Vice President, Student Services

R-02590
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: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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Department: Student Services

Months worked out of the Year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

Starting Salary Range:
Range: M-12: $13,458 (Step A), $13,996 (Step B), $14,556 (Step C), $15,138 (Step D), $15,744 (Step E) Monthly
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.

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

Job Description

As the flagship college in the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, we have served the East County community for more than sixty years, providing an exceptional nourishing and academic experience for our students.

Employees at Grossmont College are committed to living the college's mission and vision, including a firm commitment to improving student outcomes and cultivating an equitable student-centered learning environment. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, antiracism, and accessibility.

Grossmont College has a record of excellence. Our students are among the top in transfers and completion for underserved students in the country, and we are proud to be a top transfer school to San Diego State University. The college's Career Education programs build the region's workforce in in-demand industries such as nursing, administration of justice, culinary arts, drone technology, and AI.

Grossmont College provides holistic support services to our students including counseling, tutoring, financial aid, learning communities, and Griffin athletics, as well as resources for students experiencing food and housing insecurities.

In addition to expertise in their field of practice, Grossmont College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our vibrant community. Employees work every day to create pathways to higher education for all, impact the lives of students and their families, and build and foster a welcoming and inclusive community.

Just 16 miles from downtown San Diego and a 20-minute drive to some of the most beautiful beaches in California, Grossmont College is a 135-acre campus in San Diego's East County near the diverse communities of El Cajon, La Mesa, and San Diego. Grossmont College's backyard is Mission Trails Regional Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. Mission Trails is home to more than 8,000 acres of natural and developed recreational sites and popular activities such as hiking, biking and exploring.

We seek candidates who are committed to student success, equity and excellence, and who can advance the mission and vision of our college.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the President of Grossmont College, the Vice President of Student Services has the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to the student services division comprised of Counseling, Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS), Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS/Accessibility Resource Center), Transfer Center, Basic Needs, Dual Enrollment, and Athletics.

There is an emphasis on providing services, both in-person and online. Duties also include providing direction and coordination for appropriate special grant projects. Directly reporting to the Vice President are the Dean of Counseling Services, Dean of First Year Services and Retention, Dean of Student Success and Equity, Dean of Student Affairs and Basic Needs, Associate Dean of Student Services and Special Programs, Associate Dean of Athletics, Director of Admissions and Records, and Director of Financial Aid.

The Vice President serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for making recommendations to the President regarding Student Services. Other duties include providing support for institutional planning and coordination with other college areas including, but not limited to, Instruction, Administrative Services, and Institutional Advancement. This is a top leadership role within a growing and dynamic college. Working with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community, the incumbent plays a significant role in creating a vision for success and learning into the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide leadership and supervise the planning, organization, and coordination of student services to advance the College's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Provide direction to managers who directly supervise core departments of counseling, admissions, financial aid, student affairs, basic needs, and special programs; oversee the development and evaluation of policies and procedures for these areas.
Direct the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of certificated student service personnel and classified staff.
Ensure compliance with District-negotiated agreements, including adherence to regular evaluation cycles, processes, and timelines.
Promote opportunities for professional learning for faculty, classified professionals, and administrators within the Student Services unit.
Oversee the Student Services program review process and annual unit plan (AUP).
Lead, participate in, and/or attend institutional functions, such as student recognition ceremonies, commencement, convocation, and other related events.
Participate in appropriate professional and/or community organizations.
Actively engage in participatory governance through committee and council service at the college and district levels.
Support the President in representing the College to the district Governing Board by attending regular Board meetings; represent the College at Board meetings in the President's absence; represent the College as VPSS to K-12 partners, community partners and organizations, at professional meetings and public functions.
Advise and confer with the President on management issues involving programs and services of the college, including development and/or revision of policies and procedures.
Participate in integrated, strategic, and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
Prepare, recommend, and implement budgets for assigned areas; upon expenditure variations, take necessary action to assure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Direct the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, local and district regulations; inform the President and other district staff as to the status of assigned functions or groups of services.
Maintain current knowledge of legislation and educational trends pertinent to student services philosophy and practice.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

SPECIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts and problems; plan, measure and evaluate programs, services and activities; supervise staff; analyze and apply laws, rules and regulations and build consensus.
Work effectively with the President/District, other administrators, faculty, staff, other educational institutions; community groups and individual citizens.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
In-depth knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5 and other administrative regulations and the ability to apply these regulations.
Ability to provide innovative leadership in the development, and achievement of the college vision, and articulate that vision to faculty and staff.
Ability to work cooperatively and responsively with all segments of the College, District and community at large.
Ability to successfully delegate, ensure adherence to College and District policies, practices and procedures, hold others responsible yet instill confidence among the faculty and staff.
Sensitivity to all facets of the community including the needs of various groups which comprise it.
Ability to exercise strong, dynamic, academic leadership to advance the College's mission.
Facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives among faculty, staff, students, the community, Chancellor, and Governing board within the framework of a multi-college district.
Commitment to the community college concept, including the open door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous student population.
Dedication to keeping students informed while seeking their opinions and providing a range of student services.
Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning and student development.
Dedication to keeping students informed while seeking their opinions and providing a range of student services.
Dedication to the improvement of the educational process.
Read, interpret, apply and explain complex laws, regulations, requirements, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in management issues involving programs and services of a college, including and/or revision of policies and procedures.
Direct experience in planning and implementing budgets for assigned areas with evidence of ability to take necessary action to assure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Evidence of ability to oversee the development of probation, disqualification and evaluation policies and procedures for graduation, transfer and veterans' benefits.
Ability to facilitate communication and understanding among faculty, staff, students, and the community, within the framework of a multi-college district.
Ability to direct the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, local and district regulations; inform the President and other district staff as to the status of assigned functions or groups of services.
Current knowledge of legislation and educational trends pertinent to student success, equity and instructional philosophy and practice.
Experience directing the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of personnel.
Experience in the college planning process while participating in the achievement of institutional goals and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: a Master's degree in counseling, education, or closely related field and three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution of which two years of management experience have been with emphasis in the area or closely related area of the administrator's assignment.

The position requires specialized mastery in a field of management or education, combining conceptual understanding with broad applied experience and requires the use of this knowledge in the development of new concepts and imaginative approaches for the resolution of novel, nonrecurring, and complex situations.

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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 $1 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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