Dean, Admissions and Student Support
MiraCosta College
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://jobs.miracosta.edu
Discipline or Department: Admissions & Student Support
Position Type: Administrator
Hourly Rate or Monthly Salary: See "Type of Benefits" section below.
Working Hours:
Basic Function and Other Details:
MiraCosta Community College District in coastal, north San Diego County, California, invites applications for the position of Dean, Admissions and Student Support. The position is open until filled. For first consideration, applications should be submitted by Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Interviews are expected to be conducted in February 2017. The position will begin in February or March 2017 upon approval by the Board of Trustees.
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Dean of Admissions and Student Support is responsible for Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Institute for International Perspectives, School Relations and Diversity Outreach, Testing Services, and Veterans Services functions at all district locations.
MiraCosta seeks a leader to complement the student services team and who possesses these qualities:
- Integrity - Well-developed ethics and core values congruent with actions; responsibility and transparency in actions; good will and humor.
- Intellect - Cognition, expertise and curiosity to work at a high level of accomplishment, continually developing skills; administrative acumen, judiciousness, and efficiency.
- Interpersonal Skills - Human understanding and diplomacy, demonstrated by clear, appropriate writing and speech; flexibility to lead or to follow, to collaborate or to support, depending on the needs of the division and the project.
- Institutional Agility -Knowledge of and skill in use of formal and informal networks; capacity to simplify and integrate complex processes and work toward consensus.
This dean provides leadership, vision, direction and administrative guidance in areas of assigned responsibility, and demonstrates the ability to derive consensus and work collaboratively and collegially with internal and external constituents. The dean oversees staffing, program development and assessment, faculty and staff evaluations, annual reporting to the district and state, and provides general leadership to the assigned programs and services in student services. This dean works in close cooperation with the other student services and instructional deans.
Representative Duties:
(E = essential job function)
1. Provide comprehensive leadership, management and vision to assigned areas of responsibility.
2. Lead the planning, budgeting, program development, implementation, and assessment of the district's Student Support and Success Program (SSSP) Plan. (E)
3. Supervise staff members and evaluate their performance. Interview and recommend for hire classified and academic personnel within the areas of responsibility. (E)
4. Update and maintain college policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FERPA, Title V and Education Code for responsible areas; serve as FERPA Officer. (E)
5. Propose and develop research studies related to student success; analyze and apply data to refine or change business practices to support students.
6. Act as a problem solver when students, prospective students, or staff have complaints or concerns about services. (E)
7. Coordinate division efforts relative to catalog and course schedule preparation and revision. (E)
8. Act as an intra-division and inter-division liaison where appropriate.
9. Assist in division long- and short-range planning efforts. Plan and carry out systematic evaluation of services by students and other clientele. Coordinate regular reviews of all programs for which responsible. (E)
10. Supervise the preparation, production, and distribution of promotional materials for area of responsibility.
11. Coordinate regular reviews of all programs for which responsible. (E)
12. Hold membership and participate in appropriate professional organizations.
13. Coordinate technology solutions with the Academic Information Services for the Student Services Division.
14. Oversee budgets and monitor payroll for area of responsibility. (E)
15. Serve on or chair committees as assigned by Vice President, Student Services and Administrative Council.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
Adherence to all District policies and procedures is expected.
Type of Benefits:
COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Compensation for the dean is based on the salary schedule for academic administrators and will not be less than $145,258 per year. To view the salary schedule, go to http://www.miracosta.edu/administrative/hr/downloads/2016-18academicadmin_000.pdf. MiraCosta College offers a comprehensive package of benefits which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents; $100,000 employee life insurance; and other optional coverages. Academic administrators are usually covered under the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Possession of a master's degree from an accredited institution;* AND
2. One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the dean's administrative assignment; AND
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the cultural, developmental, socioeconomic, ethnic, disability, and academic diversity of community college students, faculty, and staff.
*All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
Desirable Qualifications:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Previous administrative experience in student services, specifically in higher education. 2. Directly related experience in one of the areas of responsibility. 3. Proven record in data-driven decision-making.
Licenses and Other Requirements:LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance program.
Closing Date:
First Screening Date: Open until filled; first screening date Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Human Resources Contact Information:
jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Apply and submit all application materials through MiraCosta College's online application system at https://jobs.miracosta.edu. Once you're in the system, we strongly advise you to read the information on "How to Apply" and the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) before starting the application process.
Complete application packets submitted by Wednesday, December 14, 2016, will be included in the first screening. Additional applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
In order to be considered for this position, the following must be submitted:
1. The district administrator application which includes your complete employment history. References will not be contacted unless you are under consideration as a finalist.
2. A letter of interest explaining how your education and experience have prepared you to provide leadership in this position and meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications listed in this job posting (no more than three pages).
3. A statement (not to exceed one page) describing your philosophy regarding the effectiveness of leveraging SSSP core components to mitigate barriers to student success. Attach this document to the "Other Document" link.
4. A current resume or curriculum vitae of professional experience and educational achievement (no more than three pages). When listing your work experience, you must indicate for each position listed:
a. start date (month and year) and end date (month and year);
b. whether full-time or part-time; if part-time, you must indicate how many hours per week.
5. Transcripts of all higher education. Unofficial transcripts or legible photocopies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.
All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.
If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
NOTE: Please abide by the length specifications and do not submit additional materials, including letters of recommendation, as they will be removed.
Candidates will cover travel expenses for the initial interview with the search committee. Finalists may be reimbursed for travel expenses up to $500 for their return trip to the college.
Individuals with qualified disabilities who need accommodation for any aspect of the search process should contact the Human Resources Office at least five days before the first screening deadline.
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT:
An offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; proof of eligibility to work in the United States; fingerprint clearance; and approval by the Board of Trustees.
About MiraCosta College
The MiraCosta Community College District is one of California's 112 public community colleges. The district includes the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and parts of Carmel Valley.
MiraCosta offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being of the communities it serves.
The district consists of three campus sites and a robust online education program. The Oceanside Campus, serving about 12,000 credit students, has been located since 1964 on a panoramic 121-acre hilltop site with views of the ocean and mountains. The San Elijo Campus is located in Cardiff, 17 miles south of Oceanside, on 48 acres below the bluffs overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve. The San Elijo Campus opened in September 1988, and now attracts about 3,000 credit students. The Community Learning Center in downtown Oceanside hosts about 4,000 students in the college's noncredit classes including English as a Second Language, the Adult High School Diploma Program, and other tuition-free, noncredit classes as well as some college credit classes.
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