Santa Ana - Rancho Santiago Community College District - Library Clerk

https://www.cccregistry.org/jobs/viewPosting.aspx?PostingID=119404#

Salary

Grade PT-6: $21.84/hour

Close Date

Until filled

Job Description

Under general supervision - circulates and processes library materials; performs a variety of library clerical, typing and filing duties; demonstrates the use of audio-visual equipment; explains procedures and answers limited reference questions; performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Circulates books, periodicals, reserve books, and other library materials; supervises student helpers doing circulation-desk duties, trains and assists them as required; assists students and patrons in locating library materials; answers questions and gives telephone information about library materials; follows up on overdue books and materials, following library procedures; reshelves books and magazines; secures and assists in opening library. Processes new books, periodicals and library materials by verifying all catalog card information and detail; types cross-reference cards, and types call numbers and other specialized information on cards; oversees and checks student helpers doing typing, cutting and attaching call number labels, gluing pockets, inserting metal detection strips, and covering books; mends and repairs books; searches for call numbers and subject headings; suggests books that should be placed in the Reference section; orders processing supplies; files catalog cards. Opens and sorts library mail; types orders for supplies; does general typing for librarians; types new book lists; notifies faculty when new books arrive; conducts or assists in library inventory periodically; prepares bibliographies. Assists patrons by demonstrating such audio-visual equipment as film projectors, tape recorders, microfilm and microfiche reader-printers, videocassette machine, photocopy and similar equipment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Positions in this class report to a professional librarian and may be assigned to catalog, circulation, media or other library sections. This class normally supervises student helpers and is responsible for learning specialized library procedures and performing them accurately.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: office and clerical techniques; filing, record keeping and record checking methods; oral and written English, grammar, spelling and vocabulary; basic arithmetic functions; office equipment. Ability to: learn circulation, reference, processing and similar library procedures and perform them accurately; assist patrons in locating and using library materials; perform clerical, checking, filing and records work rapidly and accurately; learn and apply the library classification system; learn, operate and demonstrate various audio-visual equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships; train and supervise student helpers; ability to alphabetize and do numerical filing and comparing rapidly and accurately. Skills: ability to type copy and figures accurately.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and ExperienceAny combination of training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school; and one year of office clerical and typing experience, preferably in a library or 12 or more semester units in Library Science.

EEO STATEMENT

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged. 

SELECTION CRITERIA

Application ScreeningIn addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

Education experience (breadth and depth)

Work experience (breadth and depth)

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Bilingual ability (if needed)

Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities

Professional growth activities

Specialized skills training

Leadership skills

Written and/or oral communication skills

Presentation

Problem Solving Skills

Torrance - El Camino College - Library and Learning Resources Technician I

https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37308025/library-and-learning-resources-technician-i-/?TrackID=5506&BatchID=826&cmpid=JBE_TL_20220824_jobtitle&utm_source=jbe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JBE_TL_20220824_jobtitle_job1

Salary

(Step A) $4,180 per month

Close Date

09/06/2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of a supervisor or director, performs routine library and learning resources support functions to assist library users as well as staff; assists in processing, organizing, and maintaining library materials; ensures library materials and resources are easily accessible for patron use.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Maintains organized access to library materials by accurately shelving and shifting books, searching for lost or missing items, shelf reading, and cleaning shelving areas as needed. Assists in shifting and inventory processes; re-labels shelves as needed. Maintains a clean library environment.

Provides high quality customer service to students, faculty, staff, and the general public while performing basic circulation and public services tasks; checks library materials in/out and processes renewals for borrowers; posts payments, lifts holds on student records; processes lost material resolutions. Assists library patrons with computer printing, scanning, and photocopying equipment.

Responds to general library and District-related questions in person, by e-mail or phone, giving correct information. Maintains currency on library policies and procedures. Ensures that library patrons comply with all applicable library policies and procedures. Redirects patrons to an appropriate subject-matter expert or department as needed.

Generates new and maintains existing library patron records.

Performs basic repairs on books, periodicals and media items; replaces damaged or old book jackets, faded spine labels and media cases.

Oversees periodical and serial processes including monitoring collections, notifying vendors of missing periodicals, and maintaining retention lists. Processes and routes periodicals; appropriately labels, routes, shelves and removes older issues.

Processes reserves and provides basic cataloging for instructor personal copies of textbooks.

Prepares overdue notices and hold notices for library materials; distributes notices to patrons; posts and reconciles fines in library automated system and college accounting system to ensure an accurate assessment and collection of library fines.

