Salary: $102,800.10 - $148,627.92 Annually
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Union, Exempt
Division: Arts and Sciences
Job Number: 2223-00191
Closing: 1/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) is an inclusive environment where the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and the community are honored and valued. We expect all employees to foster a climate of belonging that supports all students and employees in achieving success.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

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The Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences works in partnership with the Dean to focus on implementing the vision for an integrated Division. This position supports and compliments the work of the Dean, which includes planning, assessment, organizing, and managing operational changes and instructional efforts that promote student success within the Division's nine departments. The Associate Dean provides significant leadership and support for the administrative operations of these departments, including supervising the administrative assistants, and for supporting the operations of the College as a whole.

With significant responsibility for curriculum, assessment, student conduct, unit planning, and division-related grants, this position is accountable to both internal and external partners and for shared College outcomes related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as other components of mission fulfillment. Fostering a culture of shared governance and encouraging collaboration across the College and within the Division among staff, faculty, and administrators to actively build consensus and facilitate equitable access for all students to College services are also essential aspects of this role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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1. Leadership (30% of Time)
1.1. Create and maintain an open, collaborative, and inclusive College environment focused on student learning and student success. Support institutional collaborative decision-making processes and institutional initiatives. Provide leadership for institutional and statewide initiatives.1.2. Serve on designated college-wide committees and/or needed workgroups and work with other administrators in a team environment. Work collaboratively with Division personnel and other College faculty and staff to facilitate excellence, efficiency, sustainability, and continual improvement in operational processes, support for instruction, and service to students. 1.3. Support institutional collaborative decision-making processes by coordinating team participation for specific projects, including planning, assessment, budgeting, facilitating, documenting, and redirecting team efforts as appropriate.1.4. Provide documentation for decisions made within teams for project management and identify outcomes for reporting and program improvement goals that align with the College's strategic priorities. 1.5. Participate in leadership development and team building activities. Work with faculty and staff to foster a cooperative culture, resolve conflict, promote better communication, and practice team-building skills. Support staff attendance at in-service and other college-wide activities.1.6. Collaborate to envision, design, implement, assess, and continuously improve operational processes for the College.1.7. Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the College to implement the strategic plan and institutional activities. Provide leadership to support the integration of assessment, planning, and budgeting within the division and its departments. 1.8. Promote the college's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and diverse perspectives and seeks to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

2. Operations Management and Support (30% of Time)
2.1. Provide leadership for the Division Course Outline Review process as a subgroup of the Curriculum Committee. Orient and assist division faculty with making changes through the curriculum processes.2.2. Work with Department Chairs as a resource for developing budgets, scheduling, or other operational issues.2.3. Work with Department Chairs to develop new and innovative ways to attract students into the Arts & Sciences Division programs. Assist in the development of marketing materials leading to program recognition and growth.2.4. Assist in facilitating committee assignments and Division representation in college-wide activities and initiatives.2.5. Provide supervision to classified staff including scheduling, evaluating performance, initiating disciplinary action, responding to employee complaints, and effectively recommending various personnel actions.2.6. Work with Department Chairs to provide administrative oversight, coordination, and tracking of part-time faculty evaluations.2.7. Administer, oversee, and coordinate division grant activities and other institutional initiatives with internal and external partners. Develop and administer budgets, expenditures, and contracts for areas of responsibility. Monitor staffing levels and grant team coordination.2.8. At the direction of College Safety and in collaboration with the COOP Team, create and maintain a DASC Continuity of Operations Plan.

