Dean, Counseling and Student Development

About Us

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. The District is renowned as one of the best two‑year college districts in California. The district’s geographic boundaries encompass 155 square miles of northern Orange County and a small portion of Los Angeles County.

The district serves an area of over one million diverse people. The student population demographics, district‑wide are:
Latinx 47.2%;
Asian 17.9%;
White 16.5%;
African American 2.6%;
Multi‑Ethnicity 2.6%;
Pacific Islander 0.3%;
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%. Cypress College’s student body is over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.
Cypress College is ranked 3rd in the nation for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California for the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by The College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs.
The College provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.
Cypress College is an equity‑minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu
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• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,359.32 for one dependent or $18,174.84 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion ($2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 group life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Program: 3 days in office/2 days remote (Management approval required; may vary by Department/Position)
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

Under the direction of the Vice President, Student Services, this position is responsible for the administration of the departments, programs and services of the Counseling and Student Development Division; the leadership, supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel; matriculation; participation in outreach services; and serves as a liaison for the College.

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Administer and direct comprehensive campus counseling services including educational, career and personal counseling, and student development efforts.
Provide leadership in the administration, organization and development of College counseling services and related student programs, such as Articulation, Matriculation, Assessment Center, Career and Life Planning, Puente, TAP, Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center, CalWORKs, Workforce Center, International Students Center, STEM, and/or High School Outreach.
Manage the assessment, orientation, counseling and follow‑up components of the College’s Matriculation Plan.
Facilitate the planning, development and implementation of new programs and procedures as needed to improve available counseling and other services for students. Prepare the year‑end reports for counseling programs and services. Collaborate in the preparation of program reviews.
Provide leadership for development and implementation of student learning outcomes.
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