Dean, Career Technical Education

Dean, Division

$180,710 - $228,059 Annually

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Dean, Career Technical Education

CCM970

Cypress College

CC CTE & Grants

100%

12 Months Per Year

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)

ABOUT US

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join “The Destination District.” The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) serves approximately 65,000 students annually at three institutions: Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education. NOCCCD employs over 2,900 people and adds more than $2 billion in income to the Orange County economy. Between the three campuses, NOCCCD offers 412 certificate programs and 230 degrees, making it the largest institution for higher education in North Orange County.

NOCCCD’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism & Accessibility (DEIAA) means that we strive to eliminate barriers to equity and act deliberately to create a safe and inclusive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community. Both Cypress College and Fullerton College are designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions with 55% and 62% Hispanic enrollment, respectively. Fullerton College is designated as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) with 13% Asian Pacific Islander enrollment. North Orange Continuing Education is one of the most diverse institutions in California with 36% Hispanic and 17% Asian student enrollment.

The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Cypress College student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.

Cypress College is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is Career Technical Education programs such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was awarded a DHSI Title V grant in 2019, as well as named an Equity Champion for our support for Latinx transfer in 2021 and 2022. The college is also eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs. The College provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.

College employees are guided by the five core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness, centered in Equity. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.

Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners where we put students first. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu .

WHAT WE OFFER

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,359.32 for one dependent or $18,174.84 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion ($2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Program: 3 days in office/2 days remote (Management approval required; may vary by Department/Position)
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the general direction of an administrator, the Dean provides strategic and operational leadership for a major instructional division of the college. The Dean oversees, plans, and evaluates academic programs, faculty, staff, and resources, ensuring alignment with District-wide goals and initiatives. The Dean advances student success, equity, and innovation through effective curriculum development, enrollment management, and collaboration across departments, colleges, and internal and external partners.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Dean is distinguished from other administrative classifications by its comprehensive oversight of a large, multi-functional instructional division. The Dean requires broad expertise in academic leadership, curriculum management, accreditation, faculty development, and resource allocation.The Dean operates with significant autonomy, balancing strategic planning, personnel management, fiscal accountability, and compliance responsibilities. The Dean provides division-wide leadership across multiple disciplines, represents the College at District and regional levels, and is accountable for advancing institutional equity, inclusion, and student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Academic Leadership and Program Management
Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instructional programs, and student support services.
Oversees course and program review, accreditation processes, and instructional quality initiatives.
Manages class scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional resources to meet enrollment and program goals.
Ensures the integration of innovative instructional practices, technology, and online learning.
Student Success and Compliance
Addresses student issues, including but not limited to petitions, grade appeals, conduct matters, and Title IX-related concerns.
Promotes initiatives that reduce equity gaps and support disproportionately impacted student populations.
Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and reporting requirements.

