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Position Number: 1674502
Location: Chula Vista, CA
Position Type: Deans - Education

POSITION:
DEAN
COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS
12 MONTH, FULL-TIME, ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and provides equity-minded leadership and direction for student support operations, activities, programs, and services assigned which may include, but are not limited to Counseling Center, Extended Opportunities Program and Services, Disability Support Services, Career/Transfer, Student Employment and other student services projects; oversees planning and program development in accordance with missions, goals, and objectives of the District and assigned areas; assumes responsibility for making decisions necessary for the effective operation of assigned student services programs; fosters cooperative working relationships among District divisions and with various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Vice President, Student Affairs in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Assumes leadership responsibility for assigned student support programs, services, and activities and for the effective use of resources to enhance student support planning, student access and success, and overall program and service quality.
2. Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned area of responsibility; within District policy, establishes appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
3. Manages, develops, and administers the annual budget for the assigned area of responsibility; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; explores and develops new revenue streams to support student success; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
4. Manages the selection, training, and motivation of faculty and staff; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with District standards, including program and project priorities; provides leadership in the professional development of assigned faculty, staff, and administrators; in accordance with District policy and procedures, coaches faculty and staff toward improved performance; implements disciplinary procedures; recommends hiring or termination; responds to staff questions and concerns.
5. Oversees the overall quality of assigned services by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements, educational standards, and District needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
6. Serves as an advocate for the District on local, state, and national levels; provides consultation and technical expertise to administrators, faculty, staff, students, outside agencies, and others concerning assigned operations and activities; provides detailed technical information concerning programs and services.
7. Establishes partnerships with feeder schools, colleges, agencies, and other groups whose activity is related to student support services; provides leadership in the establishment of new partnerships or programs with feeder school districts, colleges, and other agencies.
8. Responds to difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints and resolves or assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
9. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

DISTRICT VALUES:
Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Range 49, $11,800.00-$14,343.00 plus $2,000 annual stipend for earned Doctorate Degree. Excellent Benefits.

STARTING DATE: As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All application materials must be received online at https://jobs.swccd.edu by 11:59 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review. Position is open until filled.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
October 21-November 8, 2019
Position advertised; District receives applications
November 8, 2019
Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
November 18-29, 2019
Reviewing of applications.
December 9-13, 2019
Search Committee interviews candidates
January, 2020
Second level interview for finalists
January, 2020
Employment start date pending Governing Board approval.

APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE, https://jobs.swccd.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit the following application materials on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu:

(1)Letter of application (cover letter)
(2)SWC Employment Application
(3)Resume
(4)Unofficial copies of college undergraduate and graduate transcripts with date degrees conferred

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Upon offer of employment, the successful applicant must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline date.

All materials included in your application packet become District property,
will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay or cancel filling this position.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
10/21/19

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act,
Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

To Apply, visit:
https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/2913