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Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness
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Position Number: 5728023
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness

Salary: $127,987.00 - $198,550.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20241014
Closing: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Salary placement commensurate with education and experience Additional compensation for doctorate
Interviews tentatively scheduled the week of 12/9/2024
Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence! Situated in the heart of California's vibrant Central Valley, Merced College isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to endless possibilities!

Innovation at its Finest: At Merced College, innovation isn't just a buzzword - it's our way of life! We're committed to staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and unparalleled customer service. Join us as we pave the way for the "new" community college experience!

Invested in you: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. That's why we prioritize your well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.

Location Perks: Nestled amidst stunning natural landscapes, Merced is more than just a place to work - it's a lifestyle! Imagine living in a picturesque town with access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the breathtaking Yosemite National Park just a stone's throw away. With affordable housing options and a thriving community of 90,000 residents, Merced offers the perfect balance of urban amenities and small-town charm.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary. Join the Merced College family today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment! If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, then Merced College invites you to join. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey shaping the future together!

Learn more about the Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness here at Merced College here!
Merced College Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

Growing our community through education and workforce training:

lifelong learning
basic skills
career technical education
transfer
degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description:

This position serves as an exempt educational administrator. Under the direction of the Vice President of Technology and Institutional Effectiveness, the Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness will provide strategic leadership in fostering a culture of innovation across the college. This role will involve developing, implementing, and overseeing innovative practices and programs that align with the college's mission and strategic goals. The Dean will lead efforts in identifying and integrating new technologies, pedagogical approaches, and organizational practices to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency. Provides leadership for the institution's assessment, accreditation, research, grants, integrated planning, and accountability processes. Responsible for planning and assisting with strategies that provide direction for strategic planning, accreditation compliance, enrollment management, institutional research, institutional effectiveness, grants development, and assessment of institutional outcomes.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Provide vision, leadership, and coordination for innovation initiatives across the college, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Develop and implement innovative academic programs and initiatives that respond to emerging trends and student needs, including, but not limited to, emerging trends in artificial intelligence and immersive learning teaching.
Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation among faculty, staff, and students.
Identify and integrate new technologies to improve teaching, learning, support services, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to support and scale innovative practices aligned with the College's educational master plan and strategic plan.
Oversee the development and implementation of professional development programs related to innovation, institutional effectiveness, and grants development.
Manage the budget and resources for innovation initiatives and other programs under their leadership, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities.
Serve as a key liaison between the college and external partners, including industry, educational institutions, and community organizations, to promote collaboration on innovative projects.
Lead efforts to secure external funding for innovation initiatives, including grants and partnerships.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of innovation programs and practices, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
Provide leadership in the adoption of new pedagogical approaches and instructional technologies.
Support the college's strategic planning process by identifying and promoting innovative solutions to institutional challenges.
Regularly report on the progress and impact of innovation initiatives to the college leadership and stakeholders.
Regularly, at the discretion of the vice president and president, attend administrative team meetings.
Identify and collect institutional benchmark data and provide reports as needed
Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the college's strategic plan and its concomitant performance indicator
Prepare score card reports identifying progress in achieving strategic initiatives and goals
Prepare and publish an annual institutional effectiveness report
Serve as a member of various campus committees and task forces as appropriate
Participate in the development of college enrollment management plan and FTES targets based on financial and enrollment goals
Working with faculty and staff, provide overall coordination for student learning outcomes (development, assessment, and results); maintain SLOs database
Develop and administer budgets for areas of responsibility
Manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff; participate on the screening and selection of staff as required; train staff on services and programs as implemented
Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Emerging trends in higher education, including new technologies, pedagogical approaches, and organizational practices.
Strategies for fostering creativity and innovation in educational settings.
Techniques for securing external funding and partnerships.
Effective communication and collaboration practices in a diverse educational environment.
Theories, principles, and practices associated with institutional planning
Demonstrated knowledge and leadership experience in institutional effectiveness strategies
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning
Federal and state laws and regulations affecting college operations and functions.
In-depth knowledge of community college educational services, accreditation standards and the process of accreditation
Principles of management, leadership, training, and employee performance evaluation
Academic institution budget preparation and administration

Ability to:

Lead and manage complex innovation projects from conception to implementation.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages creative thinking and problem- solving.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, classified staff, students, and external partners.
Analyze and interpret data to inform decision-making and assess the impact of innovation initiatives.
Study timely, key demographic and educational trends and interpret information for relevance to Merced College
Manage multiple timelines for internal and external reporting requirements
Effectively lead and motivate administrators, managers, faculty, and staff with a collaborative style in a collegial and participatory governance environment
Manage and lead area staff
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Typical Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND
One-year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience in related fields AND
Supervisor or manager experience in an educational environment AND
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

License or Certificate:

Valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date

Desired Qualification:

Doctorate degree in a discipline related to the position.
Experience with higher education administrative/student information systems including technical understanding of data warehousing and data mining.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with constant interruptions and some travel to different sites. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed materials and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods
Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, and pull
Reach in all directions
Work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including using a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
If applicable, equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) http://www.mccd.edu/offices/hr/jobs/eqforms.html

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.
Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4692308/dean-of-innovation-and-institutional-effectiveness