Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - San Mateo, United States - San Mateo County Community College District

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Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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Required Application Materials
All applicants are required to submit:

• A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position).
• A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
• A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant's cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:

SMCCCDOffice of Human Resources
3401
CSMDrive
San Mateo, CA 94402

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Position Information
Posting Number
Posting Number

S
Position Title
Position Title

Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Location
Location

Skyline College
Department
Department

Sciences / Math / Technology SKY (DEPT)
Position Number
Position Number

2A0004
Percentage of Full Time
Percentage of Full Time

100%

FLSA

FLSA

Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year

12
If other, please specify
Min Salary

$178,152 (annual)
Max Salary

$226,356 (annual)
Position Type
Position Type

Administrative/Supervisory Positions
Posting Text
Who We Are
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The District's

"Students First" Strategic Plan

is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District

Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year.

Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on

Skyline College's Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness ( PRIE )

website.

Who We Want

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations.

Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentor-ship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position

The Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is responsible to the Vice President of Instruction for the administration of the division, including the disciplines of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Network Engineering, Computer Science, and Health Sciences.

As a member of the college leadership team, the Dean is held to the

Leadership Standards of Excellence

.

The anticipated start date pending Board of Trustees approval is July 1, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the position and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

Provide leadership, management, and development for the division's day, evening, and weekend programs in the academic year and in the summer
Oversee hiring of faculty and classified staff for the division; recommend personnel actions to the appropriate Vice President; supervise faculty and classified staff and oversee their evaluation
Organize and supervise the operation of the division office
Participate actively and cooperatively with other administrators to support Guided Pathways
Support and actively engage in program advisory committees, dual-enrollment initiatives, and experiential learning placements
In collaboration with faculty, identify program needs and encourage the development of curriculum; support a variety of methods of instruction, including computer-assisted instruction and distance learning
In collaboration with appropriate college staff and faculty, ensure course and program articulations are kept current
Develop and administer the division budget
With faculty and staff, and in collaboration with other instructional administrators, coordinate the preparation of division class schedules, catalogs, brochures, and other printed materials
Facilitate grant applications for the division, manage new and existing grants, and prepare required reports
Serve as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team; college and district committees as assigned
Work with students, faculty, and staff to constructively resolve problems and conflicts
Serve as liaison with other college divisions and services, advisory committees, individual students and student groups, and appropriate off-campus groups
Serve as an active member of the college administrative team to address college-wide issues, concerns, and planning, including facilities restructuring and development; serve on college and District committees, as assigned
Assist in the advancement of the People's College Initiative
Implement District rules and regulations, California Education Code, Title 5, and collective bargaining agreements as required
Collaborate with deans and vice presidents in support of continued integration of student and instructional services to strengthen the delivery of academic and not for credit programs and services
Organize and lead the annual division planning and budgeting process in concert with college goals; provide leadership for departmental program reviews
Provide leadership in staff and faculty development, including division meetings and retreats
Serve as key emergency prevention, preparedness, and response personnel as assigned
Maintain accreditation and certification for programs, faculty, and staff
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President
Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Master's or above from an accredited institution OR the equivalent
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Successful teaching experience in an accredited institution of higher education
Evidence of ability to provide leadership for all aspects of the division
Evidence of involvement, initiative, and leadership in instructional activities
Ability to develop, organize, and coordinate diverse instructional programs to achieve college and division goals
Ability to elicit and bring focus to recommendations from division faculty and staff, and ability to effectively represent the division and its goals at college and District levels
Ability to facilitate the development and administration of faculty and staff hiring, curriculum, budget, staff development, and performance evaluation
Ability to manage the Division office and other support services to assist faculty, staff, and students
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with District and college administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public
Awareness of and commitment to the goals of participatory governance
Evidence of organizational skills that enable the performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail
Familiarity with and willingness to use or encourage the use of computer-based technology for the management of the division and instructional purposes
Experience in or willingness to support, develop, implement, and assess outcomes of programs that lead to the success of all students, including underrepresented groups in math, science, and engineering
Experience in articulating curriculum and programs with both university and high school faculty
Successful experience in grant writing and management
Demonstrated ability to form and maintain community and industry partnerships
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to plan and implement facilities modifications
Commitment to programs that encourage pre-collegiate students to pursue education in science, mathematics, and technology
Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Physical Requirements

This classification requires sitting for extended periods of time, pushing and pulling, and visual acuity.

The ability to type, use a phone, stand intermittently, walk, bend and stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of light to moderate weight, and work at a computer, including sitting and viewing a monitor for various lengths of time, repetitive use of a keyboard, mouse or other control devices, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, ability to communicate and provide information to others; ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive to off-campus locations in order to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Open Date
Open Date

03/12/2024
First Review Date
First Review Date

04/02/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled

Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Required Application Materials
All applicants are required to submit:

• A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position).
• A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
• A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant's cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:

SMCCCD
Office of Human Resources
3401


CSM
Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402

Tel:

Fax:

Email:

Web Page:
Conditions of Employment
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

• Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

• Submit verifications of prior employment
• Satisfactory references
• Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process

In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet.

If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Approval of your employment by the

SMCCCD
Board of Trustees

• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process.

Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our:

Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report
San Mateo County Community College District's (
SMCCCDAnnual Security Report ( ASR ), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by


SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from


SMCCCD.

Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters.

The 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime.

The 2022

Annual Security Report

is now available.

You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you a current or former employee of a CalPERS agency?

Yes
No

• If yes, are you a CalPERS retiree?

Yes
No

• Do you possess a Master's degree or above from an accredited institution OR the equivalent?

Yes, I have a Master's degree or above from an accredited institution
I am applying for equivalence and my Equivalency Application is attached
No

• Can you demonstrate one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to this administrative assignment?

Yes
No

• Can you demonstrate cultural competence, a sensitivity to, and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?

Yes
No

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