Dean, Extended Learning & Community Education

South Orange County Community College District; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

South Orange County Community College District seeks a Dean of Extended Learning to provide strategic leadership and oversight for noncredit programs such as Emeritus, Adult Education and ESL. The role requires coordinating with administrators, faculty and community partners to advance program quality, access and student success.

The Dean will lead planning, evaluation and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with laws, accreditation and district priorities while fostering collaboration

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the assignment; a doctorate is preferred.
• At least three years of recent administrative and leadership experience; two years of post-secondary teaching preferred.
• Commitment to equity and diversity and equity-minded practices within an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Extended Learning programs including Emeritus, Adult Education, ESL and other noncredit services.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and operations; ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with instructional and administrative leadership, faculty, staff and community partners within participatory governance.
• Support planning, evaluation and continuous improvement to expand access, enrollment growth and student success.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Administrative oversight

Stakeholder collaboration

Equity and diversity advocacy

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

South Orange County Community College District seeks a Dean of Extended Learning to provide strategic leadership and oversight for noncredit programs such as Emeritus, Adult Education and ESL. The role requires coordinating with administrators, faculty and community partners to advance program quality, access and student success.

The Dean will lead planning, evaluation and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with laws, accreditation and district priorities while fostering collaboration