DEAN OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUCCESS (PARTIALLY SUPPORTED BY CATEGORICAL FUNDS)

DEAN OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUCCESS (PARTIALLY SUPPORTED BY CATEGORICAL FUNDS)

Salary

$122,235.00 - $180,597.00 Annually

Location

MAIN CAMPUS - 2700 BARSTOW ROAD, BARSTOW, CA

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number

252600020

Department

STUDENT SERVICES

Division

COUNSELING

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MG

• Description
• Benefits

Barstow Community College is an open-access, comprehensive two-year institution serving a diverse student population in the Mojave region of San Bernardino County, California. The College's campus is located in the City of Barstow, California, situated in California's high desert, between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Established in 1959, the Barstow Community College District (BCCD) encompasses a vast service area, stretching from the Nevada border on the East to Kern County on the West, and from Inyo County in the North to the San Bernardino Mountain range in the South. BCCD serves the communities of Barstow, Lenwood, Newberry Springs, Daggett, Yermo, Hinkley, Ludlow and Baker. The institution also maintains a satellite learning center at the U.S. Army National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, California, which serves military personnel and their families.

Barstow Community College is committed to providing an equitable, accessible, and affordable education to its diverse student body, including local, military, distance education, and historically marginalized student populations. Through a variety of high-quality and comprehensive degree, certificate, and job skills training programs, we provide holistic student support with clear and diverse educational pathways that provide students with life-long learning and networking opportunities, critical thinking skills, and success in a globalized world.

Barstow Community College serves as a hub of innovation and educational excellence, fostering a culture of growth, partnership, and inclusion as the premier college of the California High Desert.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Dean of Counseling and Student Success serves as the administrator providing executive leadership, oversight, and administrative direction for counseling, educational planning, student success, and Student Equity services, with accountability for advancing equitable outcomes and closing achievement gaps for disproportionately impacted student populations through the use of data informed practices, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement strategies, and is responsible for the administration and supervision of Counseling Services, Student Success, Student Equity, Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), and other related and assigned areas within Student Services across all locations. The Dean leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of counseling programs and services including the Transfer Center, Accessibility Coordination Center and Educational Support Services (ACCESS), Special Programs, Mental Health Services, athletics counseling, and crisis intervention; supports collegewide student success and Student Equity initiatives; ensures the use of data to inform decision making, resource allocation, and program improvement; directs the work of counseling faculty and classified staff; conducts professional meetings; coordinates the student discipline process; and is responsible for the hiring, assignment, supervision, development, and evaluation of counselors and support staff, as well as the development and management of program budgets.

The Dean collaborates with the Articulation Officer to facilitate alignment, accuracy, and effective communication of articulation, curriculum-related information, and transfer processes to improve services for students and personnel. The Dean also collaborates with and supports efforts to improve success and advance Student Equity outcomes across Student Services programs, initiatives, and assigned areas, ensuring the integration and alignment of services to advance equitable access, retention, persistence, completion, and postsecondary outcomes, and supporting the development, implementation, and reporting of related plans and requirements in accordance with California Education Code, Title 5 regulations, and California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office priorities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

The incumbent works under minimal supervision from an administrator and exercises independent judgment in daily operations. Provides directions, leadership, and evaluation to staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. The description below is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the position.

1. Leads, trains, supervises, assesses, and evaluates counseling services and programs, and other related and assigned areas within Student Services across all locations, to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with institutional goals.

2. Ensures provision of student-centered services and supports student success and equity initiatives.

3. Provides leadership and oversees the planning, supervision, assessment, and evaluation of the Transfer Center, ACCESS, Special Programs, Basic Needs, Student Equity, and The Mindful Space, including their programs, services, personnel, interagency reports, contracts, and budgets.

4. Provides leadership and oversees the planning, supervision, assessment, and evaluation of assigned programs, including services, personnel, interagency reports, contracts, and budgets.

5. Leads, trains, supervises, evaluates, and provides information to staff to enhance their ability to accomplish the area's objectives, vision, and mission.

6. Provides leadership for Mental Health counseling services, student health and wellness, and student discipline. Coordinates and communicates with counseling faculty and other appropriate support services regarding student needs, applicable regulations, crisis response processes, appeals, academic concerns, and referrals for specialized assistance.

7. Oversees the preparation of counseling schedules and collaborates with the Instructional Dean to support the coordination of teaching assignments in alignment with institutional processes and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Designs and implements tracking and evaluation systems to assess student progress; develops and maintains systems for accurate and up-to-date student records; ensures confidentiality and privacy of information; and authorizes and monitors unassigned time, reassigned time, and changes in faculty assignments.

8. Establishes service-level standards for staff. Monitors, coaches, and evaluates the staff performance to departmental objectives and personal development targets.

9. Collaborates with administrators, faculty, and staff to develop and coordinate programs and services that support instructional and student services to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

10. Collaborates with the Articulation Officer to ensure agreements with four-year colleges are current, maintained, archived, and communicated to faculty, staff, students, colleges, and oversight agencies.

11. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and accreditation standards governing counseling and student services programs, including faculty assignment, student educational planning, DSPS services, student conduct processes, and related requirements (e.g., California Education Code, Title 5, accreditation standards).

12. Organizes and oversees planning for orientation services, counseling, advising, and follow up with targeted students such as those who are underrepresented, undecided, in need of supplementary services, or on academic probation; provides leadership in the use and oversight of Scheduling and Reporting System (SARS) and other student appointment, tracking, and case management systems to support service delivery, student engagement, reporting, and student success and equity efforts.

