Dean of Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation

Salary: $178,439.93 - $193,149.12 Annually
Location : (ARC) 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
Job Type: Manager - Educational Administrator
Job Number: REQ01447
College: American River College
Department: ARC Technical and Vocational
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LRMA
Beginning (on or about): 08/19/2026
Work Schedule: The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.
Hours per Week: 40 (may exceed 40 hrs/week depending on business needs)
Additional Salary Information: Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
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Position Summary


Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the assigned Associate Vice President, the Dean performs duties in the administration and supervision of the instructional area including all program administration, hiring and training, enrollment management, facilities use and maintenance, instructor assignments, staff development, schedule development, faculty and staff evaluation, facilitating curriculum development and evaluation, budgetary recommendations, and administration of day, extended day, weekend and summer offerings.

The Dean promotes student learning within each of the departments and programs through sound administrative practices and the creation of an equitable and inclusive environment that promotes academic rigor, fosters instructional innovation, and provides comprehensive support services to students.

The academic disciplines which the Dean of Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation supervises include: Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Technology, Design Technology, Diesel Technology, Electronics, Electrical Trainee Program, Energy, Horticulture, and Welding. This position oversees programs at satellite campuses where presence is necessary.

Typical Duties


Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
LEADERSHIP/COORDINATION

• Providing leadership and direction in the coordination of scheduling, facility oversight, and ordering equipment each semester.
• Coordinating the use of instructional facilities and evaluating off-campus facilities in support of the Area programs.
• Supporting faculty and staff in seeking external funding to strengthen Area programs.
• Providing leadership for the continuous development of specialized Area programming.
• Fostering a culture of completion which encourages degrees, certificates, job preparation and transfer.
• Resolving student, staff, and faculty concerns and conflicts using conflict resolution techniques.
• Functioning as the first line administrator in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned instructional programs and services.
• Supervising department chairs, coordinators, and faculty in assigned instructional programs including off-site facilities.
• Supervising staff in assigned programs.
• Coordinating the faculty and staff selection process including developing and reviewing selection criteria, recruiting, screening, interviewing and recommending within areas of responsibility.
• Providing administrative leadership in the development and management of the budget in areas supervised.
• Developing and managing appropriate grant activities and opportunities.
• Providing leadership for partnerships with secondary and adult schools, including Dual Enrollment and Articulation.
• Coordinating with the college safety officer to ensure that hazmat, state, and federal safety and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Providing leadership and direction for outside accrediting procedures, including accreditation from the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation.

COLLABORATION/TEAM BUILDING

• Facilitating articulation of Area programs with other institutions.
• Serving as a liaison between Area departments and multiple internal and external agencies.
• Facilitating communication between the Area and the college at large and coordinating Area programming and services across the college such as Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), Counseling, Learning Communities, etc. to address the needs of students.
• Working cooperatively with the administrative team in support of college goals and serving on teams, committees and work groups as appropriate.
• Facilitate conversations around innovation, new program development and use of technology.

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION/DELIVERABLES

• Providing facilitation and guidance in the establishment and evaluation/assessment of student learning outcomes to determine the effectiveness of student learning in this area.
• Auditing Area programs to ensure compliance with the requirements of both the State Chancellor's Office and accreditation requirements concerning curriculum, faculty, and students.
• Evaluating and assessing the use of instructional technologies.
• Preparing proposals, requests and reports relating to schedules, staffing, budgets, and textbooks.
• Developing and administering the Area budget and external grants.
• Working with department chairs to develop class schedules, unit plans, and program plans.

TRAINING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SUPERVISION

• Providing support to faculty to promote student success of Area curriculum and programs.
• Overseeing staff and faculty recruitment, selection, evaluation and development.
• Enforcing guidelines pertaining to student recruitment and retention.
• Coordinating and directing the supervision and evaluation of all classified staff.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTE:

Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at the website then "Minimum Qualifications Handbook".
Application Instructions
Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume

Additional Instructions:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see other documents e.g. "see resume"or "see transcripts" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and security both inside and outside of work.