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:

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