Peralta Community College District
Dean of Academic Pathways, Workforce Development, & Student Success **Grant Fund
Peralta Community College District, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Posting Details
College Information
Peralta/College Information
District Office
The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.
Position Information
Job Title Dean of Academic Pathways, Workforce Development, & Student Success **Grant Funded**
Time Base 40 hrs/week 12 months/year
Compensation $155,695-$184,004/year - The maximum initial placement is Step 3: $169,849 depending on experience.
Position Type Management
Department Workforce Development & Continuing Education (128)
City Oakland
State CA
Job Description Summary
This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position. Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services,the Dean of Academic Pathways, Workforce Development and Student Success has the responsibility, coordination, and oversight of districtwide efforts for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Carl Perkins, Strong Workforce Program, Oakland Promise and other categorical or grant funded programs in support of enhanced collaboration amongst the colleges with local unified school districts and charter schools. The Dean is responsible for program budget development and monitoring and assure compliance with a variety of applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements related to community college instruction.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, 12-month position. The basic expectation of administrators is a minimum of 40 hours per week and administrators are expected to work during normal business hours of the District unless otherwise approved by his/her supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
Planning, collaboration, facilitation and implementation of instructional pathways and high school partnerships. Collaborate and facilitate districtwide dual enrollment enrollment management efforts and CCAP and non-CCAP agreements with unified school districts and charter schools. Develop and supervise the Educational Services budget. Participate in the hiring and supervision of non-instructional districtwide faculty and classified staff for Educational Services. Represent Educational Services at Bay Area Community College Consortium BACCC regional meetings. Serve as administrator tri-chair on the PCCD Career Education participation committee. Facililate districtwide Career Education (CE) collaboration (Strong Workforce Program and Carl Perkins) with the CE Liaisons and CE Deans. Supervise the curriculum and system technology analyst and schedulers for class schedules in collaboration with the college Vice Presidents of Instruction and Deans. Faciltate Oakland Promise and Dual Enrollment efforts districtwide in collaboration with the colleges Collaborate on grant development and implementation related to students' academic success. Support student success through dynamic partnerships with the local Workforce Invest Boards, industry partners and college advisory committees, community-based organizations. Foster districtwide innovation through collaboration and best practices. Participate in partner and collaboration meetings to expand dual enrollment and workforce development opportunities districtwide. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. 2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment. 3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing office productivity software applications (i.e., work processing, spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet. 4. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university. Knowledge of state and federal laws, such as Title 5 and Education Code, as well as policies, programs, regulations and services related to student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, financial aid, matriculation, and records management. Experience serving as a department/discipline chair or developing an academic program, writing grants, and designing curriculum. Four (4) years of comprehensive and increasingly responsible management experience in instruction, or a related field. Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking and complex reports. Skill in training, directing, supervising and evaluating the work of others. Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software and databases and technology related technology related to student and other educational services. Skill in budget development, maintenance, and reporting related to general fund, grants, and other externally-funded resources. Effective organizational, communication and public relations skills. Evidence of a commitment to Participatory Governance Environmental Demands
Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people.
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL ABILITIES The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical physical abilities for this position are:
Prolonged and frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping. Moderate to heavy usage of hands in grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and by telephone tostudents, faculty, and others.
Tools & Equipment Used
Application Deadline Date Open until filled; First Review Date: Oct 23, 2025. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST SCREENING, APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM PST ON OCT 22, 2025
Open Date 09/16/2025
First Review Date 10/23/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
College Information
Peralta/College Information
District Office
The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.
Position Information
Job Title Dean of Academic Pathways, Workforce Development, & Student Success **Grant Funded**
Time Base 40 hrs/week 12 months/year
Compensation $155,695-$184,004/year - The maximum initial placement is Step 3: $169,849 depending on experience.
Position Type Management
Department Workforce Development & Continuing Education (128)
City Oakland
State CA
Job Description Summary
This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position. Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services,the Dean of Academic Pathways, Workforce Development and Student Success has the responsibility, coordination, and oversight of districtwide efforts for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Carl Perkins, Strong Workforce Program, Oakland Promise and other categorical or grant funded programs in support of enhanced collaboration amongst the colleges with local unified school districts and charter schools. The Dean is responsible for program budget development and monitoring and assure compliance with a variety of applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements related to community college instruction.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, 12-month position. The basic expectation of administrators is a minimum of 40 hours per week and administrators are expected to work during normal business hours of the District unless otherwise approved by his/her supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
Planning, collaboration, facilitation and implementation of instructional pathways and high school partnerships. Collaborate and facilitate districtwide dual enrollment enrollment management efforts and CCAP and non-CCAP agreements with unified school districts and charter schools. Develop and supervise the Educational Services budget. Participate in the hiring and supervision of non-instructional districtwide faculty and classified staff for Educational Services. Represent Educational Services at Bay Area Community College Consortium BACCC regional meetings. Serve as administrator tri-chair on the PCCD Career Education participation committee. Facililate districtwide Career Education (CE) collaboration (Strong Workforce Program and Carl Perkins) with the CE Liaisons and CE Deans. Supervise the curriculum and system technology analyst and schedulers for class schedules in collaboration with the college Vice Presidents of Instruction and Deans. Faciltate Oakland Promise and Dual Enrollment efforts districtwide in collaboration with the colleges Collaborate on grant development and implementation related to students' academic success. Support student success through dynamic partnerships with the local Workforce Invest Boards, industry partners and college advisory committees, community-based organizations. Foster districtwide innovation through collaboration and best practices. Participate in partner and collaboration meetings to expand dual enrollment and workforce development opportunities districtwide. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. 2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment. 3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing office productivity software applications (i.e., work processing, spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet. 4. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university. Knowledge of state and federal laws, such as Title 5 and Education Code, as well as policies, programs, regulations and services related to student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, financial aid, matriculation, and records management. Experience serving as a department/discipline chair or developing an academic program, writing grants, and designing curriculum. Four (4) years of comprehensive and increasingly responsible management experience in instruction, or a related field. Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking and complex reports. Skill in training, directing, supervising and evaluating the work of others. Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software and databases and technology related technology related to student and other educational services. Skill in budget development, maintenance, and reporting related to general fund, grants, and other externally-funded resources. Effective organizational, communication and public relations skills. Evidence of a commitment to Participatory Governance Environmental Demands
Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people.
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL ABILITIES The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical physical abilities for this position are:
Prolonged and frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping. Moderate to heavy usage of hands in grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and by telephone tostudents, faculty, and others.
Tools & Equipment Used
Application Deadline Date Open until filled; First Review Date: Oct 23, 2025. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST SCREENING, APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM PST ON OCT 22, 2025
Open Date 09/16/2025
First Review Date 10/23/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.