Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in Portland, OR

Dean of Arts and Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of arts and sciences. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Arts and Sciences leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Arts and Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Arts and Sciences manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Arts and Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Program Dean - Physical Sciences
  • Portland Community College
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • The Program Dean for Physical Sciences is responsible for direct oversight of the College-wide educational disciplines of Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and General Science. This position is managed by the Dean of Academic & Career Pathways for Science, Computing and Engineering, and works alongside the Program Dean for Life Science and Biotechnology, and the Program Dean for Computing and Engineering.

    The Program Dean for Physical Sciences leads a team of department chairs, faculty, and staff, to provide integrated delivery of gateway and transfer courses in General Science, Geology, Physics, and Chemistry. A successful candidate will have direct experience and strong knowledge of best practices in implementing initiatives to address equity and opportunity gaps in the physical sciences. They will be responsible, with department chairs and faculty, for developing, implementing, and evaluating equitable student success in prerequisite and transfer physical sciences courses aligned with retention and success metrics.

    It is a big job and the emphasis is on supporting students by supporting faculty and staff to do their best work. It includes, but is not limited to:

    Leading multiple instructional disciplines, programs, and service
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    Shaping equitable educational outcomes by fostering holistic learning and support opportunities for student
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    Encouraging excellence in teaching and learnin
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    Promoting culturally responsive curriculum and professional developmen
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    Engage with industry and workforce representatives to position our programs to meet students’ career outcome
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    Supporting full and part-time faculty and academic affairs staff to ensure equitable opportunity and academic goal attainment for student
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    Collaborating with faculty and staff to create new systems and opportunities that encourage workplace equity and professional growt
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    Serving as a key College contact for both internal and external College partners to ensure alignment of curriculum to community need
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    Advocate for the program when meeting with administration and community members – serving as the voice for the students, faculty and staf
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    The College is seeking an equity centered, collaborative leader who will effectively navigate a large unionized multi-campus environment during a time of organizational change. To succeed, this person must perform with grace, recognizing that there is a strong human tendency to keep things as they have been established. As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves over 50,000 full-time and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. We offer high quality education and opportunities for our students, which in turn contributes to the vibrancy of Portland’s community. We educate a skilled workforce through career-technical programs, prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year schools, and enrich the community through lifelong learning. We also seek to build a greener workforce, shrink our carbon footprint, and be a sound financial steward of public dollars.

    Portland, Oregon (PDX) is located on the confluence of two major rivers (the Willamette and Columbia), and an hour drive from mountains and beaches. This are is known for its outdoor activities. The city has a history of being an arts and cultural hub, with internationally renowned music, literary, performative arts, and culinary scenes. PDX is a cool place.

    Portland hasn’t, however, always been a cool place for everyone. PCC is working to right our participation in the history of the city. We serve all of the greater Portland (Tri-Metropolitan) area, as one college with several distinct campuses and satellites. We have a deep and robust Equity Plan, and our commitment to EDI work is inextricable for our Mission Statement. Several councils, initiatives, and oversight committees feed into this work, but the work is for all of us to do, in each of our capacities. We are dedicated to supporting the growth in each person’s journey both in our institution and within our city. We support journeys that sometimes need to take a different direction or have a restart. We at PCC take pride in this tradition, applying it towards our student body, our staff and faculty, and the communities we serve.

    In additional to the above position summary, the typical job duties and responsibilities, essential knowledge, skills and abilities, and leadership competencies in the official job description are listed here:


    https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/program-dean/

    Candidate Profile

    These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
    Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

    In your cover letter, please include the following in ways that highlight your professional accomplishments and the lived experiences that inform your strengths: 1) brief, additional context if your resume does not clearly demonstrate that you meet our minimum qualifications and essential knowledge, skills, and abilities, 2) reflection of how the competencies below emerge in your work, and 3) a narrative or bulleted list describing how your knowledge, passions, and experiences align with the following needs:

    Ability to lead and collaboratively support faculty and staff in the data-informed design, implementation, and evaluation of student-centered initiatives and goals
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    • Accomplished initiatives related to equitable faculty, staff, and student success, including culturally responsive support for individuals and communities with historically marginalized identities. Offers concrete proposals to integrate equity-focused best practices throughout the program – in classrooms, faculty meetings, front offices, one-on-one feedback sessions, etc
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    • Successful relationship building – curious, collaborative leadership, adaptive communication skills, skilled conflict navigation, receptive to feedback, addresses mistakes with compassion, seeks advice, fosters engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders
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    • Demonstrated understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching physical science laboratory courses, laboratory function and maintenance, and field experiences
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    • Demonstrated ability to flexibly respond to constantly changing and unpredictable environments with ease. Demonstrated growth mindset, creativity, and willingness to learn. Illustrated flexibility towards data-informed decision making
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    Minimum Qualifications

    To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

    Master’s Degre
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    • Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience related to the area of assignment, providing program/project management or program/project coordinatio
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    • Three (3) years of management experience, including employee supervision, in higher education or in an industry related to the area of assignment
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    Position Grade
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    Starting Salary Expectations
    Based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.

