VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District•GC Grossmont College, CA

2d•$13,458 - $14,556•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Academic Affairs provides leadership and direction for Grossmont College’s instructional programs, library, and computer technology learning resources. Reporting to the College President, the Vice President serves on the President’s Cabinet and recommends actions regarding instructional programs. The role also supports instructional planning and coordination with Student Services, Administrative Services, 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 Vice President leads planning, organization, and coordination of college programs and services to advance institutional goals and student success. The role includes developing curriculum and program review processes, managing personnel and budgets, advising the President, supporting strategic planning, ensuring regulatory reporting, and representing the District in relevant forums. The Vice President attends Governing Board meetings, maintains communication with District administration, and serves as acting President when required. The position is based at Grossmont College, a 135-acre campus in San Diego County. It is a 12-month, 1.00 FTE position with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The listed starting salary range is $13,458 (Step A) to $14,556 (Step C) per month, based on education and experience. The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical, dental, and vision coverage at no charge for any of the plans offered.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or a closely related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination as described in the posting.
Three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution, including two years of management experience emphasizing the assigned area or a closely related area.
Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts and problems; plan, measure, and evaluate programs and services; supervise staff; analyze and apply laws and regulations; and build consensus.
Ability to work effectively with the President, District, administrators, faculty, staff, 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, with the ability to apply them.
Ability to provide innovative leadership in developing and achieving the college vision and to articulate that vision to faculty and staff.
Ability to work cooperatively and responsively with all segments of the College, District, and community.
Ability to delegate successfully, ensure adherence to College and District policies and procedures, hold others accountable, and instill confidence among faculty and staff.
Ability to facilitate communication and understanding among faculty, staff, students, the community, the Chancellor, and the 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 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.
Commitment to student success, equity, excellence, inclusion, diversity, antiracism, and accessibility.
Applicants must submit a letter of interest of no more than 900 words, a current résumé, and official or unofficial transcripts verifying degrees and/or coursework.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the planning, organization, and coordination of college instructional programs or student services, supporting institutional goals and students’ educational success.
Lead development of curriculum and program review processes in accordance with District goals and standards, and support evaluation and improvement of 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, programs, services, and policies and procedures; participate in strategic and long-range planning.
Prepare, recommend, and implement budgets for assigned areas, taking action to maintain 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 relevant to student services and instructional philosophy and practice.
Represent the District at relevant local, state, or national meetings and on committees or commissions.
Attend Governing Board meetings and make presentations as needed.
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 for 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.