Job Details

Dean, Health and Wellbeing

Santa Monica College


Salary: $173,449.00 - $201,075.00 Annually

Job Type: Academic Administrator

Job Number: 00322

Location: CA 90405, CA

Closing: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Duties


COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITYWith the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Santa Monica College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future. Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another, and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others. In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist, and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity, and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community. To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals. We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement. In service of these goals, Santa Monica College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.

Position Profile

An administrator and leader with strong management experience; possess an in-depth understanding of the health, mental health, and basic needs of college students; knowledge in college health services; demonstrated experience in crisis intervention and management; knowledge of basic needs resources, knowledge of student conduct, and an affinity for working in a collaborative educational environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Dean, Health and Wellbeing will develop, implement, direct, and evaluate the operations, programs, activities, and services of the Center for Wellness and Wellbeing, the Student Health Services Center, Student Judicial Affairs and the Basic Needs Program, and the Care and Prevention Team. Provides short- and long-term planning, prepares and administers annual program reviews and budgets, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel, negotiates partnership agreements with community partners, serves on campus and community committees, serves as a lead for the Emergency Operations Team, ensures compliance with District policies and applicable state and federal regulations related to healthcare.

• Provides vision and strategic direction for integrated student health and wellbeing services.
• Plans, develops, implements, directs, and evaluates all operations, programs, activities, and services of Student Health Services, Center for Wellness and Wellbeing, Basic Needs Program, Center for Students with Disabilities, Student Judicial Affairs, and the Care and Prevention Team.
• Develops and implements organizational structures, writes, and reviews protocol, policy, and procedures for all health and wellbeing-related programs and services to optimize efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors annual budgets for all programs.
• Analyzes departmental operations to ensure the departments are operating within budgetary limits, and determines the financial effectiveness of departmental services for the District and the students.
• Collaborates with the College's Foundation on grant writing and grant management.
• Oversees the Basic Needs activities that address student food insecurity and homelessness.
• Chairs the Care and Prevention Team committee.
• Assesses individual student health conditions during crisis intervention.
• Oversees the Social Worker Internship Program.
• Supervises and evaluates managers, Coordinators, Classified personnel, and student interns.
• Serves as a co-lead for the District's Emergency Operations Team.
• Complies and analyzes data related to program participation, evaluation, and unit outcomes.
• Promotes and markets the programs and services of each area.
• Serves on relevant campus-wide and community committees and participates in appropriate professional organizations that promote the mission of the Student Health Center, The Center for Wellness and Wellbeing, Basic Needs Program, Student Judicial Affairs, and the Center for Students with Disabilities.
• Collaborates with outside agencies to provide resources and services for SMC students.
• Evaluate the needs of Student Health Center, The Center for Wellness & Wellbeing, Basic Needs Program, Student Judicial Affairs, and the Care and Prevention Team.
• Oversee/supports data collection and reports for Student Health Services, The Center for Wellness & Wellbeing, Basic Needs Program, Student Judicial Affairs, the Center for Students with Disabilities, and the Care and Prevention Team.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures in compliance with Board Policy and all applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Organizational Structure

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse socio-economic, academic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or has an advanced degree in healthcare (Licensed nurse practitioner or medical doctor).
• Two years of relevant experience in counseling, campus health, or psychological services center/ or comparable medical or ambulatory health care facilities.
• Two years of supervisory experience, preferably in mental health or health care environment.
• Demonstrated experience as an outstanding leader with conflict resolution, decision-making, and implementation skills.
• Thorough understanding of accounting and budgetary procedures as well as personnel management.
• Demonstrated experience with the developmental needs of college students.
• Strong experience in community or public health training, preventative services, and quality management.
• Demonstrated experience in outstanding health and mental health care in higher education and record of innovation in the delivery of these services.
• Strong organizational skills.
• FEMA Training on Emergency Preparedness for Institutions of Higher Education and Incident Command.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable California State and federal laws and ethical guidelines pertinent to health and mental health care delivery in a college setting (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, and Title IX).
• Experience with assessment, program review, quality assurance, and accreditation issues pertinent to health and mental health centers.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively as a member of the administrative team to realize the College's vision, mission, goals, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Ability to be flexible in adjusting strategies and plans to match the current goals, objectives, and needs of the District.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with all college constituencies and members of the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work with technical staff in developing technological solutions.
• Ability to lead, manage and supervise others in a participatory governance environment by emphasizing collaboration and consensus building.
• Ability to formulate plans from conception to implementation.
• Willingness to adopt a "hands-on" approach for completing project and tasks, work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility, and balance multiple responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to be able to collect and analyze the appropriate data and information to ensure that the programs are regularly assessed and enhanced.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrate understanding the needs and challenges of low-income, underrepresented minority students, racially minoritized students, and first-generation college students.
• Knowledge of and direct experience with college health and mental health or closely related areas of health care practice and administration.
• Knowledge of integrated care and openness to working within an integrated model.
• Knowledge of health and mental health promotion practices in a college setting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local government laws, and guidelines, to ensure compliance with regulatory laws, rules and regulations including but not limited to, Title 5, California Education Code, FERPA, and HIPPA.

Additional Information


Academic Administrator Application Requirements
A standard application consists of the following:

• Online District Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A FINAL INTERVIEW YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO BE REVIEWED AS A PART OF THE FINAL PROCESS.

Diversity Statement

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.

Please review our Diversity Report: Faculty/Staff Diversity Reports - Santa Monica College (smc.edu)
Equity StatementSanta Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity and inclusion. Equity, diversity and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment. Equal Employment Opportunity DisclosureThe Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Documents/Board_Policy_Manual/Updated%20Board%20Policies%202017/Board%20Policy%20Chapter%203.pdf (Download PDF reader) Equivalency Statement
The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. If you are applying for the recruitment through equivalency based on work experience, you will be required to submit proof of your work history. For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/employment/documents/equivalency-statement-for-application.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Conditions of EmploymentAppointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.



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