Vice President, Academic Affairs

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

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Academic Affairs reports to the President of Grossmont College and provides leadership and direction for the college’s instructional programs, library, and computer technology learning resources. The position is a member of the President’s Cabinet and makes recommendations to the President regarding instructional programs. It also supports instructional planning and coordination with other college areas, including Student Services, Administrative Services, and College Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. Five Instructional Deans, a Dean of Learning and Technology Resources, and an Instructional Operations Supervisor report directly to this position.

The role leads and supervises planning, organization, and coordination of college instructional programs or student services in support of institutional goals and student educational success. It provides leadership for curriculum development and program review, manages assigned personnel and budgets, supports strategic planning, and ensures required reports and regulatory responsibilities are addressed. The position may serve as acting President when required and performs other duties assigned by the President.

Grossmont College seeks candidates committed to student success, equity, and excellence, and to inclusion, diversity, equity, antiracism, and accessibility. The role calls for strong academic leadership, effective collaboration across the college and district, and a commitment to the community college concept, a diverse curriculum, and a comprehensive student-oriented learning environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or a closely related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution, including two years of management experience emphasizing the administrator’s assignment or a closely related area.
• Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts and problems; plan, measure, and evaluate programs, services, and activities; supervise staff; analyze and apply laws, rules, and regulations; and build consensus.
• Ability to work effectively with the President and District, administrators, faculty, staff, other educational institutions, community groups, and individual citizens.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
• In-depth knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5, and other administrative regulations, and ability to apply them.
• Ability to provide innovative leadership in developing and achieving the college vision and articulate that vision to faculty and staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively and responsively with all segments of the College, District, and wider community.
• Ability to delegate effectively, ensure adherence to College and District policies and procedures, hold others responsible, and instill confidence among faculty and staff.
• Ability to exercise strong academic leadership to advance the College’s mission and facilitate understanding among faculty, staff, students, the community, Chancellor, and Governing Board within a multi-college district.
• Commitment to the community college concept, including the open-door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous student population.
• Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning and student development, keeps students informed, seeks their opinions, and provides a range of student services.
• Dedication to improving the educational process.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise the planning, organization, and coordination of college instructional programs or student services to achieve institutional goals and support student educational success.
• Lead development of curriculum and program review processes in accordance with district goals and standards; assist in developing, evaluating, and improving course outlines and objectives.
• Direct recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of department directors, managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Advise and confer with the President on management issues involving college programs and services, including the issuance or revision of policies and procedures.
• Participate in strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
• Prepare, recommend, and implement budgets for assigned areas, taking action to ensure compliance with budget limitations and fiscal policies.
• Direct preparation of reports required by federal, state, local, and district regulations, and inform the President and district staff about assigned functions and services.
• Maintain current knowledge of legislation and educational trends pertinent to student services and instructional philosophy and practice.
• Represent the district at relevant local, state, or national meetings and on related committees or commissions.
• Attend Governing Board meetings and make presentations as necessary.
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with District administration.
• Serve as acting President when required in the College President’s absence.
• Direct student admission, registration, and records maintenance; oversee policies and procedures related to probation, disqualification, and evaluation for graduation, transfer, and veterans’ benefits.
• Oversee development and publication of the college catalog and class schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Benefits

• Medical coverage for eligible employees and dependents at no charge for any offered plan.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and dependents at no charge for any offered plan.
• Vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents at no charge for any offered plan.

What This Job Offers

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