Performs various clerical duties. Maintains supplies and submits requisitions for supply orders to Division Office. Maintains procedural manuals and files as directed. Inventories and reports Lost and Found items to Campus Police. Reports facility problems to the Division Office. Creates new book lists for Library Faculty to distribute to Faculty on campus. Creates and posts operational building signage and updates digital display.

Fulfills requests for archived course descriptions. Digitizes materials and assists with Archive Projects as needed.

Collects and compiles daily, monthly, and yearly patron head count statistics. Collects periodical and serial collection statistics. Generates reports for library staff and supervisor upon request.

Opens and closes the library following established procedures. Provides guidance to student workers and part-time staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED certificate. Two (2) years relevant work experience.

One (1) year of customer service experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional customer service skills.

Student-centered approach.

Experience working with community college or lower division university students.

Experience working with student athletes.

Strong collaboration skills.

Strong interest in learning new skills.

Demonstrated flexibility in the workplace.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:

Proficient in staying up-to-date with technology and changing work procedures. Knowledge of library bibliographic resources.

Knowledge of library terminology, practices, and resources. Knowledge of library office practices and procedures.

Abilities/Skills:

Skilled at MS office programs, presentation design, digital signage creation. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.

Ability to work accurately and rapidly under pressure with frequent interruptions. Skilled at exercising sound judgment within established procedures.

Skilled at paying attention to detail.

Skilled at general clerical tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Library setting.

Extensive computer work.

Long periods of standing and sitting.

Periodic lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Movement from one work area to another.

Bakersfield - Bakersfield College - Library Technician I (11months/40hr)

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3698918/library-technician-i-11months-40hr

Salary

$3,066.85 - $4,333.38 Monthly

Close Date

Continuous

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical library work including processing and cataloging new printed and non-printed library materials, preparing bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans; assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Library Technician I performs a variety of technical duties such as processing and cataloging new printed and non-printed library materials, preparing bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans. The Library Technician II performs a variety of technical duties in addition to planning, assigning and reviewing the work of student assistants and assigned staff. Incumbents are also assigned to perform more complex work related to acquisition and reference services.

Representative Duties

Process print and non-print materials for introduction into the library materials collection, including cataloging, preparing acquisitions in the on-line card catalog, typing and verifying labels and pockets and affixing identification labels to materials.

Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources; review and assist in the maintenance of the library web site; respond to patron requests for library materials, services and information; instruct and aid patrons.

Oversee and participate in circulation activities; check in and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection; register new patrons and new library cards for existing patrons; send overdue notices; collect fines and clear accounts; record statistics of library usage.

Evaluate and maintain library materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding or discarding; assess need for replacement or repair; mend and bind materials as needed.

Prepare a variety of records and lists for the library including subject bibliographies, acquisition lists and circulations lists; assist in maintaining the card catalog including filing and pulling catalog cards for books being included or withdrawn.

Coordinate public service activities; prioritize needs; evaluate, develop and maintain circulation procedures and practices; plan and develop procedural changes in public service, vertical file and reserve policies.

Plan, prioritize, assign, oversee and review the work of student assistants and assigned staff involved in the processing of library materials at the circulation desk and in the binding of materials; assist in the training of student assistants and assigned staff.

Participate in maintaining database of materials; correct and update data; communicate with faculty regarding reserve materials and policies.

Search and verify interlibrary loan requests; prepare interlibrary loan activity records, reports and logs; contact patrons when materials arrive.

Select, maintain and evaluate the vertical file collection; purchase pamphlet material and correspond with vendors.

Identify and recommend current and retrospective acquisition needs; research indices of books available in print for library acquisitions.

Prepare purchase orders for new library materials; maintain and update computer listing of materials on order; trade materials from initial order to receipt of materials.

Maintain inventory of office supplies; requisition office supplies as needed.

