Dean, Library, Learning Resources, & Distance Education
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Dean, Library, Learning Resources, & Distance Education
The Dean of Library, Learning Resources, & Distance Education is a management position as designated by the Board of Trustees of the Desert Community College District. The Dean is charged by the Board of Trustees with the satisfactory implementation of Board policy and district or college procedures as applicable to the position. In addition, the Dean is expected to make appropriate recommendations for modifications, additions, or deletions in policy and/or through the appropriate reporting authority
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a master’s from an accredited institution; and
two years experience in a leadership role specifically associated to Distance Education and /or in managing the daily operations of a library facility.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general management and supervision; laws and regulations governing California Community Colleges; district policies and procedures; budgeting; procedures for accreditation; curriculum development; teaching methods and techniques; intent and application of student learning outcomes; requirements for prerequisites and course equivalencies; new educational technologies; new library and distance learning trends; the mission and student population of California Community Colleges and the Coachella Valley.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate programs and services; exercise honesty, consistency, and sound judgment in the performance of duties; work in the interests of the college as a whole; work productively in a shared governance setting; strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious, and collaborative relationships with a diverse population of students, staff and community; lead, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned faculty and staff; serve as an effective leadership team member.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise and evaluate all faculty and staff within the area of responsibility, supervise workload, provide in-service training and resolve conflicts. This responsibility includes planning, organizing, staffing, leading, coordinating and controlling the activities of the school.
2. Call and preside over regularly scheduled staff meetings and special meetings as needed, serve on regular and special committees assigned by the Vice President, Academic Affairs.
3. Develop annual goals and objectives for planning and evaluation purposes and operational efficiency.
4. Prepare budget estimates; administer and monitor approved budgets.
5. Interpret county, state and federal policy and legislation governing the administration, regulations, and perform other related duties.
6. Promote, direct, develop, supervise, and manage library and learning resource facilities, functions, and services within the District.
7. Integrate and coordinate the functions and services of the library learning center with the entire college program.
8. Plan and provide for the development of the library collection to support the college curriculum and continuing education for the college community.
9. Oversee the development and administration of library automation and digitization programs.
10. Review needs, initiate requests for positions, screen, interview, recommend for employment, and evaluate performance of employees.
11. Determine specific needs for employee professional development/continuing education activities and encourage participation as appropriate.
12. Monitor national trends in libraries and instructional technology.
13. Interpret the services and needs of the library and learning resources to the community.
14. Manage and serve on the Friends of the Library Board.
15. Collaborate with Information Technology concerning District software and technologies for use in the classroom and for Distance Education courses.
16. Serve as a liaison to schools involved in distance education and plan, develop, implement, and evaluate distance education programs and services.
17. Facilitate, develop, direct, and supervise technical support for education in distance modalities.
18. Schedule courses for distance education based library programs.
19. Manage budget; facilitate academic support services, support of courseware management systems, and coordinate training needs for distance education faculty.
20. Oversee and coordinate Off-Campus Programs.
21. Oversee and coordinate the activities associated with the Academic Skills Center, Learning Communities and Tutoring Services, learning labs, Basic Skills Initiative, and interdisciplinary activities.
22. Oversee, coordinate, and supervise the maintenance of the curriculum database and development of the college catalog and class schedule.
23. Represent school concerns and needs to the Vice President, Academic Affairs; participate in the Academic Cabinet.
24. Coordinate and articulate program needs and curriculum identified by faculty, students or the community.
25. Meet schedules and time lines; organize multiple projects effectively and carry out required project details throughout the year.
26. Represent the Schools and the college in community related activities.
27. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Posting Number:
0600049
Position Title:
Dean, Library, Learning Resources, & Distance Education
Position Type:
Administrator
Position Status:
Regular
Department:
Academic Affairs
Pay Range:
$93,728 – $135,732 with maximum placement $119,972
Benefits:
Health, dental, life, vision, and Employee Assistance Plan are available for full-time employees only. Full-time 12 month supervisors earn 12 sick days, 20 vacation days and 15 holidays per year.
Posting Date:
03-24-2010
Closing Date:
04-23-2010
Optional Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume
List of References (see Special Instructions)
Statement (see Special Instructions)
Unofficial Transcript 1
Unofficial Transcript 2
Special Instructions to Applicants:
One (1) page statement addressing:
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the divese academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
In addition to personal references listed on the first page of the application, on a separate sheet of paper, submit a list which includes: two current or previous supervisors, two faculty members, and two other references not related to the applicant (including one classified or support staff) for us to contact as references. Please include names, addresses and telephone numbers. Applicants from sectors other than higher education should submit comparable references.
For complete job description or information on how to apply, please visit:
https://jobs.collegeofthedesert.edu
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