Dean of Student Success & Counseling (Equity‑Focused)

Santa Monica College; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Monica College seeks a Dean of Student Success & Counseling to lead a broad portfolio of counseling, career, retention, transfer, and student success services. You will guide a comprehensive counseling framework and work with faculty, administrators, and campus partners to ensure accessible, data‑driven support for diverse students.

The role includes directing articulation, career services, DREAM/CalWORKs, EOPS/CARE, and veteran programs while advancing equity and inclusive excellence

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse socio‑economic, academic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classified staff and provide direction to counseling faculty leaders, counselors, and advisors.
• Oversee Academic, Transfer, Vocational, and Career Counseling services.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive career services program, including counseling, workshops, and job development.
• Lead new student orientation initiatives and equity planning committees.
• Collaborate with community and four‑year institutions to enhance educational outcomes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Strategic leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Policy development

Education

Master's degree

Leadership training/experience

Diversity sensitivity

Job description

Santa Monica College seeks a Dean of Student Success & Counseling to lead a broad portfolio of counseling, career, retention, transfer, and student success services. You will guide a comprehensive counseling framework and work with faculty, administrators, and campus partners to ensure accessible, data‑driven support for diverse students.

The role includes directing articulation, career services, DREAM/CalWORKs, EOPS/CARE, and veteran programs while advancing equity and inclusive excellence