Dean of Equity and Support Programs

San Mateo County Community College District

1. Provide leadership, management, and development of the Colleges institutional initiatives that promote equity, anti-racism, and cultural fluency across the college
2. Provide leadership, management, and development for the divisions day, evening, and weekend programs, the division office, and other student support services
3. Plan, implement, conduct, and evaluate 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. Provide leadership in collaboration with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning to provide professional development programs for staff, faculty, and administration
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Provide administrative leadership in a college culture that values consultation and collaboration
10. Collaborate with appropriate student services and instructional staff to provide and enhance academic advising and programming following a student-centered model of education
11. Provide administrative oversight of the Student Equity Plan and participate in research and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of Student Equity Plan
12. In collaboration with appropriate College staff and faculty, ensure course and program articulations are kept current
13. Direct and participate in timely and accurate reporting required by various college, district, federal, and state departments
14. Facilitate grant applications for the division; manage new and existing grants
15. Serve as an active member of the College administrative team to address college-wide issues, concerns, and planning, including facilities restructuring and development
16. 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
17. 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
18. Work with students, faculty, and staff to constructively resolve problems and conflicts
19. Implement District rules and regulations, California Education Code, Title 5, and collective bargaining agreements as required
20. Provide leadership in staff and faculty development, including regular meetings of counselors/advisors, division meetings, and retreats
21. 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
22. Serve on College and District committees, as assigned, and perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services

• 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

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. Evidence of knowledge of goals, policies, regulations; and methods related to equity, curriculum, assessment, retention, articulation, transfer, graduation
4. 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
5. Ability to think innovatively and to recognize, respond to, and encourage faculty and staff innovation
6. Ability to facilitate faculty and staff hiring, training and supervision, including staff development and performance evaluations
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and problem solve effectively with District and College administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public
8. Awareness of and commitment to the goals of participatory governance
9. Evidence of organizational skills, including prioritization and delegation with accountability
10. Familiarity with the use and assessment of computer-based technology that support the development and management of the division
11. Skill in the development, implementation, and assessment of program outcomes that lead to student success
12. Knowledge of accreditation standards and their implementation
13. Skill in grant writing and management
14. Skill in working with faculty, staff, and administrators to plan and implement facilities modifications
15. Skill in budget development and management, strategic planning, and program development
16. 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
17. Commitment to programs that encourage pre-collegiate and adult students to pursue education
18. Commitment to providing career services and internship opportunities that enhance Skyline College students transition into the 21st century workforce
19. Commitment to programs and policies that aim to provide instruction and support from an equity framework and that are culturally relevant
20. Experience in the development of student service programs through leadership and advocacy
21. Knowledge of and/or experience with federal regulations, Title 5/Education Code, California regulatory agencies, accreditation, and collective bargaining

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

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.

About San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.”

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