13. Provides leadership and accountability for the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Student Equity and Achievement Program, Title 5, and other state and federally funded categorical and grant initiatives; ensures alignment with the Student Equity Plan, Vision for Success, and Guided Pathways; oversees the development and submission of required plans and reports including Vision-Aligned Reporting (VAR) and MIS data reporting; ensures data integrity and outcome tracking for disproportionately impacted student populations; interprets and applies federal, state, and Chancellor's Office regulations to ensure compliance and fiscal accountability; leads the development and evaluation of new and emerging student success, access, and equity initiatives; develops and monitors budgets, maximizes financial resources, participates in and chairs committees, task forces, and special assignments, and ensures accuracy of print and online publications related to the area of responsibility.

14. Reviews programs and services to ensure that they are consistent with the college's strategic plan and to ensure diverse ethnic, cultural, and gender perspectives are included; leads the efforts for the identification of program opportunities during the annual program review and uses results to implement appropriate solutions.

15. Serve as evening or weekend administrator on a rotational basis with other administrators to support campus operations.

16. Participate in shared governance through service on planning and/or operations committees and task forces; attend meetings of Board of Trustees and appropriate District, College, and employee functions.

17. May serve on a variety of District and/or college committees, as requested.

18. May attend and participate in meetings, trainings, workshops, conferences, and/or professional development opportunities, as needed.

19. Perform other related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• The mission, structure, governance, and regulatory framework of the California Community Colleges, including the California Education Code, Title 5, and related federal and state laws and regulations governing counseling, student services, and instructional support programs.
• Accreditation standards and processes of The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), including program review, continuous improvement, and institutional effectiveness requirements.
• Principles, practices, and trends in counseling, student services, and student success programs in higher education, including services supporting diverse, disproportionately impacted, and at-risk student populations.
• Strategic planning, enrollment management, student success initiatives, and equity centered frameworks within a community college environment.
• Data-informed decision-making, including the use of student success metrics, service area outcomes, and equity indicators to guide program development, evaluation, and resource allocation.
• Principles and practices of faculty supervision, evaluation, workload assignment, and operations within a collective bargaining environment.
• Applicable regulatory and compliance requirements for student services programs, including counseling, DSPS, student conduct, mental health services, and confidentiality requirements (e.g., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)).
• Crisis intervention, behavioral assessment, and student conduct processes within a higher education setting.
• Budget development, administration, and fiscal management practices in a public sector and categorical funding environment.
• Articulation, transfer pathways, and intersegmental coordination with four-year institutions and external partners.
• Modern administrative practices, including program management, records management, and the use of enterprise systems such as ERP platforms, student tracking systems (e.g., SARS), and emerging technologies.
• Principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices in higher education.

Skills:

• Strategic leadership and program administration, including planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating complex student services and counseling programs.
• Data analysis and interpretation to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Effective written and oral communication, including the preparation of reports, policies, and professional correspondence.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external partners.
• Conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation in sensitive and complex situations.
• Organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and operational demands.
• Budget monitoring, resource allocation, and fiscal oversight.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate counseling and student services programs in alignment with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support the professional development of faculty and staff in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Analyze complex situations, exercise sound judgment, and make effective decisions in high-impact and sensitive circumstances.
• Develop, implement, and assess strategic initiatives that promote student access, retention, equity, and success.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively to support program goals and compliance requirements.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations and maintain strong working relationships across the institution and with external partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Adapt to changing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATIONS

• Travel may be required for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Career Development, Rehabilitation Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, or a related discipline.

• And, one (1) year of progressively responsible leadership experience in counseling, student services, or a related educational setting, including supervision of staff and/or faculty, program administration, and responsibilities reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, walk, and/or stand; speak or hear, using a variety of communication modalities.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of computer and/or office equipment and peripherals.
• Bend at waist, kneel, crawl, and/or crouch.
• Move about the college and/or District site(s), as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and view computer screens, printed documents, and instructions.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Mental Demands

• Perform detailed work and multitask effectively while coordinating multiple concurrent tasks.
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Learn and apply new information and/or skills related to the area of assignment.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and interact with District and/or college faculty, staff, management, and students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The incumbent works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

Working Conditions

• Primarily work in an office and/or indoor environment.
• Minimal safety considerations exist.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities to meet operational needs.
• Subject to moderate noise levels depending on the activities of the office.
• May require extended or irregular hours to meet the needs of the District and/or the area of assignment.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:

• Completed District Application for Certificated Employment (Online Application)
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial copy of transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of Higher Education verifying educational degrees (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
• List of at least 3 references to include at least 2 supervisors (contact information only).

Foreign Transcripts

Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included into the applicant pool. A copy of this evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service. Individuals who contact any of these organizations assume all responsibility for the evaluation service:

AICE - http://www.aice-eval.org

NACES - http://naces.org

AERC - http://www.aerc-eval.com

ERES - http://www.eres.com

IERF - http://www.ierf.org

Application materials will be evaluated by a screening committee. Applications will be evaluated, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. A select group of candidates will be invited for an oral interview with the selection committee. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by emailing hr@barstow.edu.

Please note: The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. Barstow Community College District is committed to hiring a staff that is sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, political affiliation, age, or veteran status.

Initial placement on the Management Salary Schedule will be commensurate with education and experience. The District provides an excellent health and welfare package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. Current employer contribution not to exceed $21,000 per year. Enrollment in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is available.

Please refer to the website: http://www.barstow.edu/HR_Mbenefits.html for more benefits information.

Employer Barstow Community College

Address 2700 Barstow Rd

Barstow, California, 92311

Phone 760-252-2411 x7232

Website http://www.barstow.edu