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Dean of Academic Affairs, Career & Technical Education

Los Angeles Community College District

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November 5, 2025

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Dean of Academic Affairs, Career & Technical Education

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE

Dean, Academic Affairs, Career & Technical Education

Position Announcement

Salary Range $175,836 to $206,448

Deadline to File: December 16, 2025

Issue Date: November 3, 2025

Start Date: January 5, 2026

INTRODUCTION:
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces an opening for a Dean, Academic Affairs, Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). LAVC is a two-year community college located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley and is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds, LAVC provides strong transfer and career educational programs and is committed to student success. The College works closely with local secondary institutions to assist high school students in their transition to higher education and maintains strong ties to the business community by providing highly respected job training programs that meet the direct needs of local employers. The college offers 1 baccalaureate degree program, 73 associate degrees, 29 associate degrees for transfer, 66 certificate of achievement programs, and continuing education, noncredit, and job training programs. Today, it has nearly 200 full-time faculty and more than 500 part-time instructors. LAVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT STATEMENT:

As our nation confronts the challenges of systemic racism and the status quo of social injustice, LAVC recognizes that by virtue of our position as an institution of higher education and our role in the community, we have the opportunity and the obligation to be an agent of change in addressing these issues. In response to the uprising and racial reckoning of summer 2020, LAVC began its journey towards being an antiracist institution and reaffirmed our dedication to working towards equity and social change. Beyond this initial step, we recognize that being antiracist is an ongoing process. We affirm our commitment to consistent action to bring about change.

We join in the LACCD commitment: 'As an organization founded on educational excellence, opportunity and access, and dedicated to the principles of equity, justice and community, LACCD must lead by example and make structural and permanent change to root out the ill effects of racism and bias from our classrooms and our workplace.'

JOB DESCRIPTION:

LAVC is in search of a student-focused, motivated, and equity-minded individual seeking to join the College's administrative team. Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and in accordance with the College's mission, the Dean, Academic Affairs, CTE will lead in the delivery, staffing, administrative support, supervision and evaluation of related programs and support staff in the Health and Public Service (HPS), and Business, Entrepreneurship, and Law (BEL) Career and Academic Pathways. The dean currently supervises these departments, services, programs, and budgets: Kinesiology; Emergency Services; Child Development; Computer Science & Information Systems (CSIS); Business Administration, Health Science; Strong Workforce/Perkins, Valley College Online (distance education), and Services for Students with Disabilities (instructional classes only).

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic Affairs, the dean supports a campus environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and one where all students and employees matter, as well as being a strong advocate for students. The dean works collaboratively with the College's diverse stakeholders to develop and implement innovative approaches to provide a student-centered learning environment focused on removing institutional barriers to student access and success and closing achievement gaps.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements below:

