• production of the Schedule of Classes in collaboration with Department Chairs;
• short- and long-term academic planning for the District, including collaborating with Facilities on academic facilities planning;
• oversight of budgets and classified staffing requests for instructional departments; 
• redesigning college policies and practices to close racial equity gaps; supervision of Academic Affairs Associate Deans, Directors, and other managers; 
• participatory governance processes and activities including but not limited to Curriculum, Program Review, DPAC, and other Senate or District committee activities;
• faculty hiring and evaluation committee service;
• ensuring compliance with District policies and collective bargaining agreements, participating in resolution of contractual issues as needed; 
• monitoring and entering faculty and administrator load and assignments; 
• acting as liaison to Human Resources and Payroll;
• supervision of classified staff members in Academic Affairs and in Instructional Departments;
• participates in the accreditation processes;
• grant administration;
• collaboration with Student Affairs and Enrollment Development faculty, staff and administration;
• actively fosters and maintains effective relationships and collaborations between various departments and groups to enhance support for programs that increase accessibility, impact, and combined effectiveness of the programs and services for new and continuing students;
• prepares and delivers oral and written reports, recommendations, and presentations to committees, administration, the Board of Trustees, and external constituencies as needed;
• assumes leadership for other related projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/President or designee;
• other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse socio-economic, academic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

• Three years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment, including successful academic administration or service as a department chair, division chair, director, or dean, along with higher education teaching experience
• The ability to work effectively as a member of the administrative team to realize the College’s vision, mission, goals, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Willingness to adopt a “hands-on” approach to completion of projects and tasks, to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility, and to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to excellent interpersonal skills dealing with all college constituencies and members of the public.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work with technical staff in developing technology solutions.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• The ability to lead in a participatory governance environment by emphasizing collaboration and consensus building.
• Strong commitment to achieving racial equity at SMC.

A standard application consists of the following:

• Online District Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A FINAL INTERVIEW YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO BE REVIEWED AS A PART OF THE FINAL PROCESS.

Diversity Statement

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation. 

Please review our Diversity Report: Faculty/Staff Diversity Reports - Santa Monica College (smc.edu) 

The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means.  Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.  Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.  If you are applying for the recruitment through equivalency based on work experience, you will be required to submit proof of your work history.  For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/employment/documents/equivalency-statement-for-application.pdf