3. Student Conduct (15% of Time)
3.1. Actively participate in weekly CARE Team meetings to help evaluate students of concern and to support instructors and students with de-escalating issues and implementing disciplinary action as appropriate.3.2. Collect and maintain all student disciplinary files and materials in a secure environment.3.3. Serve as the Arts & Sciences Division Conduct Officer responsible for responding to student behavior issues and student complaints in a timely and effective manner and supporting instructors with resolving classroom management issues.3.4. Work collaboratively with Conduct Team to create, maintain, and update the College's Student Code of Conduct and student conduct policies, procedures, and processes.3.5. Provide leadership for student conduct at the college and division levels and serve as a division liaison to other CARE Team representatives such as the Disability Resource Center, Counseling Center, Title IX Coordinator, and College Safety.3.6. Serve as the liaison between instructors, students, and related offices on campus to facilitate emotionally charged student complaint resolution.

4. Internal and External Relationships (15% of Time)
4.1. Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and diverse perspectives and builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Facilitate change within a cooperative, committed culture that supports efforts to establish and accomplish individual, department, Division, and College goals. 4.2. Respond to inquiries from College departments, educational institutions, the community, students, and/or external agencies.4.3. Effectively represent the College in community service activities and partnerships, statewide committees, and task forces.4.4. Establish and maintains communication and cooperative working relationships with community partners and the public.

5. Assessment and Accreditation (10% of Time)
5.1. Assist in the development of Division planning efforts in line with the College's strategic plan. Provide leadership and support for accomplishing accreditation, program reviews, and program assessment activities. Engage in best practice research and evidence-based analysis. Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the Division to complete unit planning, program assessment, and accreditation reporting requirements.5.2. Work collaboratively with Division colleagues to implement their assessment plans, programmatic accreditations, and institutional accreditation activities.5.3. In collaboration with colleagues, complete internal assessment and external accreditation reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations related to instruction.5.4. Work with Division faculty to clarify, align, or revise program learning outcomes.5.5. Work with faculty to conduct market research and analysis related to the expansion of existing cohorts and the creation of new programs.5.6. Work with faculty and Department Chairs to use assessment data for unit planning and program improvement planning.5.7. Participate in the college-wide Assessment Committee to provide direction and boundaries for academic program assessment practices, develop recommendations regarding policies and practices that involve assessment, and to promote and maintain faculty governance of the assessment process.5.8. Work with College Deans, faculty, and staff to ensure adherence to NWCCU accreditation guidelines.

Qualifications
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Master's degree and three to five years of relevant work experience, including management and supervisory experience, two years of which should be leadership experience in postsecondary education. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.

Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Teaching experience with a diverse student body such as found in a community college; supervision experience within a collective bargaining environment; experience working in a team-based environment using a collaborative working style; advanced interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; experience responding to and mediating conflict and applying polices appropriately for conflict resolution

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

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A driver's license valid in the State of Oregon or an acceptable means of alternate transportation.

Other Job Elements
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.

The position requires minimal (5-20%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require some degree of agility and hand eye coordination.

The work environment is protected with only some occasional hazards or obstacles (20-40%). There is a moderately low level of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable, with moderate (20-40%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may have some responsibility for driving.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Directly responsible for the supervision of seven administrative assistant positions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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Reports to the Dean of Arts & Sciences.

Additional Information

Clackamas Community College is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of the Clackamas Community College and its Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment in any educations programs, activities or employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for Clackamas Community College in Barlow Hall at the Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300. Please note the following areas of responsibility, should you need relevant resources or information: Section 504 Coordinator, Disability Coordinator, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3181; Title II Coordinator, Associate Dean, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3392; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300. -






ADDITIONAL POSTING INSTRUCTIONS:



To apply for this position, you must submit:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position
• Current Resume
• Completed responses to the Supplemental Questions
• Unofficial Transcript (Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable.)

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:


CCC only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clackamascc. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627. Please note: This is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.




Final candidates may be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. Clackamas Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. This information is kept completely confidential, is obtained only after a candidate is hired, and will not be used to pre-screen any job applicant. The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Clackamas. -






REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Clackamas Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Clackamas Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties. -






VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:



Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx




To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/Clackamascc/jobs/3740364/associate-dean-arts-and-sciences-full-time

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