Associate Dean of Nursing

Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens. 

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees.We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

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Job Summary

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Allied Health and Nursing

FTE: 1.0

Work hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., hours may vary

Salary Range:
MG-09: $126,664 (Step A), $131,731 (Step B), or $137,001 (Step C) annually
Based on experience

Doctoral Bonus: An employee with an earned doctorate from an accredited collegiate institution will receive a $2,000 annual doctoral stipend. Any additional earned doctorate will not be eligible for additional amounts.

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance is offered to interim employees.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as filled

Status/Assignment: Temporary, approximately 3-6 months or until the permanent position is filled.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Senior Dean of Allied Health and Nursing, the Associate Dean will organize, direct, develop, administer, and supervise all operations of the Nursing Education Programs, based on established policies of the college. Additionally, the Associate Dean will supervise the Nursing office and support staff, process standard administrative paperwork; assistance with community outreach activities and accreditation processes; and any other support activity as deemed appropriate by the Senior Dean.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct, develop, implement, and supervise the operation of Nursing Programs, including general administration, program curriculum and accreditation.

• Provide leadership for all activities of the Nursing Programs.  

• Direct, supervise and administer Nursing Programs activities relating to student recruitment, enrollment, retention, evaluations, promotion, completion, preparation for licensure and placement.

• Develop Nursing Programs goals and objectives in collaboration with faculty; prepare and administer budget; provide leadership in seeking additional funding sources through private, state and federal grants; monitor and approve expenditures related to the Nursing Programs.

• Initiate and maintain contractual agreements with service agencies used for Nursing Programs student clinical placements.

• Attend a variety of health care organization meetings including those at clinical agencies mandated by the California Board of Nursing and NLNAC.

• Supervise and evaluate the Health Professions technicians and coordinate their ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment for all Nursing Professions laboratories. Supervise support staff for all Nursing Programs. 

• In collaboration with faculty and other administrators, interpret, develop and administer Nursing Programs department policies and procedures; review and coordinate revision of Nursing Faculty Handbook, the Nursing Student Handbook and catalog and brochure information relevant to the Programs.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and administrators; communicate with a variety of community college personnel; maintain professional relationships with members and representatives of other local, state, and national committees and organizations.

• Attend Program-related activities, campus health care organizational and professional committee meetings and conferences; represent and play an active role in local, state, and national programs and organizations related to nursing; provide assistance with community outreach activities for other Health Professions departments.

• Recruit, screen, hire, train, develop, supervise and evaluate Nursing Programs faculty members; in collaboration with faculty and other appropriate administrators, prepare and implement Nursing Programs class schedules and faculty assignments; provide guidance and work direction.

• Maintain Nursing Programs student records and program statistics.

• Ensure compliance with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) rules and Nursing Programs-related regulations, clinical facility regulations, Education Code, union contracts, the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, (NLNAC) guidelines, and other district, local, state, and federal regulations.

• Provide leadership and procedural expertise in the development of self-study for BRN and NLNAC accreditation/re-accreditation visits; coordinate visits of BRN and NLNAC site examiners; respond to and implement BRN and NLNAC recommendations.

• Develop, coordinate and implement Nursing Programs class and teaching schedules; coordinate Nursing Programs curriculum development and revision.

• Serve as liaison between Nursing Programs staff and Senior Dean.

• Collaborate with Nursing Programs faculty, Advisory Committee members and professionals in the community in monitoring change in community needs, demographics, health care reform, etc. in order to maintain state-of-the-art curricula which reflect responsiveness to community needs.

• Prepare Nursing Programs department, district, state and federally-mandated reports.

• Review and approve administrative paperwork related to all Nursing programs.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration, and one year’s experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities, and two year’s experience teaching in pre-or post-licensure registered nursing programs, and one continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience direct patient care as a registered nurse OR equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Board of Registered Nursing. Must have active Registered Nurse licensure in the state of California.

SPECIAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5 and other administrative regulations and the ability to apply these regulations.

• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation of personnel.

• Ability to successfully delegate, hold others responsible, and instill confidence among staff and faculty.

• Ability to exercise academic leadership to advance the College's mission.

• Facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives among faculty, staff, students, and the community, within the framework of a multi-college district.

• Experience in managing change, particularly around initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, access and student success.

• 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.

• Dedication to the improvement of the educational process.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Effective organizational/time management skills.

• Accurately analyze a situation and adopt an effective course of action.

• Understand and follow departmental and college policies and procedures for this assignment.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Plan and implement activities involving a variety of interrelated tasks.

• Interpret, apply and explain rules and regulations.

• Operate a personal computer in an efficient and effective manner consistent with the requirements of the position.

• Establish schedules and timelines, and meet deadlines.

• Work cooperatively, effectively, and responsively with all constituents of the college, district, and community at large.

• Experience with budgets and budget development.

• Sensitivity to all facets of the community including the needs of various groups that comprise it.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the classification.

Additional Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS):

1. A complete and current resume/CV.

2. A 1-3 page cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the position.

3. Copies of all college and university transcripts, official or unofficial.

4. Copy of valid Registered Nurse license from California.

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