Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the assigned Associate Vice President, the Dean performs duties in the administration and supervision of the
instructional area including all program administration, hiring and training, enrollment
management, facilities use and maintenance, instructor assignments, staff development,
schedule development, faculty and staff evaluation, facilitating curriculum development
and evaluation, budgetary recommendations, and administration of day, extended day,
weekend and summer offerings. 

The Dean promotes student learning within each of the departments and programs
through sound administrative practices and the creation of an equitable and inclusive
environment that promotes academic rigor, fosters instructional innovation, and provides
comprehensive support services to students.

The academic disciplines which the Dean of People, Culture & Society currently
supervises include: Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, History, Humanities, International
Studies, Human Services, Legal Assisting, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,
and Sociology. The  

LEADERSHIP/COORDINATION

• Providing leadership and direction in the coordination of scheduling, facility oversight, and ordering equipment each semester.
• Coordinating the use of instructional facilities and evaluating off-campus facilities in support of the Area programs.
• Supporting faculty and staff in seeking external funding to strengthen Area programs.
• Providing leadership for the continuous development of specialized Area programming.
• Fostering a culture of completion which encourages degrees, certificates, job preparation and transfer.
• Resolving student, staff, and faculty concerns and conflicts using conflict resolution techniques.
• Functioning as the first line administrator in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned instructional programs and services.
• Supervising department chairs, coordinators, and faculty in assigned instructional programs.
• Supervising staff in assigned programs.
• Coordinating the faculty and staff selection process including developing and reviewing selection criteria, recruiting, screening, interviewing and recommending within areas of responsibility.
• Providing administrative leadership in the development and management of the budget in areas supervised.
• Developing and managing appropriate grant activities and opportunities.
• Providing leadership for partnerships with secondary and adult schools, including Dual Enrollment and Articulation.

• Facilitating articulation of Area programs with other institutions.
• Serving as a liaison between Area departments and multiple internal and external agencies.
• Facilitating communication between the Area and the college at large and coordinating Area programming and services across the college such as Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), Counseling, Learning Communities, etc. to address the needs of students.
• Working cooperatively with the administrative team in support of college goals and serving on teams, committees and work groups as appropriate.

• Providing facilitation and guidance in the establishment and evaluation/assessment of student learning outcomes to determine the effectiveness of student learning in this area.
• Auditing Area programs to ensure compliance with the requirements of both the State Chancellor’s Office and accreditation requirements concerning curriculum, faculty, and students.
• Evaluating and assessing the use of instructional technologies.
• Preparing proposals, requests and reports relating to schedules, staffing, budgets, and textbooks.
• Developing and administering the Area budget and external grants.
• Working with department chairs to develop class schedules, unit plans, and program plans.

• Providing support to faculty to promote student success of Area curriculum and programs.
• Overseeing staff and faculty recruitment, selection, evaluation and development.
• Enforcing guidelines pertaining to student recruitment and retention.
• Coordinating and directing the supervision and evaluation of all classified staff.

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution completed by September 18, 2024.
2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:

1. Los Rios Community College District Administrative Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.