Participate in the annual inventory of library periodicals and book collections.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

Associate degree with course work in library science, liberal arts, the humanities or a related field and one year of increasingly responsible clerical and technical library experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern library methods, procedures, tools and technology.
• Library classification systems and cataloging techniques.
• Procedures and methods of computerized databases.
• Location of library materials.
• Reference sources and supplies.
• Operation of a variety of equipment, including an intercom system, library security system and a microfilm reader.
• Methods of training and providing work direction to others.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and data entry techniques.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Basic inventory techniques.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic math.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of technical and clerical library work.
• Use and explain library classification system and cataloging techniques.
• Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Operate a computer terminal and enter data.
• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a variety of equipment including an intercom system, library security systems and a microfilm reader.
• Make routine math calculations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Bakersfield - Bakersfield College - Library Technician I

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3698902/library-technician-i?keywords=library&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Salary

$3,066.85 - $4,333.38 Monthly

Close Date

Continuous

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical library work including processing and cataloging new printed and non-printed library materials, preparing bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans; assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Library Technician I performs a variety of technical duties such as processing and cataloging new printed and non-printed library materials, preparing bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans. The Library Technician II performs a variety of technical duties in addition to planning, assigning and reviewing the work of student assistants and assigned staff. Incumbents are also assigned to perform more complex work related to acquisition and reference services.

Representative Duties

Process print and non-print materials for introduction into the library materials collection, including cataloging, preparing acquisitions in the on-line card catalog, typing and verifying labels and pockets and affixing identification labels to materials.

Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources; review and assist in the maintenance of the library web site; respond to patron requests for library materials, services and information; instruct and aid patrons.

Oversee and participate in circulation activities; check in and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection; register new patrons and new library cards for existing patrons; send overdue notices; collect fines and clear accounts; record statistics of library usage.

Evaluate and maintain library materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding or discarding; assess need for replacement or repair; mend and bind materials as needed.

Prepare a variety of records and lists for the library including subject bibliographies, acquisition lists and circulations lists; assist in maintaining the card catalog including filing and pulling catalog cards for books being included or withdrawn.

Coordinate public service activities; prioritize needs; evaluate, develop and maintain circulation procedures and practices; plan and develop procedural changes in public service, vertical file and reserve policies.

Plan, prioritize, assign, oversee and review the work of student assistants and assigned staff involved in the processing of library materials at the circulation desk and in the binding of materials; assist in the training of student assistants and assigned staff.

Participate in maintaining database of materials; correct and update data; communicate with faculty regarding reserve materials and policies.

Search and verify interlibrary loan requests; prepare interlibrary loan activity records, reports and logs; contact patrons when materials arrive.

Select, maintain and evaluate the vertical file collection; purchase pamphlet material and correspond with vendors.

Identify and recommend current and retrospective acquisition needs; research indices of books available in print for library acquisitions.

Prepare purchase orders for new library materials; maintain and update computer listing of materials on order; trade materials from initial order to receipt of materials.

Maintain inventory of office supplies; requisition office supplies as needed.

Participate in the annual inventory of library periodicals and book collections.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

Associate degree with course work in library science, liberal arts, the humanities or a related field and one year of increasingly responsible clerical and technical library experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern library methods, procedures, tools and technology.
• Library classification systems and cataloging techniques.
• Procedures and methods of computerized databases.
• Location of library materials.
• Reference sources and supplies.
• Operation of a variety of equipment, including an intercom system, library security system and a microfilm reader.
• Methods of training and providing work direction to others.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and data entry techniques.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Basic inventory techniques.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic math.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of technical and clerical library work.
• Use and explain library classification system and cataloging techniques.
• Assist library patrons in the use of library and electronic reference sources.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Operate a computer terminal and enter data.
• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a variety of equipment including an intercom system, library security systems and a microfilm reader.
• Make routine math calculations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Martinez - Contra Costa College - Library Technician (Temporary)

https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/8729

Salary

$21.86 hour

Close Date

10/03/2022

Position Definition

To perform a wide variety of technical and specialized library clerical duties in a college library.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Library Technician-This classification performs technical duties typically involved in library functions. 

 

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assists students and faculty at circulation desk; charges, discharges and files library materials. 
• Processes reserve book and inter-library loan requests from students and faculty; locates material; provides information regarding available library materials; answers routine questions. 
• Maintains overdue and debt file for non-students; collects and records fines for overdue materials; issues receipts for lost library materials and debt payments. 
• Compiles statistical data; generates computer reports for librarians’ use; files statistical data; compiles end-of semester and end-of-year statistical reports. 
• Prepares book orders, requisitions, continuing contract orders and library suborders. 
• Assists in monitoring student budget; maintains accurate records. 
• Orders, receives and processes library materials. 
• Maintains and troubleshoots library photocopiers, printers, scanners and other equipment; assists students in proper usage of the machine; arranges for repairs. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 

Two (2) years of library experience in a technical or paraprofessional capacity, preferably in an academic library. 

