Associate Dean - Career and Technical Education

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.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 11:59pm

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Department: Career and Technical Education

Months worked out of the Year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

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

Starting Salary Range:
Range: MG-09: $131,099 (Step A), $136,343 (Step B), or $141,797 (Step C) annually
Based on experience

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027

Job Description

As the flagship college in the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, we have served the East County community for more than sixty years, providing an exceptional academic experience for our students.

Employees at Grossmont College are committed to living the college’s mission and vision, including a firm commitment to improving student outcomes and cultivating an equitable student-centered learning environment. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, antiracism, and accessibility.

Grossmont College has a record of excellence. Our students are among the top in transfers and completion for underserved students in the country, and we are proud to be a top transfer school to San Diego State University.

Grossmont College provides holistic support services to our students including counseling, tutoring, financial aid, learning communities, and Griffin athletics, as well as resources for students experiencing food and housing insecurities.

Grossmont College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our vibrant community. Employees work every day to create pathways to higher education for all, impact the lives of students and their families, and build and foster a welcoming and inclusive community.

Just 16 miles from downtown San Diego and a 20-mile drive to some of the most beautiful beaches in California, Grossmont College is a 135-acre campus in San Diego’s East County near the diverse communities of El Cajon, La Mesa, and San Diego. Grossmont College’s backyard is Mission Trails Regional Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. Mission Trails is home to more than 8,000 acres of natural and developed recreational sites and popular activities such as hiking, biking and exploring.

The Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education will strengthen coordination across instructional departments, Career Services, noncredit pathways, and community workforce partners. The work includes grant implementation, student access to support, work-based learning, job placement, and building faculty and staff capacity through shared processes and professional development.

We seek candidates who are committed to faculty, classified professional staff, as well as student success, equity and excellence, and who can advance the mission and vision of our college.

For more information about Grossmont College, please visit our website.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Dean of Career and Technical Education, the Associate Dean of CTE provides operational coordination for grants, partnerships, and cross-college CTE initiatives. The position supports Perkins, Strong Workforce Program, and other grant planning and implementation, including departmental spending plans, expenditure monitoring, reporting calendars, and resolution of purchasing or staffing delays in collaboration with fiscal and HR staff.

The Associate Dean strengthens noncredit and adult learner access through coordinated enrollment assistance, service referrals, and follow-up; collaborates with Career Services and community workforce partners on work-based learning and job placement; and builds faculty and staff capacity through training, shared tools, clear responsibilities, and assessment of results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with state and local grants, Perkins-funded activities, and the Strong Workforce Program.
• Experience supporting noncredit and adult learners through coordinated services.
• Experience with Career Services and community workforce partnerships.
• Knowledge of work-based learning and job placement strategies.
• Experience building staff capacity through training and shared processes.

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Dean of Career and Technical Education, plan, organize, and coordinate daily operations and implement planning initiatives and events for area(s) of assignment in support of district goals and objectives. Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel within area(s) of assignment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and supervising the general administration, program curriculum and accreditation of identified area of assignment, to include, but not limited to, Student Services, Student Success, or Instructional programs.
• Develop and implement programs and services to meet student needs. Facilitate collaboration among various campus departments that assist with the evaluation and development of program success as well as the promotion of student success and/or equity.
• Prepare and monitor program budget; control and approve expenditures within established guidelines; maintain contractual agreements with service agencies; oversight of travel arrangements, fund raising activities, or community outreach as applicable.
• Direct the development of program goals and objectives; ensure compliance with local, state, federal and district guidelines associated with area(s) of assignment.
• Maintain professional relationships with members and representative of other local, state, and national committees, organizations, and associations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all constituents of the college district to optimize coordinated program efforts and to assist students.
• Serve on, and provide leadership for, department, campus, district, community and statewide organizations and committees as assigned; act as liaison with other educational institutions and community organizations.
• In collaboration with faculty and other administrators, interpret, develop and administer department policies and procedures.
• Direct, supervise and administer activities relating to recruitment, enrollment, retention, evaluations, promotion, mentoring, selection, and training of assigned employees. May also prepare for licensure and placement of employees.
• Plan and coordinate services and events; implement communication strategies for student success.
• Review state-level programs and research findings to identify best practices
• Coordinate student retention activities
• Assist in the planning and implementation of professional development activities.
• Prepare various fiscal, program, district, state and federally-mandated reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited institution plus one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to this administrative position.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations that govern identified area of assignment and the ability to apply these regulations.
• Technical aspects in field of specialty.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation of personnel.
• Ability to exercise leadership to advance the college's mission.
• Facilitate communication and understanding among faculty, staff, students, and the community 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.
• Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning and student development.
• Dedication to the improvement of the educational process.
• Experience in managing change, particularly around initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, access and student success.
• 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.
• Ability to successfully delegate, hold others responsible, and instill confidence among staff and faculty.

Additional Information

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