Associate Dean of Counseling

Palo Verde Community College District•Blythe, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, the Associate Dean of Counseling provides leadership, coordination, and vision for counseling, advising, and educational services that facilitate and promote effective student learning, development, and success. The position manages counseling and student support services and programs, including Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) and other assigned programs. It provides district-wide leadership for counseling and advising, supervises assigned faculty and staff, and serves as the DSPS Coordinator responsible for day-to-day DSPS operations. The Associate Dean integrates counseling and advising with other student support services and instructional programs; develops strategies, goals, outcomes, and priorities to improve student access and success; monitors program effectiveness and budgets; and oversees reports, program reviews, grants, and regulatory compliance. The role also supports initiatives such as Guided Pathways, educational planning, transfer services, student equity and achievement, and other student retention and success programs. This is an Educational Administrator position at Palo Verde College.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.
Sensitivity to and understanding of students’, faculty members’, administrators’, and personnel’s diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and sexual orientations.
Meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS counselor or instructor under Section 53414(a) through (d), or the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator under Section 53420, and have two years of full-time experience or equivalent within the last four years in one or more qualifying fields related to disability services: higher-education instruction or counseling for students with disabilities; administration of a higher-education disability program; secondary education teaching, counseling, or administration predominantly or exclusively in disability programs; or administrative or supervisory work predominantly or exclusively related to persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of counseling techniques and strategies, student services and program administration, applicable community college laws and regulations, disability access requirements, learning theory, student characteristics, supervision, budgeting, record keeping, communication, and relevant computer operations and software.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate counseling and DSPS operations and programs; coordinate people, resources, schedules, and information; train, supervise, and evaluate personnel; communicate effectively orally and in writing; build consensus; work effectively with diverse students and community members; and assist students with personal, academic, and career goals.

Nice To Haves

Progressively responsible administrative experience at an accredited institution of higher education, preferably a community college.
Master’s degree in counseling or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide district-wide leadership for counseling services and advising activities, including direct supervision and evaluation of assigned faculty and staff.
Serve as DSPS Coordinator and oversee the day-to-day operation of DSPS.
Integrate counseling and advising services with other student support services and instructional programs to address student needs.
Develop and implement strategies to increase student access and success in support of the Chancellor’s Office Vision for Success, with a focus on completion.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, student learning outcomes, service area outcomes, and priorities for Counseling, DSPS, and other assigned programs.
Resolve issues regarding student eligibility, acceptance, use of programs and services, and service delivery methods.
Monitor the effectiveness of counseling and DSPS and coordinate the DSPS tutoring program.
Ensure required reports are submitted and program budgets are properly administered.
Collaborate with instructional and student services teams to research and implement counseling best practices and monitor student support programs.
Develop and supervise DSPS programs and services at off-campus centers and work cooperatively with center supervisors and staff.
Prepare assigned reports and program reviews and regularly evaluate supervised areas.
Implement policies and align operations with the District’s mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives.
Research grant applications; oversee grant implementation and management; and prepare required grant narratives and expenditure reports on schedule.
Interpret, implement, and monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the ADA, Sections 504 and 508, and Title 5.
Advise district administrators, faculty, and staff on access to college programs and services for students with disabilities.
Develop and maintain relationships with local schools, colleges, and universities, and represent assigned departments and the college in community activities.
Maintain a DSPS Advisory Committee and participate in relevant professional organizations and activities.
Manage and support student success services and initiatives, including Guided Pathways, counseling and academic advising, education planning, the transfer center, student success initiatives, student equity and achievement, and retention and technology-based programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instruction and Student Services.