Fiscal and Resource Management
Develops, monitors, and manages the division budget to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional priorities.
Oversees procurement, inventory, and maintenance of instructional equipment, supplies, and resources.
Secures external funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships, when appropriate.
Oversees state and federal programs that contribute to programs within the division.
Personnel Leadership and Development
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates administrators, faculty, adjunct instructors, classified staff, hourly employees, special project administrators, professional experts, and volunteers.
Leads the tenure review process and adjunct faculty evaluation.
Develops and promotes professional development and staff training opportunities.
Strategic Planning, Data Management, and Reporting
Develops and implements short-and long-term goals that align with district and college strategic plans.
Collects and analyzes data for program review, equity assessments, enrollment management, and resource allocation.
Prepares and distributes reports and presentations to executive leadership, the Board of Trustees, and campus stakeholders.
Ensures consistency of division goals with college and district-wide strategic initiatives.
Outreach, Collaboration, and Communication
Serves as liaison with k–12 districts, universities, community organizations, and industry partners to promote educational pathways and enrollment.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators across the college and district to improve program effectiveness.
Represents the division in committees, shared governance bodies, and at community and professional events.
Fosters cooperative and collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and stakeholders to improve services and resolve conflicts.
Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, and external partners to coordinate program efforts and resolve issues.
Technology and Process Improvement
Identifies, assesses, and implements emerging technologies to improve instructional and administrative efficiencies.
Ensures division processes support timely, organized, and effective service delivery.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Supports recruitment and retention of diverse employees and students.
Participates in district/college efforts to increase the diversity of qualified faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; actively assists in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attends and participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events.
General
Performs other duties that support the overall objective of the position.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The incumbent engages and maintains contact with various district administrators, managers, faculty, staff, students, vendors, government agencies and organizations, higher education partners, the California State Chancellor’s Office, and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of district, college, division, department, and/or program organizations, operations, policies, procedures, rules, laws, regulations, goals, and objectives related to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the California Education Code, Title 5, and other applicable laws and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, accreditation, instructional methods, and student success strategies.
• Knowledge of educational pedagogy and student success strategies.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of research project policies, procedures, and best practices, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of budget preparation, maintenance and reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of student services operations, including student advising, retention strategies, and support services.
• Knowledge of career pathway strategies, career education, work-based learning, articulation, transfer, and credit for prior learning.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student services, such as FERPA.
• Knowledge of student information systems, management information systems, databases, and data management practices.
• Knowledge and awareness of equity and inclusion principles, particularly in the context of student support services.
• General knowledge of community college structures, processes, and student demographics.

• Leadership, planning, accreditation, student success strategies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Curriculum design, instructional methods, and student success strategies.
• Program administration.
• Accreditation reporting and compliance.
• Student learning outcomes related to the area of assignment.
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Project management.
• Advanced level critical thinking, listening, problem-solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting, particularly in relation to program outcomes and student participation.
• Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to build consensus while performing assigned duties.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with a diverse student population, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex policies, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to manage complex budgets, facilities, and instructional resources effectively.
• Ability to conduct research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned management, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software, systems, and processes as required.
• Ability to provide empathetic and effective support to students, addressing their needs and concerns with professionalism.
• Ability to attend and participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events.
• Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of or ability to possess a valid driver license based on the need related to the area of assignment if and when travel is required in the course of work.

Travel may be required for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this classification, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, and/or stand, speak, or hear, both in person and by telephone. Use hands repetitively to perform fine/gross finger manipulation, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds, unassisted. Must frequently sit and/or stand for long periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of computer and office equipment. The incumbent may be required to bend at the waist, kneel and/or crouch; move about the college or District site(s).Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and view a variety of computer screens, printed documents, and instructions.
The incumbent may be required to work a flexible and varying work schedule based on the needs of the department, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Mental Demands:While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; use math/mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions, and interact with District and/or college faculty, staff, management, administrators, students, educational institutions, and others encountered the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related discipline; AND
• Four (4) years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment; or work experience directly related to the position;
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications of the position; AND
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience and leadership with workforce development grants (ex: Strong Workforce and/or Perkins) and related budgetary management.
• Administrative or leadership experience in academic programs or services.
• Management experience in postsecondary education or continuing education.
• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive and welcoming work or educational environment through equity-minded approaches in professional interactions with colleagues and students.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The incumbent works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

Working Conditions:Work is performed primarily indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. The incumbent may be subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with District and college personnel and the public. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and view a variety of computer screens, printed documents, and instructions.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) is committed to creating a diverse academic and workforce environment that encourages and fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for everyone. NOCCCD is focused on creating a welcoming culture to ensure students, faculty, management, and staff feel included, supported, and safe.NOCCCD looks for likeminded and inclusive individuals who represent the community’s diversity and demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of those we represent. Our District community of professionals is devoted to enriching our students’ lives by bringing a variety of ways to engage and discover their individual and collective paths through education.

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10/28/2026

11/19/2026

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit here to view the administrative procedures – AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTThe policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.