People Strategy, Equity, and Culture

Associate Dean of Academic and Career Pathways

TITLE: Associate Dean of Academic  and Career Pathways

CLASSIFICATION: Associate Dean

CATEGORY: Management

FLSA: Exempt

GRADE: N

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Academic and Career Pathways, this position works under broad, administrative direction with significant responsibility in planning, organizing, and directing projects; supporting the development and revision of processes and systems; and executing the vision for the Academic & Career Pathways (ACP) area. Responds to inquiries from College departments, educational institutions, the community, students, and/or external agencies and supervises staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Associate Dean provides direction in developing, expanding, revising, improving, and ensuring the successful operation of multiple functional areas within Academic and Career Pathways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervises professional staff, classified staff, technical/support, and/or student staff. Evaluates and oversees the development of professional development plans and goals for assigned staff in accordance with good management practices, campus policies, and college bargaining agreements. Hires, evaluates, trains, disciplines, and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.
  • Manages assigned project work for Academic & Career Pathways, as assigned by the Associate Vice President of ACP. 
  • Facilitates inclusive communication and change management related to ACP priorities and projects. 
  • Supports Career & Technical Education (CTE) initiatives, with direction from the Associate Vice President of ACP.
  • Provides leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating, and modifying multiple ACP programs, processes, and operations; interprets and applies federal and state-mandated guidelines. 
  • Monitors, evaluates, and modifies processes, procedures, and/or standards in ACP, ensuring alignment with the College’s mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Assists in implementing improvements within ACP.
  • Serves as a liaison to applicable external agencies, internal departments, and applicable educational institutions, representing the College with respect to ACP programming and projects.
  • Develops and implements improvements to services and programs for the College at the campus and District levels, which involves working closely with Deans and upper management to identify student needs.
  • Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, develops and implements improvements to programs for ACP.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience providing program/project management or coordination.  Three (3) years of management experience, including employee supervision, in a higher education or similar environment.

Or;

Master’s Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience providing program/project management or coordination. Three (3) years of management experience, including employee supervision, in a higher education or similar environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:
  • Managerial principles;
  • Academic administration principles and practices at post-secondary institutions;
  • Records maintenance principles and practices;
  • Budgeting principles and practices;
  • Program management principles;
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE) initiatives
  • Higher education principles and practices.
Skills in:
  • Mediating conflict;
  • Supervising and providing leadership to subordinate staff;
  • Developing, recommending, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, and workflow;
  • Developing and facilitating small and large group meetings, presentations, and/or workshops;
  • Preparing a variety of reports related to departmental activities, including statistical analysis;
  • Developing and managing a budget;
  • Evaluating assigned programmatic areas for compliance with applicable regulations;
  • Speaking in public;
  • Coordinating the preparation and publication of a variety of reports, communications, and/or promotional materials;
  • Conducting research to identify solutions, resolve problems, or provide information;
  • Working with diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff;
  • Utilizing computer technology for communication, data gathering, and reporting activities;
  • Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional business office environment on a PCC campus, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time (sitting or standing); communicate with employees, partners, and stakeholders; and operate a computer to develop work products, communicate, and carry out responsibilities. Occasionally the employee is required to travel to other campuses to attend meetings, access items, and utilize equipment, and, rarely, move or transport items up to 10 pounds. Ability to provide own transportation to and from campuses and/or offsite functions may be required. 

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

Revised: 1/2024; 4/2012; 4/2007

Replaces: Associate Dean of Student Development