Master's degree;
One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment;
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide vision and day-to-day leadership for all CTE programs.
Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate assigned departments, programs, and services in accordance with legal requirements, District policies, Accreditation Standards, and sound instructional or guidance principles and practices.
Serve as a liaison with advisory boards, regional consortia, and governmental agencies.
Cultivate partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations to enhance program relevance and expand training opportunities.
Manage state and federally funded projects, including Strong Workforce and Perkins, and support grant proposal development and compliance. Responsible for supervising and developing the annual budget and contractual commitments according to established procedures; control and oversight of assigned program budgets; and specially funded budgets.
Support student success initiatives including internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning.
Facilitate completion of overall objectives and plans for departments; initiate and participate in overall program planning; assess needs for new programs or services; facilitate their development and implementation in accordance with established approval guidelines and budgets.
Monitor outcomes assessment processes for programmatic improvement, which may include providing relevant information and facilitating discussions about the results of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), Service Area Outcomes (SAO), Program Learning Outcomes (PLO), and or Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) and using the outcomes assessment results to make improvements to those areas.
Oversee the screening, interviewing, and selection process of faculty, classified, and unclassified staff to ensure compliance with the California Education Code, Title 5 Regulations, Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board Policies, LACCD Administrative Regulations, Human Resources Guides, Personnel Guides, Personnel Commission Laws and Rules, and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
Assign, supervise, and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and unclassified staff.
Plan, coordinate, and provide training and professional development to assigned staff.
Oversee staff assignments and schedules; assign work location in accordance with established District policies.
Coordinate and direct special projects; initiate studies and conduct analysis as necessary to evaluate the efficiency of instructional and student support programs to determine the need for new or modified course offerings, programs, or services.
Ensure the preparation, distribution and maintenance of required reports, records, and files by appropriate staff.
Communicate and promote program objectives and offerings to potential and current students, other educational institutions, community organizations, staff, instructors, and others.
Serve as a member of college and District committees and task forces; liaise with other campuses and District administration to ensure proper coordination of activities; promote sharing of ideas and communication of administrative required benchmarks with others, internal and external, to the District.
Represent the college and District at external, local, state, national and international conferences, meetings, task forces, and activities that improve, promote, and publicize college and District instructional and or student support programs.
Coordinate the investigation of and assist in the facilitation and the resolution of student, staff, and faculty conflict and complaints in accordance with State and District requirements.
Coordinate, investigate and facilitate the resolution of student grievances.
Interpret, articulate, implement, and monitor compliance with the California Education Code, Title 5 Regulations, LACCD Board Policies, LACCD Administrative Regulations, Human Resources Guides, Personnel Guides, Personnel Commission Laws and Rules, applicable state and federal laws, and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
Serve as the administrator in charge of the college in the absence of the President or Vice President as delegated.
Apply participatory governance principles and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner with faculty, staff, administrators and students, where applicable.
Serve as evening and weekend administrator as assigned.
May serve on the incident command team.
Facilitates discussion and collaboration related to the understanding and utilization of data in planning and decision making.
Manage grants, categorical funds, and other funding sources related to areas of oversight.
Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Five years of increasingly responsible higher education leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment, preferably at a community college.
Excellent communication skills and experience in working with a population (faculty, staff, students, and community members) of diverse ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Knowledge and experience in curriculum development, scheduling, FTE management, and compliance with regulation and contractual requirements.
Demonstrated experience in writing, obtaining and implementing grants.
Knowledge of regulations and best practices for higher education, student equity, career education, and distance education.
Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring budgets.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The LACCD determines placement on the pay scale depending on verified education and employment history. Current starting annual salary range is from: $175,836 - $206,448. The doctoral differential is $6,288 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD's Health Benefits website for more information.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. You can apply at the following website: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

All applicants must submit the following:

A current resume
Legible unofficial copies of transcript(s) from all higher education institutions attended. (Official transcripts will be required if hired for the position.) All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Uploaded as an 'Other Document'.
Administrative and Vocational positions require verification of experience on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time, and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an 'Other Document'.
A detailed letter of interest, not to exceed three pages, that:

o Addresses how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications, and

o Explains your experience and preparation related to the duties, responsibilities, and expectations in the position description.

All required documentation must be filed electronically no later than 4:30 p.m. December 16, 2025. Faxed, emailed, or mailed items will not be accepted.

All applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the selection committee. The selection committee will select the candidates to be invited for an interview. After interviews, the selection committee will forward the names of the finalists to the President who will conduct a final interview and make the selection.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Tom Aduwo

aduwotm@laccd.edu

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Matthew Jordan, Vice President, Academic Affairs

jordanmt@lavc.edu

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. All materials submitted become the property of the LACCD.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6695799&targetURL=

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. All materials submitted become the property of the LACCD.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit LACCD's ADA Compliance website.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 - Employer). Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2131

Internal Number: 6695799

About Los Angeles Community College District

LACCD has served as educator to more than three million students for over 77 years. The Mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to foster student success for all individuals seeking advancement, by providing equitable and supportive learning environments at our nine colleges. The District empowers students to identify and complete their goals through educational and support programs that lead to completion of 2 or 4-year degrees, certificates, trans, transfer, or career preparation.

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