Interim Dean, Counseling & Student Support

Interim Dean, Counseling & Student Support

Posting Number: 0002334
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary: YEARLY: $145,488, step 1- $177,264, step 5 (see special instructions for step placement)

Position Definition:
Under administrative direction of a higher-level manager, oversees division(s) or areas of a college or District instructional, student and/or support services operation. Manages and evaluates assigned managers, supervisors, department chairs, faculty and staff, in conformance with appropriate policies and procedures. Carries out complex projects and special programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
A Dean serves as a division/area administrator, overseeing the delivery of instructional, student or support services programs within a defined area or divisions. A Senior Dean can have multiple major programs reporting to the position and may supervise lower level Deans and administrators. The Executive Dean classification is reserved for the oversight of major college-wide or Districtwide programs, projects or large offcampus centers.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Provides vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic and innovative community of faculty, staff and students. Provides year-round leadership, management, participation and development of an instructional, student, and/or support services division's day, evening, weekend, inter-session and summer programs. Assists in the hiring process of management, faculty and classified staff for assigned division or area and recommend personnel actions to supervisor. Assists in the training of assigned managers, supervisors, faculty and classified staff. Evaluates assigned managers, supervisors and classified staff. Assists in the evaluation of faculty. Organizes and manages the operation of the assigned division or area office; coordinates and administers its budget. In collaboration with faculty, develops curriculum, supports a variety of methods of instruction, including computer-assisted instruction and distance learning, and ensures course and program articulations are kept current. With division faculty, staff, and other administrators, manages the preparation of the class schedules, catalogs, brochures and other printed or electronic materials for the assigned division(s). Facilitates grant applications for assigned division or area, manages grants, and prepares required reports. Serves as liaison to other college divisions, areas and services, advisory committees, individual students and student groups, and appropriate university, school and other off-campus and community groups. Serves on college and district committees as assigned. Organizes, manages and participates in the annual planning and budgeting process in cooperation with managers, supervisors, faculty and classified staff and in concert with college goals for assigned division or area. Manages the approved annual budget for assigned area. Accurately interprets applicable laws, regulations and collective bargaining contract provisions. Responds to and seeks resolution of complaints arising from division/area activities, including participating in the process of collective bargaining contract grievances. Provides leadership for and assists with departmental program reviews. Assists in accreditation process. Supports a climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students and the community; cooperates with area staff and other managers to develop processes that are student friendly and supportive of student success. Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the assigned area's instructional, student, and/or support services programs. Promotes the assessment of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student development programs in the area. Assists in the coordination of area programs with those of other institutions and in the development of partnerships with external agencies. Actively participates in and supports college and District shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes. Employs appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the college and District communities. Interpret and analyze appropriate laws, policies, rules and procedures to determine impact on assigned instructional or student services division or program area and oversee compliance and reporting strategies. Travels throughout the District in carrying out responsibilities and functions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
EDUCATION:
Earned master's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full-time instructional, student, and/or other relevant support services experience. Equivalent to one year's experience in a lead role such as a department chair, etc.

License/Certification: Ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Knowledge Of:
Computer-based technology for management of assigned divisions/areas and for instructional, student, and/or support services; the goals of shared governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing.

Skill To:
N/A

Ability To:
Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate orally and in writing; manage financial resources effectively including determining how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and expenditures; use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet; work effectively with managers, faculty and staff in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college and the assigned divisions or areas; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Experience using quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate services, identify student needs and equity gaps, establish priorities, and implement improvements that lead to measurable student outcomes.
- Experience developing or implementing proactive and integrated approaches to student support, such as case management, early intervention, educational planning, student success teams, cohort-based support, or other strategies that help students enter, persist, and complete their educational pathways.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational and systems change, including implementing new technologies, redesigning business processes, improving workflows, and supporting employees through changes in policies, practices, or service-delivery models.
- Experience collaborating across Student Services and Instruction to strengthen the student journey, including partnerships that support onboarding, first-year success, academic progress, career and transfer preparation, persistence, and completion.
- Experience supporting counseling and student services for multiple student populations and programs, including students participating in learning communities, categorical programs, dual enrollment, career education, athletics, basic skills/ESL, or other targeted student success initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to build a positive, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture characterized by clear communication, shared decision-making, relationship-building, effective conflict resolution, and a commitment to excellent service to students.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing employees, including setting expectations, providing meaningful feedback, supporting professional growth, addressing performance concerns, and building leadership capacity within a department.
- Experience managing budgets and allocating personnel and other resources strategically, with attention to fiscal responsibility, institutional priorities, student need, and applicable regulations and funding requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of constituencies and to build productive relationships with students, faculty, classified professionals, administrators, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Experience contributing to institutional planning, accreditation, program review, enrollment management, strategic planning, or student equity planning, with the ability to translate college priorities into effective departmental goals and practices.
- A leadership approach characterized by integrity, sound judgment, transparency, responsiveness, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to student success and the mission of the California Community Colleges.

Special Instructions:
This is an interim assignment lasting until 12/21/2026 or until the permanent incumbent returns to the position.

Job Close Date: 10/02/2026
Open Until Filled: No

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