Dean for Student Success - PAC

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on: 1/11/2025 at 6:00pm CST

The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.

Our Palo Alto College learner community, of 10,933 students, includes 49.5% who rely on financial aid, 46.6% who are first-generation in college; 3.4% who are veterans, and 22.2% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.

Hours per Week: 40

Hourly or Salaried: Salary

Funding source: Hard Money

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Dean of Advocacy & Student Life
1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, Texas, 78224
United States

Job Summary and Description

Collaborates with the Vice President and Vice Chancellor for Student Success, and other college and district administrators,
to provide principle-centered leadership of the MyMAP pathways model. Provides oversight of comprehensive and intentional strategies to support students along their chosen pathways, including AlamoENROLL, AlamoADVISE and AlamoINSTITUTES. Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners to plan, develop, implement, and assess processes and practices that improve student performance and completion outcomes through the student experience of connection, entry, progress, completion, and transition. Promotes a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the College and Alamo Colleges District (ACD). Fosters an organizational culture of equity and access, ethical decision-making, customer service, and quality service.

Reports to the Vice President of Student

Success.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a job-related area is required.
• Five years’ progressive experience in similar positions to include previous supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Experience in a community college is highly desirable.
• Teaching experience desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a valid driver license. Must be insurable through the organization's insurers.

Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen