Associate Dean of Equity and Special Programs

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

About Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California. The college is highly regarded for academic quality and innovation. In its earliest years, the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body and continues that tradition to this day.

Golden West College (GWC) has an unwavering commitment to quality education; equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our college share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Currently, our college enrolls approximately 11,000 students per term; 34.2% are Latinx, 31.8% are Asian, 22.4% are White, 1.8% are African American, 0.5% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.8% are multiracial.

GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). GWC engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include GWC's partnership with student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA);

a robust District Ally training program, including Undocu Ally (undocumented students), Safe Zone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; and a full calendar of culturally responsive events.

D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission, Vison and Values
• GWC Strategic Plan 2025 - 2029
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and promotes a unit within an academic or student services division or multifaceted academic/student services support function or a single academic or student services program.

The Associate Dean represents an expanded first level administrator position directing academic programs and/or services reporting to a Dean or Vice President. The Associate Dean may preside over a single program (e.g., Nursing), career and technical education programs, or academic and student services of a non-degree nature. The Associate Dean may also preside over multiple student services programs, providing strategic programmatic intersectionality.

The Associate Dean title may also be used as part of a career growth and succession plan to become a Dean.