DescriptionUnder administrative direction of the Vice President of Instruction, serves as a member of the District’s management team as primary administrator to provide leadership in matters relating to the administration of the Science and Mathematics Division; and to do related work as required.
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Examples Of Functions and Tasks JOB CHARACTERISTICS Responsibilities include the supervision and evaluation of assigned Science and Mathematics Division faculty members and classified support staff.
EXAMPLES OF FUNCTIONS AND TASKS Program Development - ESSENTIAL: Coordinate creation and development of new Division programs and special projects and activities; oversee development of new grants and programs by Division department managers, coordinators and staff; approve course offerings for new and/or revised programs of the Division’s departments; attend meetings with staff members of other District organizational units and/or external agency/organization representatives regarding new grants and/or programs affecting the Division; contract with external agencies/organizations as necessary; prepare and/or review forms regarding new/revised Division programs and submit for approval by Executive Committee and/or Board of Trustees.
Program Administration - ESSENTIAL: Assist Division Faculty members with issues of instruction and student learning; assure that Division faculty and support staff conform to District’s collective bargaining agreements, mission, policies and procedures, and other applicable policy and regulatory requirements; coordinate staffing and equipment in Division classrooms and laboratories; consult with faculty and staff to determine appropriate maintenance schedules and repairs for laboratory and classroom equipment; determine appropriate office facilities and equipment for full-time faculty members and classified support staff; assume responsibility for Division files and other records regarding programs and services, instructional faculty, their teaching assignments and loads, program costs, and other information; conduct Division and departmental meetings as appropriate; oversee departmental program reviews and other program evaluation efforts; participate in advisory committee meetings with District instructional, and other staff members from appropriate academic and vocational areas; attend and participate in management team staff development and other activities as appropriate; supervise scheduling of Division classes and class instructors; oversee the preparation of Division changes to the District master schedule, and orders for textbooks and other supplies; approve Division requests for maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment, and for installation, maintenance and repair of telephone and computer equipment; prepare and submit reports to the Office of Educational Programs and Services, the Board of Trustees, and external agencies as required; prepare or supervise preparation of Division correspondence, work orders, Board of Trustee meeting agenda items, and other Division written material; oversee preparation of Division and departmental annual plans to facilitate District short-term and long-range goals; prepare or assist in preparing District contracts with and/or interact with external agencies having a collegial and/or programmatic relationship with the Division and/or its specific departments; coordinate Division program activities at District extension sites with appropriate managers; attend meetings in behalf of the Division; provide assistance and information regarding Division legal matters; coordinate inter-divisional programs and activities with other divisional deans; coordinate activities with local secondary schools and other community colleges or post-secondary educational institutions as appropriate; assist students who need substitute courses in degree or certificate requirements, and provide assistance with inquiries such as course challenges, grade changes, repetition of courses, audits, etc.; refer students to appropriate resources for assistance as needed; confer with students who have complaints about Division faculty members, or other staff. PERIPHERAL: On a rotational basis, with other district educational administrators, function as Evening Administrator.
Personnel Management/Supervision - ESSENTIAL: Anticipate Division’s staffing needs and take action to meet needs as feasible and appropriate; orient, train, assign, schedule and supervise Division faculty members and classified support staff members; assure that applicable Division and/or District and/or external agency regulations and policies are adhered to and applied correctly by Division staff members; interview, screen applications, participate on selection committees, and recommend candidates for hire or promotion in accordance with established District hiring processes and practices; assign substitutes for faculty as needed; supervise Division staff and office operations; assure work schedules for the Division’s classified support staff maximize office coverage, conduct staff meetings on a regular basis to develop work plans/schedules and resolve issues and problems; assist Division staff and students to resolve problems effectively; assist Division staff members to solve problems, clarify issues surrounding their efforts to assist students and to understand their role and contributions to Division outputs; maintain work unit standards for service efforts and other quality control measures and facilitate improvements in quality of staff efforts; administer and supervise Division operations at District extension sites; provide direction for Division research and planning functions; supervise the faculty evaluation process and evaluate work performance of Division faculty members, classified support staff, and temporary help staff in accordance with established District policies and procedures; plan Division staff development efforts, establishing Division’s staff development needs collaboratively with Division staff to specifically address staff evaluation outcomes; ensure regular Division in-service days for planning and staff development activities; assist in administration of the District’s collective bargaining agreements as appropriate. PERIPHERAL: Develop strategies and activities to establish and further diversity as a shared vision of the Division staff.
Budgeting - ESSENTIAL: Develop Division budget; present Division budget to the Assistant Superintendent/ Vice President, Educational Programs and/or Budget Committee and/or other review committees as necessary; administer capital outlay allocations for Division laboratory and classroom equipment; administer divisional records including inventories of equipment and supplies, maintaining supplementary accounting records for audit purposes; approve requisitions for equipment and materials; monitor budget(s) to ensure proper use of funds.
