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Job Description
ABOUT US:
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD) honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is seeking applicants who will be committed to promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens. These qualities are imperative to achieving our district’s strategic priorities of closing achievement gaps among different student groups and fostering a work environment that promotes civility, collegiality, and trust.

Located 16 miles east from downtown San Diego, GCCCD’s two campuses are easily accessible. Cuyamaca College is on a 165-acre site in Rancho San Diego, adjacent to the city of El Cajon, which is east of San Diego. Grossmont College is on a 135-acre mesa in northwest El Cajon, adjacent to the cities of Santee, La Mesa, and San Diego. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Offices are located on the northern end of the Grossmont College campus.

WHO WE ARE SEEKING:
Grossmont College seeks transformative leaders who embrace equity, innovation, shared and participatory governance, fiscal responsibility, and continual evaluation and improvement in the pursuit of creating the best possible learning environment, while also being dedicated to educationally sound academic practices that will sustain a diverse and changing student body and improve student success outcomes.

JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the President of Grossmont College, the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) is responsible for providing leadership and direction to college instructional programs, the library, and computer technology learning resources. Directly reporting to the Vice President are five instructional deans, an Associate Dean of Nursing, a Dean of Learning and Technology Resources, and an Instructional Operations Supervisor.

The Vice President 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 institutional planning and coordination with other college areas including, but not limited to Student Services, Administrative Services, and Institutional Advancement. This is a top leadership role within a dynamic college. Working with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community, the VPAA plays a significant role in creating a vision for success and learning into the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 in the development of curriculum in accordance with college goals and standards; assist in the development, evaluation, and improvement of 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; participate in strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
• Prepare, recommend, and implement budgets for assigned areas; assure compliance with budgets and establish fiscally sound practices.
• Supervise the development and publication of the college catalog and 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, e.g., Title V, and the California Education Code.
• Represent the college in the area of instruction to the community, governmental agencies, high schools, and two-year and four-year colleges.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

SPECIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Increasingly responsible experience in academic administration.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and refining programs that will eliminate equity gaps in student achievement.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, oversight and review of instructional programs.
• Knowledge of the role of library and computer technology learning resources in the 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students; promotion of diversity among faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and skill in communicating a college’s instructional policies to faculty, staff, students and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in education or closely related field, or equivalent, and three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution of which two years management experience have been in instructional services.
• Evidence of sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students; promotion of diversity among faculty and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Doctoral Degree

Additional Information
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

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*ATTENTION* Application materials with pictures will render your application incomplete. Please do not include any materials that were not asked for.

Having the following materials prepared and ready to attach BEFORE beginning the application may make the application experience more seamless.

Position specific required documents:

• Complete and current resume/C.V.
• Cover Letter (1-5 pages) addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position. Additionally, recognizing Grossmont College’s vision of “Transforming Lives Through Education” and as the Chief Instructional Officer, please incorporate into your cover letter your philosophy of teaching and learning and equity beliefs which specifically demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.

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Official transcripts will be required if you are offered employment.

Candidates invited for interview who live greater than 75 miles (one-way) from the interview site will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses.

Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by calling (619) 644-7679.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.

To apply, visit https://gcccd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gcccdcareers/job/San-Diego-County-Grossmont-College/Vice-President-Academic-Affairs_R-01004.

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.

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