Dean of Student Affairs

Dean of Student Affairs

Job ID: 322258
Location: South Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range


$110,561.00 - $143,729.00/annually, DOE

Grade


125

Work Schedule


Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar


12 Months

Maricopa Summary


10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement


South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School.

Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution.

Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices.

Benefits


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary


The Dean of Student Affairs is an integral position in the Student Affairs Division at South Mountain Community College. The Dean of Student Affairs is a senior member of the Student Affairs leadership team and reports directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs. This position is a collaborative member of the College's Executive Team and provides leadership that extends the vision and support across divisional operations. The Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for guiding strategic and innovative efforts that advance the college's enrollment management goals, support student success and completion, and enhance student engagement. The Dean of Student Affairs provides direct supervision of core enrollment areas, including but not limited to Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, and Recruitment and Outreach. The position oversees student and employee matters in support of institutional success and leads the planning and execution of college-wide events and initiatives. The Dean actively leads and participates in college and system-wide committees, collaborates with members of the SMCC community to advance the best interests of the division and the college, and fosters a culture of care.

Essential Functions


40% - Leadership and Student Affairs: provides strategic oversight for the managing, planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating of assigned student support services areas; organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned directors and staff; supports and reinforces a positive, productive work environment centered around accountability, empowerment, respect, and trust; promotes of a shared vision within Student Affairs that is student-centered and employee-focused; implements employee training and development; develops, administers, and enforces policies and standards pertaining to assigned areas; directs, plans, leads, and conducts the research necessary for the evaluation and improvement of student affairs events, programs, and services; responds to and helps resolve student care, conduct, complaint, and grievance matters; serves as a lead for the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT), Strategic Enrollment Management Team, and other committees, taskforces, and/or workgroups as assigned; assists with Title IX or other investigations; stays abreast, understands, interprets, and applies up-to-date knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, standards, and policies related to areas of oversight; remains compliant with reporting standards with the district, state, and federal regulations.


30% - Strategic Enrollment Management: provides leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of all college-wide enrollment services; develops and implements student enrollment processes that meet strategic priorities and establishes targeted approaches responsive to the evolving needs of higher education; analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to design, develop, and implement enrollment management strategies that meet student enrollment and retention targets; works in conjunction with MCCCD on system-wide enrollment initiatives, builds partnerships with external stakeholders, educational partners, and four-year institutions to create transfer pathways for students completing or expressing an interest to transfer; analyzes weekly enrollment reports to keep college administration, faculty and staff informed of critical enrollment trends and decisions; develop marketing and promotional material to increase awareness and visibility of SMCC academic and support programs and services; coordinates tracking systems, data collection, analysis and follow-up of student records, department plans and other records; collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and others in resolving student matters.

20% - Budget & Operational Planning: administers and monitors departmental budget; prepares, recommends and manages operating budget for areas of assignment; interprets and resolves technical and complex issues and problems related to budget and operational planning to ensure effective and efficient use of technology and college resources; participates in the college's strategic planning, annual budget review process, and program assessment and evaluative procedures for the areas of oversight.


10% - College and District-wide Initiatives: Acts as representative of the division by serving on college and/or district committees; develops, supports, and maintains relationships with academic affairs, administrative services, administration, student services, business, industry, national organizations, community, and educational partners; handles other Student Affairs administrative responsibilities and student and employee matters as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications for Student Affairs and other non-academic pathway: Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and four years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two years of supervisory experience. Examples of student affairs academic support management/leadership experience includes: program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. No degree equivalency.


OR

Minimum Qualifications for Academic pathway: Master's Degree in a teaching field related to area(s) of assignment and four years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education and three years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development. Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience includes: division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance. No degree equivalency.

Desired Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree.
2. Three (3) or more years of varied student affairs leadership experience in multiple areas, working at a manager level or higher at a comprehensive college.
3. Three (3) or more years demonstrated ability in developing, implementing, and evaluating effective strategic initiatives such as enrollment management, program evaluation, process improvement, accreditation, and learning assessments that support the college's mission and institutional priorities.
4. Demonstrated ability in analyzing complex situations, developing solutions, and reporting outcomes using data-informed, evidence-based approaches.
5. Demonstrated experience leading, collaborating, and positively interacting with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders of varying experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.
6. Proven ability to develop, coach, mentor, and inspire individuals and teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment that supports professional growth, enhances organizational effectiveness, and advances student success.
7. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years
   
   

How to Apply


Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.


Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date


Open until filled

First Review February 16, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity

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Job Industries

• Other