Associate Dean - Public Safety

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Ins

Sick Leave and Disability

Retirement benefits

Job summary

El Camino College invites applications for Associate Dean, Public Safety to lead and align Public Safety instructional programs including Administration of Justice, EMT, Fire Academy, Fire Technology, Paramedic, and POST Academies. The role oversees curriculum, scheduling, and program development under the Dean's direction to advance college growth and student outcomes.

The ideal candidate will foster collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement; manage staff, budgets, and grants; and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of formal leadership experience in administration.
• Experience with curricula development and program assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division's long-range plans and curriculum development.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and budget oversight.
• Foster collaboration and customer service culture across units.
• Represent the Dean at college meetings and external boards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Leadership experience in higher education

Job description

El Camino College seeks a visionary. innivative, strtegic,passionate, and experinced Associate Dean, Public Safety who willfoster campus collaborations that support the next stage of growthand achievement for ElCamino College.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction of the assigned Dean, exercise direct leadership ofPublic Safety instructional programs. These programs includeAdministration of Justice, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Program, Fire Academy, Fire Technology, Paramedic Program, PeaceOfficer Standards and Training (POST) Academies for Levels II &III. Implement the division's vision. Develop, organize, andimplement goals and objectives. Plan, develop, organize, schedule,direct, improve, and evaluate assigned programs, services, andactivities; and provide oversight, development, and coordination ofall elements of assigned programs

Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, andcontinuous improvement throughout the assigned unit, department,and division; lead by example; actively participate in and supportCollege-wide shared governance components and activities and othercollaborative processes; encourage professional excellence amongassigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate anorganizational culture of customer service, teamwork, andinnovation.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties and responsibilities are typical for thisposition. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/ormay be required to perform additional or different duties fromthose set forth below to address business needs and changingbusiness practices.

For a full listing of duties and work expectations, please refer tothe job description located at:

Associate-Dean-Public-Safety.pdf

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the Dean with leading the division and developinglong-range plans, goals, and objectives. Assist in implementingprogrammatic direction, curriculum development, and scheduling.Work with project leads and faculty to coordinate non-credit andshort-term industry and technology-related course offerings toaddress the interests of the local community. Monitor processes toensure optimum productivity and utilization of resources.
   
   
2. Work directly with a diverse group of faculty and staff tosupport the efforts of the Dean and academic programs that meet theworkforce needs of a diverse student population. Analyze state,regional, and local labor market data to determine workforce trendsand assess the degree of alignment to division programs. Assist theDean in determining if existing certificate and degree programofferings meet workforce needs.
   
   
3. Address and handle student petitions, complaints, and requestsin accordance with College policies. Manage student concernsdiplomatically and in a timely manner.
   
   
4. Recommend and participate in the development of policies, asnecessary, for the District to implement, evaluate, or augment inan effort to increase outreach and promote nontraditional programsand services that meet workforce development needs.
   
   
5. Interact directly with students, faculty, staff, and advisorycouncils and other groups. Establish and maintain collaborativepartnerships with employers and workforce boards.
   
   
6. Facilitate coordination and alignment of CTE and workforcedevelopment programs with local partners, regional occupationalprograms, adult education programs, and other colleges in order toenhance educational and career opportunities for students.
   
   
7. Represent the Dean at college meetings, committees, and otherofficial functions upon request. May represent the College on localand regional business and industry advisory committees andcouncils.
   
   
8. Work closely with applicable stakeholders in developingproposals for grants and contract support. Assist in seeking andsecuring grants and other sources of funding through partnershipswith employers and other local and regional entities.
   
   
9. Assist the Dean with hiring, supervising, training, andevaluating faculty and staff. Ensure compliance with Districtpolicies, procedures, and practices. Understand contract provisionswithin the collective bargaining agreements when managing differentpersonnel classifications. Provide work direction as needed.
   
   
10. Manage personnel issues with faculty and staff. Counselindividuals as needed. Demonstrate and promote a collaborativeapproach to resolutions. Ensure involvement of pertinentstakeholders in decision-making processes as appropriate.
    
    
11. Work cooperatively with other administrators and supervisors tocoordinate programs and services to meet student needs. Resolveconflicts and issues within the division and betweendivisions.
    
    
12. Assist the Dean with managing the division's fiscal resources.Monitor budgets and recommend measures to reduce operating costswhile maintaining productivity and high-quality service. Monitorgrants and other contracts to ensure compliance andoversight.
    
    

ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT

1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies,requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs.Ensure compliance with the College policies, procedures, andpractices.
   
   
2. Strengthen processes, programs, and services through theeffective and efficient use of assessment, program review,planning, and resource allocation. Implement priorities inconjunction with the College's comprehensive planning and budgetingguidelines. Implement a structure that maximizes utilization ofresources and ensures effective and efficient delivery ofservices.
   
   
3. Train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance ofdirect reports; recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, anddisciplinary actions as needed; delegate and review assignments;evaluate work products and results, implement appropriateprocedures to accommodate need for information and assistance;establish and monitor timelines and prioritize work. Monitoremployee performance on a regular basis and provide coaching forperformance improvement and/or development as needed. Anticipate,prevent, and resolve conflicts under areas of supervision.
   
   
4. Implement plans for efficient and appropriate use and securityof assigned facilities; ensure compliance with health and safetyregulations.
   
