Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)

City College of San Francisco

$137K — $233K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution
  • At least three years of faculty experience in a postsecondary institution
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and public service experience
  • Ability to manage and evaluate employees effectively
  • Experience in budget management and financial resource allocation
  • Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students and staff

Responsibilities

  • Lead the School of STEM, focusing on student learning and program development
  • Oversee academic operations including course scheduling and teaching assignments
  • Guide department chairs in enhancing credit and noncredit offerings
  • Monitor enrollment trends and resource allocation across disciplines
  • Serve as a liaison between departments and senior administration
  • Manage budgets and ensure fiscal accountability of the School
  • Promote partnerships with community organizations to support diverse learning needs

Benefits

  • Choice of several health plans
  • Up to $50,000 Group Life Insurance
  • Dental and dental care plan options
  • Pension contributions and retirement benefits
  • Paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)

Posting Type
Wide Distribution

Department
School of Science, Tech, Engr&Math

Campus
Ocean Campus

Location
Ocean Campus

Job Category
Administrative

Salary (Applicant View)

Compensation: The annual salary range upon entry for the position is $137,272.30 to $233,798.10. The salary placement for this position is budgeted not to exceed step 1 of the salary schedule, regardless of qualification or experience.

Remote Work: This is not a remote work position and requires office presence.

Choice of several health plans, plus up to $50,000 Group Life Insurance and Dental and Dental Care Plan.

Total compensation includes salary, health benefits, pension contributions, vacation days, sick days, and holidays.

New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

Retirement Classification: CALSTRS

Starting date: As soon as possible after appointment

Appointment Type
Administrative - Dean

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Start Date
01/01/2027

End Date

Position Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Vice Chancellor of Academic & Institutional Affairs, the School Dean provides leadership to one of the District's integrated disciplinary Schools that may include, but not limited to: transfer, general education, workforce and economic development, basic skills, and career technical education. The Dean serves as the institutional leader and immediate administrator of the School of Science Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM). The School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) includes: Automotive, Motorcycle, Construction & Building Maintenance; Astronomy; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science; Computer Networking and Information Technology; Earth Sciences; Engineering & Architecture; Mathematics; and Physics. The School Dean is responsible for establishing academic integrity and ensuring quality instruction by demonstrating the vision, leadership, curriculum expertise, class scheduling experience, personnel management and financial accountability of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) to serve student needs and interests. The School Dean collaborates with appropriate divisions of the College to ensure diversity and student equity and to foster a supportive, positive, and productive environment for the School's diverse employees and students. This is an IN-PERSON ON-CAMPUS position.

The Dean serves as the liaison between senior administration and the departments/programs to affect decision-making, resolve problems, and anticipate and respond to future needs. The School Dean recommends and manages budgets ensuring achievement of the District's budgetary goals, The School Dean coordinates with other School Deans to ensure the delivery of quality educational services and assumes overall responsibility for the supervision of assigned department chairs, faculty coordinators, and classified staff, as appropriate.

Job Duties

Academic Responsibilities/Curriculum & Instruction

1. Serve as the educational leader of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) by providing leadership on innovative student learning, student support, and program development.

2. Provide operational oversight and promote accountability and leadership in the development and review of program offerings, scheduling of classes, and teaching assignments based on student and community needs.

3. Maintain an understanding of current ideas, research, technology, and practices pertaining to areas of responsibility through study and participation in professional organizations,

4. Provide leadership to assist department chairs and faculty with the development of credit and noncredit offerings of distance, hybrid, and in-person courses including facilitating grant applications for areas of responsibility.

5. Work with School Deans and department chairs to monitor enrollment patterns, faculty workloads and hours across disciplines, cost/benefit information, employment and other critical data to identify class schedule opportunities, issues, program development and needed changes.

6. Cooperate with the department chairs in facilitating and overseeing the resolution, where possible, of student complaints.

7. Work with department chairs in finding resources to develop opportunities, programs and needed changes that enhance student success.

Planning & Development

8. Work directly with all School faculty including department chairs and faculty coordinators to prioritize program review requests for resource allocations.

9. Provide leadership to department chairs and faculty in their assessment of student learning outcomes as they relate to courses and programs.

10. Engage with department chairs, faculty and classified staff to assess new technologies and software to improve pedagogy and learning outcomes, increase opportunities for student access, and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the work environment.

