Dean, Counseling and Support Programs

Santa Rosa Junior College

Salary: $12,882.00 - $15,656.00 Monthly

Job Type:

Job Number: 21-01280

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Student Services

Closing: 10/23/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
FILING DEADLINE: October 23rd, 2023
It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $12,882 - $15,656 per month (2022/23 Management Salary Schedule); maximum salary placement of $14,200 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials. An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree. An Administrative Allowance of $520 per month will be added to the base salary for this position.
• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (17 holidays/year).
• Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Vice President, Student Services/Assistant Superintendent, plan, organize, and direct District-wide instructional operations and the activities of the Counseling Department services and programs; coordinate and direct communications, educational planning activities, program development functions, courses, curriculum and other information to meet District and student needs to enhance the educational effectiveness of assigned programs and services; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned faculty, managers and classified staff.

ABOUT SRJC:
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. Many of SRJC's students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds. SRJC's mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. At SRJC, we value learning that includes:

• Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
• A learning- and learner-centered environment;
• A welcoming physical environment;
• Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
• Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment.
• Access to lifelong learning opportunities

In 2021, SRJC served approximately 21,000 students each semester and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. SRJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We also support diverse learning communities including, APASS, HSI Connections, Puente, Umoja. SRJC received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the past three consecutive years and SRJC was the only California Community College recipient of this award. This award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

https://president.santarosa.edu/
https://student-services.santarosa.edu/
https://accreditation.santarosa.edu/
https://fact-book.santarosa.edu/public

Essential Functions
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Plans, organizes, and directs Districtwide Counseling operations. Including but not limited to: instructional operations, activities of assigned special programs within the Counseling Department, including but not limited to Rising Scholars Network and related programs and learning communities, Transfer Center, and Articulation Office.
• Establishes and maintains Counseling timelines and priorities for assigned instructional and support programs; initiates goals and objectives consistent with the mission and goals of the District and participates in the planning and program development for the programs assigned to the Counseling areas; ensures that related activities comply with established standards, requirements, grant specifications, laws, codes, regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Oversees the tenure review process for Counseling and Transfer departments; coordinates tenure review teams, meetings, class observations and timely completion of required documentation.
• Coordinates and directs educational planning activities, program development functions, courses, curriculum and information to meet College and student needs and enhance the educational effectiveness of assigned instructional subject areas; directs the development and implementation of programs, services, plans, strategies, processes, projects, courses, goals and objectives; develops the Program and Resource Planning Process (PRPP) report for program review, resource planning and prioritization.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned faculty and staff; interviews and selects employees and recommends transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinates faculty and staff work assignments and schedules and reviews work to ensure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures.
• Collaborates with faculty on curriculum development and review including the development and assessment of student learning outcomes; develops schedule of classes and monitors enrollments and faculty loads; monitors, analyzes and adjusts courses in response to student needs; recommends course amendments and curriculum changes as appropriate.
• Administers and monitors instructional programs and courses to ensure compliance with established curriculum standards and requirements; directs and participates in the development, analysis, implementation and enhancement of curriculum standards; coordinates activities and professional development functions to enhance faculty understanding of curriculum standards and requirements. TITLE: Dean, Counseling and Support Programs Board Approved: 06.13.23 Page 2 of 3
• Evaluates MIS data elements and oversees District data collection and reporting processes related to activities within Counseling Department to ensure compliance with State requirements; reviews statistics and prepares reports to provide analysis for and recommendations to the District for improvement.
• Leads and coordinates facilities planning for assigned programs.
• Collaborates with and supports the District-wide student equity and retention initiatives.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Student Support Programs area including EOPS, CalWORKs, and other programs.
• Provides consultation and technical expertise to students, staff, faculty, administrators, external agencies, and others concerning Division/Department operations and activities; coordinates and directs internal and external communications concerning assigned programs and services; receives, reviews, facilitates and ensures proper and timely resolution of student, staff, faculty, administrative, department, and program issues, and complaints.
• Leads the development and preparation of Counseling Department budgets; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with established policies and procedures; prepares and submits budgetary reports to the District and the State; researches, obtains and maintains grants and other funding sources.
• Collaborates with the Institutional Effectiveness & Research Planning (IERP) to assess and evaluate programs and services of assigned areas.
• Provides assistance to the Vice President, Student Services/Assistant Superintendent regarding instructional and support services; participates in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Hiring and evaluation procedures and local, State and Federal employment codes, laws and regulations.
• Curriculum and program development.
• Educational trends, accreditation standards and State-wide initiatives.
• Interpreting and enforcing faculty and classified bargaining contracts.
• Program review and evaluation processes; evaluation methodologies related to instructional and support programs.
• Counseling mediation techniques.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures in assigned areas, including, but not limited to FERPA, MIS data reporting, and standards of assessment and related local policies and procedures.
ABILITY TO:
• Lead and implement strategic planning.
• Plan, organize, control and direct designated instructional and student support operations, activities, programs and services in a participatory governance environment.
• Advocate for the District's Counseling and Special Programs and services.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
• Effectively train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

Education:
Master's degree and ability to meet minimum qualifications for a current SRJC faculty discipline.

Experience:
One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to this assignment

Application Procedures
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:

• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.
• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
• Current Resume.
• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework, including confirmation of degrees. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may include representatives from Faculty, Administration, Classified Professionals, and Associated Student Government.

Candidate Accommodations:

• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.

For questions about the status of the recruitment, or technical issues related to the application process, please contact:
Sussanah Sydney, Manager, Employment Equity, Human Resources, (707) 527-4821, mailto:ssydney@santarosa.edu

MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX\
MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
PHONE: (707) 527-4954
EMAIL: Please contact Jamie Cook at mailto:jcook@santarosa.edu

The office is located in the Bussman Building on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

• n accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense); and
• Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter.Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)

Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. https://police.santarosa.edu/ Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.

Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/

VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

• We focus on student learning by preparing students for transfer; by providing responsive career and technical education; and by improving students' foundational skills.
• We provide a comprehensive range of student development programs and services that support student success and enrich student lives.
• We support the economic vitality, social equity and environmental stewardship of our region.
• We promote personal and professional growth and cultivate joy at work and in lifelong learning.
• We foster critical and reflective civic engagement and thoughtful participation in diverse local and global communities.
• We regularly assess, self-reflect, adapt, and continuously improve.

Equal Employment Opportunity
SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4585216

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