Dean for Business & Computer Science

Columbia Basin College (CBC) is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

The Dean for Business & Computer Science serves as the line administrator for these disciplines and reports to the Vice President for Instruction. This role is responsible for administering and coordinating comprehensive instructional programs, including several Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, with a strong focus on student access, completion, and career readiness. The Dean ensures programs are high-quality, industry-aligned, and responsive to workforce and transfer needs, supporting student success through relevant and innovative learning opportunities. In collaboration with faculty and college leadership, the Dean fosters an inclusive and effective learning environment that promotes retention and achievement. The position also involves assisting with broader instructional initiatives and participating as a key member of the instructional administrative team. Through strategic leadership and resource management, the Dean helps ensure students are well-prepared for academic and professional success. 

The Dean for Business & Computer Science reports to the Vice President for Instruction.

This position is receiving applications until June 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Support the mission, vision, and values of Columbia Basin College through courageous and ethical leadership of the Business & Computer Science Division, as well as in support of other areas of the College as a thoughtful leader and engaged member of an administrative team;
• Work with faculty and staff to articulate and implement a vision and strategic plan for the Business & Computer Science Division that supports student success;
• Develop a preliminary budget for the Division and oversee expenditures within the approved budgets;
• Evaluate faculty, exempt, and classified staff through the appropriate College policies and procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements with courageous conversations, providing honest, candid, and accurate feedback; offer support through appropriate resources geared toward success, regardless of employee type; 
• Provide clear and regular communication with members of the Division, the Vice President for Instruction, and other members of the Instructional and Student Services Council;
• Support campus and Division assessment and accreditation efforts including the development of annual and focused program reviews;
• With a focus on the instructional areas within the division, participate in local, state, and national educational/ workforce development and leadership conferences and activities;
• Coordinate and consolidate the planning and equipping of facilities directly related to the Division with the appropriate officers of the College;
• Play a major role in planning new instructional buildings and remodeling of existing structures;
• Maintain and/or develop connections with local and State organizations as related to the instructional areas within the Division; may teach with the approval of the Vice President for Instruction; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.