Dean, Students
Salary: $200,892.00 - $282,660.00 Annually

Location: Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA
Job Type: SC - Management (Full-Time)
Job Number: 202400854
Office, Division, or School: SC - Dean of Students
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: 3/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Supplemental Information
Closing Date: March 16, 2026
Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter
Range 22of the District Management Team Salary Schedule
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)-Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week: 40
Months per Year12

Application Instructions:
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Description
Specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DEFINITION
Under direction from the assigned administrator of record, administrate and supervise assigned areas including, but not limited to, the Student Health and Wellness Center, Student Life, Student Conduct, Title IX, and the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) for the college; provide leadership to develop, organize and implement the division’s goals and objectives; provide leadership to plan, develop, organize schedule, direct, improve and evaluate the assigned division’s programs, services and activities in consultation with the Vice President of Student Services, other deans, administrators, faculty and classified staff and ensure the timely, accurate, and legal maintenance, storage, retrieval, and release of all records associated with assignment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is a part of the student services management team and is distinguished by its responsibility for leading and managing student conduct programs and serving as a judicial officer for the college; and providing oversight, development, and coordination over assigned areas such as the Student Health and Wellness Center, Student Life, Student Government, Student Clubs and Organizations, Student Conduct, Title IX, Behavioral Intervention Team and Student Equity.

Fosters a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the District; leads by example; actively participates in and supports District-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourages professional excellence among the staff and promotes an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Vice President for Student Services, or designee.

Exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned managers, classified professionals, student staff and related reporting personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties and responsibilities are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Lead, direct, and approve the planning, development, organizing, scheduling, direction, performance and evaluation of programs and services of assigned departments.
• Demonstrate leadership in long-range planning and program review activities and development.
• Provide leadership and advocacy to enhance innovation and participation in issues related to areas of assignment to ensure student success; communicate the changing expectations, trends and needs of educational preparation effectively to college personnel.
• Participate in the hiring, training, evaluation, performance intervention and retention of faculty and staff members in areas of supervision and suggest appropriate recommendations to the Vice President of Student Services.
• Organize, serve, or chair on District-wide or college committees, initiatives, teams, or ad hoc groups as assigned; organize or attend a variety of administrative and staff meetings; participate in consultation, participatory governance and appropriate advisory committee meetings and provide in-service and workshops for employees.
• Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities.
• Work cooperatively and provide leadership as a member of the college management team consistent with the mission, vision, and function of the college and District.
• Inform students of their rights and responsibilities under the grievance procedures and coordinates Academic Accommodation Hearing process.
• Supervise the preparation and submission of timely and accurate reports to meet college, state, and federal requirements. Lead the program review and program assessment for the areas of supervision and student services as necessary.
• Coordinate program activities, events and special activities with other student services functions and instructional programs; provide technical expertise concerning the College’s Student Life and Student Equity Programs.
• Provide leadership over, monitor, and adjudicate student discipline; adjudicate student discipline hearings and appeals when there is a violation of the student code of conduct; review judicial complaints for violations, review information surrounding alleged violations, and determine appropriate sanctions.
• Serve as the judicial officer for the college to conduct disciplinary meetings and determine whether a student has violated the College Standards of Student Conduct; supervises the process of discipline reports; meets with students; gathers data and determines findings.
• Provide leadership and guidance for Title IX and the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). Ensure proper collaboration once a Title IX or BIT case rises to the level of a conduct issue.
• Provide leadership to promote and educate students on acceptable conduct and keeps the campus community informed of the District Student Codes of Conduct and other Board Policies and Administrative Procedures pertaining to student affairs on campus. May serve as the college’s Disciplinary Officer.
• Develop and enhance educational programs; investigate, mediate, and adjudicate disruptive and concerning student behavior, process appeals, and facilitate hearing boards, and determine educational sanctions/disciplinary actions such as warnings, suspensions, and expulsions.
• Ensure proper training for designated areas, provide information to students, promote awareness and safety, ensure timelines are met and reports are filed accurately. Serves as Office of Civil Rights liaison as needed.
• Provide technical information and assistance to students, staff, faculty, administrators and others concerning assigned areas, interpret policies and regulations and determine appropriate courses of action in unusual and complex circumstances.
• Ensure that programs, services, activities, events and experiences demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, medical and ethnic backgrounds as well as limitations of community college students.
• Work cooperatively and communicate with student services personnel, District and College administrators and staff, representatives of State and federal agencies, educational institutions, social service organizations, faculty, and others to coordinate and implement programs and activities of assigned areas, and provide information to others.
• Attend workshops and professional conferences; and meet with representatives of business, industry, and local government as appropriate.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned; delegate and review assignments and projects; evaluate work products and results, develop appropriate procedures to accommodate student needs for information and assistance; establish and monitor timelines and prioritize work.
• Develop, prepare, submit, administer, monitor and review annual program budgets for assigned areas, including annual budget requests for equipment, supplies and personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of the regulations, policies and application requirements and eligibility criteria for assigned programs, including computer hardware and software enhancements; work with Information Technology personnel on a continual basis to assist in improving relevant computer systems; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; an emphasis in a discipline within the Student Services division is preferred. An earned doctorate from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Experience:
Three years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.

Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within an educational environment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
At least five years of increasingly responsible student support services experience, including three years of program management and budgeting experience.

At least two years of supervisory experience.

Administrative leadership experience in the development, organization, and management of two or more student services programs, including at least one program area related to this assignment.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Title IX as it relates to student conduct.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Budget preparation and administration.
• California Community College Student Equity and Achievement Program guidelines and regulations.
• California Education Code, Title 5, Chancellor's Office administrative procedures, Federal laws and regulations and other legal parameters that affect the policies and practices of the College’s Student Equity Program.
• College counseling practices and office operations.
• Computer systems and software applications related to area of assignment, including capabilities and limitations.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Correct English usage, composition, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Current research and best practices in student success and equity.
• Democratic leadership principles as applied to student governance.
• Development and coordination of a Student Equity Program at a community college.
• District and College policies and procedures.
• District and community college organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• District policies and State and federal laws and regulations concerning student government and other student organizations and activities on a community college campus, including the California Brown Act Law, and Title IX as it related to student conduct.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, business letter writing and report preparation.
• Evaluation and statistical methodology for preparation of statistical research and reports.
• Federal laws and regulations and other legal parameters that affect the policies and practices of student success and equity of the District.
• Financial record keeping.
• Grant proposal writing and special funding resources.
• Information management systems and software as applied to office automation, spreadsheets, and standard accounting procedures.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Leadership, counseling and modeling skills.
• Marketing, promotion and public relations techniques.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Needs and interests of community college students.
• Operation of computer, peripherals and software programs, including student information systems, database management, spreadsheet, word processing and specialized software.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Preparation, publication and distribution of informational and promotional materials.
• Principles and practices of training, supervision and performance evaluation.
• Principles and procedures of community college student life programs and services.
• Principles of business administration, management, marketing and record keeping.
• Principles of communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff and administration.
• Program review, student learning outcomes and program evaluation process.
• Robert’s Rules of Order.

ABILITY TO:
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Assist in equity-related research and evaluation.
• Chair and participate in a variety of campus committees and work groups.
• Collect, compile and analyze data.
• Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse constituencies within and outside of the District.
• Counsel and advise students effectively.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of a diverse population and academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic and disability issues.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the delivery of social, cultural and instructional support programs, operations, services and activities for students.
• Develop, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate the delivery of an effective student equity program.
• Draft, edit and submit copy related to areas of assignment for college publications.
• Encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.
• Envision, develop, and maintain short and long-term strategic Student Equity initiatives.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a wide diversity of students, faculty, staff and community members in an atmosphere of collegial decision-making and demonstrated consensus-building skills.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Instruct student leaders in the use of parliamentary procedures and the California Brown Act.
• Interpret, apply and explain applicable federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
• Interview students to determine needs and qualifications.
• Learn District and State of California regulations, policies and procedures related to assignment.
• Maintain current knowledge of student life activities, events and programs.
• Maintain the security of confidential materials.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Operate applications software, including database management, spreadsheet, word processing and software related to area of assignment.
• Operate office equipment such as computer, printer, and copier.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct a comprehensive student life program for a community college.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, execute or oversee large and small student functions and events.
• Prepare analytical reports, proposals and other written plans for the District, Board of Trustees, Chancellor's Office and other outside agencies.
• Prepare and administer complex budgets for assigned program areas.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports and recommendations.
• Prepare effective letters, press releases and promotional materials.
• Use automated systems to maintain records, collect data, and generate reports.
• Provide leadership to assigned college on issues related to student equity.
• Provide leadership, guidance and assistance to various student groups and organizations including student government.
• Read, understand, interpret and apply technical and legal information.
• Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
• Train, lead, direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
• Understand and effectively and collaboratively work in a complicated multi-college environment, as well as within a system of community college districts.
• Understand, communicate, and enforce regulations effectively.
• Use automated systems to maintain records, collect data, and generate reports.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals including student recruitment and retention.
• Work independently with minimum administrative direction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment:
Standard office setting. Duties are performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation. Incumbents are subject to extensive contact with students, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding legal timelines. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Often involves working evening and weekend hours.

Physical Demands:
Incumbents regularly sit or stand for long periods, walk short distances on a regular basis, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.

California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to [email protected].

Attendance Requirement:
All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

Non-Discrimination Notice:
The SOCCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:
The SOCCCD 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 job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the SOCCCD 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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:
The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community.

The SOCCCD is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their classes and as such, to eliminating institutional barriers that disproportionately impact students of color. Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and professionally.

Irvine Valley College (IVC) serves approximately 21,584 students, reflecting a rich diversity: 41% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Southwest Asian and North African, 5% two or more races, and 21% White in Fall 2024.

Similarly, Saddleback College (SC) serves around 25,789 students, with demographics showing 12% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 5% two or more races, and 47% White in Fall 2024.

These numbers underscore the importance of our commitment to eliminating equity gaps across all student demographics through implementing dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. To support the academic and career success of our diverse student body, we seek a candidate who will actively contribute to our mission of inclusivity and support. The ideal candidate's values will align with SOCCCD’s goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER