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Dean of Arts, Sciences and Human Performance

Yosemite Community College District -
Modesto, CA

Job Details

$13,361 - $17,237 a month

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Program management
Educational technology integration
Economic development
Master's degree
Educational program evaluation
Managing budgets as an executive education administrator
Higher education instructional development
Computer skills
Education and development budget management
General management
Teaching

Full Job Description

Position Information

Job Title

Dean of Arts, Sciences and Human Performance - Office of Instruction - Columbia College

Personnel Requistion Form

Site

Columbia College

Salary Range/Other

Management Salary Schedule (2025-2026) Range 49: $13,361 to $16,986 monthly or $13,612 to $17,237 monthly with earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year-for-year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step C.

Benefits

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Position Summary Information

Scope of Assignment

DEFINITION

Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative activities and operations of the division; supervises classified and non-classified personnel assigned to the division; oversees the preparation and conduct of divisional academic programs (day and evening), academic activities of the faculty, and all pertinent administrative and personnel actions; guides and participates in curriculum planning and evaluation, course and program promotion and evaluates requirements for instructional staff, facilities, supplies and equipment; makes recommendations to the Vice President about standards, policies, and procedures applicable to instructional services and performs other duties, as assigned.

NOTE: The Dean of Arts, Sciences and Human Performance also supervises the Athletic Director at Columbia College.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general administrative direction from an assigned Vice-President or other assigned executive manager.

Provides direct supervision to numerous faculty, managers as well as other administrative support staff, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties.

Education and Experience:

Education: Possession of a Masters’ degree from an accredited college or university related to the administrative assignment.
Experience: One year of formal training, internship, or college leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment. AND three years of teaching or administrative experience, preferably at the community college level.

Knowledge of:

Principles of current issues involving community, economic development, curriculum development and instructional technology related to academic discipline, behavioral and social science research trends.
The diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Principles of current issues involving curriculum and instruction; all college services and programs; state and federal laws;
Codes and regulations affecting instruction and instructional programs;  Principles and techniques used in the administration of budget and planning.

Ability to:

Learn, use, and implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching, administering and generally improving the work area or scope of work;
Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, within and outside the District;
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to motivate students and staff; deal with issues related to instruction and needs of students and staff;
Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate assigned programs and services;
Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties;
High degree of professionalism and integrity;
Ability to understand, motivate and deal with issues related to instruction and the needs of students and staff;
Demonstrated commitment to community and campus activities.

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Professional Characteristics

Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plan, direct, manage and oversee the administrative activities and operations of the division;
Supervise faculty and staff within the division, including but not limited to: supervise work load, provide in-service training, resolve conflicts
Plan and develop teaching schedules and coordinate room assignments; supervise instructional programs in the day, summer, evening, and extension in collaboration with the Office of
Instruction
Plan and maintain budgetary control within the funds allocated directly for the instructional area; facilitate fund-raising and grant-writing activities
Develop and facilitate staffing for programs including the recruiting, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of all faculty and classified staff; evaluate all faculty and staff in accordance with the contracts between the district and employee groups; chair all search committees.
Call and preside over regularly scheduled division staff meeting and special meetings as needed; serve on regular and special committees as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction.
Work with community and industry groups and advisory committees; serve as liaison between the college and the community; identify community education needs and communicate those needs to the Vice President for Instruction or other appropriate party.
Compile and report information related to the division’s programs, including Program Review, the Educational Master Plan, and special projects.
Participate in the articulation of programs with other colleges and high schools, student advising and registration.
Represent division concerns and needs to the assigned Vice President; participate in the Instructional Administrators’ Council (IAC), serve on committees within and outside the district.  Plan, organize, and implement strategies to meet enrollment goals.
Provide leadership in facilities planning, development, maintenance and management.
Participate in local, regional, and/or state professional leadership organizations.
Develop and administer grants to support instruction and activities of the Division.
Work with citizens advisory committees to maintain links between college programs and employer/industry groups, as needed.
Perform other related duties

Licenses and Certificates

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Physical and Mental Standards

Physical and Mental Standards:

Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.
Work may require evening and weekend hours.

Additional Applicant Information

Applications are accepted online only at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:

YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references .
Resume
Personal letter of interest
Unofficial Transcript

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed.
Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

06/25/2026

Close Date

07/16/2026

Open Until Filled

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