Dean of Student Support Programs
- Los Rios Community College District
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Category: Executive-Dean-Other
- Posting Date: 07/13/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Dean of Student Support ProgramsLocation
Los Rios Community College District (American River College)Department Location
Student ServicesPosting Number
AE00788PThe Institution
About
Founded in 1955, American River College (ARC) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.
Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.
Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.
Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Equity and Student Services, this position provides leadership, supervision, coordination and direction of student support departments and programs including: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS); Disabled Student Services and Programs (DSP&S)/Learning Disabilities (LD); Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S)/CARE/NextUp; Veteran’s Resource Center; and Beaver Cares (Basic Needs).
The Dean of Student Support Programs plans, develops and administers the program budgets in the identified areas of responsibility in consultation with faculty coordinators, directors, supervisors and staff. The incumbent works cooperatively with other Los Rios Community College District colleges and district staff.
American River College is committed to employees:
The Dean of Student Support Programs plans, develops and administers the program budgets in the identified areas of responsibility in consultation with faculty coordinators, directors, supervisors and staff. The incumbent works cooperatively with other Los Rios Community College District colleges and district staff.
American River College is committed to employees:
- Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
- Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
- Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
- Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.
Assignment Responsibilities
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Building a collaborative work environment with faculty coordinators, directors, supervisors and staff to connect and provide direction for all programs and services.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with key constituencies to ensure maximum effectiveness of program resources.
- Fostering college-wide awareness of student success in all programs and services.
- Encouraging a climate of innovation and staff improvement to achieve optimal performance.
- Functioning as the lead administrator for all programs and services in pursuing successful student services outcomes.
- Coordinating the establishment of standardized business processes in all programs and services.
- Fostering a climate of collaboration with HomeBases, the Counseling Center and other support services.
- Supervising classified staff and faculty personnel in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of student support programs.
- Supervising work schedules, absence reports, evaluations and professional growth of all assigned staff.
- Promoting staff development and training for areas of responsibilities.
- Preparing and presenting proposals concerning necessary policy and procedural changes for all departments and services, assuring interconnectedness of services.
- Helping to establish and coordinate consistent district-wide policies and processes that ensure campus compliance with federal, state and institutional policies, regulations and reporting requirements impacting all programs.
- Working with faculty coordinators, directors, supervisors and staff to identify and maintain the annual budgets for all programs.
- Acting as liaison to all advisory committees in areas of responsibility.
- Acting as the primary liaison with the State Chancellor’s Office for programs supervised.
- Serving as a member of the Student Services Administrators Team.
- Acting as a liaison between the college and District Information Technology department in support of student support programs.
- Recommending selections of candidates for certificated and classified positions in the areas of responsibility.
- Possessing a working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and business practices governing programs such as CalWORKS; DSP&S/LD; EOP&S/CARE/Next Up; Veterans Resource Center; and Beaver Cares.
- Possessing a working knowledge of budget preparation, control and fiscal reporting procedures.
- Possessing experience in project management, business planning procedures and effective customer service.
- Possessing a working knowledge of California Community College categorical programs such as CalWORKS; DSP&S/LD; EOP&S/CARE/NextUp; Veterans Resource Center; Beaver Cares; and student success efforts.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Work Year
12 monthWork Schedule
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution completed by October 1, 2023.
2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
NOTE:
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators’ in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.
2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
NOTE:
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators’ in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:
- Los Rios Community College District Administrative Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial transcripts of college/university work
NOTES:
- Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
- Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
- Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
- A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
- Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Salary
$151,276 - $ 163,746 per year. LRCCD Salary SchedulesAdditional Salary Information
Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.Posting Date
07/13/2023Closing Date
08/21/2023Open Continuously
NoBeginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-time, Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on (or about) Janaury 1, 2024
Beginning on (or about) Janaury 1, 2024
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information, click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information, click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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