JOB DESCRIPTION

 OPERATING TITLE:  DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
 Class Code:  4257
 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Statement of Duties:  Performs work of unusual difficulty in planning, developing, and implementing college transfer programs in academic areas.

Supervision received:  Administrative direction.

Supervision Exercised:  Upper level manager

Responsible to:  Executive Vice President (SAC), Vice President of Academic Affairs (SPC), Executive Vice President (PAC)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES*

Assist in developing curricula and budgets for college transfer programs.

Act as ombudsman for faculty and students in the area of Arts and Sciences.

Assist in formulating and maintaining the academic standards for college transfer programs.

Assist in development of class schedules and teaching and space assignments for maximum effectiveness.

Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate instructional programs.

Serve on committees and councils at the District or college level.

Implement and monitor the rules and regulations of the District, the college, and official agencies as appropriate.

Assist with implementing college appeals and grievance procedures in the Arts and Sciences areas.

 Work with department chairpersons to achieve effective, current, and professional classroom instruction.

*  Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of and success in college administration.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.

Experience with planning and budgeting in an academic environment.

Knowledge of program and curriculum development and innovative teaching methods in the Arts and Sciences.

Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with District employees, faculty, students, and the public.

Ability to organize and direct major work operations.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in a job-related area is required.  Doctorate in a job-related area strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Substantial experience in college teaching, instructional administration and program planning and development with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and recurring work is performed in a work environment that involves normal everyday low risks or discomforts typical of offices.  Work areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
 

 I certify that this is an accurate statement of the duties and responsibilities of this position and that the position is necessary to carry out the functions for which I am responsible.
 

 
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