Dean of Student Services

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

East LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

DEAN of STUDENT SERVICES

CLOSING DATE: June 26, 2026

Salary Range $175,836 to $206,448

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces an opening for Dean of Student Services at East Los Angeles College (ELAC). ELAC is seeking a student-centered leader focused on growing, developing and aligning educational programming in response to student and community needs, as well as supporting our college's commitment to educating more than 28,000 racially and socioeconomically diverse students. Interested individuals who possess the required training and experience are invited to apply. ELAC is the largest of nine colleges within LACCD that serves the East Los Angeles, Southeast Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, and Montebello areas through their Monterey Park Campus and Southeast Campus.

Established in 1945, ELAC is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Black Serving Institution (BSI). ELAC provides the highest quality of transfer, workforce, noncredit, and community service programs. ELAC is committed to its culturally diverse community and supporting students in achieving associates of arts degrees, general education, skill/certificates, and/or personal development. The college seeks to fulfill the potential of each student through innovative teaching methods, the latest in educational technology, and committed support services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Dean of Student Services provides administrative leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for key student success programs including the Counseling Department, Transfer Center, International Student Program, Athletics, Kinesiology Department, and Student Discipline. The Dean ensures that these programs support student access, retention, transfer, and completion while maintaining compliance with institutional polices, California Community College regulations, and applicable federal requirements. The position collaborates closely with instructional divisions and student services departments to advance Guided Pathways initiatives, student equity goals, and institutional effectiveness.

The Dean oversees Counseling Instruction, and the Counseling Department Services for programs and services. The role ensures the effective delivery of counseling services, educational planning initiatives, and counseling instruction designed to support student success and equitable access to academic programs.

The Dean also provides oversight for the Transfer Center, ensuring the development and delivery of services that guide students through the transfer preparation and university application process. This includes strengthening partnerships with four-year universities, coordinating transfer programming, and aligning transfer services with institutional completion and transfer goals.

The Dean supervises the International Student Program, ensuring institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations governing F-1 students while supporting services that promote the academic success and campus integration of international students. The position also oversees international outreach and recruitment strategies designed to increase international student enrollment through responsible global partnerships and recruitment initiatives that support both in-person F-1 international students and international students enrolling in approved online programs, consistent with federal regulations and institutional enrollment goals.

The Dean provides administrative oversight of the college's intercollegiate athletics program competing under the regulations of the California Community College Athletic Association as well as the Husky Athletic Center a key facility supporting athletics, kinesiology instruction, and student wellness. The Dean works in collaboration with the Athletic Director to support student-athlete academic success, ensure compliance with athletic eligibility requirements and Title IX regulations, and promote equitable participation opportunities.

The Dean also provides administrative oversight and coordination for Kinesiology Department instructional programs, working collaboratively with academic leadership and faculty to support scheduling, program development, and alignment with student success, wellness, and athletic pathways. This includes ensuring coordination between instructional kinesiology offerings and intercollegiate athletics to support student-athlete success and overall student engagement in health and wellness.

In addition, the Dean is also responsible to assist in the administration of the college's student conduct and discipline process, ensuring that disciplinary procedures are implemented in accordance with policies established by the Los Angeles Community College District and applicable provisions of the California Education Code. The Dean ensures that disciplinary processes uphold due process, promote accountability, and contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment.

