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Dean of Instruction, Career Education and Workforce Development

Position Number: 6315260
Location: Monterey, CA
Position Type: Deans - Other

Monterey Peninsula College

Dean of Instruction, Career Education and Workforce Development

Salary: $13,077.00 - $14,897.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 2024-00054
Closing: 7/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey Peninsula College and/or Marina Education Center, CA
Division: Career Education

Description

Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan (Download PDF reader), Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan (Download PDF reader). We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Instruction for Career Education and Workforce Development will provide support, leadership, and oversight for instructional programs and instructional support services in Academic Affairs. Assigned areas may include a combination of Career Education and Workforce Development programs including those in Allied Health; Applied Technology; Business and Hospitality; Public Safety and Education; and/or other programs and services based on the needs of the College. In addition, the Dean will represent the College in external industry partnerships and workforce development initiatives; oversee the preparation, planning, and facilitation of career education industry advisory board meetings for assigned areas; and oversee grants and categorical funding that support Career Education programs and assigned areas. The Dean will support the development and expansion of programs and services in their assigned areas.

The Dean will support, manage, and evaluate assigned managers, supervisors, division/department chairs, faculty, and staff, in conformance with appropriate policies and procedures; and carry out complex projects and special programs. The Dean is an Educational Administrator responsible for administering state regulations; college policies and procedures related to Instruction; and working collaboratively with administration, faculty, and staff to promote educational excellence and student success.

Example of Duties

Example of Duties

Duties and essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Leadership:

Provide vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic, and innovative community of faculty, staff, and students;
Support a climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students and the community; cooperate with area staff and other managers to develop processes that are student friendly and supportive of student success; and
Provide year round leadership, management, participation in the development and operation of instructional programs and/or instructional support services including day, evening, weekend, inter session, and summer programs.

Program Development and Enrollment Management:

Facilitate and oversee instructional program development and curriculum development that aligns with the mission of the college;
In collaboration with faculty, develop programs, support a variety of methods of instruction (including face to face and online learning and learning support programs), and ensure course and program articulations are kept up to date; and
Assist in the coordination of division and/or area programs with those of other institutions and in the development of partnerships with external agencies.
Use enrollment management tools and data to inform decision making when developing and/or maintaining class schedules;

Personnel Management:

Coordinate and participate in the hiring process for management, faculty and classified staff in assigned division(s) and/or area(s) and recommend personnel actions to the supervisor;
Coordinate and participate in the training of assigned managers, faculty, and classified staff; and
Evaluate assigned managers and classified staff according to established procedures and timelines. Assist and participate in the evaluation of faculty.

Planning and accreditation:

Organize, manage, and participate in the annual planning and budgeting process in cooperation with managers, supervisors, faculty, and classified staff, ensure that division and/or area plans and budgets are aligned to college mission, goals, and objectives;
Provide leadership for, and assist with division program reviews, annual program review updates, and action plans;
Provide leadership and support for institutional and program-specific accreditation processes;
Manage and participate in the continued assessment and improvement of the assigned division(s) and/or area(s) instructional and/or instructional support services; and
Promote the assessment of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student programs in the assigned division(s) and/or area(s).

Budgets and Grants:

In collaboration with division faculty, staff, and other administrators, manage the preparation and maintenance of class schedules, catalogs, brochures and other printed or electronic materials for the assigned division(s) and/or area(s);
Manage the approved annual budget for assigned division(s) and/or area(s); and
Facilitate grant applications for assigned division or area, manage grants, complete and submit required reports, and ensure compliance with the terms of the grant.

Regulations:

Accurately interpret applicable laws, regulations and collective bargaining contract provisions; and
Interpret and analyze appropriate laws, policies, rules and procedures to determine impact on assigned division(s) or area(s) and monitor compliance and reporting strategies.

General operations:

Respond to, and seek resolution of complaints arising from division and/or area activities, including participating in the grievance process;
Actively participate in, and support, College and District participatory governance components, activities, and other collaborative processes;
Employ appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the College and District communities;
Serve as liaison to other college units, areas and services, advisory committees, individual students and student groups, and appropriate university, school and community groups;
Serve on College and District committees and represent the College at state and regional meetings, committees, and conferences as assigned;
Travel throughout the service area in carrying out responsibilities and functions; and
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of: Computer Based technology for management of assigned divisions/areas and for instructional and instructional support services; the goals of participatory governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and College laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing; sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Ability To: Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate orally and in writing; manage financial resources effectively including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and expenditures; use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet; work effectively with managers, faculty and staff in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college and the assigned divisions or areas; exercise good judgment; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and gender backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent; and
One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment; and
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience providing instruction and/or instructional support services in higher education, preferably a career education or related discipline.
Three or more years in academic leadership positions with increasing responsibility such as Coordinator, Director, Department Chair, Division Chair, or Dean.
Direct industry work experience in a career education field.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs, services, or other initiatives.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Physical Effort/Work Environment Environment:

Busy office environment. Light to moderate physical effort; occasional standing or walking; periodic handling of lightweight parcels up to 15 pounds. Indoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work as necessary. Requires evening and weekend responsibility. Required travel to District sites and occasional travel to other locations in the county or state.

Licenses and Certificates

Possess or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance meeting State of California requirements.

Required Application Materials

Where appropriate, please highlight in your cover letter and/or resume how your experience and work has encompassed social justice or Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti Racism, and Accessibility (IDEAA) principles.

All applicants are required to submit:

A completed online District application form, submitted via our website.
A resume/curriculum vitae that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
All undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts. Unofficial copies may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of the interview. For foreign degrees, you are required to attach an evaluation for US equivalency.
A cover letter summarizing your preparation for the position and addressing how you meet each of the items listed under desirable qualifications in this job announcement.

Expected Start Date: October 1, 2025

Benefits

Monterey Peninsula College offers excellent employee benefits, ranging from health, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and long-term disability, provides sick leave and contributes to the CalSTRS or CalPERS retirement plan. Participation in tax-deferred plans is available.

Candidate Travel Reimbursement

Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.

For questions, please contact:

Jennifer Baughn, Human Resources Manager & Title IX Officer

jbaughn@mpc.edu

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/4981275/dean-of-instruction-career-education-and-workforce-development