    Position Grade Salary Range
    $99575 to $144379 Annual Salary

    FTE
    1

    PCC Benefits

    PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

    PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.


    Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.


    Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

  • 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month

  • 1 day of sick leave per month

  • 11 holidays

  • 3 additional personal leave days per year

  • View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work environment includes frequent disruptions and changes in priorities. Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Working hours may vary and occasional evening or weekend work is required. Frequent travel to other locations is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Background Check Required
Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

  • Veterans: DD214
  • Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

Special Conditions for this position:

This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Campus Security Authorities must immediately report Clery Act crimes that occurred on Portland Community College’s Clery geography on the Crime Incident Report (CIRTrac™) located on the Department of Public Safety’s Clery Act compliance webpage. Following entry of a report on CIRTrac™ PCC’s Clery Specialist will (1) analyze the report for issuance of a timely warning or emergency notification; and (2) will determine if the report should be included in the annual statistical disclosures. The Clery Specialist shall annually assign CSAs online Clery Act training to ensure they are provided proper training to fulfill their reporting responsibilities required by the Clery Act and PCC’s Clery Act policy.

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    Executive Dean for Health Sciences
    • George Fox University - Staff and Administrator
    • Newberg, OR FULL_TIME
    • George Fox University, a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion, is searching ...
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    Budget Manager, College of Arts and Sciences
    • PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
    • Forest, OR OTHER
    • Job Details Job Location: Forest Grove Campus - Forest Grove, OR Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionPacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think...
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    Pathway Dean - Public Services, Education, and Social Sciences
    • Portland Community College
    • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
    • Portland Community College is seeking a collaborative, relational, creative, pragmatic, and solution-focused leader committed to equitable student success within an emerging guided pathways framework....
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    Elementary Instructional Coach - Language Arts & Social Sciences
    • Gresham Barlow School District
    • Gresham, OR FULL_TIME
    • JobID: 1168 Position Type: Certified/Licensed/Instructional Coach Date Posted: 3/30/2022 Location: District Wide Date Available: 08/29/2022 Posting Date: March 30, 2022 Start Date: 2022-2023 School Ye...
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    System Administrator 2 - The Dalles, OR
    • M.C. Dean
    • The Dalles, OR FULL_TIME
    • System Administrator 2 - The Dalles, OR Location: The Dalles, OR Req. Number: 5141 DescriptionM.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for ...
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    Preschool Teacher
    • Cornell School LLC
    • Portland, OR
    • Job Description Job Description The Cornell School is a small, private preschool in the Cedar Mill / Forest Heights area...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Lead Infant Teacher (1+ yr of experience)
    • Vermont Hills Family Life Center
    • Portland, OR
    • Job Description Job Description Vermont Hills Family Life Center is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to join our Childcare ...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Preschool Teacher
    • WEVILLAGE
    • Portland, OR
    • Job Description Job Description HELLO AWESOME CANDIDATE PLEASE READ- Please do not apply unless you have worked in a lic...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Afternoon nanny near for a first grader.
    • Wyndy.com, Inc.
    • Portland, OR
    • Afternoon nanny near 97230 for a first grader. Seeking caregiver experienced in child supervision. Duties include provid...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Preschool English and K-5th English and Math teacher
    • Goodtime Chinese School
    • Portland, OR
    • Job Description Job Description We are looking for teachers to teach math and English in our elementary school. This pos...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Play-Based Preschool Teacher
    • Mud Pies Preschool
    • Portland, OR
    • Job Description Job Description Mud Pies Preschool is seeking a full-time teacher to join our team at our child-led, pla...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    West Per Diem Educational Consultant (9-12 Humanities)
    • Savvas Learning
    • Portland, OR
    • The West Per Diem Educational Consultant (9-12 Humanities) is an onsite representative of Savvas Learning Company helpin...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Starting April 2024 - AmeriCorps Transition Coach - OREGON
    • College Possible
    • Portland, OR
    • Employment Status/hours: In-Person; Full-time; Monday - Friday (during traditional school hours); 18 Weeks; 675-hr Term ...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...
    Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
    Income Estimation for Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs
    $145,936 to $221,907
    Portland, Oregon area prices
    were up 3.9% from a year ago

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