Job Details

Dean of Equity and Student Support


Campus: Skyline College

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: 20

Category: Academic Administrator

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Dean of Equity and Student Support is responsible to the Vice President of Student Services for administration of the division, which includes, but not limited to: CalWORKS, Disability Resource Center, EOPS/CARE, Guardian Scholars Program, Student Equity Plan, SparkPoint Center, TRiO Student Support Services, and the overall administration of developing, implementing, and evaluating institutional climate and diversity at the college. The Dean will serve as the content expert on developing and evaluating the institutional cultural fluency across the college, including collaborating with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning to provide professional development programs for staff, faculty, and administration. The Dean is responsible for; planning, developing, organizing, implementing, budgeting, managing, and evaluating student support programs in the division. In coordination with Student Services Leadership, the Dean conducts student outcomes assessment and accountability, accreditation standards, technology planning and support, and One Stop Services. The Dean will be joining a leadership team that is expected to uphold values of social justice and equity, and be committed to a "Students First" philosophy, and that is held accountable to a set of Leadership Standards of Excellence. The Dean serves as the Campus Title IX Coordinator. The Dean provides leadership and strategy for learning communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Duties and Responsibilities are representative and not intended to cover all duties the incumbent performs. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

The Dean is responsible to:

1. provide leadership, management, and development of the college's institutional initiatives that promote equity and cultural fluency across the college
2. provide leadership, management, and development for the division's day, evening, and weekend programs, the division office, and other student support services
3. plan, implement, conduct, and evaluate competency and needs assessments of students to determine the types of services required
4. develop, implement, conduct, and evaluate a variety of methods to monitor student progress and provide needed support services for students
5. direct the development and implementation of Counseling Division curriculum and class schedules for support programs within the division, in collaboration with the Dean of Counseling/Advising
6. oversee hiring of faculty and classified staff for the division; recommend personnel actions to the Vice President of Student Services; direct and supervise faculty and classified staff and participate in their evaluation
7. organize, conduct, and collaborate on a variety of services that are culturally relevant (i.e. in/outreach and orientation) to acquaint students with college programs, requirements, activities, services, procedures, and expected standards of performance
8. provide administrative leadership in a college culture that values consultation and collaboration
9. collaborate with appropriate student services and instructional staff to provide and enhance academic advising and programming following a student-centered model of education
10. provide administrative oversight of the Student Equity Plan and participate in research and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of Student Equity Plan
11. in collaboration with appropriate college staff and faculty, ensure course and program articulations are kept current
12. direct and participate in timely and accurate reporting required by various college, district, federal and state departments
13. facilitate grant applications for the division; manage new and existing grants
14. serve as an active member of the College administrative team to address college-wide issues, concerns, and planning, including facilities restructuring and development
15. organize and lead the annual division planning and budgeting process, including externally-funded initiatives, in concert with college goals; provide leadership for departmental program review
16. advocate for enhanced and innovative technology systems, locally and districtwide, which support the work of the division and are aligned with the goals of Student Services and Instruction in support of the mission, vision and values of the College
17. work with students, faculty, and staff to constructively resolve problems and conflicts
18. implement district rules and regulations, California Education Code, Title 5, and collective bargaining agreements as required
19. provide leadership in staff and faculty development, including regular meetings of counselors/advisors, division meetings and retreats
20. collaborate with Student Services staff and Vice Presidents in support of continued integration of student services with instructional services in order to strengthen the delivery of academic, career, and employment services
21. serve on college and district committees, as assigned, and perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services
22. serve as campus' main contact for Title IX matters as the Title IX Coordinator
23. lead and assess strategy for Learning Communities
24. lead the college-wide implementation and assessment of the Student Equity and Achievement Plan (SEAP)

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. goals, policies, regulations; and methods related to equity, curriculum, assessment, retention, articulation, transfer, graduation
2. awareness of, and commitment to the goals of participatory governance
3. accreditation standards and their implementation
4. and/or experience with federal regulations, Title 5/Education Code, California regulatory agencies, accreditation, and collective bargaining
5. Title IX regulations and best practices, with the ability to ensure compliance and foster a campus environment of equity and respect

Skills and Abilities:

1. successful experience as a program developer and facilitator for programs that promote cultural fluency and institutional equity
2. successful experience as a college counselor, instructor, or supervisor
3. elicit and coordinate the expressed recommendations from faculty and staff, and ability to advocate effectively the division recommendations and its goals at college and district levels
4. think innovatively and to recognize, respond to, and encourage faculty and staff innovation
5. facilitate faculty and staff hiring, training and supervision, including staff development and performance evaluations
6. communicate, both orally and in writing, and problem solve effectively with district and college administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public
7. organizational skills, including prioritization and delegation with accountability
8. familiarity with the use and assessment of computer-based technology that support the development and management of the division
9. grant writing and management
10. work with faculty, staff, and administrators to plan and implement facilities modifications
11. budget development and management, strategic planning and program development
12. advocate for enhanced and innovative technology systems, locally and district wide, which support the work of the division and are aligned with the goals of Student Services and Instruction in support of the mission, vision and values of the College
13. commitment to programs that encourage pre-collegiate and adult students to pursue education
14. commitment to providing career services and internship opportunities that enhance Skyline College students' transition into the 21st century workforce
15. commitment to programs and policies that aim to provide instruction and support from an equity framework and that is culturally relevant
16. experience in the development of student service programs through leadership and advocacy
17. develop, implement, and assess program outcomes that lead to student success

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher, preferably in Education, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related field OR the equivalent
• One year of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Frequent travel on and off-sites of the District and San Mateo County
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Driving to, in, and around San Mateo County
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds
• Communicate and interact with others; compose oral and written communications and reports
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Use math/mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


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