R-02688
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: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 11:59
p.m.
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
FTE: 1.0
Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., hours may
vary
Salary Range:
MG-09: $126,664 (Step A), $131,731 (Step B), or $137,001 (Step C)
annually
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.
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical,
dental, and vision insurance is offered to interim employees.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as filled
Status/Assignment: Temporary, approximately 3-6 months or until the
permanent position is filled.
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 Education
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct, develop, implement, and supervise the operation of
Nursing Programs, including general administration, program
curriculum and accreditation.
Provide leadership for all activities of the Nursing
Programs.
Direct, supervise and administer Nursing Programs activities
relating to student recruitment, enrollment, retention,
evaluations, promotion, completion, preparation for licensure and
placement.
Develop Nursing Programs goals and objectives in collaboration
with faculty; prepare and administer budget; provide leadership in
seeking additional funding sources through private, state and
federal grants; monitor and approve expenditures related to the
Nursing Programs.
Initiate and maintain contractual agreements with service
agencies used for Nursing Programs student clinical
placements.
Attend a variety of health care organization meetings including
those at clinical agencies mandated by the California Board of
Nursing and NLNAC.
Supervise and evaluate the Health Professions technicians and
coordinate their ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment
for all Nursing Professions laboratories. Supervise support staff
for all Nursing Programs.
In collaboration with faculty and other administrators,
interpret, develop and administer Nursing Programs department
policies and procedures; review and coordinate revision of Nursing
Faculty Handbook, the Nursing Student Handbook and catalog and
brochure information relevant to the Programs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
faculty and administrators; communicate with a variety of community
college personnel; maintain professional relationships with members
and representatives of other local, state, and national committees
and organizations.
Attend Program-related activities, campus health care
organizational and professional committee meetings and conferences;
represent and play an active role in local, state, and national
programs and organizations related to nursing; provide assistance
with community outreach activities for other Health Professions
departments.
Recruit, screen, hire, train, develop, supervise and evaluate
Nursing Programs faculty members; in collaboration with faculty and
other appropriate administrators, prepare and implement Nursing
Programs class schedules and faculty assignments; provide guidance
and work direction.
Maintain Nursing Programs student records and program
statistics.
Ensure compliance with the California Board of Registered
Nursing (BRN) rules and Nursing Programs-related regulations,
clinical facility regulations, Education Code, union contracts, the
National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, (NLNAC)
guidelines, and other district, local, state, and federal
regulations.
Provide leadership and procedural expertise in the development
of self-study for BRN and NLNAC accreditation/re-accreditation
visits; coordinate visits of BRN and NLNAC site examiners; respond
to and implement BRN and NLNAC recommendations.
Develop, coordinate and implement Nursing Programs class and
teaching schedules; coordinate Nursing Programs curriculum
development and revision.
Serve as liaison between Nursing Programs staff and Senior
Dean.
Collaborate with Nursing Programs faculty, Advisory Committee
members and professionals in the community in monitoring change in
community needs, demographics, health care reform, etc. in order to
maintain state-of-the-art curricula which reflect responsiveness to
community needs.
Prepare Nursing Programs department, district, state and
federally-mandated reports.
Review and approve administrative paperwork related to all
Nursing programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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, ABILITIES, AND REQUIREMENTS:
- In-depth knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5 and other
administrative regulations and the ability to apply these
regulations.
- Technical aspects of field of specialty.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training,
and evaluation of personnel.
- Ability to successfully delegate, hold others responsible, and
instill confidence among staff and faculty.
- Ability to exercise academic leadership to advance the
College's mission.
- Facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives
among faculty, staff, students, and the community, within the
framework of a multi-college district.
- Experience in managing change, particularly around initiatives
that promote equity, inclusion, access and student success.
- Commitment to the community college concept, including the open
door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous
student population.
- Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment
that facilitates learning and student development.
- Dedication to the improvement of the educational process.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Effective organizational/time management skills.
- Accurately analyze a situation and adopt an effective course of
action.
- Understand and follow departmental and college policies and
procedures for this assignment.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Plan and implement activities involving a variety of
interrelated tasks.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules and regulations.
- Operate a personal computer in an efficient and effective
manner consistent with the requirements of the position.
- Establish schedules and timelines, and meet deadlines.
- Work cooperatively, effectively, and responsively with all
constituents of the college, district, and community at
large.
- Experience with budgets and budget development.
- 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
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Applicants may find it helpful to refer back to the job posting,
specifically the special instructions, while applying. Consider
saving the job description or opening a new browser window.
*ATTENTION* Application materials with personal photos
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.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE
FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS):
1. A complete and current resume/CV.
2. A 1-3 page cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements
of the position.
3. Copies of all college and university transcripts, official or
unofficial.
4. Copy of valid Registered Nurse license from California.
*ATTENTION* Please upload .doc, .docx, or PDF files
ONLY. If you are working on Google Docs or Mac files, please
be sure to save as .docx or PDF for your files to upload
correctly.
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 emailing D-HR-Jobs@gcccd.edu.
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/INTERIM-ASSOCIATE-DEAN-OF-NURSING_R-02688.
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 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 Center for Water Studies
programs.
If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department
at D-HR-jobs@gcccd.edu or call 619-644-7572 during regular business
hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00).
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