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Associate Dean, Career Education and Dual Enrollment

Rancho Santiago Community College District


Salary Range: Grade D: $176,383.97 - $236,371.39

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: AC26-01443

Location: 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA

Division: SAC Academic Affairs

Closing: 11/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION DETAILS

About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.

At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.

About the Position
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, classified staff, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.
Candidates will foster an inclusive and collaborative institutional culture that engages and supports faculty, classified staff, and students in achieving the college's mission and goals. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively while addressing the unique needs of diverse individuals within the organization. They should exhibit sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in their decision-making and interactions. Through strategic leadership and inclusive practices, they will empower students to reach their educational and career aspirations while ensuring faculty and classified staff are supported in fostering a creative, confident, and thriving community college environment.



Position Overview

Responsible to the Dean of Academic Affairs for career education, economic and workforce development, dual enrollment, and early college opportunities; including serving as a resource to Middle College High School. Supervises and administers specially funded programs, including all assigned personnel and participants, all related records and reports; performs other duties and related responsibilities, as assigned.

Representative Duties



Development of and Support for Instructional and Support for Instructional and Career Programs

1. Responsible for establishing collaborative partnerships with community-based and other local organizations, public and private groups, State and national entities and affiliates to further division goals and objectives and meet critical student and/or community needs.
2. Provides substantial leadership and support to committees directly linked to areas of responsibility.
3. Responsible for the timely and accurate review and preparation of budget documents, including monthly expenditure reports and such documents and summaries as required.
4. Has substantial responsibility for reporting.
5. Responsible for the development and implementation of project goals, objectives, and activities associated with program operations, including but not limited to: planning seminars, training activities, workshops, orientations, public relations and recognition events, as well as for the documentation and evaluation of project activities and outcomes as measured against stated goals and objectives in final proposal, serve as resource for curriculum development proposals, course outlines, and instructional materials.
6. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs, activities and services and their responsiveness to the needs of a culturally diverse community.
7. Recommends and implements written District policy and regulations, supervises program and personnel compliance with applicable laws and regulations, maintains related records and submits related reports.

Personnel

1. As delegated by the Dean of Academic Affairs, is responsible for or effectively recommends the hire, transfer, suspension, lay-off recall, promotion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, assignment, direction and evaluation of work, and adjustment of grievances of personnel assigned to the position.
2. Also responsible for administering collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures, compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel, evaluation of the performance of academic and classified staff assigned to the instructional program, and providing direction and assistance wherever a need for improvement is identified.

Budget/Funding/Payroll/Purchasing/Facilities



Responsible for timely and accurate preparation, submission and administration of budget payroll, purchasing, and bidding procedures; has substantial responsibility for reporting and accounting for funding of programs, and related reports; seeks additional and alternative funding for programs and activities.

Planning

1. Responsible for the planning, delivery, funding and evaluation of all functions, programs, activities, staff and services in areas of responsibility.
2. Assists Dean in long-range planning for the division; leadership and vision on the integration of learning resources as they support the teaching, learning and administrative activities of the college.

Community Contact/Representation



Must be a highly visible educational leader seeking positions of significant leadership in community institutions and support organizations and on state boards and committees to articulate, enhance and improve District programs and services and reputation on the state and national levels.

Other Professional Responsibilities

1. Responsibility for advising, chairing and supervision of service area, college and district committees and task forces, including coordination as appropriate with administrative colleagues district wide.
2. Represent the college on professional organization related to area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

1. Support the goals and objectives of the Office of Academic Affairs
2. Provide data-informed input to increase the workflow and efficiencies of assigned areas in support of students
3. Supervise the performance of all personnel functions of staff assigned, and
4. Prepare and submit quarterly, annual, and period reports as required.

Knowledge and Abilities



Ability to:

1. Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts and solve problems, identify opportunities to improve programs.
2. Evaluate programs and strategies, analyze and apply laws, rules and regulations involving programs, staff and students, and represent the District at the community, state and national levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a California Administrative or Supervisory Credential authorizing service at the community college level or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to this administrative assignment.

Desirable Qualification

Three years of progressively responsible experience in career education, economic and workforce development, and early college opportunities. Ability to develop and implement grant programs and follow-up reporting. Knowledge of career education funding sources and requirements; dual and concurrent enrollment.

Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District application packet. All application materials will be reviewed for completeness by the Recruitment Office. Only complete application packets received by the application deadline will be forwarded to the screening committee for further consideration.

A Complete Application Packet Must be Submitted by the Closing Date and Include the Following:
1. Rancho Santiago Community College District Online Application2. Cover Letter 3. Resume (detailing all relevant education, training, certifications, and professional experience)4. Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies of all undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate coursework)
5. Copies of relevant licenses and/or certifications (if applicable)

Important:
Copies of diplomas or degrees will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be considered incomplete and will not be advanced in the selection process.

Foreign Degrees

Degrees and coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency approved by, or affiliated with, National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), or California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required credential evaluation as part of their application materials.

Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria (as appropriate) may be considered in selecting candidates:

1. Education experience breadth and depth.
2. Work experience breadth and depth.
3. Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
4. Program development.
5. Community involvement.
6. Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community.
7. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.
Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.

Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.


Disability Accommodations

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (714) 480-7455.

Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:

1. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
3. Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
4. Submit official transcripts.

EEO STATEMENT

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.
RSCCD 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 employment offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RSCCD 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.



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