Interim Dean

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for the overall design, organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of a comprehensive student learning program in an assigned division.

This temporary, interim assignment will be located at Ventura College and will manage the following areas: English, Math, Communication Studies, and Library.

The assignment will begin during the summer 2026 semester and could go through June 30, 2027. The assignment may be extended if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the programs, personnel, operations, and activities of the division, including program planning, analysis, and review, to ensure compliance with Education Code, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, district policies, and all contractual agreements between the Governing Board and recognized bargaining units.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and development of classified and academic personnel within the division, and evaluate all personnel in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; plan and project division staffing requirements; monitor proper and efficient use of assigned staff; provide staffing recommendations in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines.
• Direct the development and implementation of class schedules and faculty assignments in accordance with current assessment of program and student needs and collective bargaining agreements.
• Direct and implement sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the division budget; supervise the preparation and submission of the division budget and, upon approval, assume overall responsibility for timely and accurate implementation; develop and implement externally funded initiatives; plan resource allocations for facilities, equipment, and technologies that support instructional programs in the division.
• Provide guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional programs; promote the inclusion of students in the shared decision‑making process.
• Ensure that all division courses, curriculum and programs comply with applicable laws, other federal, state and local requirements, district rules and regulations, Education Code, and collective bargaining agreements; collaborate with staff to assure that proper course articulation is maintained with other institutions of higher education.
• Ensure that all student services programs comply with applicable laws, other federal, state and local requirements, district rules and regulations, Education Code, and collective bargaining agreements; review, monitor and participate in the shaping of regional, statewide and national issues concerning community colleges.
• Develop, implement, direct and evaluate activities related to articulation with secondary schools, and matriculation activities within the college, including the recruitment, admission, assessment, advisement and retention of students; develop, implement, direct and evaluate such student activities, programs and services as community outreach, special student events, student government, graduation, student health program management, course curriculum, orientation programs, needs assessments, and related services in support of student college life.
• Coordinate the establishment and implementation of division advisory committees; establish and maintain liaisons with business and community representatives as participants in the planning, development and modification of division curriculum and programs.
• Coordinate and prepare timely and accurate instructional reports required by various federal, state, district and college departments.
• Promote and participate in the application of computer technology to division programs and activities; use a variety of computer software to research, enter, modify and retrieve data for preparation of reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Keep abreast of emerging services, methodologies, and technologies relevant to the division.
• Coordinate and prepare timely, accurate and comprehensive reports and responses to all required state, federal, and district and college departments.
• Serve on management councils and other college and district committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Possession of a master's degree.
2. One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Location

Ventura College, established 1925, enrolls approximately 19,000 students. Located about 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara on a 112‑acre campus in the rolling hills of Ventura, with a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots.

Salary Range

$11,854.00/month to $15,885.25/month. With a doctorate, add $548.04/month.

Starting Salary

Dependent on education and experience.

Fringe Benefits

Family medical, dental, life, and vision insurance plans. The work year is 12 calendar months, including 20 vacation days per year, two floating holidays, and an additional three days off during the winter break.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.