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San Mateo County Community College District

Dean of Equity and Support Programs

Position Number: 6097209
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Deans - Other

Dean of Equity and Support Programs

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 2A0025
Location: Skyline College
Department:
Position Number: 2A0025
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: 12
If other, please specify:
Min Salary: $192,672 (annual)
Max Salary: $244,800 (annual)
Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory Positions

Who We Are:

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:

Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline Colleges Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want:

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

The Position:

The Dean of Equity and Support Programs is responsible to the Vice President of Student Services for administration of the division, which includes, but is not limited to: CalWORKS, Educational Access Center, EOPS/CARE, Guardian Scholars Program, Student Equity Plan, SparkPoint Center, Undocumented Community Center, TRiO Student Support Services, and the overall administration of developing, implementing, and evaluating the institutional climate and equity at the College. The Dean will serve as the content expert on developing and evaluating the institutional cultural fluency and professional development support for implementing anti-racist practices 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 the impact of the Student Equity Plan and 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. The Dean will be joining a leadership team that is expected to uphold values of social justice, anti-racism, and equity, and be committed to a "Students First" philosophy, and that is held accountable to a set of Leadership Standards of Excellence .

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the position and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed. 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 position.

Provide leadership, management, and development of the Colleges institutional initiatives that promote equity, anti-racism, and cultural fluency across the college
Provide leadership, management, and development for the divisions day, evening, and weekend programs, the division office, and other student support services
Plan, implement, conduct, and evaluate needs assessments of students to determine the types of services required
Develop, implement, conduct, and evaluate a variety of methods to monitor student progress and provide needed support services for students
Provide leadership in collaboration with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning to provide professional development programs for staff, faculty, and administration
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 and Advising
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 evaluations
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
Provide administrative leadership in a college culture that values consultation and collaboration
Collaborate with appropriate student services and instructional staff to provide and enhance academic advising and programming following a student-centered model of education
Provide administrative oversight of the Student Equity Plan and participate in research and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of Student Equity Plan
In collaboration with appropriate College staff and faculty, ensure course and program articulations are kept current
Direct and participate in timely and accurate reporting required by various college, district, federal, and state departments
Facilitate grant applications for the division; manage new and existing grants
Serve as an active member of the College administrative team to address college-wide issues, concerns, and planning, including facilities restructuring and development
Organize and lead the annual division planning and budgeting process, including externally-funded initiatives, in concert with College goals; provide leadership for departmental program reviews
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
Work with students, faculty, and staff to constructively resolve problems and conflicts
Implement District rules and regulations, California Education Code, Title 5, and collective bargaining agreements as required
Provide leadership in staff and faculty development, including regular meetings of counselors/advisors, division meetings, and retreats
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
Serve on College and District committees, as assigned, and perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Masters degree or above from an accredited institution OR the equivalent
One year of formal training, internship, 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

Physical Requirements:

This classification requires data comparison, analysis and interpretation; conceptualization; oral communication with small and large groups; persuasive communication; negotiation; confrontation; conflict resolution; coordinating work performed by others; tact, sensitivity, patience; flexibility and adaptability; good memory; attention to details; and prioritization skills in order to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Successful experience as a program developer and facilitator for programs that promote cultural fluency and institutional equity
Successful experience as a college counselor, instructor, or supervisor
Evidence of knowledge of goals, policies, regulations; and methods related to equity, curriculum, assessment, retention, articulation, transfer, graduation
Ability to 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
Ability to think innovatively and to recognize, respond to, and encourage faculty and staff innovation
Ability to facilitate faculty and staff hiring, training and supervision, including staff development and performance evaluations
Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and problem solve effectively with District and College administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public
Awareness of and commitment to the goals of participatory governance
Evidence of organizational skills, including prioritization and delegation with accountability
Familiarity with the use and assessment of computer-based technology that support the development and management of the division
Skill in the development, implementation, and assessment of program outcomes that lead to student success
Knowledge of accreditation standards and their implementation
Skill in grant writing and management
Skill in working with faculty, staff, and administrators to plan and implement facilities modifications
Skill in budget development and management, strategic planning, and program development
Ability to 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
Commitment to programs that encourage pre-collegiate and adult students to pursue education
Commitment to providing career services and internship opportunities that enhance Skyline College students transition into the 21st century workforce
Commitment to programs and policies that aim to provide instruction and support from an equity framework and that are culturally relevant
Experience in the development of student service programs through leadership and advocacy
Knowledge of and/or experience with federal regulations, Title 5/Education Code, California regulatory agencies, accreditation, and collective bargaining

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related field

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. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Open Date: 03/21/2025
First Review Date: 05/02/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:

Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment:

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement:

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations:

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report:

San Mateo County Community College Districts (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.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/