Associate Dean of Advising, Wellness, and Career Services

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, exempt administrative Associate Dean of Advising, Wellness, and Career Services position in the Student Affairs department. The Associate Dean provides strategic leadership and oversight to Academic Advising, the Student Wellness Center, Career Services, and Student Success Coaching to develop institution-wide strategic goals around student success and retention. Utilizing a data‑driven, solution‑based approach and systems perspective, the Associate Dean leads with racial equity, focusing on best practices, innovation, creativity, positivity, careful listening, and accountability for self and team. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Associate Dean leads comprehensive, equity-centered programs and services that advance student success and inclusive practices across the college. The Associate Dean oversees program operations, supervises staff, allocates the departmental budgets, and collaborates with faculty and staff across campus to develop and maintain coordinated, holistic approaches to supporting and improving students access, retention, and completion. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices into areas of responsibility, including through Universal Design and related initiatives that support the success of systemically non-dominant groups, with an emphasis on racial equity. Provide strategic leadership and visioning for Academic Advising, Student Wellness Center, Career Services, and Student Success Coaching that align with Guided Pathways and holistic student support services. Oversee overall operations for Academic Advising, Student Wellness Center, Career Services, and Student Success Coaching. Ensure alignment and collaborative student support that advances the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan and Guided Pathways. Provide campus-wide leadership for student achievement, employment, and career outcomes, and retention efforts that increase certificate and degree completion, including establishing and maintaining strong external partnerships that improve transfer and employment opportunities for students. Directly supervise Admin/Exempt, Faculty, and Classified staff, including serving as lead administrator for the Student Wellness Center multidisciplinary healthcare professional staff and faculty. Indirectly supervise full and part‑time staff and student workers. Lead one-third of the college's Title III Grant through 2028. Responsibilities include collaborating with grant staff and strengthening student success pathways, which includes the implementation of a student success software solution. Collaborate with Instruction to develop, lead, and support ongoing faculty advising training and faculty counselor responsibility in accordance with the Clark College AHE faculty contract. Oversee ongoing refinement of advising creating a case management model for advising by Area of Study and strategic student outreach that aligns with case management goals. Ensure delivery of high‑quality, ethical, and accessible counseling, medical, and wellness services. Contribute to assessment strategies for areas of responsibility; utilize data from assessment of outcomes in areas of responsibility to enhance and develop programs and services to meet student needs with the intent to increase retention, persistence, and completion based on the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan and Guided Pathways. Engage in supportive and effective change management and engage stakeholders collaboratively in the process. Maintain and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and laws (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, Title IX). Responsible for staff hiring, training, evaluation, performance reviews, and completing required trainings as required by the college. Serve as a voting member of the college's Curriculum Committee and Outcomes and Assessment Committee. Serve on the Student Affairs Council as a leadership team member. Serve on the statewide Advising and Counseling Council. Serve on other college committees or assigned or approved by supervisor. Oversee and manage the department budgets and ensure budget planning and management of resources align with the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan. Conduct and participate in meetings and events in face‑to‑face and/or virtual settings. Serve as a member of college committees, councils, or teams as assigned or approved by supervisor. Serve in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Tenets established by the College. Exercise effective stewardship over college resources. Contribute to a safe, bias‑free working environment, which engenders respect for differences. Engage in and promote shared governance. Appropriately handle personnel and confidential information. Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education, business administration, public administration, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field AND three (3) years of related professional experience in higher education student services; OR a bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years of related professional experience in higher education student services. Working knowledge of academic advising, student development theory, career development, counseling, and high‑impact practices within Student Affairs. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across departments and effectively engage individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrated experience supervising, developing, and evaluating staff, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meet deadlines, and apply strong organizational and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness, including strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship‑building skills across diverse teams and stakeholder groups. Proficiency in the use of student information systems, early alert or student success technologies, and standard office software. Working knowledge and application of compliance and higher regulations and laws, such as Title IX, FERPA, HIPAA, Clery, etc.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

WHAT WE OFFER

Clark College promotes work/life balance for employees. Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies. On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability). Gym and recreation facilities available for membership. Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $112,825 - $130,640 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases. Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long‑term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.

LEGAL AND EQUITY STATEMENTS

Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment. The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action and non‑discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. Clark College is a smoke‑free and drug‑free environment. The recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and/or modified without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clark College