Dean, Academic and Career Counseling

OverviewDean, Academic and Career Counseling – Chaffey CollegeLocation: Rancho Cucamonga, CA • Salary: $14,531.00 monthly • Job Type: Management-Academic • Job Number: 25-26/00036 • Closing: 10/2/2025 11:59 PM PacificSituated on the ancestral homeland of the Tongva Peoples, Chaffey College is one of the oldest community colleges in California. The college aims to provide innovative, future-minded programming and is committed to improving lives through education. Chaffey is a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution with a diverse student population and equity-driven initiatives across service areas.Under direction, the Dean of Academic and Career Counseling develops and maintains a vision, philosophy, priorities, operational plans, and accountability standards for the student services areas of counseling on all three campuses. Programs include, but are not limited to, EOPS, DPS, CARE, advisement, articulation, orientation counseling and follow-up.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and innovate holistic and intrusive student support service programs and activities that meet the needs of a diverse student population.Serve as a member of the Student Services administrative team; provide leadership for student services, develop and maintain effective programs, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.Coordinate, direct, and supervise the work of the Transcript Evaluators and Matriculation Specialists.Collaborate with instructional programs to create interventions that lead to increased retention, persistence, transfer, certificate and Associate Degree completion for a culturally and socioeconomic diverse student population.Evaluate and infuse appropriate technologies in the delivery of Counseling and Student Success Services for students and staff.Develop the class schedules for counseling courses and make faculty teaching assignments terpret and implement college policies and procedures related to student services generally and Student Success Services specifically.Develop and implement department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.Ensure programs and support services are regularly assessed for evidence of student learning and achievement, particularly in terms of student outcomes.Provide leadership, direction, coordination, and general supervision for the programs and services offered by the EOPS, DPS and CARE programs; coordinate and supervise the preparation of annual plans and required reports.Serve as the college's Student Success and Support Programs officer; coordinate and supervise the preparation and implementation of the college's plan, develop and monitor budgets and complete required reports.Provide leadership for, and coordination of academic probation, excessive units, drops and withdrawal; the delivery of assessment and orientation services for all incoming students; and the delivery of matriculation services for non-credit students.Make recommendations for employment and retention of personnel; assure compliance with district-negotiated agreements.Prepare, submit, and manage all budgets in the area of responsibility, including Student Equity and Achievement and categorical funds.Foster an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, integrity, trust, and respect.Assume leadership of, or serve on, college councils, committees, and task forces as required, and represent unit assigned and/or college at meetings of the community, other educational institutions, and agencies as required.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.Master's degree in a discipline offered by the College, and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.Five years of increasingly responsible college-level experience; including two years of administrative and management responsibility.Three (3) years of experience in a student service program.Knowledge of: current issues and regulations related to student services and categorical programs reporting to the position; strategies to promote retention and student success; regulations pertaining to categorical programs; problem solving and conflict resolution in an academic environment; district organizational structure, operations, programs, policies, procedures, philosophy, mission, goals and objectives; higher education in community colleges; the mission and changing role of the community college in meeting the workforce needs of the community; the issues and requirements of California Community Colleges; the California Education Code, Title 5 and other state, federal, and local laws, regulations, restrictions and requirements as they apply to the community college; evaluation methods; budget preparation and management; principles and practices of effective administration, supervision and training; interpersonal skills; knowledge of the history and culture of underrepresented groups.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThree (3) years of formal training or leadership experience related to the administrator's assignment.Administrative experience at the community college level or equivalent.Mediation and/or experience in cross-cultural dispute resolution.Special ConditionsSome evening and weekend hours are required.Conditions of EmploymentThis is a 12-month, full-time management position, Level II, Range 32 of the Management Salary Schedule with starting salary of Step A, $14,531/month. Effective date of employment will be as soon as a successful candidate is selected and a mutually agreed upon date is determined.BenefitsExceptional benefits package includes health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents; employee life insurance; sick leave; and retirement coverage through the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).Application ProcessChaffey College recently implemented an online electronic application system. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement. Upload the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Professional Reference List (names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails), and Copy of Unofficial Transcripts showing degree earned. International transcripts must be evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service. All required materials must be submitted by the deadline.For more information and to apply, visit the online job portal: the site retains the job posting and application steps described above. Applicants should promptly notify Human Resources of any change of address or phone number. The Selection Process includes minimum qualification appraisal and interviews, with reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities.About the College and District information has been included in the original posting; this description retains the key purpose and requirements without incorporating external formatting or links. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17