MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ASSOCIATE DEAN

GRADE: 19

JOB CODE: 0445

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Administers educational programs, curriculum, technology, student services, or College Human Resources within the area of assignment at an assigned campus within existing policies and regulations. This could include evening, weekend, summer, non-credit, and/or community programs;  telecommunications, media services, computer labs and/or infrastructure.

Scope

This position works in an assigned area and provides assistance to the administrative team and the Dean in all areas related to the administration and management of the overall area of assignment. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and the public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and a variety of computer hardware and software.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned Dean or Vice President; receives direction related to educational, instructional, occupational, continuing education and/or related goals and objectives; specific instructions regarding non-routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of supervisors, coordinators, faculty, and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Assists in the planning, direction and management of an assigned area at a campus; provides leadership for the development and implementation of new programs, technology and/or services; may coordinate delivery of services at distant locations; may identify potential instructors for courses; acts as a liaison between faculty and students; plans and implements programs and systems; monitors and evaluates programs/services to meet learning outcomes; provides leadership in strategic planning and budget development; assists other colleges in planning delivered formats; oversees faculty support, security and inventory; identifies market trends; may plan, direct and implement College Human Resources activities; resolve complex Human Resources issues; develops and recommends budget requests for operational, capital, revenue and grant funds; administers approved budgets from all fund sources in accordance with college, district and/or agency guidelines; negotiates contracts, manages site license agreements and approves related purchases for the college; serves on appropriate college, districtwide and community committees; may administer external grants; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: current practices in the administration and theory of programs/services in assigned area; administration, staff development and program development; budget preparation; instructional evaluation processes; Human Resouces policy and procedures.

Ability to: plan, direct and evaluate programs and/or services; supervise assigned staff; coordinate activities with a variety of college staff and departments; prepare and administer budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree and experience in community college management with occupational or continuing education programs; instructional programs; student services and registration; information technology, instructional technology, Human Resources or related field. Master's degree required.

Special Conditions of Employment

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.