Interim Dean, Student Affairs

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking an Interim Dean of Student Affairs to provide leadership, strategic direction, and budget management in areas such as Gizmo’s Kitchen, Associated Students of Grossmont College, Commencement, Inter Club Council, Student Health and Wellness, and Student Conduct. This role involves managing classified professionals and faculty, leading the College's Prevent, Assess and Care Team (PACT), and collaborating with various college and district offices to support the College's mission, vision, and strategic goals. The Dean will plan, organize, and direct the operations of a major student services division, supervising and evaluating certificated and classified personnel. The ideal candidate will share Grossmont College’s commitment to an equitable, student-centered learning environment, valuing diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice. The college's vision is to empower students through a culture of inclusivity, while its mission is to serve a diverse population by creating accessible pathways to degrees and jobs, fostering social and economic mobility. The college offers associate degrees, transfer preparation, certificate programs, and career education.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution plus five years of achievement in management, supervision or leadership programs, departments or divisions within an institution of higher education, with emphasis in one or more of the areas to which the Dean position is assigned.
• In-depth knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5 and other administrative regulations and the ability to apply these regulations.
• Sensitivity to all facets of the community including the needs of various groups which comprise it.
• Ability to successfully delegate, ensure adherence to College and District policies, practices and procedures, hold others responsible yet instill confidence among the faculty and staff.
• Ability to exercise academic leadership to advance the College's mission.
• Facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives among faculty, staff, and students, within the framework of a multi-college district.
• Commitment to the community college concept, including the open door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous student population.
• Ability to participate in the Community College planning process while participating in the achievement of the goals and priorities of the District as a whole.
• Ability to work cooperatively and responsively with all segments of the College, District and community at large.
• Facilitate communication and understanding among faculty, staff, students, and the community, within the framework of a multi-college district.
• Dedication to keeping students informed while seeking their opinions and providing a range of student services.
• Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning and student development.
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Nice To Haves

• An employee with an earned doctorate from an accredited collegiate institution will receive a $2,000 annual doctoral stipend.

Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate and coordinate academic subject areas and student services in accordance with legal requirements, district policies and sound instructional and student services principles and practices.
• Establish overall goals, objectives and plans; initiate and participate in overall program planning; communicate statutes, district and college policies and philosophies to division staff.
• Perform the hiring, evaluation and retention of assigned faculty and staff according to statutes and Governing Board policy; plan and coordinate orientation and in-service education for professional development of program faculty and staff.
• Prepare faculty teaching assignments and schedules; assign certificated and classified staff to work areas, hours and duties; orient and assist new personnel as needed.
• Prepare budgets and submit through appropriate channels for approval; monitor and control assigned program-operating budgets; initiate special fund requests; determine need and priority for capital equipment and materials.
• Serve as a member of district, site or other committees and task forces.
• Participate in public information activities to promote and publicize total instructional and student services programs; respond to inquiries regarding curriculum or course offerings and services provided.
• Prepare catalog material, class schedules and other program information as required; recommend and implement new programs to enhance the college mission and enrollment.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance is offered to interim employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager