and approval process; ensure that curriculum data are accurately maintained across all College systems and reported timely and accurately to state and federal agencies, as required; ensure the timely development and publication of the College Catalog; coordinate with academic divisions, Student Services, and other campus stakeholders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of catalog content.
Class Schedule Development and Enrollment Management- Provide leadership for the College's class schedule development and enrollment management initiatives; oversee the development, coordination, and publication of the class schedule in collaboration with deans, division chairs, and departments to reflect institutional priorities, student access needs, and fiscal responsibility; ensure that schedule and enrollment data are accurately maintained across all College systems and reported timely and accurately to state and federal agencies, as required; generate and distribute enrollment reports to the Vice President, deans, divisions, and departments; assist in planning and implementing College-wide enrollment management initiatives and monitoring enrollment and scheduling patterns to promote student enrollment and completion; collaborate with deans, divisions, and departments to manage classroom inventories and ensure efficient and optimal use of instructional facilities and classroom space;
- Support the preparation and submission of the 320 Apportionment Attendance Report to the Chancellor's Office; ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state reporting requirements; collaborate with deans, divisions, and Student Services to establish and oversee processes for training and supporting faculty on grade and attendance reporting and timely submission of textbook and course material information; ensure accurate submission and reporting of attendance data and timely publication of textbook and course material information in the class schedule.
Faculty Load, Assignments, and Contract Processes- Provide leadership for operational processes to track, manage, and report faculty assignments and workload; oversee procedures for developing and tracking faculty contracts in a timely and accurate manner in coordination with other deans, Human Resources, and Payroll; ensure adherence to District negotiated agreements regarding faculty assignments, faculty load, compensation, and related contractual provisions;
- Support the preparation and submission of required compliance reports related to faculty load and assignments, including the Full-Time Faculty Obligation Number (FON) compliance report to the Chancellor's Office; ensure data accuracy and timely submission of required reports; monitor faculty assignment data within the ERP system and other tracking tools; work collaboratively with other deans, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Payroll to identify and resolve discrepancies in data and reporting.
Faculty Evaluation Processes- Provide leadership for, and manage, the operational procedures related to the faculty evaluation and tenure review process in accordance with Board policies and collective bargaining agreements; collaborate with deans, division chairs, and Human Resources to track and coordinate faculty evaluation timelines; communicate deadlines, required documentation, and process steps to all stakeholders; ensure the timely completion of required evaluation-related reporting; maintain accurate records of evaluation cycles, outcomes, and due dates; serve as an administrative resource on evaluation policies and procedures; interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement provisions governing faculty evaluation.
Faculty Professional Development Programs- Provide leadership for institutional faculty professional development programs and procedures, including supporting the planning and implementation of orientations and training for new and returning faculty in collaboration with Academic Affairs, Student Services, Human Resources, the Academic Senate, the Professional Development Committee, and other campus stakeholders; oversee tracking and reporting of faculty professional learning requirements and activities to the Chancellor's Office; ensure compliance with applicable state requirements and collective bargaining agreement provisions related to professional development; collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to plan, organize, and facilitate workshops, training, and other professional development activities as part of the College Learning Days program and other institutional professional learning activities; support a culture of continuous professional learning and growth among faculty and staff; identify professional development needs and assist with coordinating resources to address them.
Learning Assessment and Program Review Processes- Provide leadership and coordination for the operational procedures and systems to support the College's program review and learning outcomes assessment and support ongoing systematic planning and evaluation of programs and services to inform resource allocation and ensure the quality of programs and services and implement improvements and innovations in support of achievement for all students; support regular review of relevant, meaningfully disaggregated data to evaluate progress and inform plans for continued improvement and innovation; ensure timely completion of learning assessment, program review action plans, and other required components of the College's planning, evaluation, and resource allocation processes; participate in institutional and programmatic accreditation processes.
Accreditation and Compliance- Support College-wide and program-specific accreditation efforts; serve as an administrative resource on accreditation standards, processes, and timelines established by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and other accrediting bodies; support the writing, coordination, and editing of accreditation-related reports and documents, including Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports and mid-cycle follow-up reports; ensure broad engagement from campus and community stakeholders in the accreditation process; provide leadership for establishing, managing, tracking, and reporting Institution-Set Standards and other performance benchmarks required by accreditation; monitor the College's progress toward meeting established standards and report findings to appropriate governance and administrative bodies; serve as a resource to all areas of the College to support understanding of, and compliance with, standards and requirements established by accrediting agencies and local, state, and federal regulations; monitor and remain current in accreditation standards, Chancellor's Office initiatives, and related policy changes; serve as, or collaborate with, the Accreditation Liaison Officer; coordinate with program-level accreditation contacts to support specialized accreditation monitoring and reporting.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, laws, regulations, and best practices in higher education and areas of responsibility; engage in professional development aligned with College mission and institutional goals to promote employee and student success; ensure compliance with the California Education Code, Title 5, Chancellor's Office requirements, and accreditation standards governing curriculum and catalog development; and serve as a subject matter expert on local, state, and federal curriculum requirements.
General Duties- Provide vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic, and innovative community of faculty, staff and students in assigned areas; plan, implement, and evaluate strategies, goals, and objectives of assigned areas in support of the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and objectives.
- Serve as an Academic Affairs liaison to Information Systems, Student Services, Administrative Services, and Human Resources to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of Academic Affairs data within the ERP and other college systems, including curriculum data, faculty assignments, scheduling, and enrollment records.
- Oversee the selection and performance of assigned managers, faculty, andstaff; establish performance requiremen
