Under the direction of the President/CEO, plan, organize, control, and direct operations and activities of the School of Continuing Education, including adult basic education, short-term vocational education, workforce development, education for older adults, K--12 and high school noncredit programs, community and contract education, English as a second language, older adult programs, adults with disabilities, adult secondary programs, and other workforce development related programs; provide executive leadership and direction for programs, services, resources, and initiatives that support student access, achievement, transition, and success and respond to the educational and workforce needs of the communities served by the College. Participates as a member of the President's Cabinet with other senior administrators.

Receives administrative direction from the College President/CEO. Exercises general direction and supervision over management, faculty, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.

1. Assists in leading the College in the full range of administrative and governance roles, including budget, strategic planning, accreditation, Board policies and administrative procedures, personnel decisions, labor relations, community and legislative advocacy, facilities planning, equity and diversity, and marketing and public relations.
2. Leads the School of Continuing Education Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation review to ensure ongoing and timely compliance with accreditation standards and overall school improvement.
3. Provides leadership in fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and managers to promote student success and equitable outcomes.
4. Leads and assumes overall responsibility for department programs, services, activities, budget preparation and control, development, and writing of policy under the School of Continuing Education.
5. Leads institutional effectiveness and strategic planning efforts within the School of Continuing Education, including the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of institutional program review, Mt. SAC 2035, the Transition Plan, the Workforce Development Plan, and other strategic planning processes.
6. Develops and oversees the College's noncredit enrollment management plan and assumes responsibility for managing scheduled noncredit classes to meet the College's enrollment targets.
7. Leads the School of Continuing Education faculty and staff to collaborate with College stakeholders and community partners in establishing and sustaining local and regional workforce development activities.
8. Oversees initiatives as assigned, including but not limited to competency-based education, Credit for Prior Learning, Student Equity and Achievement Program, and California Adult Education and Strong Workforce Programs.
9. Provides strategic oversight of outreach, recruitment, and community engagement efforts supporting enrollment in all noncredit and community services programs.
10. Collaborates with various stakeholders, constituent groups, committees, labor unions, and shared governance groups to ensure the success of programs and students; represents the College in regional consortia.
11. Oversees the implementation changes to federal, state, local, and College policy; analyzes and evaluates compliance, ensuring effectiveness.
12. Promotes growth and development of contract and community education that meet the regional and local demand of the community, employers, and partner agencies.
13. Leads noncredit faculty and staff in implementing pathways to credit programs and employment for students.
14. Ensures College compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations on noncredit instruction and noncredit student support, as well as related policies and procedures.
15. Leads advocacy for noncredit and community services students and programs through ongoing communication with state Chancellor's Office staff, educational partners, federal and state legislators, and government agencies.
16. Support noncredit faculty with the development of curriculum, review, and revision in collaboration with the Academic Senate.
17. Oversees School of Continuing Education annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary. Provides leadership for the Academic Support Centers alignment in collaboration with Instruction Division managers, including infrastructure and noncredit technical support.
18. Provides leadership for and builds effective relationships that strengthen and expand support programs and resources, ensuring diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in serving students and hiring employees.
19. Selects, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees on performance; makes decisions regarding discipline; assesses training needs utilizing staff and managers in other divisions to understand and receive training in various areas.
20. Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA).
21. Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, Screening and Selection Committees, mandated trainings, and DEISAA related trainings as required.
22. Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required.
23. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
2. The community college role in higher education, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
3. Regulations and processes for development and review of noncredit curriculum and community services programming.
4. Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, community members and employees.
5. Enrollment management principles; credit and noncredit attendance accounting processes and systems.
6. Processes and procedures for faculty recruitment, evaluation, and professional development and implementation of negotiated agreements.
7. other educational systems (e.g., K-12, adult education, and universities, to the community college and noncredit programs).
8. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
9. Principles and practices of public agency budget development and administration and sound financial management policies and procedures.
10. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
11. Operation of a computer, a variety of assistive devices, mobile devices, and assigned software.
12. Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs and operational needs of the assigned department.
13. Record-keeping principles and procedures.
14. Accreditation standards and institutional reporting processes related to accreditation.
15. Techniques for effectively representing the College and building collaborative relationships with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
16. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels, and ethnic groups.

1. Oversees and addresses gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in recruitment and retention of faculty, management, and staff.
2. Implements, advocates for, and communicates the College's vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
3. Creates and executes resources and programming towards the goal of being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist academic and work environment.
4. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
5. Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
6. Develops a program budget within state and local constraints.
7. Enhances student access to academic programs through appropriate schedule management and regular review of program effectiveness.
8. Represents assigned departments to other College divisions and departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; facilitates collaboration and resolves complex issues requiring executive-level coordination and decision-making.
9. Provides leadership in the identification and measurement of student outcomes to improve learning opportunities for students.
10. Plans and implements new academic programs and learning support services to maximize student success.
11. Promotes shared governance and collegiality, staff cohesiveness, and the core values of the institution.
12. Reviews situations accurately and determines appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures; understands scope of authority.
13. Interprets, applies, explains, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
14. Communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
15. Establishes, fosters, and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
16. Learns and applies emerging technologies and methods, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

1. Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in any academic discipline; and
2. Five (5) full-time equivalent years of increasingly responsible experience in adult education and/or noncredit education; and
3. Three (3) full-time equivalent years of experience in higher education at the dean level or higher.

1. Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI); OR
3. Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI).

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.