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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

Vice President, Academic Affairs
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Position Number: 5864176
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Vice President, Academic Affairs

R-02269
San Diego County - Grossmont College

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: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

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Department: Academic Affairs

Months worked out of the Year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

Starting Salary Range:
Range: M-12: $13,458 (Step A), $13,996 (Step B), $14,556 (Step C), $15,138 (Step D), $15,744 (Step E) Monthly
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.

Anticipated Start Date: March 2025

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 nourishing and 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 the number one transfer school to San Diego State University. The college's Career Education programs build the region's workforce in in-demand industries such as nursing, administration of justice, culinary arts, and drone technology.

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.

In addition to expertise in their field of practice, 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-minute drive to some of the most beautiful beaches in California, Grossmont College is a vibrant, 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.

We seek candidates who are committed to student success, equity and excellence, and who can further the mission and vision of our college. Being a part of Grossmont College means contributing to a forward-moving team dedicated to providing a high-quality education that is accessible to all in our diverse community. Candidates who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the President of Grossmont College, the Vice President of Academic Affairs has the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to college instructional programs, the library, and computer technology learning resources. Directly reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs are five Instructional Deans, a Dean of Learning and Technology Resources, and an Instructional Operations Supervisor.

The Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for making recommendations to the President regarding instructional programs; other duties include providing support for instructional planning and coordination with other college areas including, but not limited to Student Services, Administrative Services, and College Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct, administer, and supervise the planning, organization, and coordination of instructional programs and the library and computer technology learning resources that support these programs.
Provide leadership with curriculum development in accordance with college goals and standards; assist in developing, evaluating, and improving course outlines and objectives resulting in an educational program that responds to changing community needs.
Direct the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of instructional personnel and classified staff.
Advise and confer with the President on management issues involving courses and programs of the college, including development and/or revision of policies and procedures; lead enrollment management efforts; participate in strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
Prepare, recommend, implement, and monitor budgets for assigned areas; upon expenditure variations, take necessary action to assure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Supervise the development and publication of the college catalog and student-centered class schedules.
Direct the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, local, and district regulations; inform the President and other district staff as to the status of assigned functions.
Maintain current knowledge of legislation and educational trends pertinent to instructional philosophy and practice, i.e., Title V and the California Education Code.
Represent the college and district in the area of instruction to the community, governmental agencies, high schools, and two-year and four-year colleges.
Chair and serve on governance committees.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Accreditation/Student Learning Outcomes: Providing leadership in achieving and maintaining continuous quality improvement across all segments of the institution.
Student Access, Equity and Success: Anticipate emerging demographic trends to ensure that instructional programs meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Budget: Providing oversight responsibility in the development, implementation, and management of the Instructional budgets to ensure the fiscal integrity of the College.
Shared Governance: Creating a climate and practice of collegial participatory governance.
Curriculum: Providing leadership necessary to ensure that the College meets the educational needs of the diverse community.
Assuring articulation and alignment of curricula within the multi-college District and between high schools and baccalaureate-level institutions.

SPECIAL SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS:

Increasingly responsible experience in academic administration, including enrollment management.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key players of the College, District, and the community to support the mission and vision of the organization while achieving high-level results.
Demonstrated experience in the development, oversight and review of instructional programs.
Knowledge of the role of library and computer technology learning resources in support of instruction.
Evidence of leadership in the planning and implementation of a complex instructional schedule that meets the needs of a diverse student population through a variety of delivery methods.
Direct experience in supervising budgets for assigned areas with evidence of ability to adjust to budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Proven involvement with strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
Demonstrated commitment to shared and participatory governance processes.
Experience with innovative teaching methodologies, including the incorporation of technology in the teaching-learning process.
Teaching experience (full-time preferred) in an institution of higher education which has included responsibilities beyond classroom instruction such as curriculum development, load determination, student learning outcomes, program review, and work with diverse students.
Evidence of skills in the analysis of complex problems and the development of creative solutions that include the use of institutional data.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Promote and support diversity initiatives among faculty and staff.
Demonstrated leadership and skill in communicating a college's instructional policies to faculty, staff, students and the community.
Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Ability to understand cultural differences.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in education or closely related field from an accredited institution and three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution of which two years management experience have been with emphasis in the area or closely related area of the administrator's assignment. Doctorate preferred.

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.