Dean, Student Services

**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 30 2026**

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

• Assumes full management responsibility for all Student Services Division programs services and activities focused on the attraction retention and academic success for students; areas of responsibility programs and initiatives which contribute to student attraction and retention such as Outreach Guided Pathways curriculum development student equity counseling Admissions and Records Financial Aid and grant funding and those which lead to student self-sufficiency such as EOPS DSPS/ACCESS and CalWorks/TANF.

• Develops directs and coordinates the implementation of goals objectives initiatives policies procedures and work standards for the division; establishes within District policy appropriate budget service and staffing levels; contributes to the overall quality of the divisions service by developing reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements educational standards and District needs.

• Provides vision and leadership for division-wide planning and program development in accordance with the mission vision values and goals of the District and division; oversees the administration and continuous monitoring of assigned programs and services to ensure compliance with established standards and requirements; develops analyzes implements modifies and advocates for programs services initiatives and activities which meet student needs; identifies opportunities for improvement; and directs the implementation of change.

• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the divisions budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments.

• Selects trains motivates and directs division personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with division standards including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.

• Collaborates with and inspires commitment from faculty and staff to ensure the effective provision of programs services and support to meet accreditation requirements and optimal student success; conducts meetings with counseling faculty and directors to facilitate Student Services planning and collegial decision-making; works with students and faculty on student discipline matters.

• Leads faculty and staff in the advancement and implementation of guided pathways to include the development of meta majors and in mapping and aligning curriculum to further education; ensures all program components are sequenced and mapped; develops and implements a scale of adoption for guided pathways with timely scheduling and completion.

• Evaluates professional development needs of faculty and staff through assessments needs analysis surveying and consultation with appropriate parties; plans designs and implements specific activities focused on the learning environment and improvement including teaching mentoring coaching classroom assessments surveys and professional development.

• Represents the division and provides consultation and technical expertise to other District divisions departments deans and outside agencies; explains and interprets division programs policies and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues; participates and provides leadership on participatory governance committees and work groups.

• Participates in and makes presentations to the Superintendent/President and a wide variety of committees boards and commissions.

• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in higher education and community colleges.

• Oversees and directs analytical and operational studies regarding division programmatic activities; prepares and/or reviews comprehensive technical and administrative reports with recommended actions; ensures mandated reports are submitted according to established timelines.

• Directs the maintenance of working and official files.

• Responds to faculty staff and student inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

• Serves as a spokesperson for the division at a variety of community events meetings and other public relations activities.

• Ensures staff observe and comply with all District and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.

• Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in administering comprehensive programs and services which promote and contribute to student academic financial and self-sufficiency goals including program evaluation and budget management two (2) years of which must have been in a leadership capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices including goal setting program development implementation and evaluation and supervision of staff either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.

• Principles and practices of leadership.

• Higher education in community colleges including the mission of the California Community Colleges.

• Organization and management practices as applied to the development analysis and evaluation of programs policies and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.

• Principles of Strategic Enrollment Management and its impact of service provisions for student.

• Principles practices procedures and techniques involved in the development implementation and evaluation of student support programs services goals initiatives objectives and activities.

• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.

• Principles and methods of education teaching and adult learning.

• Principles and practices of curriculum development.

• Principles and practices of budget administration.

• Applicable federal state and local regulatory codes ordinances and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Technical legal financial and public relations issues associated with assigned programs and activities.

• Research and reporting methods techniques and procedures.

• District and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.

• Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students staff faculty representatives of outside organizations and members of the public including individuals of diverse academic socio-economic ethnic religious and cultural backgrounds physical ability and sexual orientation.

• Techniques for effectively representing the District in contact with government agencies community groups and various business professional educational regulatory and legislative organizations

• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.

• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement goals objectives practices policies procedures and work standards.

• Provide administrative and professional leadership for the division.

• Strategically and creatively plan programs for student academic and supportive needs.

• Plan organize direct and coordinate the work of management supervisory professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.

• Interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local regulatory codes ordinances policies and procedures.

• Research analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods procedures and techniques.

• Prepare clear and concise reports correspondence policies procedures and other written materials

• Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize resources.

• Develop and modify curriculum to adapt to different adult learning methods.

• Plan organize develop and evaluate division programs and services.

• Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural physical ability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the division in meetings with governmental agencies and various educational businesses professional regulatory and legislative organizations.

• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.

• Effectively use computer systems software applications and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered a candidate for this position all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date however if a file is not complete by the First Review Date the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property will not be returned and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application.If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at extension 2500 or by email at.

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional professional development opportunities that are meaningful and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity equity and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class race color national origin disability (mental and physical including HIV/AIDS cancer and genetic characteristics) ancestry sex/gender (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices) age (over 40) marital status medical condition (genetic characteristics cancer or a record or history of cancer) military or veteran status and genetic information.