Yakima Valley College
Dean of Arts & Sciences
Yakima Valley College, Yakima, Washington, United States, 98903
JOBAre you passionate about working at an institution whose focus is student success? Do you want to work with a dynamic team leading the national conversation on increasing retention and completion? Can you envision yourself challenging and being challenged to find innovative ways to address persistent service gaps? If these questions resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining the executive ranks at Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic-serving institution dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. Yakima Valley College in Yakima, Washington, is a public, community and technical college offering diverse academic programs and workforce training. The college supports students in earning degrees and certificates in academic transfer and workforce programs and adult basic education, ELA, and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Agriculture, Applied Management (Business), Dental Hygiene, Information Technology – Application, and Teacher Education. In total, the college serves more than 6,700 students annually. For more than 96 years, several generations of Yakima County residents have looked to Yakima Valley College for their education and training needs.Our Mission Statement:
As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning. Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students' learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways. We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.Yakima Valley College is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate must be skilled in developing and implementing equity-minded practices that lead to an inclusive and innovative educational environment. This is a full-time, in person, 12-month administrative position, with a starting salary of $107,000 and an anticipated start date of February 1, 2025. We are looking for a candidate who is committed to promoting inclusivity and supporting the academic success of a diverse group of students. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant and culturally rich educational environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstructional Leadership
Provide leadership and oversight for all assigned instructional areas of study.Lead, supervise, evaluate, and collaborate with faculty and staff in assigned areas of responsibility, adhering to negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, accrediting bodies, and college policies and procedures.Schedule faculty and staff workload and approve sick leave, time sheets, annual leave, and in-state travel in ctcLink.Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and orienting of staff and faculty in areas of responsibility; facilitate professional development opportunities and campus-wide training efforts.Collaborate with faculty to plan, develop, support, and implement curriculum and instructional activities, including assessment; provide curricular oversight of the assigned areas of responsibility.Collaborate with deans, faculty, staff, and campus leadership to implement college initiatives that promote student success and improve access for historically underserved populations.Oversee the development of educational programs, master course outlines, and annual class schedules.Provide leadership and support for the ongoing evaluation of instructional programs including curriculum assessment and distribution reviews.Coordinate accurate records and safety reports in accordance with State and Federal laws and licensing guidelines for all educational programs offered in assigned areas of study.Attend and actively participate in campus committees such as Administrative Council, Instructional Council, Dean’s Cabinet, Curriculum Review Committee.Participate in Strategic Planning Initiatives on campus.Review, provide feedback and approve Academic Program Review (APR) reports.Attend monthly Board of Trustee Meetings.Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President of Instruction.
Outreach
Represent the college at community and state meetings and conferences, such as Articulation and Transfer Council (ATC) and Inter College Relations Council (ICRC).Establish and maintain articulation agreements with higher education partner institutions to develop transfer pathways.Provide extensive and accurate program information to potential students, public, representatives and agencies, and other educational institutions.
Communication
Demonstrate ability to promote diversity, whether it is racial, ethnic, gender, cultural, neurodivergent, physical or ideological – and build a college environment that advances students towards their goals.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Provide communication of areas of study activities for the monthly Board of Trustees meetings and reports.Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflict, problems, and complaints in a manner that supports students and faculty while adhering to college policy and procedures.Interpret, apply, and communicate effectively orally and in writing, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to diverse groups.
Budget
Participate in the development and implementation of budget and operating procedures.Review and approve expenditure of designated funds.Effectively manage and monitor program budgets and equipment inventory.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments: A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted). A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application). Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional). Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire. Copy of Credentials or license as required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.The first interview will be scheduled on Zoom. Candidates who are invited for a second interview and campus forum will be required to come to Yakima Valley College in person. Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670. Equal Opportunity - Yakima Valley College (yvcc.edu)Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at
https://www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security , containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. All positions are subject to funding.
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As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning. Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students' learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways. We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.Yakima Valley College is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate must be skilled in developing and implementing equity-minded practices that lead to an inclusive and innovative educational environment. This is a full-time, in person, 12-month administrative position, with a starting salary of $107,000 and an anticipated start date of February 1, 2025. We are looking for a candidate who is committed to promoting inclusivity and supporting the academic success of a diverse group of students. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant and culturally rich educational environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstructional Leadership
Provide leadership and oversight for all assigned instructional areas of study.Lead, supervise, evaluate, and collaborate with faculty and staff in assigned areas of responsibility, adhering to negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, accrediting bodies, and college policies and procedures.Schedule faculty and staff workload and approve sick leave, time sheets, annual leave, and in-state travel in ctcLink.Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and orienting of staff and faculty in areas of responsibility; facilitate professional development opportunities and campus-wide training efforts.Collaborate with faculty to plan, develop, support, and implement curriculum and instructional activities, including assessment; provide curricular oversight of the assigned areas of responsibility.Collaborate with deans, faculty, staff, and campus leadership to implement college initiatives that promote student success and improve access for historically underserved populations.Oversee the development of educational programs, master course outlines, and annual class schedules.Provide leadership and support for the ongoing evaluation of instructional programs including curriculum assessment and distribution reviews.Coordinate accurate records and safety reports in accordance with State and Federal laws and licensing guidelines for all educational programs offered in assigned areas of study.Attend and actively participate in campus committees such as Administrative Council, Instructional Council, Dean’s Cabinet, Curriculum Review Committee.Participate in Strategic Planning Initiatives on campus.Review, provide feedback and approve Academic Program Review (APR) reports.Attend monthly Board of Trustee Meetings.Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President of Instruction.
Outreach
Represent the college at community and state meetings and conferences, such as Articulation and Transfer Council (ATC) and Inter College Relations Council (ICRC).Establish and maintain articulation agreements with higher education partner institutions to develop transfer pathways.Provide extensive and accurate program information to potential students, public, representatives and agencies, and other educational institutions.
Communication
Demonstrate ability to promote diversity, whether it is racial, ethnic, gender, cultural, neurodivergent, physical or ideological – and build a college environment that advances students towards their goals.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Provide communication of areas of study activities for the monthly Board of Trustees meetings and reports.Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflict, problems, and complaints in a manner that supports students and faculty while adhering to college policy and procedures.Interpret, apply, and communicate effectively orally and in writing, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to diverse groups.
Budget
Participate in the development and implementation of budget and operating procedures.Review and approve expenditure of designated funds.Effectively manage and monitor program budgets and equipment inventory.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments: A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted). A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application). Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional). Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire. Copy of Credentials or license as required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.The first interview will be scheduled on Zoom. Candidates who are invited for a second interview and campus forum will be required to come to Yakima Valley College in person. Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670. Equal Opportunity - Yakima Valley College (yvcc.edu)Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at
https://www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security , containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. All positions are subject to funding.
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