Glendale Community College

Associate Dean, Student Wellbeing

Glendale Community College$125K — $159K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 7 years in student services, health, or human services programs, with 2 years in management.
  • Knowledge of Title IX regulations and best practices.
  • Experience developing and implementing programs related to wellness and mental health services in higher education.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement programs that support student wellness and basic needs.
  • Direct and oversee health services and mental health programs.
  • Provide leadership for Title IX services, ensuring compliance and effective case management.
  • Serve on the behavioral intervention team, addressing student crises and conduct issues.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate student support services.
  • Lead grant-funded programs, managing compliance and budget adherence.
  • Monitor student health trends to inform program development.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
  • Supportive work environment promoting diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Salary: $10,427.00 - $13,306.00 Monthly
Location : Glendale, CA
Job Type: Management
Job Number: M66463
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Definition

Under executive direction, plans, manages, and implements programs and services that promote the holistic wellness, mental health, and basic needs of students; develops and maintains systems of care that support student engagement, equity, retention, and success; directs and oversees health and mental health programs and services; provides administrative leadership for student-facing Title IX services; serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator supporting compliance, intake, investigations, case management, implementation of supportive measures, and development of prevention and training programs; serves as a core member of the behavioral intervention team; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure students have access to coordinated support services; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the Dean, Student Affairs.

Supervises faculty, classified staff, temporary employees, and/or student employees.

Work Schedule
40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Open until filled. First review of applications will take place on June 8, 2026.
Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed by incumbents in this classification.
  • Plans, manages, and implements programs and services that promote the holistic wellness, mental health, and basic needs of students.
  • Develops and maintains coordinated systems of care that support student engagement, equity, retention, and success that are aligned with the districts' strategic plan, equity goals, and statewide student success initiatives.
  • Directs and oversees health and mental health programs, including health care clinic operations, clinical and counseling support; provides referrals for community medical and mental health services as needed.
  • Provides administrative leadership for student-facing Title IX services; serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator, supporting compliance, complaint intake, investigations, case management, and implementation of supportive measures; collaborates with the Title IX Coordinator and campus partners to effectuate institutional response to reports and complaints and other compliance-related matters.
  • Serves as a core member of the behavioral intervention team, addressing student conduct, behavioral concerns, and crisis response in collaboration with campus partners; serves as alternate student disciplinarian.
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure student access to coordinated services, including mental health counseling, basic needs support, case management, and wellness education.
  • Leads grant-funded programs, including Basic Needs programs, Fresh Success, College Corps, food security, housing stability, and emergency assistance programs; ensures compliance with grant requirements, budget management, data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
  • Oversees internship, practicum, and clinical placements for health, mental health, and social services programs; ensures compliance with accreditation standards, licensure requirements, memoranda of understanding, and college policies.
  • Monitors and analyzes student health trends to inform program development and promote wellness.
  • Develops and coordinates program outreach and education, providing training and information to students, faculty, staff and community partners.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to health and mental health services, confidentiality (FERPA, HIPAA), and reporting; maintains all required program records, reports and documentation.
  • Oversees medical billing and fiscal accountability for student health services, ensures compliance and identifies process improvements.
  • Plans and implements the medical component of emergency/disaster plans, including Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) standards.


  • Handles and resolves conflicts and issues and reports complaints as appropriate.
  • Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and a positive work and academic environment.
  • Oversees the development, implementation, and establishment of program policies, processes, and procedures; monitors and evaluates operational and program success and quality; recommends, develops, and implements quality improvement program assessment tools and/or methods with administration and/or regulatory agencies.
  • Directs and/or conducts surveys and special studies; maintains program statistics.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategies and plans.
  • Develops, recommends, monitors, and/or administers budgets for assigned areas which may include grant and special program budgets; oversees and administers budget allocations and procurements for all assigned funds as appropriate; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data.
  • Coordinates and supervises the implementation and modification of technology.
  • Supervises department employees; assigns and monitors employee's work and evaluates employee performance; trains employees; participates in employee selection.
  • Monitors and reviews programs and/or operations for legal compliance.
  • Analyzes and interprets data; prepares, reviews, and/or approves documents and reports.
  • May participate and/or chair campus committees and task forces.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The education, training, and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Seven (7) years of student services, health, or human services programs experience, including two (2) years managing student support services programs.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:
  • None