 

EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE 

• Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in library technology preferred but not required, or the equivalent.
• Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of
• Knowledge of: 
• Basic library science terminology, systems and technology. 
• Standard library practices and techniques. 
• Library technical processes and software relating to acquisition and classification of library materials. 
• Methods and practices of financial record keeping. 
• Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the library industry. 
• Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.). 
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
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• Minimum Qualification-Skill To
• N/A

Minimum Qualification

Ability To

 

• Perform responsible and complex clerical work with accuracy. 
• Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision. 
• Apply basic computer skills to assigned tasks. 
• Problem-solve and act quickly under difficult situations. 
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports. 
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. 
• Ability to keyboard with accuracy. 
• Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. 
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required

Long Beach - California State University - Access Services Coordinator

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/lb/en-us/job/517906/access-services-coordinator

Salary

The targeted salary may be set as high as $6,000 per month based on experience. The salary range for this classification is $4,693 to $8,489 per month.

Close Date

Sep 13, 2022 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

Job Summary

The Access Services Coordinator has overall responsibility and accountability for providing planning and direction to multiple functional areas (Circulation, Interlibrary Services, Reserve/Media Resources, Current Periodicals, and Microtext Services) within Access Services department.  Manage the day-to-day operations of functional areas within the department.  Participate in the development, recommendation and administration of Access Services policies, procedures and processes.  Work collaboratively with Academic Technology Services, campus departments, the community, and external agencies/libraries.   Serve as the department business and function expert.  Manage the operation of ORCA, the library's automatic storage and retrieval system. 

Key Responsibilities

• Solves complex patrons' problem and positively influences their expectations for excellent library services.
• Serve in the strategic planning, technology development and enhancement for Access Services.
• Implement library policies and procedures that affect services to library patrons and their borrowing privileges.
• In consultation with Administration, identify and resolve complex administrative problems, and recommend policies and procedures as necessary. 
• Collaborate with Academic Technology Services (ATS) Systems staff on various library systems' implementations and upgrades.
• Work closely with ATS Systems staff and Library Management System Coordinator on the strategic planning, implementation of library system upgrades, installation of new applications, automation of processes and addition of new equipment that are related to the Access Services units.
• Serve as the business and function expert for the responsible units. 
• Develop department business processes. 
• Responsible for all Library Access Services interfaces with the university CMS systems.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Have excellent working knowledge with library management system with the focus on Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Services functions. Have good working knowledge on general library systems.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience required.
• Five years of related academic library experience preferred, with progressive supervisory responsibilities.
• Good knowledge on different aspects of Access Services.
• Experience with Unified Library Management System (ULMS) preferred.
• Experience with Alma cloud-based library services platform.
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from American Library Association accredited institution strongly preferred.

Department

Access Services

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II

Time Base

Full-time temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Long Beach - California State University - Library System & Electronic Resources Coordinator

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/lb/en-us/job/518320/library-system-electronic-resources-coordinator

Salary

The targeted salary may be set as high as $6,000 per month based on experience. The salary range for this classification is $4,693 to $8,489 per month.

Close Date

Sep 06, 2022 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the overall administration, daily operations, and management, as well as the integrity of the content (metadata) of the CSULB component of the Integrated Library System (ILS), known colloquially as Alma. It is one of the designated ULMS Certified General System Administrators (3 at CSULB) and has a lead role for other Certified General System Administrators with a concentration on the Alma system as a whole. The CSULB instance is one of the 23 components of the Unified Library Management System (ULMS), the joint system to which all 23 campuses belong to.  In addition, this position is responsible for the administration, organization and management of the Library’s electronic resources (research databases, e-book packages, streaming media packages, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

After the transition to the ILS/ULMS, assume daily responsibility for new system.  This will include:

• Being responsible for the data inside the ILS/ULMS itself on an ongoing basis.  This could be from coordinating from internal copy-cataloging, or from other CSU entities, but this position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the information contained in the ILS/ULMS system.
• Maintaining all updates to the ILS/ULMS system whether from inside the CSULB Library, vendors, or the Chancellor’s Office.
• Act as main point of communication between the CSULB Library and ExLibris as well as the Chancellor’s Office.
• Coordinating with many other library units and entities including Technical Services, Cataloging, Access Services, Librarians, as well as system-wide groups and entities responsible for their campus instances of the ILS/ULMS.
• Serve as Electronic Resources Manager for the CSULB Library.  This includes:
• Manage, organize, coordinate, and be responsible for all the electronic resource databases and ancillary electronic resources subscribed to, and/or utilized by the CSULB Library.
• Working with the Library’s WebGroup to ensure seamless display of these resources to the public.
• Serving as main point of contact with all vendors of databases to ensure service is maintained and problems are solved with the utmost speed. 
• Serving as main point of contact with the Chancellor’s Office for anything related to ERM, in terms of subscriptions, consortial agreements, consortial responsibilities, and anything else related to ERM management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience working in an academic library. Experience working with metadata (cataloging), MARC records, Innovative Systems (Millennium), and ExLibris systems.

