Dean of Student Services

DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Palo Verde College is a publicly supported2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member's contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog . In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network

LOCATION
Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley's great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, the Dean of Student Services at Palo Verde College provides administrative leadership and oversight for all services, operations, programs, activities, and personnel within the Student Services Division. Plans, organizes, administers, develops, evaluates, and directs the staff, programs, projects, operations, and activities of student support and academic programs. The Dean of Student Services supports District-wide initiatives to promote education through an equity mindset and the integration of inclusive, culturally competent practices across the institution, to provide greater awareness of student needs. The Dean of Student Services fosters cooperative relationships within the District to enhance student success and continuous quality improvement of services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides leadership in the administration and enhancement of Student Services Division programs, focusing on equity and student-centered service.
2. Oversees student support services focused on student attraction, retention, and academic achievement; assumes administrative responsibility of programs focused on outreach, guided pathways, matriculation, academic development, counseling, financial aid, and fostering student self-sufficiency, aimed at serving students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
3. Oversees District and student sponsored activities, campus organizations, campus clubs, and social; collaborates closely with faculty and staff to help close access and achievement gaps to provide equitable outcomes for all students; takes collective responsibility for student outreach, attraction, retention, articulation, transfer, and success, promoting equitable outcomes.
4. Promotes collaborative decision-making to enhance innovation and meet student needs. 5. Collaborates with faculty and staff to deliver effective programs and services that mitigate barriers to student success and adhere to accreditation standards.
6. Develops equity-focused student engagement activities in line with the District's mission. 7. Collaborates with faculty and staff on guided pathways to improve curriculum relevance and student achievement; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs the implementation of change.
8. Monitors and accurately interprets, explains, implements, and articulates compliance with all District, Title IX, State, and Federal standards, requirements, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Engages in shared governance to support institutional effectiveness and maintain accreditation, emphasizing collaborative decision-making.
10. Provides leadership in personnel management, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
11. Supports, and promotes compliance with the District's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan in all aspects of employment and education; champions diversity in staffing and curriculum to foster an inclusive educational environment; supports District efforts to increase campus-wide commitment to diversity.
12. Develops equity-focused programs to support enrollment and completion among historically underserved groups, as well as the student population as a whole.
13. Introduces new programs and services to enhance student success and encourage crossdivision collaboration.
14. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the division's budget; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments.
15. Acts as the Title IX Coordinator; leads in the planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing of the development of Title IX activities.
16. Works closely with the Dean of Instruction to promote innovation and collaboration between instructional and student services functions.
17. Integrates student support services into co-curricular activities.
18. Oversees the student handbook(s). Develops and manages student equity and stakeholder needs.
19. Uses a variety of computer software and equipment to research, enter, modify, and retrieve data for preparation of reports, correspondence, and other written materials; maintains current knowledge of new technologies and innovation pertinent to assigned programs and higher education in general.
20. Serves on management councils and other District committees; participates as an administrative representative in the planning, development, and modification of division programs.
21. Prepares and delivers oral presentations concerning student programs and services and related needs and requirements.
22. Maintains association with relevant professional organizations and activities.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Planning, organizing, and directing of designated operations, activities, and services of District's Student Services including Counseling, the Rising Scholars Program, EOPS, DSPS, and categorical programs like Umoja, Puente, and Upward Bound, emphasizing strategic planning, effective organization, and leadership.
2. District, State and Federal standards and requirements and all regulations and policies for areas of responsibility particularly concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act and sections of the Civil Rights Act.
3. Information technology and support of the fundamental changes that are emerging with expanded use of technologies in the educational environment.
4. Title 5 and Title IX regulations, California Education Code, and guidelines from the Chancellor's Office governing educational programs.
5. Curriculum development and instructional program implementation principles, informed by learning theories and the demographics of community college students.
6. Management best practices, including planning, motivating, evaluating, and maintaining clear records and communication.
7. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
8. Administration, supervision, training, and budget management.
9. Applicable computer operations, assigned software, and data entry devices.
10. Budget preparation, fiscal management, and resource allocation to align financial planning and reporting with educational program goals.

ABILITY TO:
1. Direct and manage the Student Services Division, including Counseling, the Rising Scholars Program, EOPS and DSPS ensuring programs align with District goals and effectively meet student needs.
2. Coordinate resources, staff, and information to optimize the effectiveness of services and programs, while also engaging in educational planning and development.
3. Train, supervise, and evaluate performance of assigned personnel, fostering a collaborative environment that supports diversity and strong community relations.
4. Communicate effectively with all members of the educational community, employing consensus-building skills to facilitate program improvements and student support.
5. Champion the role of counseling in student success, assisting students in achieving their personal, academic, and career goals through strategic program development and staff engagement.
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