Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Dean of Student Services plans, organizes and directs assigned Student Services operations, activities, departments, and programs; coordinates and directs communications, information, resources, and personnel to meet the student services needs of the College and enhance the effectiveness of assigned departments, programs and functions; and supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned faculty and classified personnel. The anticipated start date is April 2023.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum requirements as an administrator with:

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Completion of one year of full-time formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students and commitment to improving student success through an equity lens.

Eligibility

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense prior to employment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with department managers with respect to program review and planning; enrollment processing; personnel recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and contract compliance.
• Provides oversight for the following areas: Admissions & Records, Associated Students Organization (ASO), Basic Needs Center, Career Center, College Culture Reentry Hub, LA College Promise, and Transfer Center.
• Works with the campus community in implementing Guided Pathways.
• Works with the campus community to identify strategies that maximize the vision of the Student-Centered Funding Formula.
• Develops specific strategies that support programs including dual enrollment and adult education.
• Interprets, articulates, implements and monitors compliance with the Education Code, Board Rules, District Administrative Regulations, Personnel Guides, and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
• Represents Student Services on a variety of committees and subcommittees under the college’s shared governance structure.
• Serves as a resource to the Vice President of Student Services on issues pertaining to the Dean’s areas of responsibility.
• Articulates and champions the division and college’s shared mission, vision, and values to students, faculty, staff, industry partners, associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Seeks out and identifies opportunities to develop and offer new/revitalized programs, services, and activities having the potential to generate internal and external resources for assigned programs.
• Serves as the evening (weekend) administrator, as required.
• Serves at multiple campus sites as needed
• Supervises the personnel functions for the student services areas in his/her charge:

• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and administrators.
• Knowledge of the management information needs of effective student services programs and uses of various computer resources to meet those needs.
• General knowledge of budget development, implementation, and management.
• Personal characteristics necessary for working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity, including wholesome personality, stability, good judgment, tact, team spirit, and ability to cooperate with co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrated experience in successful grant writing along with grant management/coordination that has led to successful achievement of deliverables.

Salary and Benefits

Application and Evaluation Procedure

Applicants will be required to file the application electronically at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd by using web based software which allows applicants to create an account, upload all required documents as attachments and save their applications for future use.

Applicants must submit all of the following:

• A current resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• A detailed letter of interest, not to exceed three pages, addressing how the candidate meets the minimum and desired qualifications for the position.
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts: Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
• Three professional references including the name, position, title, contact information and relationship to the applicant.
• A one-page response to the following question:

“As a campus administrator in the Student Services division, how will you contribute to student engagement and equity?”

The completed application package must be submitted no later than 4:30PM, March 17, 2023, to be considered. All materials submitted become the property of the LACCD. (Application materials may not be submitted by Fax, e-mail, or U.S. Mail). Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Immediate filing is recommended. The position is contingent upon available funding. LAMC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

For additional information about this position please contact the Office of the Vice President of Student Services at (818) 364-7642 or by email at hiring-ss@lamission.edu.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator