Dean, Higher Education Center (2 Positions)

Southwestern College (CA)

Otay Mesa, CA

Position 1: Otay Mesa and San Ysidro

Work Location: 8100 Gigantic Street, San Diego, CA 92154

Position 2: National City and Crown Cove Aquatic Center*

Work Location: 880 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950

*This position is being conducted in anticipation of a potential vacancy and is contingent upon final approval.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under administrative direction, assumes responsibility for the overall planning, implementation, supervision, and coordination of the assigned Higher Education Center(s) operational, instructional, and student support programs and activities in accordance with the overall goals of the District; provides leadership in the operational, instructional, and student support programs of proposed and/or established extension sites; assumes responsibility for making the decisions necessary for the effective operation of the assigned Center(s); and represents the Center(s) to other segments of the District, officials, outside agencies, and the local community; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Vice President, Academic Affairs in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs. Provides general direction and supervision over administrators, academic, and classified staff directly and through hierarchical levels of management and supervision indirectly.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a Dean classification that oversees, controls, and directs all programs, services, and activities of the assigned Higher Education Center(s), including short- and long-term planning and development and administration of Center(s) policies, procedures, and services. This classification assists the Vice President, Academic Affairs in a variety of administrative, managerial, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of education policy and District functions and activities and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the Center(s) with those of other District divisions and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the Center(s). The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Master’s degree

AND

One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment ORpossession of a valid California Community College Supervisor Credential ORthe equivalent.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, budget development, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
Theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curricula and instruction, student support services, student learning, and student success.
Principles and practices of enrollment management.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, and the training of staff in work methods and procedures.
Contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity as related to higher education.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Ability to:

Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the department and assigned program areas.
Provide leadership and work collaboratively and productively with all stakeholders, including faculty, students, administrators, support staff, unions, and the community.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned program areas.
Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize resources.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, physical ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Analyze curriculum and offered courses, including noncredit and distance education courses, and recommend modifications.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of faculty, staff, and administrators; train faculty, staff, and administrators in work methods and procedures.
Gather and analyze data, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
Effectively manage priorities in complex and diverse operational units.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Dean, Higher Education Center

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assumes full management responsibility for operational services and activities and instructional offerings, workforce training, student services, student support services programs, services, and activities of the assigned Centers.
Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Centers; establishes, within District policy, appropriate budget and staffing levels.
Oversees and is responsible for Center-wide educational planning and instructional program development in accordance with missions, goals, and objectives of the District and Center(s); oversees administration and monitoring of assigned Center(s) programs and services to ensure compliance with established curriculum and content standards and requirements; develops, analyzes, and implements curriculum standards to meet student needs; oversees development and implementation of new courses, programs, and instructional activities.
Coordinates the delivery of student services and student support services programs housed within the assigned Centers; coordinates student recruitment and outreach activities; ensures that the technical resources available in the Centers are communicated to the faculty and students; recommends and implements a cohesive plan to deliver student support services.
Manages, develops, and administers the assigned Center(s) annual budget; participates in identification of and application for external funding sources, including developing industry partnerships; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; recommends and prioritizes the acquisition of capital equipment, computers, supplies, and other equipment; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
Selects, trains, motivates, and directs the assigned Center(s) staff including faculty; evaluates and reviews classified staff and faculty for acceptability and conformance with Center(s) standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
Oversees the overall quality of the Center(s) services by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements, educational standards, and District needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
Serves as a liaison in coordinating Center programs, services, and communications between administrators, faculty, staff, the Chula Vista campus, other Center(s), outside agencies, governmental agencies, students, and the public; establishes and maintains partnerships in support of Center activities; encourages the use of Center services that are integrated with related instructional, student services, and administrative programs.
Responds to difficult and sensitive student and faculty inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

March 30-April 26, 2026

Position advertised; District receives applications.

March 30-April 5, 2026

District closed for Spring Break.

April 26, 2026

Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.

May 4-15, 2026

Reviewing of applications.

May 18-22, 2026