Licenses / Certificates

M.L.I.S. and ExLibris Alma Training Certification Training preferred.

Department

Library Technical Services

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II

El Cajon - Cuyamaca College - Dean, Learning and Technology Resources

https://gcccd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/gcccdcareers/job/San-Diego-County---Cuyamaca-College/DEAN--LEARNING-AND-TECHNOLOGY-RESOURCES_R-01590

Salary

Starting Salary Range: 

Range: MG-10: $118,523 (Step A) or $123,264 (Step B) or $128,195 (Step C)

Based on education and experience

Close Date

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Job Description

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Cuyamaca College seeks talented and dedicated candidates who share our strategic vision focused on student success, social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We especially seek candidates with a high level of cultural competence and who have successfully worked with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds.

Situated on a tree-studded, 165-acre oasis, Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978, the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized for its equity-minded and innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students. For more information about Cuyamaca College, please visit: https://www.cuyamaca.edu/

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of LTR provides visionary leadership in support of learning and technology resources. The dean supervises assigned academic and classified personnel and coordinates learning and technology programs, resources, and budgets.

The LTR Dean oversees five major departments within the division.

• Learning Assistance (including tutorial services)
• Distance Education
• Library Operations
• Instructional Technology Services (technology maintenance and tech support) 
• Website Support

The Dean works collaboratively with other campus departments to coordinate these various services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree from an accredited institution plus five years of achievement in higher education management, supervision, or leadership, with emphasis in one or more of the areas to which the Dean position is assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Demonstrate a commitment to and support of Cuyamaca College's vision, mission, and values in the LTR Division’s programs and services and within the institution.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and support of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in support of student success and retention.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and evaluate division programs in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, state guidelines, and sound instructional principles and practices.
• Communicate statutes, college policies, procedures, and philosophies to assigned staff and to other college employees and students when appropriate.
• Assist with hiring, evaluation, and retention of assigned faculty and staff according to statutes and Governing Board policy; plan and coordinate orientation and in-service education for professional development of program faculty and staff; assign certificated and classified staff to work areas, hours, and duties.
• Facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts and problems.
• Prepare budgets and submit through appropriate channels for approval; monitor and control assigned program-operating budgets; initiate special fund requests; determine need and priority for capital equipment and materials.
• Serve as a member of district, site or other committees and task forces.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; students who are differently abled, and students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Knowledge of one or more of the five areas to which the Dean is assigned (Learning Assistance/Tutoring, Distance Education, Library Operations, Instructional Technology Services, Website support).
• Ability to advance the College's vision, mission, and values in the LTR Division’s programs and services and within the institution.
• Ability to advance the College's strategic goals related to access, success, retention, eliminating equity gaps, and increasing equity in hiring in the LTR Division’s programs and services and within the institution.
• Commitment to the collaborative decision-making process and the collegial process, including the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to exercise leadership to support instructional technology and learning resources, including interfacing with District, policies, procedures, and information services.
• Ability to participate in the College planning process while participating in the achievement of the goals and priorities of the District as a whole.
• Commitment to the community college concept, including the open-door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a diverse student population.
• Commitment to the delivery of equity minded online learning.
• Commitment to a comprehensive, student-centered environment that facilitates learning and student development.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use technology to support workflow, problem solving, and communication.
• Ability to consistently perform duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for others, to employ a team approach through collaboration and empowerment of staff, to exhibit creativity and flexibility in a time of continuing change, and to seek solutions using effective problem-solving techniques.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interpret, articulate, and implement pertinent state and federal laws and regulations concerning community colleges, including Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title 5 Regulations including 10+1, and the California Education Code.
• Ability to develop and implement programs and services that foster student academic success.
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process, curriculum, professional development, library, distance education and enrollment management within the context of institutions of higher education.
• Ability to facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives among faculty, staff, students, the community, Chancellor, and the Governing Board within the framework of a multi-college district.