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Salary: $112,825.00 - $130,640.00 Annually
Location : Clark College Main Campus, Vancouver, WA
Job Type: FT Admin/Exempt
Job Number: 26-00053
Unit: Student Affairs
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Description
Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, exempt administrative Associate Dean of Advising, Wellness, and Career Services position in the Student Affairs department. The Associate Dean provides strategic leadership and oversight to Academic Advising, the Student Wellness Center, Career Services, and Student Success Coaching to develop institution-wide strategic goals around student success and retention. Utilizing a data-driven, solution-based approach and systems perspective, the Associate Dean leads with racial equity, focusing on best practices, innovation, creativity, positivity, careful listening, and accountability for self and team. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Associate Dean leads comprehensive, equity-centered program and services that advance student success and inclusive practices across the college. The Associate Dean oversees program operations, supervises staff, allocates the departmental budgets, and collaborates with faculty and staff across campus to develop and maintain coordinated, holistic approaches to supporting and improving students access, retention, and completion.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
Position Responsibilities
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices into areas of responsibility, including through Universal Design and related initiatives that support the success of systemically non-dominant groups, with an emphasis on racial equity.
• Provide strategic leadership and visioning for Academic Advising, Student Wellness Center, Career Services, and Student Success Coaching that align with Guided Pathways and holistic student support services.
• Oversee overall operations for Academic Advising, Student Wellness Center, Career Services, and Student Success Coaching. Ensure alignment and collaborative student support that advances the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan and Guided Pathways.
• Provide campus-wide leadership for student achievement, employment and career outcomes, and retention efforts that increase certificate and degree completion, including establishing and maintaining strong external partnership that improve transfer and employment opportunities for students.
• Directly supervise Admin/Exempt, Faculty, and Classified staff, including serving as lead administrator for the Student Wellness Center multidisciplinary healthcare professional staff and faculty. Indirectly supervise full and part-time staff and student workers.
• Lead one-third of the college's Title III Grant through 2028. Responsibilities include collaborating with grant staff and strengthening student success pathways, which includes the implementation of a student success software solution.
• Collaborate with Instruction to develop, lead, and support ongoing faculty advising training and faculty counselor responsibility in accordance with the Clark College AHE faculty contract.
• Oversee ongoing refinement of advising creating a case management model for advising by Area of Study and strategic student outreach that aligns with case management goals.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, ethical, and accessible counseling, medical, and wellness services.
• Contribute to assessment strategies for areas of responsibility; Utilize data from assessment of outcomes in areas of responsibility to enhance and develop programs and services to meet student needs with the intent to increase retention, persistence, and completion based on the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan and Guided Pathways.
• Engage in supportive and effective change management and engage stakeholders collaboratively in the process.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and laws (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, Title IX).
• Responsible for staff hiring, training, evaluation, performance reviews, and completing required trainings as required by the college.
• Serve as a voting member of the college's Curriculum Committee and Outcomes and Assessment Committee.
• Serve on the Student Affairs Council as a leadership team member.
• Serve on the statewide Advising and Counseling Council (ACC).
• Serve on other college committees or assigned or approved by supervisor.
• Oversee and manage the department budgets and ensure budget planning and management of resources align with the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan.
• Conduct and participate in meetings and events in face-to-face and/or virtual settings.
• Serve as a member of college committees, councils, or teams as assigned or approved by supervisor.
• Serve in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Tenets established by the College.
• Exercise effective stewardship over college resources.
• Contribute to a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences.
• Engage in and promote shared governance.
• Directly supervise Admin/Exempt, Faculty, and Classified staff, including serving as lead administrator for the Student Wellness Center multidisciplinary healthcare professional staff and faculty. Indirectly supervise full and part-time staff and student workers. Responsibilities include hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating staff and faculty with applicable college, and state policies and procedures (Admin Exempt, Classified, Faculty, Part-Time, and Student Workers).
• Appropriately handle personnel and confidential information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in education, business administration, public administration, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field AND three (3) years of related professional experience in higher education student services; OR a bachelor's degree AND five (5) years of related professional experience in higher education student services.
• Working knowledge of academic advising, student development theory, career development, counseling, and high-impact practices within Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across departments and effectively engage individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, developing, and evaluating staff, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meet deadlines, and apply strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness, including strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in the use of student information systems, early alert or student success technologies, and standard office software.
• Working knowledge and application of compliance and higher regulations and laws, such as Title IX, FERPA, HIPAA, Clery, etc.

POSITION COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Supplemental Information
WHAT WE OFFER:

• Clark College promotes work/life balance for employees.
• McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
• Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
• Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
• On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
• Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
• Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $112,825 - $130,640 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases.
Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., July 23, 2026.
REQUIRED ONLINE APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Clark College online application
• Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed.
• Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.

Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs
To contact Clark College Office of People and Culture, please call (360) 992-2105 or email
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact the Office of People and Culture at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.
SECURITY
The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: .
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. Clark College does not currently sponsor H-1B visas.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
Corrected or extended notices will be posted online.
Clark College's Office of People and Culture supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.
The Office of People and Culture aims to support and elevate the college community by embedding equity and continuous growth into every aspect of people's practices - from recruitment and onboarding to learning, well-being, and community partnerships.
Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Thao Schmidt, Interim Associate Vice President, 360-992-2628, , 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Clark College Office of People and Culture
June 30, 2026
26-00053
Clark College offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance as well as flexible spending account and tuition waiver.
Detailed information about health benefits can be found on our
Part-time temporary positions are generally ineligible for benefits.
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