Associate Dean of Equity and Special Programs

Coast Community College District • Huntington Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Golden West College, located in Huntington Beach, is a highly regarded institution known for its academic quality and innovation. The college is committed to quality education, equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and diversity. It serves approximately 11,000 students per term, with a diverse student body including Latinx, Asian, White, African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial populations. Golden West College is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), actively engaging in professional development and partnerships to serve disproportionately impacted groups. The college emphasizes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in its commitment to providing high-quality education and equitable outcomes for all.

This role involves summarizing, organizing, directing, coordinating, and promoting a unit within an academic or student services division, or a multifaceted academic/student services support function, or a single academic or student services program. The Associate Dean represents an expanded first-level administrator position, directing academic programs and/or services and reporting to a Dean or Vice President. This role may oversee a single program, career and technical education programs, or academic and student services of a non-degree nature. It can also involve presiding over multiple student services programs, ensuring strategic programmatic intersectionality. The Associate Dean title may also serve as part of a career growth and succession plan towards becoming a Dean.

Requirements

• Advanced specialized knowledge of collegiate instruction, programs, and services that contribute to student success and equity.
• Advanced knowledge of program development and evaluation.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and instructional support services.
• Working knowledge of enrollment procedures, student retention, and community relations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the community college and management principles and practices to supervise staff to achieve program objectives.
• Knowledge of college-level financial assistance programs, supplemental educational programs, and other programs designed to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural, ethnic, social, disability, and language handicaps.
• Knowledge of and skill at using computers, common office productivity software, learning management systems, and specialized technologies for delivering blended instruction to enhance teaching and student learning.
• Advanced knowledge of current principles, trends, and methods in research to measure financial and statistical outcomes.
• Well-developed written English language skills to prepare curriculum, reports, and professional correspondence.
• Well-developed human relations skills to conduct live and remote teaching, performance reviews, deliver persuasive formal presentations, and convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Ability to develop and implement a plan of accountability for assigned instruction and student services.
• Ability to implement, evaluate, and develop training programs and curriculum.
• Ability to organize, plan, develop, and write new programs, develop new concepts, analyze outcomes, and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to assess and link student-centered programs and services to student learning and retention outcomes.
• Ability to learn and apply the regulations of the Education Code and Title 5.
• Ability to be a fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader to administer codes of conduct and program guidelines.
• Ability to embrace change and emerging approaches to delivering instruction and/or student services.
• A passion for continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Ability to guide and motivate others toward goal achievement.
• Ability to direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives and develop and deliver training programs.
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets and maximize financial resources.
• Understanding, sensitivity, and commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to advocate for shared governance, collegiality, staff cohesiveness, and for the core values of the institution.
• A Master’s degree and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment, or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
• May require a valid driver license.
• Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree with a major or concentration in collegiate-level curriculum (academic and/or career subject/major) counseling, psychology, or related area and four years of experience delivering and administering instruction, student services, with one year in a leadership capacity.
• A California Community College Credential authorizing administrative service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee student equity strategies for the college through effective collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, and students, and assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
• Administer and lead the college’s Student Equity and Achievement Program and other special programs (e.g., Basic Needs and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program, Veterans) and activities.
• Oversee activities within the administration of the Student Equity and Achievement Program, and other special programs including resource development and personnel management, in accordance with laws, regulations, District policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead the strategic design and implementation of emerging programs and services, which are often specially funded, and ensure these college-level programs, interventions, and enhancements are set up to comply with objectives and produce measurable outcomes.
• Develop and implement high-impact programs that encourage enrollment of underrepresented and disadvantaged students; collaborate with faculty, administration, and staff to establish academic, financial, social, and cultural support systems that encourage retention and inclusion in the college community.
• Plan, develop, implement, and manage comprehensive programs and services for educationally and socio-economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented students.
• Collaborate with Research and Institutional Effectiveness to plan, facilitate, and coordinate research and professional development strategies and activities for the Student Equity and Achievement and Study Equity Plans that are based on data-driven assessment.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor approved and assigned general fund and grant-funded budgets and maximize financial resources on approved funding. Ensure that program and financial reports are prepared, reviewed, and submitted on a timely basis, including compliance reports.
• Serve as an active member and/or Chair on several campus-wide and District-wide committees, task forces, and work groups that contribute to the overall success of the college and District.
• Participate on committees, task forces, and special assignments including but not limited to instructional, education technology, and non-instructional program review processes. Participate in the selection of faculty and staff. Participate in or conduct various department, division, college, and community meetings and committees.
• Learn, interpret, and apply State Education Code, Government Code, Titles 5 & 9, and other federal and state regulations assigned to student services.
• Establish standards for staff, monitor, coach, and evaluate the performance of staff to program requirements and personal development targets. Monitor the work of staff and offer coaching for continuous performance improvement and development. Recognize performance outcomes and take action to address deficiencies. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
• 21 paid holidays
• Cumulative sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Longevity salary programs
• PERS/STRS retirement plans
• Deferred compensation/457 plans
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level