Dean, Student Support Services

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of the Chief Student Services Officer this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to the functions and activities of the college student support services and programs as well as campus Title IX compliance coordination.

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Provides leadership in the administration organization and development of assigned college student support services and programs (i.e. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services ( EOPS ) Financial Aid Student Activities CalWORKs Veterans Resource Center and Health Services and related programs may be part of the assignment). Serves as college Title IX coordinator with responsibilities for notification and education; consultation appropriate investigation and disposition; institutional monitoring and compliance; and advising college administration on matters related to Title IX. Leads in the planning organizing scheduling and directing of the development of Title IX activities. Formulates and develops long and shortrange goals and strategic plans for assigned programs and services including staffing facilities curriculum and educational philosophy; assures consistency of plans with other college and District plans. Develops and implements plans and policies and procedures to facilitate improve and promote student support services and programs; assures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to Title IX and student support services and programs. Acts as primary case manager for behaviorally assessment; coordinates with campus safety student discipline officer health services faculty and other campus areas to assess threat and implement procedures to minimize risk. Arranges for regular behavioral assessment training for faculty staff and students; prepares and disseminates educational materials including brochures posters and webbased materials. Provides leadership and advocacy to enhance innovation and participation in issues related to health services student activities veterans resources judicial affairs and Title IX. Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitors and controls budget expenditures; directs the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports records and files regarding personnel facilities programs operations and activities. Contributes to the development and implementation of outreach activities and serves as a liaison with local high schools and community agencies to promote enrollment and effectiveness of programs and services. Maintains communication with District and college staff and various agencies to coordinate program services and activities and exchange information; maintains current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning programs and services. Trains supervises evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes. Plans organizes and arranges appropriate staff development programs and activities for faculty and staff; provides orientation for new employees. Organizes attends or chairs a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serves on committees as assigned; provides administrative oversight of special projects or programs as assigned. Maintains current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to assigned programs; learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Provides direction for the development of new programs including contribution to the development or redesign of existing programs in student support services. Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff to address student achievement gaps and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment. Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees. Performs related duties as assigned. In addition to the essential functions the Dean of Student Support Services may participate in the development and administration of external funding sources from grants corporate sponsorships and donations.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience supporting Student Services personnel in the development of equityminded cocurriculum and student activities. Experience in teaching or counseling and conducting outreach programs for diverse student populations including underresourced communities preferably in a higher education environment. Experience in the management coordination or leadership of student support services programs in a higher education environment. Experience and knowledge of guidelines pertaining to Title IX requirements. Experience with oversight of local state and federal programs regulations and compliance. Experience with state directed practices and procedures governing student conduct from both student services and instructional areas of the campus. Experience collaborating with programs in higher education that support students with mental health resources and basic needs. Experience leading behavioral intervention teams. Experience working with computer software and other technologies related to student support services and programs. Demonstrated experience ensuring equity diversity inclusion and accessibility are effectively addressed in any of the following areas: budgetary or planning processes conflict resolution leadership development professional development supervision of employees. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least one year of formal training internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm (However some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)