11. Prepare annual School goals, participate in planning activities, and facilitate completion of goals to ensure all accreditation, State and federal criteria concerning academics are followed.

12. Work with deans, department chairs, faculty and classified staff to plan and implement all activities required for program accreditation.

Budget/Fiscal Management

13. In compliance with District guidelines, recommend, implement, and monitor multiple budgets for assigned areas to ensure that the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) remains fiscally sound and is operating within its allocated budget.

14. Oversee the allocation of the School's Academic Departments' equipment and supplies funds.

Liaison/Relationships with Community

15. Aligned with the District and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)'s mission and goals, participate in community activities and professional organizations that foster student diversity.

16. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with area high schools, colleges, universities, and business and community-based organizations that promote and benefit the School's education programs.

17. Work with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs administrators, department chairs, faculty and classified staff to strengthen collaboration between instruction and student services to promote student success.

Personnel

18. In accordance with District policies, contracts, and procedures, supervise and evaluate assigned faculty, including department chairs, faculty coordinators and classified staff; review and approve documents/forms necessary to effectuate assignments and pay of personnel under their supervision, i.e. assignment forms, time sheets, leave of absence forms, etc.

19. Review Tenure Review Committee recommendations for faculty tenure, promotion, non-promotion, and dismissals for final approval to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees.

20. In accordance with District policies, contracts, and procedures, manage the professional conduct of assigned department chairs, faculty, and classified staff and collaborate with Employee Relations in resolving employee disciplinary matters; where resolution is not reached at the departmental level, serve as the administrative grievance officer in employee discipline processes.

General Responsibilities

21. Promote a work culture aligned with the College's mission to promote the delivery of customer service, innovation, and quality services to students, employees, and the community.

22. Serve on District and state-wide committees as assigned including participating collegially on CCSF Participatory Governance standing committees and other workgroups as needed.

23. Attend Board of Trustees' meetings; make presentations and submit reports and action items related to areas of responsibility.

24. Supports an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with a goal toward addressing and reducing student equity gaps.

25. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism as it pertains to improving systems of higher education for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted student groups and employees.

26. Perform additional administrative duties and services as requested and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. An earned Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience related to the administrative assignment.

2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural/ disability, gender identify, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community' college students and employees.

3. Three (3) years of faculty experience in instruction or student services at an accredited postsecondary institution.

4. Strong skills in verbal and written communication, organizational management and strategic planning.

5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

6. Proven track record as a leader, instructor, and public servant in a variety of settings.

7. Evidence of effective planning in the management, supervision, and evaluation of employees and their assigned work.

8. Demonstrated experience in managing financial resources effectively, including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budget and expenditures.

9. Demonstrated commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.

[If you would like to claim equivalency, the Administrative Equivalency Application Form is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

Desirable Qualifications

1. One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience at an accredited postsecondary institution. Teaching experience in a discipline in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) preferred.

3. Strong skills in verbal and written communication, organizational management, and strategic planning.

4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships including appreciation of and respect for others' perspectives and lived experiences.

5. Proven track record as a leader, instructor, and public servant in a variety of settings.

6. Evidence of effective planning in the management, supervision, and evaluation of employees and their assigned work.

7. Demonstrated experience in managing financial resources effectively, including determining how best to utilize resources, and managing budgets and expenditures.

8. Demonstrated commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management.

9. Knowledge of state and federal regulations specific to higher education including Title 5 and Accessibility requirements.

10. Evidence of successful leadership experience at the university or college level of promoting a culture of inclusivity, equity-mindedness, diversity and anti-racism.

11. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Benefits

Choice of several health plans, plus up to $50,000 Group Life Insurance and Dental and Dental Care Plan.

Total compensation includes salary, health benefits, pension contributions, vacation days, sick days, and holidays.

New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Application for Administrative Position at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to other departments. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to other departments.

1. A letter of interest (maximum 4 pages) detailing your background and experience related to the position (refer to the Job Duties and Desirable Qualifications); AND your commitment to and experience within a diverse multicultural organization with a highly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

2. A current curriculum vitae or resume summarizing educational and administrative background and experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Administrative Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online.

4. A current list of five (5) references with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses that include: faculty, classified and/or support staff, an administrator, a supervisor, and a colleague of managerial, supervisory ranking. (If you are among the final candidates, references will be contacted. The District may also contact other references not on your list, only if you are among the final candidates.)

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the a

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