Dean, Student Learning and Success (2 Positions)

Please note that this recruitment will be used to fill two Dean of Learning and Success positions. Both positions will carry the same title and will have blended responsibilities spanning Student Services and Instruction with distinct areas of leadership responsibility.

The anticipated areas of focus are:

• Dean of Student Learning and Success Enrollment Management
• Dean of Student Learning and Success Liberal Arts and Social Science

Candidates may be considered for either position based on the needs of the District and the candidates qualifications and experience.

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides operational leadership planning and administrative oversight for assigned instructional student services or integrated educational programs and departments.
• Develops implements and evaluates short- and long-range goals objectives operational plans and program improvement initiatives.
• Promotes student-centered practices and advances equitable access success and completion for all students.
• Directs and evaluates assigned personnel including hiring onboarding performance management professional development and disciplinary processes.
• Develops monitors and manages assigned budgets grants categorical funding and other resources.
• Participates in program review assessment accreditation activities strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Provides operational oversight for instructional programs and academic services including curriculum development processes class scheduling faculty assignment and evaluation workflows instructional support centers instructional quality student learning outcomes educational effectiveness and related academic operations as assigned.
• Provides operational oversight for student support programs and services including but not limited to counseling enrollment services financial aid special programs student success initiatives and related services as assigned.
• Analyzes data and performance metrics to identify trends inform decision-making and improve institutional effectiveness.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with educational institutions business and industry partners governmental agencies community organizations and other stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation requirements Title 5 regulations Education Code provisions federal and state mandates and District policies.
• Leads change management initiatives and organizational improvement efforts.
• Serves on District and college committees task forces and shared governance bodies.
• Represents the College and District at meetings conferences and community events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Masters degree from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) years of experience in higher education.
• Experience in instruction student services programs or other educational leadership functions is desirable.

• Principles and practices of community college administration.
• Instructional and student services programs and operations.
• Applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.
• Accreditation standards and institutional effectiveness practices.
• Program review strategic planning and assessment methodologies.
• Budget development fiscal management and resource allocation.
• Collective bargaining agreements and personnel administration.
• Student success enrollment management retention and equity initiatives.
• Data analysis and performance measurement.
• Principles of supervision leadership and organizational development.

• Provide collaborative leadership.

• Foster a culture of equity inclusion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Plan organize direct and evaluate complex educational programs.
• Effectively supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Analyze data and make sound evidence-based decisions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Develop and manage budgets and resources.
• Build partnerships and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Lead organizational change and strategic initiatives.
• Interpret and apply laws regulations policies and collective bargaining agreements.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Transcripts verifying completion of a Masters degree

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note the Districts preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Elizabeth Palafox at

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex age religion marital status sexual orientation disability or genetic information gender identity or expression citizenship status veterans status status with regards to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in any of its policies procedures or practices.