Associate Dean, Nursing

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!

Final date to receive applications:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:59pm. Department:
Allied Health and Nursing. Months worked out of the Year: 12 months. FTE: 1.0.

Work hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., hours may vary. Starting Salary Range: MG‑09: $126,664 (Step

A), $131,731 (Step

B), or $137,001 (Step

C) annually based on experience. Anticipated

Start Date:

November 2026.

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.

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…