Dean, Arts, Languages and Communication (Interim Assignment)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks an interim Dean of Arts, Languages and Communication. This full-time, in-person role leads a division, manages staff and budgets, and supports curricular and student-success initiatives for the district’s arts programs.

The position runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with a typical 40-hour workweek, on-site attendance, and an exempt status. Internal applicants are prioritized for this temporary management assignment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent; 3+ years in instructional or student services leadership.
• Experience leading faculty and staff; budgeting and strategic planning.
• Ability to interpret laws and bargaining contracts; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for a diverse faculty and staff.
• Oversee division budgets and annual planning processes.
• Promote student success through program reviews and accreditation support.
• Collaborate with college divisions and external partners.
• Lead governance activities and ensure compliance with applicable policies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Earned master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Dean, Arts, Languages and Communication (Interim Assignment)

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This is a fully in-person position. On campus attendance is expected and required. This is an interim management assignment from 1/1/27-12/31/27. Only internal employees will be considered.

Position Title

Dean, Arts, Languages and Communication (Interim Assignment)

Recruitment Type

Interim Assignment (Internal applicants only)

Posting Number

0002364

# of Openings

1

Range

M8

Salary

$145,488 - $177,264 per year

Position Status

Temporary

Overtime Status

Exempt (not eligible)

Position

Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration:

January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (and as needed)

Shift Differential %

N/A

# of Months

12

Non-work Periods

N/A

EEO Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Employee Group

Manager - Academic

Department

C3000-Class Div Comm/Lib Arts/Skills

Position Definition

Under administrative direction of a higher-level manager, oversees division(s) or areas of a college or District instructional, student and/or support services operation. Manages and evaluates assigned managers, supervisors, department chairs, faculty and staff, in conformance with appropriate policies and procedures. Carries out complex projects and special programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A Dean serves as a division/area administrator, overseeing the delivery of instructional, student or support services programs within a defined area or divisions. A Senior Dean can have multiple major programs reporting to the position and may supervise lower level Deans and administrators. The Executive Dean classification is reserved for the oversight of major college-wide or Districtwide programs, projects or large offcampus centers.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Provides vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic and innovative community of faculty, staff and students. Provides year-round leadership, management, participation and development of an instructional, student, and/or support services division’s day, evening, weekend, inter-session and summer programs. Assists in the hiring process of management, faculty and classified staff for assigned division or area and recommend personnel actions to supervisor. Assists in the training of assigned managers, supervisors, faculty and classified staff. Evaluates assigned managers, supervisors and classified staff. Assists in the evaluation of faculty. Organizes and manages the operation of the assigned division or area office; coordinates and administers its budget. In collaboration with faculty, develops curriculum, supports a variety of methods of instruction, including computer-assisted instruction and distance learning, and ensures course and program articulations are kept current. With division faculty, staff, and other administrators, manages the preparation of the class schedules, catalogs, brochures and other printed or electronic materials for the assigned division(s). Facilitates grant applications for assigned division or area, manages grants, and prepares required reports. Serves as liaison to other college divisions, areas and services, advisory committees, individual students and student groups, and appropriate university, school and other off-campus and community groups. Serves on college and district committees as assigned. Organizes, manages and participates in the annual planning and budgeting process in cooperation with managers, supervisors, faculty and classified staff and in concert with college goals for assigned division or area. Manages the approved annual budget for assigned area. Accurately interprets applicable laws, regulations and collective bargaining contract provisions. Responds to and seeks resolution of complaints arising from division/area activities, including participating in the process of collective bargaining contract grievances. Provides leadership for and assists with departmental program reviews. Assists in accreditation process. Supports a climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students and the community; cooperates with area staff and other managers to develop processes that are student friendly and supportive of student success. Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the assigned area’s instructional, student, and/or support services programs. Promotes the assessment of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student development programs in the area. Assists in the coordination of area programs with those of other institutions and in the development of partnerships with external agencies. Actively participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes. Employs appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the college and District communities. Interpret and analyze appropriate laws, policies, rules and procedures to determine impact on assigned instructional or student services division or program area and oversee compliance and reporting strategies. Travels throughout the District in carrying out responsibilities and functions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Earned master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full-time instructional, student, and/or other relevant support services experience. Equivalent to one year’s experience in a lead role such as a department chair, etc.

License/Certification

Ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Computer-based technology for management of assigned divisions/areas and for instructional, student, and/or support services; the goals of shared governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing.

Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate orally and in writing; manage financial resources effectively including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and expenditures; use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet; work effectively with managers, faculty and staff in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college and the assigned divisions or areas; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications

• a. Earned Master’s degree in a Humanities or Social Science discipline from an accredited institution.
• b. Three years of successful full-time teaching experience, preferably at a community college.
• d. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on critical thinking and positive interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex information in a clear, concise manner.
• e. Ability to lead and support faculty as they design and implement culturally relevant pedagogy, practices, and learning environments.
• f. Experience working collaboratively with Instruction and Student Services in support of college’s goals and initiatives.
• g. Experience in personnel management and evaluation, budget development and monitoring, and preparation of proposals and plans of action.
• h. Ability to use data to assess program effectiveness, inform ongoing program and schedule development, and support enrollment management initiatives.
• i. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities.

Job Open Date

10/16/2026

Job Close Date

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits

• Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
• Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
• Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
• Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.

For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits): https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2022-2025%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf

Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits): https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

ADA Accommodations

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to [e-mail] . For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

• Tell us how you meet the minimum requirements of: (A) EDUCATION: Earned master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university; (B) EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full-time instructional, student, and/or other relevant support services experience. Equivalent to one year’s experience in a lead role such as a department chair, etc.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Describe how your teaching experience at the college level has prepared you to serve in the role of Dean of Arts, Languages, and Communications.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Give examples of your involvement in strategies and specific efforts/projects/programs aimed at promoting student success.

  (Open Ended Question)

• What is your philosophy on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into learning and operational environments? How do you promote responsible, ethical AI adoption while maintaining human oversight and critical thinking?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please describe three significant challenges facing California community colleges. As a dean, what are some of the specific activities you would undertake to address these challenges?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)

Contra Costa Community College District
District Office
500 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553

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