   
5. Work with Information Technology personnel on a continual basisto enhance and improve relevant computer systems. Learn and applyemerging technologies to perform duties and provide services. Workto modernize infrastructure and technological resources tofacilitate a positive learning and working environment and promotestudent success.
   
   
6. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties asassigned.
   
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's degree form an accredited college oruniversity.

Experience: One (1) year of formal training or leadershipexperience related to the administrator's assignment; and one year(1) work experience required to teach in a field related to theadministrator's assignment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable Education: Educational qualifications plus workexperience required for an instructional position related to theadministrator's assignment.

Desirable Experience: Equivalent of three (3) years offull-time teaching experience at an institution of highereducation; one (1) year of formal training of leadership experiencerelated to the administrator's assignment; and work experiencerequired to teach in a field related to the administrator'sassignment.

Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:

• Labor market data analysis and workforce trends analysis.
  
  
• Accreditation and regulatory requirements related to theCalifornia State Fire Marshall, POST, EMT, and Paramedictraining.
  
  
• CTE and workforce development initiatives including StrongWorkforce, adult education, PERKINS, and other relatedprograms.
  
  
• Grants, budgeting, and project management.
  
  
• Articulation, Guided Pathways, and relevant state and federalregulations.
  
  
• Curriculum development processes.
  
  
• Grant and contract administration, budget monitoring, andcontrol.
  
  
• Education theories and best practices for working with adultsand non-traditional learners.
  
  
• Standard Occupational Classification system terminology and jobrequirements.
  
  
• Principles of administration and supervision.
  
  
• Familiarity with community college CTE certificate and degreecurriculum development and program approval processes.
  
  

Abilities/Skills :

• Willingness to travel to off-site locations and conferenceswith occasional overnight stays.
  
  
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  
  
• Work cooperatively with others.
  
  
• Effectively collaborate with faculty to aligncertificate/degree programs with industry and workforceneeds.
  
  
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  
  
• Perform duties in a timely fashion with attention todetail.
  
  
• Plan and organize work.
  
  
• Skilled in administrative organization and managementpractices.
  
  
• Skilled at assessing and evaluating programs andpersonnel.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here arerepresentative of those required by an employee to perform theessential functions of this job successfully.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions .

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office setting. Duties are performed primarily in anoffice environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.Incumbents are subject to extensive contact with students, faculty,and staff with frequent interruptions, noise, and demandingtimelines. At least minimal environmental controls to assure healthand comfort. May involve working non-standard, evening, and weekendhours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Incumbents regularly sit or stand for long periods, travel shortdistances on campus on a regular basis, travel to various locationsto attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers tooperate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach withhands and arms, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephonesand to provide information; see to read fine print and operatecomputer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person;and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 25pounds.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.

SALARY: The starting salary range $150,576 (Annually)

Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salaryschedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on acase-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first dayof the month following each year of service, until Step 6 isreached ($174,576 annually).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is designated as a full-time administrative position.Educational Administrators are employed on an initial one-yearcontract stating terms and conditions of employment. Contracts aresubject to renewal and board approval to confirm continuedemployment. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled dutyper week of not more than five consecutive workdays. Work schedulemay include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays based on businessneeds. During the winter recess, all management positions arerequired to charge three (3) days of accrued vacation between theChristmas and New Year holidays.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification ofall information provided on the employment application,credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employmentmust agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion ofthe Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proofof eligibility for employment in the United States, and present avalid Social Security card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations mustcontact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working daysprior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant AccommodationRequest (maxient.com)

INTERVIEW EXPENSES

Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to haveexpenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (toand from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximumallocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalistsmust complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "InterviewExpense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate supportdocumentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for allfull-time employees including medical, dental, vision and lifeinsurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance isavailable toward which both the College and the employeecontribute.

Sick Leave and Disability

Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month ofservice. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather thanState Disability Insurance, limited sick leave benefits areavailable for days beyond the earned sick leave days and are paidat fifty percent.

Retirement

Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salaryto either the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or to thePublic Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Upontermination, STRS or PERS retirement contributions may be withdrawnin full, plus accumulated interest. Various benefit options areavailable for employees upon retirement.

Summer Work Hours

During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks withfull pay.

TO APPLY

An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:

1. Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
   
   
2. Cover letter describing how applicant meets thequalifications.
   
   
3. Resume including educational background, professionalexperience, and related personal development andaccomplishments.
   
   
4. Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications.(Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts mustinclude the name of the institution and degrees awarded to beacceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONEPDF document.
   
   

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require acourse-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from acertified transcript evaluation service verifying the degreeequivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit:https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/

Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot bereused for other positions. You must submit the required documentsfor each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to doso will result in an incomplete application. Applications with anincomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check thestatus of your application online.

If you need assistance, you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 betweenthe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or byemail at [e-mail] .

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, wehighly recommend that you do not wait until the lastday to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technicalmatters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to completethe profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions closepromptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El CaminoCollege has published an Annual Security Report and all requiredstatistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statisticsfor the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classesand activities, in addition to institutional policies concerningcampus safety and security. The information is also available inprinted form in the lobby of the Police Department and in selectlocations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department canprovide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providingan educational and employment environment in which no person issubjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceivedrace, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (includingpregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, maritalstatus, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on anyother basis as required by state and federal law.