Dean of Career Education

Overview

GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
HUMAN RESOURCES
INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
DEAN OF CAREER EDUCATION
CUYAMACA COLLEGE

Application Procedures: Applicants, please submit a current resume, academic transcripts, and a letter of interest no longer than three pages outlining your qualifications for the position with Cuyamaca College to D-HR-Jobs no later than 5:00pm on Thursday, February 19th, 2026.

Benefits: The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Salary: MG-10: $135,469 (Step

A), $140,888 (Step

B), $146,524 (Step

C) annually. The compensation for internal candidates shall be paid at the step of the higher classification which is at least five (5) percent greater than the bargaining unit member's monthly salary, including any longevity increment.

Department: Career Education

Start Date: March 2026

Status/Assignment: Temporary/Approximately 3-6 months

Schedule/

Hours:

Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary)

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Interim Dean of Career Education provides visionary leadership, oversight, and administrative management for the College's Career Education division in support of student success, workforce development, and institutional effectiveness. The Interim Dean is responsible for instructional leadership, strategic planning, budget development and management, personnel supervision and evaluation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality career education programs aligned with the College's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

The Interim Dean collaborates closely with faculty, staff, industry partners, and campus and district stakeholders to advance equitable access, ensure compliance, and promote continuous improvement across the Career Education program.

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to:
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.

Applicants with Disabilities: Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to a disability and require accommodations for completing the application process, please notify the District Human Resources Department.

Under the direction of the assigned manager, plan, organize, and direct the operations of a major instructional or student services division; supervise and evaluate the performance of certificated and classified personnel.

• 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.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned curriculum planning and development; utilize available resources to develop new or revised curriculum; evaluate and recommend instructional materials, equipment and facilities.
• Communicate and interpret program objectives and offerings to students, staff, faculty, community organizations and others.
• 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.
• Administer and implement district and college rules, regulations, policies and procedures;…