Enrollment Management - ESSENTIAL: Participate with Division departments, instructional faculty members, and the Educational Programs and Services Council regarding enrollment management; select short-term and full-term Division classes; prepare analyses of enrollment patterns for the Division and Office of Educational Programs and Services use; review enrollment patterns for the Division’s specific academic disciplines, adding or deleting classes from the schedule as appropriate based on productivity; maintain appropriate Division class sizes within academic disciplines.
Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Develop, review, revise, and evaluate curriculum to meet the needs of the students, faculty, community, business and industry, consulting with faculty members to maintain quality curriculum; design and implement curriculum for new technologies; supervise catalog revisions; stay current on laws, regulations, policies and standards affecting assigned academic program areas; assure that the Division’s departmental curriculum meets established guidelines of the District, the Curriculum Committee, and the System Office of the California Community Colleges; Interface with Articulation Officer regarding articulation agreements between the District and other educational institutions as appropriate; collaborate with local secondary schools and post-secondary educational institutions regarding articulation patterns.
Student, Staff Counseling - ESSENTIAL: Be available to students to communicate with them on academic progress, requirements and standards, their needs, opinions, fears, ideals and ideas; facilitate resolution of complaints among students, faculty, staff; assist students with issues regarding courses, grades, audits, etc.; refer students to appropriate resources for assistance.
Shared Governance - ESSENTIAL: Participate in District shared governance activities as appropriate; participate in Deans’ Council meetings; attend Board of Trustees meetings, and meetings of external agencies/organizations related to shared governance as appropriate.
Community Liaison - ESSENTIAL: Represent the college in meetings with community, business and industry members; assist in coordination of faculty, staff, and advisory committee meetings: serve as information resource regarding Division programs and services; make presentations to community groups; maintain effective relations with local K-12 schools, other community colleges, and universities.
Special Projects - ESSENTIAL: Participate in special projects as appropriate.
Professional Development - ESSENTIAL: Maintain currency of knowledge in program areas of the Division; develop administrative skills and expertise through professional conferences, seminars, workshops, professional journals and other material; maintain /increase proficiency in computer usage; promote implementation of new instructional techniques and technologies; participate in staff development activities to enhance personal and professional skills and knowledge.
Minimum QualificationsDegrees/Experience: A Master’s degree in any subject matter field, and, one year of experience related to the duties of the position.
Licenses/Certifications: A valid California driver’s license, class “C” or higher.
Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL: Laws and regulations pertinent to the administration of instructional programs in California Community Colleges; instructional practices and techniques; curriculum development and program approval processes; personnel management practices and techniques of supervision; employment processes; collective bargaining processes; accounting and budgeting methods; data collection and report writing; computers and related equipment; safety practices.
Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Supervise faculty and classified staff; prepare and manage budgets; evaluate work performance of faculty and staff; communicate effectively in writing; verbally communicate effectively; speak in public; read and comprehend technical and professional journals, textbooks; and other pertinent material; set priorities and establish goals and objectives; interact effectively with District faculty and staff, and the community; organize work and manage time effectively; demonstrate integrity and consistency; conduct effective meetings; effectively coordinate group work efforts; conduct research , interpret data, and report results; operate a microcomputer; stimulate motivation in the faculty, staff, and students; plan and manage in an environment of shared governance; inspire and promote socioeconomic and cultural diversity.
Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL: Must be able to function in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature, and to accomplish the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly : Sit, to accommodate desk work, utilize vision to read printed material and computer screens; utilize hearing and speech for ordinary and telephonic conversation and to hear sound prompts from equipment; utilize manual and/or finger dexterity to keyboard and/or utilize mouse to operate microcomputers and other office equipment; stand upright and forward flexing, stoop, lift (from low, level, and overhead, (maximum of 50 lbs.), carry (maximum of 50 lbs.), push and pull to move mail, packages, desks and other furniture; maintain cardio-vascular fitness to function effectively in stressful situations. Occasionally : Walk, to move about office and campus; utilize manual and/or finger dexterity to drive an automobile to accomplish official travel inside and outside the District.
Supplemental InformationWHY SIERRA? - One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
- The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
- Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
- 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break)
- 22 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time)
- Competitive benefits package
- Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)
Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.
The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.
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- Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Helpful Tip:Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).
Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants .
Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews).Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.
*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.
EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYERSierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu .
Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105.
If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.
TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929
Spanish 1-800-855-3000
Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922
Spanish 1-800-855-3000
From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784
Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy.
Closing Date/Time: 9/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
