Big Bend Community College Hiring for Dean of Transfer & Allied Health at Moses Lake, WA Full Time

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities
in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Dean of Transfer and Allied Health Education.

The Dean of
Transfer & Allied Health Education provides strategic planning, leadership, and management for transfer and allied health education
programming. The Dean is a key member of the instructional leadership team. The Dean represents the college externally, working with state,
local, and federal agencies, as well as community and K-12 partners. 

The Dean of Transfer & Allied Health Education reports
to the Vice President of Learning & Student Success. The Dean works closely with members of the Instructional Council, President’s
Cabinet, faculty, and staff to ensure the successful completion of the college’s goals and objectives.

BBCC’s
organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our
students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment
for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for
Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC
in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding
Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, &
Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate
All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a
qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL
JOB DUTIES:

• Provide leadership and supervision for transfer and allied health-related programs, courses, faculty and
  staff. 
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources, faculty, and staff to support the equitable hiring of full-time faculty,
  associate faculty, and staff. 
• Understand and administer the BBCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement.
• Lead faculty in
  developing quarterly and annual class schedules based on student need and historic enrollment trends. Hire associate faculty and issue
  overload contracts to full-time faculty according to class schedule needs.
• Provide leadership for balancing course offerings by
  different modalities based on student need.
• Advocate for and support faculty and staff in initiatives that are culturally
  relevant.
• Promote and support inclusive pedagogies and support faculty professional development to deliver curricula grounded in
  culturally relevant knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Manage student enrollment by monitoring quarterly class enrollments and adding
  or canceling classes based on enrollment and student need.
• Manage faculty teaching loads based on class schedules, student
  enollment, and the BBCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement. .
• Serve on probationary tenure committees and support their work including
  performing observations, arranging for evaluation surveys and visits, and ensuring report are compiled and submitted.
• Provide
  guidance, support, and onboarding of new full and associate faculty.
• Support faculty in developing their teaching skills and
  engaging in ongoing professional development activities.
• Evaluate staff, associate and full-time faculty in accordance with college
  policy and the BBCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement.
• Provide leadership and direction on program assessment and improvement
  processes.
• Provide leadership and strategic planning for student success, retention, and degree completion in academic transfer and
  allied health programs.
• Oversee the development and modification of all curriculum and program activities for academic transfer and
  allied health programs.
• Lead the development of new courses and programs and the revision of existing ones in response to the
  changing needs of students, external partners, and the college. Ensure curricular pathways into workforce and transfer programs exist for
  students.
• Develop, monitor, and manage multiple budgets, including state allocation, grant, self-support and fee
  accounts. 
• Provide oversight and direction for the STEM Center, including operation, tutoring services, supplemental
  instruction, and other academic support services for students.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Campus Safety &
  Compliance, the Science Lab Coordinator, and Science Faculty to ensure safety in the science labs and compliance with state and federal
  safety regulations.
• In collaboration with other college departments, develop and implement outreach, marketing, and public
  relations strategies for academic transfer and allied health programs and services.
• Provide leadership for expanding and
  maintaining K-12 dual enrollment opportunities and partnerships with area school districts.
• Oversee and manage the College in the
  High School (CiHS) dual enrollment program including serving as a liaison with area high schools, establishing new agreements, coordinating
  faculty, and preparing annual reports.
• Represent the college at state and regional meetings pertaining to academic transfer
  education and K-12 relations.
• Take an active role in accreditation activities, grant preparations, and management of grant
  activities.
• Provide leadership for various college iniatives through service on different committees and workgroups. Regularly
  attend required committee meetings.
• Serve as a liaison to the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
  Articulation & Transfer Council (ATC), the Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) and other commissions and councils as
  requested.
• Promote and encourage intercultural awareness and sensitivity especially as it relates to students enrolled in academic
  transfer and allied health programs and services.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and
  experiences as well as support and promote an environment that appreciates and respects differences. 

OTHER WORK
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional
  affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Follow safe work practices and policies, including, but not
  limited to security and safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), fire, disaster, and safe lifting.
• Ensure compliance with college policies
  and procedures as well as state and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with all areas of the college as needed to implement plans
  and objectives specific to the position. Ensure the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and
  efficient manner conducive with the college’s values.
• Conduct self in a professional manner, consistently model professional
  communication practices, . 
• Ensure that additional duties, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary
  to meet organizational standards. 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong desire to build relationships
  with students and colleagues.
• as Ability to work as a member of a team to increase student success and degree
  completion. 
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to take
  initiative.
• Ability to effectively use technology to reach students and increase efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Critical thinking skills; seek resources for direction, when necessary. Perform independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical
  and deliberate. Perform actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercise safe judgment in decision-making and scope. Practice within legal
  and ethical guidelines.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to engage in one-on-one and in public
  forum.
• Approach leadership and decision making from an equity and inclusion viewpoint.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat
  sensitive information appropriately.
• Master a variety of software applications and platforms such as NEOGOV, PeopleSoft, Zoom, Get
  Inclusive, Canvas, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in a transfer field (mathematics, natural sciences, English, humanities,
  fine arts, social sciences), education or other related field from a nationally accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of
  experience as full-time faculty, teaching in one of the disciplines supervised by this position..
• Two (2) years of administrative
  experience such as Associate or Assistant Dean, Division Chair, Department Head, or other similar position.
• Experience with hiring
  processes and mentoring faculty and staff. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching
  at a community college, preferred.
• Experience working with state and federal grants and contracts.
• Experience with
  institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment.
• Experience with integration of technology in instruction and/or distance
  learning.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in the development and implementation of new programs.
• Bilingual
  Spanish/English proficiency.

Application Instructions

This position is open until
filled.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a
prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications
and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover
   letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive
   resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions
   are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications listed in the job posting. 
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon
   employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental
questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of “See Resume” may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These
documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student
evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. 

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all
applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future
vacancies at the College’s discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified,
at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application,
etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in
any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation
of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot
hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will
be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the
applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any
responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official
transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  

Big Bend provides
reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with
Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with
access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX
Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at [email protected].

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE
CAMPUS: 

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free
campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of
criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The
complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies
page (Download PDF reader) of the BBCC website.
Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008. 

BBCC
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT: 

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community.
Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available
on the Campus Safety and Security
page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and
Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: 

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in
education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age,
color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person
with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C,
genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.