MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DEAN

GRADE: 20

JOB CODE: 0403

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Develops and administers the educational programs/services in an assigned area of a college within existing policies and regulations. Serves as a college representative in working with the community to meet student needs.

Scope

This position works in an assigned area of a college and provides assistance to the administrative team in all areas of the overall assigned College services. The Dean has operational responsibility and authority to oversee all aspects of the program/service. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, the public, local and national organizations, other educational institutions and vendors. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to a Vice President or other assigned administrator; receives direction related to college goals and objectives.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise Associate Deans, Directors, Managers, Coordinators and/or other assigned staff. Provides leadership to other college staff such as counselors, advisors and other functional areas.

Representative Duties

Plans, directs and evaluates programs/services for a specified area at a college which may include an area such as occupational education, continuing education, learning resources, administrative services, financial aid, registration and records, enrollment or information technologies; directs the operational services which include preparation, recommendation and administration of an assigned area's operating budget; develops, supports and maintains liaison relationships with business, industry, health and community partners; serves as college representative in working with agencies who provide services to colleges; maintains liaison with college public relations officer and reviews materials to publicize programs and services through different medias; recommends capital equipment expenditures; coordinates tracking systems, data collection, analysis and follow‑up; keeps abreast of compliance and reporting standards with State, federal and district regulations; develops and administers policies pertaining to the overall college records function for student, college and statistical purposes; responsible for security and confidentiality of assigned property; designs, implements, markets and assesses a college‑wide program unrelated to operational area of responsibility; provides policy development, long-range strategic planning, program design and program management; develops, implements and assesses processes for the program; oversees and participates in proposal writing and contact with national organizations in order to seek additional funding; administers external grants; maintains liaison with related national organizations and networks; collaborates with local and national networks to devise innovative program concepts; supervises assigned staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: practices in the administration of community college program/services in the assigned area of responsibility; computerized on‑line systems; local and government regulations; staff development; program development; local, regional and national organizations; budget preparation; strategic planning.

Ability to: plan, direct and evaluate student services; assess community needs and develop responsive programs; research and compile databases; supervise faculty and staff; conduct strategic planning; organize, prioritize and coordinate work of others; prepare, recommend and administer budgets; communicate effectively verbally 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 student programs, curriculum development or management. Master's degree required.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

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

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.