ASSOCIATE DEAN, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

ASSOCIATE DEAN, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT### ASSOCIATE DEAN, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTApply: San Diego County
- Cuyamaca College: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: R-02774Transforming 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# Please read the entire job posting before your application is submitted. Important instructions to applicants are at the bottom of the page. Be attentive when applying as many of our positions require multiple attachments.# # Please note: each page of the application will save upon clicking ‘next.’ Draft applications can be accessed through the candidate home page.Job SummaryApplication Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 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: Career Education Months worked out of the Year: 12 months FTE: 1.0 Starting Salary Range: Range: MG-09: $131, 099 (Step A) or $136,343 (Step B) or $141,797 (Step C) Based on experience Anticipated Start Date: January/February 2027 Please note that this is NOT a remote position.

Job Description
## WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Cuyamaca College seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking leader to serve as Associate Dean of Workforce Development. This is an opportunity to help shape how the College connects education, industry, and employment, expanding access to meaningful careers and economic mobility for the communities we serve. We welcome candidates who share our commitment to student success, social justice, equity, and anti-racism and who bring experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates energized by building industry partnerships, advancing workforce initiatives, and turning grant investments into meaningful opportunities for students. Experience with Strong Workforce Program (SWP), Perkins, regional collaborations, and other workforce grants is particularly valuable, as is a record of connecting students with employers through internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and career and job placement services. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong project management skills, entrepreneurial initiative, and the ability to bring faculty, classified professionals, employers, and community partners together around shared goals. Established in 1978, Cuyamaca College serves a diverse community on a scenic, tree-lined, 165-acre campus in San Diego County. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the College embraces inclusive and innovative approaches to education and career preparation. Join a campus community where your leadership can strengthen the connection between students’ aspirations, the College’s educational opportunities, and the region’s evolving workforce needs. For more information, visit Cuyamaca College.JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Dean of Career Education, the Associate Dean of Workforce Development provides leadership, administrative oversight, and project management for the College’s workforce development initiatives, employer partnerships, and career and job placement services. The position advances equitable access to career opportunities by connecting education and training with regional labor market needs, industry priorities, and students’ employment and career advancement goals. The Associate Dean serves as the College’s project manager for assigned local and regional Strong Workforce Program (SWP) investments, Perkins-funded activities, regional workforce initiatives, and other workforce development grants and special projects. Responsibilities include coordinating project planning and implementation; developing and monitoring work plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables; facilitating collaboration among participating departments and external partners; ensuring compliance with funding requirements; and overseeing reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement. In collaboration with academic deans, faculty, student