Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Dean of Counseling Programs and Services
Recruitment Start Date
06/02/2026
Recruitment End Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
07/02/2026
Salary Range
M-77
Pay Rate
$181,613-$238,991 annual, plus 2.5% for a verified doctorate from an accredited institution. Initial placement on the management salary schedule for newly hired managers will be at step 1; however, the President may recommend a higher rate placement.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Benefits
Health & Wellness
• Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees and dependents
• Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
. Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only
Work-Life Balance
• 19 Paid Holidays and 22 Vacation Days annually
• 12 Sick Days annually
• Opportunity for remote work (up to two days per week) with manager approval
• Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• No-cost Annual Staff Parking
. Close proximity to the Metro rail system
Financial & Retirement Benefits
• CalPERS/CalSTRS Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
. District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents
• 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction and supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, the Dean of Counseling Programs and Services leads and manages the development, coordination, and supervision of counseling programs and services for the District, including disabled student programs and services, articulation, career and transfer center, student equity and achievement program, and matriculation. In addition, the Dean supervises the Director of EOP&S/CARE and CalWORKs, the Director of Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), the Director of Student Equity and Success Programs, and the Director of Student Support Services.
This is a 12-month academic management position.
Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Possession of a master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development or the equivalent.
- One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to this management assignment.
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, in English, with a diverse population both orally and in writing.
- Evidence of interest in working in the community college setting.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as a member of the administrative team.
- Evidence of experience and training in the utilization of technology in administrative practice.
- Evidence of experience supervising a complex educational department responsible for implementation of state and federal regulations.
- Evidence of qualification for a current Citrus College Faculty Service Area (FSA).
- Sensitivity to, understanding of, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Possession of a doctorate.
- Two years of leadership and management experience in a shared governance environment, preferably in a community college counseling office or student service program that offers counseling services.
- Experience with budget development, personnel selection, and program planning and review processes.
- Experience collaborating with campus and community stakeholders on initiatives that support student success, integrate holistic support and advance equitable outcomes.
- Knowledge and familiarity with California Community Colleges programs and legislative priorities related to counseling programs and services including the Student Equity and Achievement Program, AB 928, dual enrollment, and emerging trends, and best practices related to universal design, noncredit education, credit for prior learning, transfer and career development.
Licenses and Certificates
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Provides leadership, administers and directs the District's comprehensive counseling services and programs.
- Provides leadership in the administration, organization and development of District counseling services and related programs, including academic and career counseling services, matriculation, transfer, disabled student services, international student counseling, EOP&S/CARE and CalWORKs, and the Student Equity and Achievement program.
- Provides overall leadership and direction in the development, implementation and evaluation of counseling programs and services to provide efficient and effective matriculation, and culturally inclusive counseling and student support services.
- Provides leadership and directs all faculty and staff assigned to the area of counseling programs and services.
- Provides leadership for the area of counseling programs and services pertaining to strategic planning, budget, curriculum and other related matters.
- Provides leadership in the implementation of new technologies related to counseling programs and services.
- Coordinates counseling liaison activities within the college and with feeder schools in the community.
- Manages the orientation and counseling components of the District's matriculation plan.
- Manages, prepares and monitors all budgets in the area of responsibility.
- Facilitates the planning, development, and implementation of new programs as needed to improve counseling and retain a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population.
- Facilitates the development and implementation of program review.
- Facilitates the development of publications relating to counseling and associated programs, and prepares required information for the college catalog and schedule of classes.
- Facilitates appropriate staff development activities for assigned faculty and staff.
- Facilitates the development and implementation of orientation services.
- Facilitates the review and documentation of degrees/certificates/skill awards.
- Develops counselor teaching and work schedules to provide sufficient coverage for registration and to staff required counseling courses.
- Assists and promotes the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities.
- Assists the Dean of Enrollment Services and the Director of Financial Aid with coordinating registration procedures and other common activities.
- Maintains current knowledge of and compliance with District policies and procedures, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and requirements as related to counseling programs and services.
- Assists the District in enrollment management planning.
- Communicates District policy and administrative decisions to division personnel and students.
- Administers the collective bargaining agreements among the District and the faculty and classified unions.
- Fosters an atmosphere of collegiality and supports the goals of participatory governance.
- Ensures equitable practices are implemented by reviewing and making recommendations for changes to policies and procedures related to the areas of counseling programs and services.
- Participates in the selection and evaluation of division personnel.
- Resolves conflict.
- Supervises and evaluates personnel in assigned areas.
- Serves as an active member of the student services administrative team.
- Serves on and provides leadership to campus committees as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission statement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Abilities
Working Condition
Department
Counseling Programs and Services
Job Category
Management
Assignment
Full-Time
Percentage of Time
100%
Months per Year
12 months
Work Days per Week
M-F
Work Schedule per Day
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment.
Work Shift
Bargaining Unit
Unrepresented
