ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member’s contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley’s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, the Dean of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness provides leadership and vision for all activities related to institutional planning within the District. The Dean disseminates analytical data related to academic, student, and administrative programs; provides technical and analytical support for institutional assessment, planning, and decision-making activities; and designs, maintains, and manipulates databases and information systems for research, planning, and institutional accountability. The Dean disseminates data identifying opportunity gaps related to academic and student performance based on special populations and provides evidence of assessment and use of Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) to improve student performance. Utilizes the ACCJC Guide to Institutional Self-Evaluation, Improvement, and Peer Review when reporting on Institutional Set Standards and campus-wide discussions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promotes and coordinates District planning activities; ensures that strategic planning is integrated with college budgeting and assessment cycles; plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range strategies, goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes for District strategic planning.
2. Conducts or coordinates the appropriate quantitative and qualitative research design and statistical techniques to collect, prepare, and maintain data in the preparation of periodic reports related to program review, enrollment management, matriculation, assessment, evaluation, curriculum, student outcomes, student and staff demographics, and other related measures.
3. Provides leadership for and implements an aggressive research and assessment agenda for the District and develops, coordinates, and maintains an annual planning calendar for on-going and Ad-hoc institutional research and assessment.
4. Provides direction in the design and implementation of studies related to the development and feasibility of new facilities, academic programs, and other programs and services related to student success, as well as institutional effectiveness.
5. Develops, analyzes, and refines District-wide standardized enrollment reporting for enrollment management, course scheduling, FTES targets, and enrollment trends by incorporating multiple complex report elements.
6. Facilitates annual reporting systems (e.g., ACCJC Annual Report) to provide more frequent and consistent reporting and evaluation. Supports Student Equity & Achievement (SEA) efforts in removing barriers and identifying programs to support underachieving special populations.
7. Assists the appropriate educational administrator in the oversight and direction of the institutional effectiveness function, establishes priorities for shared governance projects, monitors progress and reviews end products to ensure that reports and information are delivered in a timely manner.
8. Directs environmental scanning efforts to support the planning process and works to establish and maintain an effective linkage between college planning and institutional assessment cycles related to organizational development.
9. Provides assistance and counsel in the analysis and interpretation of academic, student, and administrative data, takes a leadership role in addressing the need for data integrity, and promotes the use of information in college decision-making.
10. Coordinates the planning of resource development throughout the District in conjunction with the President’s Cabinet and in support of strategic planning goals; consults with college departments, faculty, and staff relative to resource development needs, opportunities, and obligations; disseminates information about special funding opportunities and procures resources for District-wide educational programs and services.
11. Develops and administers the office budget and trains, assigns, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel.
12. Coordinates data collection and analysis in support of the District’s program planning and review process.
13. Conducts demographic studies and develops population and enrollment projections based on local, regional, and state data.
14. Provides technical assistance and leadership for faculty, administrators, and staff engaged in institutional or classroom research projects.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Research design, methods, and sampling; descriptive and inferential statistics; and analytical and research strategies.
2. Relevant reporting and statistical software.
3. Program review, learning outcomes, institutional dialogue, and continuous quality improvement in relation to review, evaluation, and assessment.
4. Community college research and survey techniques.
5. Department budget development and administration.
6. Familiarization with or ability to acquire knowledge of California Education Code and Student Success and Equity Planning.
7. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
8. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
9. College organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
10. Budget preparation and control.
11. Oral and written communication skills.
12. Applicable State and Federal laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
13. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
14. Public relations techniques.
15. Knowledge of applicable computer operation, assigned software, and data entry devices.

ABILITY TO:

1. Comprehend and stay current with the theories and practices utilized in higher education instruction and student services programming.
2. Understand and explain pedagogical trends impacting the delivery of instructional services to support instruction.
3. Gather, analyze, and interpret statistical, legal, and program-related information.
4. Ascertain student learning outcomes are being met.
5. Use computer systems and statistical software packages.
6. Create queries and reports from a relational database designed to support instructional and student services programs and services.
7. Analyze the most effective use of faculty, staff, facilities, and resources to achieve District-wide instructional goals.
8. Organize and present information accurately and clearly.
9. Communicate effectively and tactfully both orally and in writing with all constituencies, both internal and external.
10. Work accurately and efficiently under the pressure of deadlines.
11. Analyze transactions and identify deviations from applicable policies and procedures.
12. Direct and evaluate the work of others, and provide leadership and direction as needed.
13. Work as a team member on projects related to college planning and institutional research and evaluation.
14. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
15. Communicate professionally in confrontational situations.
16. Commitment to supporting faculty, staff, and others in the development of best practices in assessment, student academic achievement, student learning outcomes, program review, and validation of accreditation standards.
17. Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical records and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social science, mathematics, statistics, business, economics, education, public administration, or related field.
2. Three (3) years of institutional research or related experience in a community college or similar organization.
3. Extensive experience in public contact with individuals and small and large groups.
4. Demonstrated understanding of data and reporting software to disaggregate data and facilitate campus-wide discussions to consider ways to for continuous improvements.
5. Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientation of students, faculty, administrators, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous experience in higher education leadership that has included strategic planning and research leadership, coordination of planning and research functions, and demonstrable experience working in a participatory decision-making environment.
2. Experience writing and managing institutional grants.
3. Familiarity and experience with staff development and training.
4. A background in the development, assessment, and recording of course, program, and institutional Student Learning Outcomes.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a management team.
6. Experience in the California Community College system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. This is an Educational Administrator position.
2. Row 11 of the College’s Administrator/Management/Confidential salary schedule with placement appropriate to experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates’ qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Official Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)