This position will require a non-traditional work schedule. Dean work schedule will be 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative leadership and collaborate with Department Chair in oversight of Counseling Services and Counseling Instruction.
• Supervise and support approximately 38 full-time Counseling Faculty, 2 full-time Disability Specialist Faculty, 47 Adjunct Counselors, 26 Adjunct Counseling Instructors and 7 Adjunct Disability Specialists.
• Ensure the delivery of comprehensive counseling services including educational planning, career guidance, and transfer advising.
• Oversee counseling instruction delivered on campus, virtually, and through dual enrollment and off-site partnerships, ensuring these courses and initiatives effectively support comprehensive student educational planning, college readiness, and academic success.
• Support equity-focused counseling practices that address achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the Transfer Center and transfer-related programming.
• Strengthen partnerships with universities to expand transfer opportunities for students.
• Support transfer preparation services including university outreach, application workshops, and transfer advising.
• Monitor transfer data and outcomes to inform program improvement and institutional planning.
• Supervise the International Student Program and ensure compliance with federal immigration regulations governing F-1 students.
• Support the work of Designated School Officials responsible for maintaining international student records.
• Oversee international student orientation, advising, and student success services.
• Lead and implement international outreach and recruitment initiatives to increase international student enrollment.
• Develop strategies to expand recruitment of both in-person F-1 international students and international students participating in approved online programs.
• Foster global partnerships that support responsible international enrollment growth.
• Provide administrative oversight of the college's intercollegiate athletics program consisting of 18 teams (7 men's teams and 11 women's teams).
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director to ensure compliance with regulations established by the California Community College Athletic Association.
• Support student-athlete academic success, eligibility monitoring, and educational planning.
• Ensure equitable participation opportunities consistent with Title IX requirements.
• Promote student-athlete wellness, retention, and completion.
• Provide administrative coordination and oversight for Kinesiology instructional programs. Supervise and support 11 full-time faculty, 60 adjunct faculty
• Collaborate with instructional leadership and faculty on scheduling, program development, and curriculum alignment.
• Support integration of kinesiology instruction with intercollegiate athletics and use of the Husky Athletic Center.
• Oversee the administration of the college's student discipline and conduct processes.
• Review and respond to reports of alleged student misconduct.
• Coordinate investigations, hearings, and disciplinary actions consistent with district policy and due process requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of disciplinary cases and ensure confidentiality of student records.
• Collaborate with campus departments to promote student accountability and campus safety.
• Supervise directors, coordinators, faculty leaders, and classified staff within the assigned portfolio.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure responsible fiscal oversight.
• Supervise the personnel for the areas in their charge; including hiring, schedules, evaluations and any other contractual requirements.
• Promote programs to serve the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabled and ethnic backgrounds of the community college student with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Serve on accreditation, program review, shared governance, and/or college committees as assigned.
• Promote collaboration across instructional and student services divisions to support student success initiatives.
• Represent the college in district committees, community partnerships, and statewide initiatives related to student services.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supervising counseling faculty, counseling instruction, or student support programs within a community college environment.
• Knowledge of California Community College counseling regulations, Title 5 requirements, and student services standards.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Guided Pathways implementation, comprehensive student educational planning, and student success initiatives.
• Experience overseeing or collaborating with transfer services and university partnerships, particularly with California State University and University of California systems.
• Knowledge of federal immigration regulations and SEVIS compliance related to international students, including F-1 visa requirements.
• Experience supporting or overseeing international student recruitment, outreach, and enrollment management strategies, including development of global partnerships.
• Experience working with intercollegiate athletics programs, including familiarity with regulations of the California Community College Athletic Association and Title IX compliance.
• Knowledge of student conduct and discipline procedures consistent with California Community College district policies and the California Education Code.
• Experience managing large and complex student services units, including supervision of faculty, classified staff, and program directors.
• Demonstrated experience with data-informed decision-making, program review, and accreditation processes in higher education.
• Experience developing equity-focused programs that address achievement gaps and improve outcomes for disproportionately impacted students.
• Strong experience with budget development, resource allocation, and strategic planning within student services.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, administrators, community partners, and four-year universities.
• Leadership experience in planning, organizing, and implementing student services or comparable programs.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting, articulating, and implementing a variety of regulations, policies and procedures related to student services programs in California.
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of Federal and State programs.
• Able to create and implement a diverse and culturally responsive environment, programs, and activities to enhance students'' access to equitable resources and services.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
• Experience in grant writing and management.
• Personal characteristics necessary for working with students, employees and the public in an administrative capacity, using good judgment, tact, team spirit, and the ability to cooperate with co-workers.
• Ability to work in a timely and effective manner with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in database system management and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and demonstrated ability to produce accurate reports/documents.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet minimum requirements as an administrator by:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.
• All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
• A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary ranges from$175,836-$206,448 annually. The selected candidate's salary will be allocated based on prior experience. In addition, there is a $524, monthly differential for a doctoral degree. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

FILING AN APPLICATION

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. You can apply at the following website: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

All applicants must submit the following:

1. A detailed letter of interest that describes how the applicant is qualified to fill each responsibility, and meets minimum and desirable qualifications;

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae detailing educational and professional experience;

3. A list of three references including the name, title, address and telephone numbers of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;

4. Legible copies of unofficial transcripts for bachelor's, master's and/or advanced degrees and any other postsecondary coursework completed. If applicant is selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required at the time of interview. Foreign degrees will need to be evaluated by an approved foreign evaluation agency. A listing of agencies can be retrieved from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaf1ets/c1635.pdf.

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail, or E-mail. The completed application package and required documents must be submitted by 4:30 PM, June 26, 2026. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District. Immediate filing is recommended.

All materials become property of ELAC. For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Michael Rodriguez

(323) 265-8728

rodrigmv2@elac.edu .

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Position is contingent upon available funding. ELAC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)