Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services, plans, directs, manages, supervises, oversees, and coordinates the Enrollment Services and Access Division which includes Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Job Placement, International Student Programs, Study Abroad, Dual Enrollment and Outreach, Assessment, Orientation, and other assigned departments. The Dean ensures the integrity of all policies, procedures, and programs and works to support the college as a whole. The Dean coordinates assigned activities with other district departments, divisions, and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
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Equity-based principles and culturally relevant leadership in higher education.
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Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.
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Change Management strategies.
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Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
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Participatory governance within the California Community College System.
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Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations including Title 5 and Education Codes related to attendance accounting, residency, student and faculty rights, record-keeping and related matters.
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Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
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Budget preparation and control.
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Principles, practices, and techniques of effective administration, supervision, training, collaboration, communication, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of student services programs, services, plans, goals, and objectives.
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Collective bargaining agreements and varied evaluation procedures for staff and faculty.
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District organization, operations, policies, and goals.
ABILITY TO:
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Provide effective leadership in supervising, training, evaluating, and coordinating the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility appropriately.
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Ensure adequate resources, services, and staff to meet student needs.
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Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing across various and diverse audiences and constituent groups.
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Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
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Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records, and files related to assigned activities.
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Analyze student development/training needs based on information from college and community stakeholders, labor market data, demographic information, and surveys.
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Identify resources and complete grant writing and/or program development.
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Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
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Travel to multiple educational sites to fulfill duties.
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Promote and develop partnerships with educational and community organizations.
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Work as liaison for communications between administrators, students, and the community at large.
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Demonstrate understanding of Student Learning Outcomes and ACCJC Accreditation Standards for higher education.
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Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management, supporting academic freedom and academic achievement.
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Develop and implement equity-based programs, policies, and student support services to foster an inclusive, student-centered institution.
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Analyze complex situations and challenges accurately; use data and innovative strategies to inform decisions and develop equitable, student-centered solutions.
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Manage concurrent projects and coordinate efforts across departments and personnel, while meeting critical deadlines and maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
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Develop enrollment-related services and initiatives that support student onboarding, persistence, and access.
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Articulate college policies and procedures.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises work of a diverse team of faculty, staff, student workers, and others as required by duties assigned.
CONTACTS: Administrators, staff, students, vendors, government agencies, public and community members and co-workers.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: (The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those employees may need to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
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Requires the ability to exert physical effort, such as walking, standing, and light lifting.
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Ability to operate office equipment.
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Tasks require extended periods sitting and at a keyboard.
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Employees are frequently required to walk and stand.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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Normal office environment at potentially multiple sites.
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Frequent interruptions.
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The employee must travel to locations other than the assigned work site and may be required to work evenings and weekends.
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Typical 40-hour work week minimum, with occasional night and weekend work.
APPLICATION PROCESS – PLEASE READ
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
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Application
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Current resume
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Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications (Cover Letter).
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DEIA Supplement Questions
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A list of three professional reference that have worked with you within the last year.
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Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s).
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Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
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Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
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Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by July 19, 2026.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
VISA
Please be advised that AVC:
Does not sponsor employment visas,
Does not participate in E-Verify, and
Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722-6311.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.
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