Dean of Enrollment Services -Merritt

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Merritt College

Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.

Position Information

Job Title

Dean of Enrollment Services -Merritt

Time Base

40 hrs / week 12 months / year

Compensation

Salary Range : $155,695 - $184,004 / year - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type

Management

Department

Student Services / EOPS / DSPS (642)

City

Oakland

State

CA

Job Description Summary

Under direction of the Vice-President of Student Services, responsible for the coordination, integration and supervision of student admission, registration, and records policies and services, with community and school outreach, financial aid, special programs (i.e. Veterans Services), and / or other key areas of student services. The Dean ensures that the various enrollment services units and other College departments collaboratively produce program outcomes that bring integrated services to students and the community.

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.

• Plan, provide leadership for, organize and direct the establishment of an organizational culture based on strong team building and systematic collaboration among students and College services as community and school outreach, student admissions, admissions and records, financial aid, special programs and / or other key services as assigned.
• Collaborate with other College and District administrators in order to plan and implement policies, procedures, programs and activities that demonstrate quality consistent service to students.
• Collaborate with information technology staff and other staff to promote and expand the use of technology in the delivery of registration, financial aid, outreach, reporting and other services and programs.
• Serve as technical advisor to review and resolve matters of regulatory interpretation related to the enrollment services units.
• Direct and participate in researching, compiling data for, and preparing special and regular reports, including annual program plans, editing information for the catalog and schedule of classes, and regulatory audits most often associated with financial aid and student records.
• Review petitions seeking waivers, approvals, and determents.
• Plan and administer department and program budgets, including grant and other externally funded budgets; analyze and recommend changes to staffing levels as needed.
• Use a computer database and a variety of computer software to set up, access, track and report on student, departmental, financial, statistical, and other data.

Supervise the set-up and maintenance of student, faculty, budgetary, categorical funding and other online and manual records.

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. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

Environmental Demands

Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people.

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Also, the position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.

These requirements are governed by statutes covering reasonable accommodation for persons with qualified disabilities.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work and cooperate with faculty, students, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information and opinions.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills as needed. It is not intended to serve as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and / or essential functions.

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date

Open Until Filled. First Review Date : October 11, 2025.To be considered for the first screening, application materials must be submitted no later than 11 : 59 pm PST on October 10, 2025

Open Date

09 / 11 / 2025

First Review Date

10 / 11 / 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.