Dean of Retention and Persistence

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services and in close cooperation with the Vice President of Instruction and the Vice President of Administrative Services, the Dean of Retention and Persistence will be responsible for the leadership, general supervision and direction of the Counseling Department and Student Support Programs including Athletic Counseling, Crises Counseling, Early Alert, Probation and Dismissal, Case Management Retention Efforts, and Transfer Center. The Counseling Department includes: Articulation, Counseling, Transfer services, and Human Career Development and Human Services instructional programs.

The Dean of Retention and Persistence supports and promotes a climate of collegiality, innovation, and improved service to students and cooperates with area faculty, staff and other managers to develop processes which are supportive of student success. The Dean of Retention and Persistence also works with faculty, staff and students from the other colleges and sites in the District to review and implement the District Strategic Plan in coordination with college planning and to promote effective student learning in a multi-college environment.
The Dean of Retention and Persistence coordinates the Human and Career Development and Student Government courses, and the Human Services instructional program, and oversees activities and programs associated with the Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) program.

The Dean of Retention and Persistence selects, supervises and evaluates counseling and student services personnel and plans, as well as develops and monitors appropriate budgets and expenditures in the identified areas. The Dean of Retention and Persistence collaborates with the other managers, faculty, and staff in the development of processes that are student-friendly and supportive of student success and works cooperatively with the management team and the district staff in all areas of responsibility.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Fostering a shared intellectual environment that promotes dialogue and innovation in support of student success.
  
• Program development.
  
• Problem solving and conflict management resolution.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Functioning as the lead administrator for the Counseling department and assigned Student Support programs, calling and presiding over area meetings and serving as a representative to the college's management leadership team.
• Providing leadership, vision and direction for assigned programs within a collaborative, inclusive and participatory decision-making environment.
• Organizing and overseeing assessment of student learning/student activity outcomes for systematic and continuous quality improvement.
• Promoting faculty and staff development and supporting a climate which fosters innovation and excellence.
• Supporting a climate which promotes cultural competence and mutual respect.
• Promoting a collegial atmosphere within the division and throughout the college.
• Collaborating with faculty and staff on the development of schedules in counseling, student services, and for teaching assignments.
• Coordinating the Human Career Development, Human Services, and Student Government instructional programs including staffing, scheduling, and all necessary reporting.
• Assuming leadership and responsibility for faculty and staff evaluation and development.
• Developing area budget recommendations and facilities utilization plans.
• Serving as a member of the Sacramento City College management team to assist in the coordination of all campus activities.
• Attending and serving on assigned college and district committees.
• Assisting in the articulation of area programs with other institutions and in the development of partnerships with external agencies.
• Employing techniques such as interest-based approach conflict resolution and other appropriate strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the college and district communities.
• Developing, preparing, and monitoring program reviews, unit plans, student learning outcomes, and accomplishments in assigned areas.
• Developing reports for submission to college, county, State, and Federal agencies.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.

• Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested will be disqualified.

• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.

• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.

• Individuals who have completed college/university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.

• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

• ONLY copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.

• Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.