Cabrillo College is seeking a Dean, Academic Counseling, Career, and Educational Support Services (ACCESS) who under general policy direction, plans, organizes, directs and integrates operations of the programs, services and activities of the Academic Counseling Career & Educational Support Services (ACCESS) Division; plans and administers the District-wide Guided Pathways development and integration; works in close cooperation with other deans and participates actively in the District’s participatory governance activities and initiatives; provides expert assistance and leadership to the President and Cabinet on District-wide programs and strategies for achieving the District’s mission and institutional goals within areas of instructional and campus responsibility; and performs related duties as assigned.
We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Join our team, which values high-level, innovative instruction, support services, and a welcoming environment, and helps change the world one student at a time!
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary:
Full-time administrative/management assignment (220-day work year), 12 months per year, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with evenings and/or weekends as needed. Effective July 1, 2026, the eight-step schedule ranges from $145,392 to $204,581 per year. Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $4,983 per year is provided to eligible employees. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending funding and Governing Board ratification. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.
Benefits:
Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalSTRS Retirement, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Additionally, employees have the option to enroll in vision insurance at a discounted group rate. Depending on health plan selections, in many cases, full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.
Educational administrators are required to join the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and, as such, must contribute 10.25% of their monthly salary to STRS on a pre-tax basis. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.
Work-Life Balance:
This opportunity is a full-time assignment, 12 months per year. Cabrillo administrators enjoy a 220-day work schedule, which equates to an average of 19 self-selected non-work days, 22 set holidays, 3 individual responsibility days off annually, 12 days of sick leave accrue annually, 7 days of which can be used for Personal Necessity.
Cabrillo’s Commitment to Diversity:
The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term. As of 2024, 60% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (50%), Multi Ethnic (6%), Asian (2%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%), and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2007, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.
Cabrillo College has a tradition of collegial governance, and employees at all levels possess a long history of participatory governance in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.
Employees at Cabrillo College support quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals.
Come join us in our vision to improve the world, one student at a time!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty, and staff; AND
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A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and three years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role; OR
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Meet the state minimum qualifications for an educational administrator, which include a master’s degree and at least one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; or California Community College credential authorizing administrative service at the community college level; AND
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Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience involving student counseling services functions, operations, and activities, preferably in a California community college, at least three years of which were in a management capacity.
- Equivalency Application Form and Process link
Why would I complete the Equivalency Form when I am already completing an application and have a relevant degree? To determine whether your current education, or exact discipline, and/or experience is "equivalent," you must submit an Equivalency Form to initiate a review by the Equivalency Committee at Cabrillo College, so that your application can move forward and be considered by the search committee.
Please note the Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Form with their application by the closing date stated in the job announcement. Be sure to attach detailed evidence such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.
Still working on completing your degree? Applicants currently working on the required degree(s) for the position are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they must complete the Equivalency Form and attach supporting documentation with their application.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:-
Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of program, administrative, and organizational analysis, planning, and management as applicable to counseling, enrollment, retention, and Guided Pathways programs.
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Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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Principles and practices of the delivery of student and academic counseling, as well as principles of individual crisis counseling.
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Trends, developments, and applications of enterprise software and technologies applicable to student recordkeeping.
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Guided Pathways, Student Success and Support Program, and Student Equity regulations and implementation strategies and best practices.
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Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including Title V of the California Education Code, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and California Education Code.
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Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance, and advancement.
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Principles and practices of sound business communication.
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Research methods and analysis techniques.
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Principles and practices of conflict resolution applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
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Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
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Principles and practices of strategic and program planning applicable to an educational institution.
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Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement, equity, and culture change.
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Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
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Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Skills and Abilities to:-
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the programs and activities of assigned counseling and student services components.
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Analyze and make sound recommendations on complex instructional and administrative issues.
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Use sound judgment in disciplinary actions within the scope of authority.
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Administer the effective and consistent implementation of regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures applicable to areas of responsibility to ensure compliance requirements are met, and the interests of the District and its students are protected.
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Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and policies.
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Work collaboratively with District deans, directors, managers, and the community and provide expert advice and counsel.
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Lead and participate in monitoring and assessment of student learning and success outcomes and student equity measures.
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Contribute to District-wide institutional effectiveness efforts in planning, program review, accreditation, outcomes assessment, and financial stewardship with the overall intent of actively supporting the achievement of District goals, campus-wide needs, and the healthy functioning of governance, management, and other systems.
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Organize, set priorities, and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
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Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.
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Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
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Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and ordinances.
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Maintain the confidentiality of District and student files and records.
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Represent the District effectively in dealings with representatives of funding agencies and other District and community partners
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Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to diverse audiences.
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Operate a computer and use standard business software.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid California driver’s license or the ability to access and use alternative transportation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Required for submission:
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Complete application & answer supplemental questions; providing detailed information to aid in determining whether the minimum qualification requirements have been met
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Attach resume
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Attach unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, displaying any degrees conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, and translations are at the applicant's expense
Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.
Official Transcripts: As part of the onboarding process, you are expected to submit official college transcripts within 30 days of hire.
Attention Applicants
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee; additional documents will not be reviewed by the committee. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.
Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.
Selection Procedure
A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and can also be accessed through your application profile.
Conditions of Employment
Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an eVerify employer.
EEO Statement
Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status, or protected veteran status.
Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at
[email protected].
