Dean, Student Support Services

DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services, the Dean will serve with a student-centered, equity-centric focus, leading the development, improvement, management, and coordination of student services and other programs in the areas of assigned responsibilities.
Programs directly reporting to the Dean include, but are not limited to, Student Success Program, Commencement, Student Development/Restorative Justice, Associated Student Organization/Inter-Club Council, and Student Activities.
In addition to program development and course support, the Dean is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Division’s personnel, budget, and curriculum development as well as serving as the Division’s advocate to the Administration.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES (E) = denotes essential duties of the position Provide leadership for student learning, program development, and success.
Work directly with faculty and department chairs to develop culturally relevant, accessible curriculum and programs designed to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps, set priorities for resource needs, provide program analysis and multi year student development plans, and participate in strategic and long-range student services planning for the district.
(E) Provide leadership and student-centered customer service that demonstrates understanding of Antelope Valley College’s mission and the diverse students we serve.
(E) Provide leadership in the development of necessary and advantageous programs and services designed to assure that students receive the equitable support needed to successfully transition into and complete their college program of study.
(E) Participate in outreach activities and maintain effective communication with feeder school districts, community-based organizations, and public agencies; develop and participate in college-community partnerships; make public presentations on behalf of the college.
(E) Stay abreast of state and national trends and innovations related to the following: DEIA, assigned programs and service areas; alternative student service delivery systems; research related to student characteristics, student learning outcomes, and the college environment; the role of technology in delivering student services; and faculty and staffing hiring procedures.
(E) Regularly analyze division staffing needs and make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Services; hire, supervise, develop and evaluate assigned staff and provide appropriate staff support; assure compliance with the District’s personnel policies, procedures, and practices.
(E) Direct the administration, development, and implementation of the student conduct/discipline process; re-envision the process as development and opportunity; ensure compliance with the Student Discipline Policy; coordinate and direct activities to ensure proper and timely resolution of issues and conflicts related to student disciplinary matters and grievances; coordinate and conduct meetings and hearings related to student discipline, grievances, and appeals.
(E) Effectively supervise and regularly evaluate staff.
(E) Support staff development and professional growth.
(E) Promote the needs of the Division to on and off-campus organizations and groups, on committees, and at meetings.
(E) Set priorities for resource needs; prepare budget requests that emphasize funding of priorities that promote the eradication of disproportionate impact gaps as well as equity-driven initiatives; identify resources available through grants and alternative sources; allocate funds; and prioritize division financial needs, including new hires, program funding, and technology; and communicate those priorities clearly to the appropriate departments.
(E) Maintain and encourage effective communication with division staff by holding regular staff meetings; provide information to staff about issues, programs, and practices affecting the college, division, and departments.
(E) Recommend and participate in the development of policy as necessary for the District to properly implement culturally relevant and effective student support programs.
(E) Provide clearly written reports and analyses for agreed upon metrics to reach institutional and statewide goals.
(E) Provide leadership that promotes an equitable, service oriented, positive working environment and a high level of morale among all staff within the division.
(E) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other staff, offices, and divisions to effectively integrate and coordinate programs and services across the campus.
(E) Actively participate in the College’s policy and decision-making committees; support the participatory governance process.
(E) Cultivate and sustain a positive culture of care for students and all levels of division staff and work cooperatively with other campus personnel to integrate and coordinate programs and services across the curriculum.
(E) Manage fiscal and contractual elements of all federal, state, local and private grants including grant reporting, grant programming including operations, contract negotiation/approval, and space planning and management.
(E) Work to effectively resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions in the spirit of collegiality utilizing due process, adhering to collective bargaining agreements as appropriate.
(E) Maintain an effective working knowledge of computers and related technologies that improve efficiencies in office management including electronic spreadsheets, word processing, data collection, and internet/intranet capabilities.
(E) Coordinate the program review process within the assigned division.
(E) Participate in the rotating responsibility of Administrator on Duty, and be available for day, evening, or weekend assignments.
(E) Participate actively at multiple educational sites.
(E) Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment (Title 5, section 53420.
Minimum Qualifications for Educational Administrators).
Demonstrated commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that grows access and support to address disproportionate impact gaps.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, passion for the pursuit of DEIA principles and how that positively impacts the organization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes the achievement of all students’ educational goals.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in a reasonably related field.
Three (3) years of progressive leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Proven and demonstrated success in employee development, change management, and conflict resolution.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License KNOWLEDGE OF: Equity-based principles and leadership in higher education.
Change Management strategies Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
Participatory governance within the California Community College System.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
Budget preparation and control that sustains the mission of the college and student success; grant-funded program compliance.
Effective collaboration, communication, and consensus-building techniques.
Principles and practices of management, supervision, and training.
Restorative justice practices and tenets.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Principles, practices, and techniques involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student services programs, services, plans, goals, and objectives.
Technological advancements and application to student services.
Collective bargaining agreements and varied evaluation procedures for staff and faculty.
Equity-based, culturally relevant program development.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
District organization, operations, policies, and goals.
Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Outcomes.
ABILITY TO: Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing across various and diverse audiences and constituent groups.
Provide effective leadership in the management, supervision, and evaluation of the work of others.
Provide equity-based programming and student support services and promote the vision of an equitable student-centered institution and community.
Conduct analysis of student development/training needs based on information from college and community stakeholders, labor market data, demographic information, and surveys.
Effectively and innovatively use data to inform decision-making.
Identify resources and complete grant writing and/or program development.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost- effective manner.
Travel to multiple educational sites to fulfill duties.
Promote and develop partnerships with educational and community organizations.
Commit to supporting the successful completion of the degrees, certificates and objectives of the different educational sites.
Work as liaison for communications between administrators, students, and the community at large.
Demonstrate understanding of Student Learning Outcomes and ACCJC Accreditation Standards for higher education.
Commitment to equity, student success, and program completion.
Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management, supporting academic freedom and academic achievement.
Equitably develop, plan, organize, and programs, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs.
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
Approach challenges as opportunities and utilize data to inform equitable solutions that meet multiple ends.
Work cooperatively with and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; and meet critical time deadlines.
Work evenings and weekends as required.
OTHER INFORMATION WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises work of a diverse team of faculty, staff, student workers, and others as required by duties assigned.
CONTACTS: Administrators, staff, students, vendors, government agencies, public and community members and co-workers.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: (The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those employees may need to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
) Requires the ability to exert physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting.
Ability to operate office equipment.
Tasks require extended periods sitting and at a keyboard.
Employees are frequently required to walk and stand.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal office environment at potentially multiple sites.
Frequent interruptions.
The employee must travel to locations other than the assigned work site and may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Typical 40-hour work week minimum, with occasional night and weekend work.
APPLICATION PROCESS This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered: Application Current resume Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications, no more than 3 pages (Cover Letter).
Master's Degree Transcripts - Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s).
Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.
S.
transcripts and degrees by a certified U.
S.
review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
Supplemental Written Response - DEIA List of References including 3 professional and 2 student or staff you supervised.
Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by June 9, 2024 Applications with incomplete information (i.
e.
, statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
VISA AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661)722-6311.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.
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edu COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success.
AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.