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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

Dean, Student Success And Equity
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Position Number: 5893141
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Deans - Education

Dean, Student Success And Equity

R-02284
San Diego County - Cuyamaca 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: February 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM

ANTICIPATED RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
The following dates are tentative and may change depending on the needs of the recruitment.

Application Screening Application deadline through February 28th

Panel Interview Dates Week of March 10th

Final Selection Interview Week of March 24th

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

Department: Institutional Effectiveness, Success and Equity

Months worked out of the year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

Starting Salary Range:
Educational Administrator Salary Schedule - MG 10
Step A: $135,469 or Step B: $140,888 annually
Salary placement based on education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: May/June 2025

Job Description

ABOUT CUYAMACA COLLEGE:

Cuyamaca College seeks talented and dedicated candidates who share our strategic vision focused on student success, social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We especially seek candidates with a high level of cultural competence and who have successfully worked with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds.

Situated on a tree-studded, 165-acre oasis, Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978, the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized for its equity-minded and innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students. For more information about Cuyamaca College, please visit: https://www.cuyamaca.edu/

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

In alignment with the College's Guided Pathways and Student Equity initiatives, the Dean of Student Success and Equity implements redesign efforts in collaboration with college leadership with the goal of eliminating equity gaps in student access and outcomes and enhance the student experience at Cuyamaca College. This position provides leadership to transform the College's academic and support systems, promotes equity through professional development, and supports culturally responsive teaching and learning. This position requires a visionary and inspirational leader with a demonstrated ability to learn the unique culture and history of Cuyamaca College while working with faculty, staff, students and the community to transform our future. The Dean of Student Success and Equity will advance the College's strategic planning goals and initiatives to reach equitable outcomes for historically marginalized groups, with an emphasis on serving Black and African American, Latin/x, and Native American students using an intersectional approach. To this end, the position will provide leadership that ensures the College adheres to applicable state and regional laws and regulations and District policies and will be instrumental in college retention, success, and equity efforts.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Senior Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Success, and Equity, the Dean of Student Success and Equity will be responsible for key leadership, and collaboration as appropriate, in the following areas:

Institutional Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
State-funded Student Equity Plan Implementation
Teaching and Learning/Professional Development
Retention Efforts (in-reach, validation, engagement)

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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.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Sensitivity to all facets of the community including the needs of various groups which comprise it.
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.
Commitment to the community college concept, including the open-door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous student population.
Ability to participate in the Community 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.
Facilitate communication and understanding, among faculty, staff, students, the community, within the framework of a multi-college district.
Dedication to keeping students informed while seeking their opinions and providing a range of student services.
Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning and student development.
Ability to participate in the process, development, and achievement of the college vision, and communicate that to faculty and staff.
Ability to exercise strong, academic leadership to advance the College's mission.
Ability to apply leadership skills to advance the College's strategic and student equity goals.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
Ability to gather, interpret, and apply qualitative and quantitative data to inform redesign efforts and institutional improvements.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and an understanding of, students and employees: from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; who are differently abled, and who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community

PREFERRED/OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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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.