ASSOCIATE DEAN, NURSING - EXTENDED!

Job title: Associate Dean, Nursing - Extended

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!

Job Summary

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 11:59pm

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

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: March 2027

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 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.

EDUCATION

• 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 AND REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

• Ability to successfully delegate, ensure adherence to College and District policies, practices and procedures, hold others responsible yet instill confidence among the faculty and staff.

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

• Ability to participate in the College planning process while participating in the achievement of the goals and priorities of the District as a whole.

• Ability to work cooperatively and responsively with all segments of the College, District and community at large.

• Ability to participate in the process, development, and achievement of the college vision, and communicate that to faculty and staff.

• Commitment to the community college concept, including the open door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous student population.

• Community resources that integrate with college services.

• Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning and student development.

• Dedication to keeping students informed while seeking their opinions and providing a range of student services.

• Dedication to the improvement of the educational process.

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

• Read, interpret, apply and explain complex laws, regulations, requirements, policies and procedures.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• 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

• There is more information pertinent to the role that is typically reviewed during the application process. Applicants should prepare to provide a complete and current resume, cover letter addressing how they meet the requirements of the position, copies of all college and university transcripts, and a copy of the appropriate professional licensure as applicable.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance and other standard pre-employment processes. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.