Associate Dean, Career Education and Dual Enrollment

Rancho Santiago Community College District; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) seeks a culturally competent leader to guide career education, workforce development, and early college initiatives. The role supervises programs and staff, manages budgets, and reports outcomes to advance district goals while fostering an inclusive campus culture.

The ideal candidate will champion equity-minded leadership, build partnerships with community groups, and promote anti-racism in all decisions, ensuring student success and strong

Qualifications

• Possession of California Administrative or Supervisory Credential or a Master’s degree plus leadership experience.
• Experience leading career education, workforce development, and early college programs is desirable.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish collaborative partnerships with community organizations to advance division goals.
• Lead and supervise assigned personnel and program operations.
• Develop and manage budgets and reports; ensure compliance with laws.
• Promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Diversity & Inclusion

Communication skills

Equity-mindedness

Anti-racism commitment

Education

California Administrative Credential or Supervisory Credential

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

About Rancho Santiago Community College District

Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.

RSCCD’s student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.

At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.

About the Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, classified staff, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.

Candidates will foster an inclusive and collaborative institutional culture that engages and supports faculty, classified staff, and students in achieving the college’s mission and goals. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively while addressing the unique needs of diverse individuals within the organization. They should exhibit sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in their decision-making and interactions. Through strategic leadership and inclusive practices, they will empower students to reach their educational and career aspirations while ensuring faculty and classified staff are supported in fostering a creative, confident, and thriving community college environment.

Position Overview

Responsible to the Dean of Academic Affairs for career education, economic and workforce development, dual enrollment, and early college opportunities; including serving as a resource to Middle College High School. Supervises and administers specially funded programs, including all assigned personnel and participants, all related records and reports; performs other duties and related responsibilities, as assigned.

Representative Duties

Development of and Support for Instructional and Support for Instructional and Career Programs

1. Responsible for establishing collaborative partnerships with community-based and other local organizations,public and private groups, State and national entities and affiliates to further division goals and objectives andmeetcritical student and/orcommunityneeds.
2. Providessubstantialleadershipandsupporttocommitteesdirectlylinkedtoareasofresponsibility.
3. Responsible for the timely and accurate review and preparation of budget documents, including monthlyexpenditurereportsand suchdocumentsand summariesasrequired.
4. Hassubstantialresponsibilityforreporting.
5. Responsibleforthedevelopmentandimplementationofprojectgoals,objectives,andactivitiesassociatedwithprogramoperations,includingbutnotlimitedto: planningseminars,trainingactivities,workshops,orientations,public relations and recognition events, as well as for the documentation and evaluation of project activitiesandoutcomesasmeasuredagainststatedgoalsandobjectivesinfinalproposal,serveasresourceforcurriculumdevelopmentproposals, course outlines, andinstructionalmaterials.
6. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs, activities and services and their responsiveness to the needs of aculturallydiverse community.
7. Recommends and implements written District policy and regulations, supervises program and personnelcompliance withapplicablelawsandregulations, maintainsrelatedrecordsandsubmitsrelatedreports.

Personnel

1. As delegated by the Dean of Academic Affairs, is responsible for or effectively recommends the hire, transfer,suspension, lay-off recall, promotion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, assignment,directionandevaluationof work,andadjustmentofgrievancesofpersonnelassignedtotheposition.
2. Also responsible for administering collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures, compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel, evaluation of the performance of academic and classified staff assigned to the instructional program, and providing direction and assistance wherever a need for improvement is identified.

Budget/Funding/Payroll/Purchasing/Facilities

Responsible for timely and accurate preparation, submission and administration of budget payroll, purchasing, and bidding procedures; has substantial responsibility for reporting and accounting for funding of programs, and related reports; seeks additional and alternative funding for programs and activities.

Planning

1. Responsible for the planning, delivery, funding and evaluation of all functions, programs, activities, staff and services in areas of responsibility.
2. AssistsDeaninlong-rangeplanningfor thedivision;leadershipandvisionontheintegrationoflearningresourcesastheysupportthe teaching,learning andadministrativeactivitiesofthecollege.

Community Contact/Representation

Must be a highly visible educational leader seeking positions of significant leadership in community institutions and support organizations and on state boards and committees to articulate, enhance and improve District programs and services and reputationon thestate andnationallevels.

Other Professional Responsibilities

1. Responsibilityforadvising,chairingandsupervisionofservicearea,collegeanddistrictcommittees andtaskforces,includingcoordination asappropriatewithadministrativecolleaguesdistrictwide.
2. Representthecollegeonprofessionalorganizationrelatedto areaofresponsibility.

Essential Functions

1. SupportthegoalsandobjectivesoftheOfficeofAcademic Affairs
2. Providedata-informedinputtoincreasetheworkflowandefficienciesofassignedareasin supportofstudents
3. Supervisetheperformanceofallpersonnelfunctionsofstaffassigned,and
4. Prepare and submit quarterly, annual, and period reports as required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to:

1. Abilitytopreventandresolveconflictsandsolveproblems,identifyopportunitiesto improveprograms.
2. Evaluate programs and strategies, analyze and apply laws, rules and regulations involving programs, staff and students, and represent the District at the community, state and national levels.

Must possess a California Administrative or Supervisory Credential authorizing service at the community college level or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to this administrative assignment.

Desirable Qualification

Three years of progressively responsible experience in career education, economic and workforce development, and early college opportunities. Ability to develop and implement grant programs and follow-up reporting. Knowledge of career education funding sources and requirements; dual and concurrent enrollment.

Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

Application Screening

1. Education experience breadth and depth.
2. Work experience breadth and depth.
3. Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
4. Program development.
5. Community involvement.
6. Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community.
7. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.

Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.

Interview

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.

Disability Accommodations

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling [phone].

Conditions of Employment

1. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
3. Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
4. Submit official transcripts.

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District’s workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.

RSCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional employment offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RSCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.