DEAN, STUDENT EQUITY

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 58% are HispanidLatinx, 14% are White, 11% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning). For more information on our College demographics please click here: httRs://www.lbcc.edu/lbcc-college-facts

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Dean, Student Equity is directly responsible to the Vice President of Student Services for providing leadership, direction, planning, coordination, general supervision and evaluation of the programs/departments and services within Student Equity, Upward Bound, Early College Initiatives, Welcome Center, High School Matriculation, First Year Experience Programs, Justice Scholars (Rising Scholar), Phoenix Scholars, Male Success Initiative, and the Social Justice lntercultural Center. This position also plays a key role in supporting the implementation of large-scale equity advancing initiatives such as AANHPI SAP and LGBTQIA strategic plan as well as strategic external partnerships. This position may also supervise other academic or student service areas as assigned. The assignment includes, but is not limited to, student equity program management and student matriculation responsibilities; coordination of categorical programs and associated funding, and other duties related to planning, development, implementation and coordination of the programs and services within the area.

COLLEGE MISSION
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership for the direction, planning and administration of the area's assigned student support services.
Program leadership for the development of new programs and services and the development of strategies and activities that encourage and foster innovation in order to increase the number of students who are prepared to successfully complete academic goals in a timely manner.
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the programs and initiatives that align with, and advance the College Strategic Plan, Student Equity Plan, and strategic partnerships
Support the strategic expansion of Viking Advantage and the Long Beach College Promise.
Prepare or review documents and assure that materials meet requirements of the Curriculum Committee; provide necessary information for schedules, catalog information, and program publicity.
Assist in articulation of the instructional programs with K-12 and institutions of higher education, specifically to promote dual enrollment. transfer and seamless programs of study.
Understand and appreciate the mission of community colleges and be able to relate it to all constituencies.
Develop budgets and manage financial resources consistent with the college policy and sound management principles.
In accordance with the college's enrollment management plan, provide leadership and coordination for the development of operational action plans, cultural heritage programming, and their implementation.
Recommend staff personnel; assist in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of personnel as appropriate; recommend the hire, transfer, suspension, lay-off, pro motion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, direction and performance evaluation of assigned staff.
Assist in the review and evaluation of student support services within the area through annual planning.
Assist in providing onboarding and professional development for personnel within the area.
Assist in identifying resources for development through grants and special projects; coordinate and assist in preparation of project applications for special funding to support the area's programs and services.
Develop and prepare recommendations and reports as necessary; coordinate and supervise preparation of plans, studies and reports applicable to the area as required.
Train, supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of assigned academic and classified staff and managers within assigned areas.
Advocate and promote quality support services and student success to meet the educational needs of students in a diverse community college environment.
Facilitate and enhance governance processes/relationship(s); understand and support the role of faculty, staff, and students in participatory governance.
Understand and promote the role and use of technology in student services and instructional environments.
Administer collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures; and compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Principles, theories and practices of administration specifically related to student services and instruction available at institutions of higher education.
Programs and services designed to foster the academic achievement of students.
California Community College guidelines and regulations such as Ed Code, Title 5, Student Equity, Student Equity and Achievement Program, Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Satisfactory Academic Progress (AANHPI SAP), AB 19, AB 705, AB 1705, AB 1805, AB 132, AB 288, SB 1244, SB 554, and other legislative bills Regulations, policies, and procedures related to Title IX.
Principles and practices of leadership, management and supervision.
State Education Code sections, federal laws and regulations, and district policies related to student services and programs, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, FERPA, Title IV, Title IX, Gainful Employment, SB1440, the Dream Act, and SB1456.
Local, State and federal laws governing a community college district
District organization, operations and objectives.
Ability to prepare and administer program budgets, including grant funded programs, and experience responding to district, State, and federal audits.
Needs, interests and concerns of various groups of community college student
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy.

ABILITY TO

Develop and implement a broad variety of student services and programs at the community college level
Employ effective student equity strategies in an open-access institution
Facilitate highly sensitive and detailed investigations and procedures related to sexual misconduct
Provide leadership and direction to faculty and classified staff
Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, discipline and evaluate the performance of direct subordinates
Plan, organize, direct, administer, review and evaluate student services programs, services and activities as they relate to student persistence, successful academic progress, and program completion
Maintain current knowledge of supportive programs and services for various constituencies within the college community
Assure compliance with local, State and federal laws related to the provision of instruction and student services on a community college campus
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Effectively delegate authority and responsibility to subordinates
Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background with tact, diplomacy and courtesy

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Vice President, Student Services and supervises and evaluates assigned staff.

PERSONNEL
Responsible for or effectively recommending the hire, transfer, suspension, lay-off, promotion, assignment, discipline, training, professional development, assignment, direction and evaluation of work, and adjustment of grievances of all assigned staff; administering collective bargaining agreements, employment and promotion selection procedures, and compliance with District policies, rules and regulations regarding personnel; evaluation of the performance of assigned staff, providing direction and assistance wherever a need for improvement is identified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited institution, AND
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university.
Progressive experience administering educational programs and services, including experience in a community college or university environment.
Recent leadership experience as a dean, program director, or coordinator within or associated with student equity-related programs or services.
Recent training and experience working with Title IX complaints, including investigations, coordination, and prevention/educational activities.
Commitment to participatory governance and ability to build consensus, resolve difficult issues, and foster a team environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of computers and computer applications that support management systems and business office functions.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make timely, fair, and equitable decisions.
Demonstrated record of fiscal responsibility and accountability, utilizing student equity in student services and/or instructional schedule planning.
Demonstrated advocacy for students and students' needs.
Demonstrated commitment to academic quality and standards.
Ability to work effectively with community groups, educational entities, business, industry, government and legislative bodies to develop partnerships and coalitions which result in better service to the community and students.
Ability to prepare and administer program budgets and experience responding to district, State, and federal audits.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

A Long Beach Community College District application.
A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
A list of three references, including current telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors
A current resume or CV.
ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D.,Ph.D., etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).
Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Application deadline: 5/19/2026

Application screening: Week of 5/19/2026

Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.

First level interview: Week of 6/29/2026

Final interview: tentatively planned for: Week of 7/6/2026

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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