Knowledge of
  • Operations, services, and activities of health, wellness, basic needs and student support programs.
  • Principles, practices, procedures, and policies of student wellness, mental health and basic needs programs in higher education.
  • Title IX regulations and best practices including procedures for complaint intake, investigations, case management, implementation of supportive measures, and development and dissemination of prevention and training programs.
  • Current and emerging technologies that support the applicable area(s).
  • Management principles and practices.
  • Principles and practices of supervision.
  • Applicable laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements.
  • Principles and practices of budget administration.
  • Methods of prioritizing, planning, and organizing work.
  • Principles of data research, collection, organization, interpretation, and reporting.
  • General accounting and/or bookkeeping principles.
  • Principles and practices of business communication and writing.
  • Principles of knowledge management.
  • Presentation techniques.
  • Standard office practices or procedures.
  • Standard office software and modern office equipment.
  • Principles and practices of customer service.
  • Interpersonal relations management.

Ability to
  • Plan, organize, direct, administer, and evaluate student health, wellness and basic needs services and programs.
  • Interpret and apply Title IX regulations and institutional policies, complete intake of complaints and reports, coordinate and complete investigations, manage caseloads, implement supportive measures, and develop and disseminate prevention and training programs.
  • Coordinate and participate in behavioral intervention and crisis response teams.
  • Oversee the development of policies and procedures in applicable area(s).
  • Develop and implement goals with identifiable outcomes and assist with development of strategic plans, as needed.
  • Identify and implement appropriate technology and resources.
  • Research, develop, apply, explain, and/or ensure the compliance of applicable laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
  • Identify needs, analyze problems, and provide recommendations and/or alternative solutions.
  • Manage and prioritize work, projects and/or programs within established deadlines.
  • Prepare, manage, monitor, oversee, and/or administer budgets.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned employees.
  • Stay abreast of information, trends, and theories applicable to areas of assignment.
  • Analyze data and compile and present narrative and statistical reports.
  • Prepare and review reports, correspondence, and other documents using multiple business formats.
  • Manage the maintenance of records.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations.
  • Utilize standard office software and equipment.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
  • Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.


  • Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:

The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Mobility: frequent walking and sitting for long periods; occasional kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and standing ;frequent reaching above and below desk level.
  • Dexterity: frequent fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard; frequent grasping to handle individual papers, write and take notes, and feel individual objects.
  • Lifting/Carrying: frequent lifting/carrying of papers, files, equipment, and materials weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens, and do close-up work.
  • Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone.
  • Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others, including public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is typically performed in an indoor office or similar environment.
Additional Information
Salary: M42

Starting salary: Step 1 $10,427 to Step 6 $13,306 monthly, depending upon education and experience. Longevity may apply.

For more information, please refer to the

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
  • Current resume
  • Cover letter
  • Scanned copy of diploma or transcripts indicating conferral date. Transcripts must show required coursework. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. 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.
  • List of three (3) professional references. Please provide names, telephone numbers, and e-mail address for each reference.

Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant by the noted closing date. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications and any required attachments must be submitted by June 8, 2026 (Extended). Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as 'see resume') or missing required documents will not be considered.
The College will tentatively hold interviews end of June or early July 2026.
Travel Reimbursement

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information.
Position Funding

This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

About Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College is a public community college located in Glendale, California. The college was founded in 1927 and offers a wide range of academic programs, including transfer programs, vocational programs, and continuing education courses. Glendale Community College is known for its strong commitment to student success and its diverse student body. The college has a number of student support services, including tutoring, counseling, and career services. Glendale Community College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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