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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

Interim Assignment, Dean of Counseling, Cuyamaca College

Position Number: 6235302
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Deans - Other

INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
DEAN OF COUNSELING
CUYAMACA COLLEGE

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants, please submit a current resume, academic transcripts, and a letter of interest no longer than three pages in which you outline your qualifications for the position with Cuyamaca College to alison.haertjens@gcccd.edu no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 30th, 2025.

BENEFITS: The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

(Probationary Employees, Please Contact Human Resources Prior To Applying To This Position)

SALARY: MG-10: $135,469 (Step A), $140,888 (Step B), $146,524 (Step C) annually
The compensation for internal candidates shall be paid at the step of the higher classification which is at least five (5) percent greater than the bargaining unit member's monthly salary, including any longevity increment.

DEPARTMENT: Counseling

START DATE: July 7, 2025

STATUS/ASSIGNMENT: Temporary/Approximately 3-5 months

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 10 hours/day in July, then
Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary)

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Dean of Counseling provides visionary leadership in support of teaching and counseling services for our students. This position leads and supports the delivery of counseling instruction, academic counseling, transfer counseling, career counseling, and delivery of life skills in the following service areas: Counseling, Transfer Center, Articulation, Assessment, Career Center, Veterans Center, High School and Community Relations, Rising Scholars, Umoja, Matriculation, and counseling courses.

The Dean of Counseling collaborates with faculty and staff in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences, and possess knowledge of 10+1 that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the College's vision, mission and values.

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.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to a disability and require accommodations for completing the application process, please notify the District Human Resources Department.

A complete job description is below

GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
HUMAN RESOURCES

INTERIM DEAN OF COUNSELING
CUYAMACA COLLEGE

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Dean of Counseling provides visionary leadership in support of teaching and counseling services for our students. This position leads and supports the delivery of counseling instruction, academic counseling, transfer counseling, career counseling, and delivery of life skills in the following service areas: Counseling, Transfer Center, Articulation, Assessment, Career Center, Veterans Center, High School and Community Relations, Rising Scholars, Umoja, Matriculation, and counseling courses.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean of Counseling collaborates with faculty and staff in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences, and possess knowledge of 10+1 that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the College's vision, mission and values.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate a commitment to and support of Cuyamaca College's vision, mission, and values in the Counseling Department's programs and services and within the institution.

2. Demonstrate a commitment to and support of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in support of student success and retention.

3. Manage, evaluate and coordinate the service areas within Counseling Services in accordance with legal requirements, District policies and sound educational principles and practices.

4. Plan, direct, and manage Counseling Services in accordance with the Student Equity and Achievement plan to include matriculation services, outreach, student access, assessment, orientation, advisement and follow up, assuring compliance with county, state and federal regulations and requirements.

5. Communicate program objectives and offerings to community organizations, students, staff, instructors and others.

6. Request and justify new positions; perform the hiring, supervision, evaluation, and retention of assigned faculty and staff according to Governing Board policy; provide orientation, mentoring, support, and professional development of program faculty and staff.

7. Collaborate regarding faculty teaching assignments and schedules; and ensure appropriate staffing. Prepare budgets, program plans and reports and submit through appropriate channels for approval; monitor and control assigned program operating budgets; initiate special fund requests; determine need and priority for capital equipment and materials.

8. Oversee, direct and monitor the preparation of various federal, state, county, and school district reports; make presentations regarding assigned programs as necessary.

9. Administer and implement District rules, regulations, policies and procedures; assist in implementing contract provisions negotiated by the Governing Board and recognized bargaining units representing employees.

10. Attend a variety of meetings as required; chair and serve on committees; participate in professional organizations and community service activities.

11. Facilitate the resolution of student, instructor or staff conflicts as they relate to Counseling Services.

12. Assist in preparing catalog material, class schedules and other program information as required; recommend and implement new programs to enhance the College program and enrollment.

13. Assigned responsibility for a combination of day, evening, and weekend programs offered by the College and is expected to perform other duties consistent with their job description.

14. Perform related duties as assigned.

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:

1. Knowledge of student services in higher education.

2. Experience and/or knowledge of the areas of program review, student learning outcomes assessment, and planning in student support services.

3. Organizational skills and management expertise including successful personnel and budget management in Counseling Services and/or other related student support services programs.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to represent the college in the community.

5. Experience of administrative procedures and practices in a student services program.

6. Commitment to the collaborative decision-making process and the collegial process, including the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with faculty and staff.

7. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and an understanding of, students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; students who are differently abled, and students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

8. Advance the College's vision, mission, and values in the Counseling Department's programs and services and within the institution.

9. Advance the College's strategic goals related to access, success, retention, eliminating equity gaps, and increasing equity in hiring in the Counseling Department's programs and services and within the institution.

10. Ability to interpret, articulate, and implement pertinent state and federal laws and regulations concerning community college Student Services, including Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California Community Colleges, Title 5 Regulations including 10+1, and the California Education Code.

11. Knowledge and experience in the use and development of technology in the delivery of Student Services programs.

12. Demonstrate a commitment to participate in shared governance, and communicate that to faculty and staff.

PLEASE NOTE:

Verification of academic credentials will be required from the selected candidate.

Candidates invited for interview who must travel distances greater than 400 miles (one-way) may be reimbursed for a portion of their travel or airfare expenses. Details will be provided as interviews are arranged.

Live scan and TB Assessment will be required. 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.

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