Dean, Continuing Education

Our college recognizes that institutions are greatly strengthened when their leadership is guided by diverse perspectives and approaches to problem solving and innovation. GCC is committed to hiring a Dean, Continuing Education who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as:

• implementing institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive student support, teaching, and learning environments;
• encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences;
• strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities; and
• promoting and modeling the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and actively engaging in equitable practices.

The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to provide a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college.

Open until filled. First review of applications will take place on February 20, 2026. Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.

Definition

Under executive direction, plans, directs, and administers non-credit academic and student support operations and activities for multiple departments, divisions, and/or programs including workforce planning, and adult basic education; directs and oversees operations of assigned campus and associated facilities; oversees the development of instructional materials and resources in support of classes and programs and; performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Instructional Services.

Supervises lower-level managers, faculty, classified staff, temporary, and/or student employees.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, and administers non-credit academic and student support operations and activities for multiple departments, divisions, and/or programs including workforce planning, and adult basic education.
• Directs and oversees operations of assigned campus and associated facilities; works with the facilities and police departments to coordinate and manage building functions, safety, security, maintenance, and administration; ensures that the facility-related needs of employees are met and problems are resolved.
• Oversees the development of instructional materials and resources in support of classes and programs.
• Oversees instructional planning, enrollment management, curriculum development, curriculum review, student learning outcome analysis, and program and course review for assigned academic divisions.
• Oversees the implementation of effective strategies for teaching and learning technologies and methodologies in assigned programs; provides recommendations and makes decisions based on assessment of data and learning outcomes.
• Handles and resolves conflicts and issues and reports complaints as appropriate.
• Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and a positive work and academic environment.
• Directs and oversees outreach and marketing efforts for non-credit programs.
• Develops, implements, establishes, and maintains policies, processes, and procedures for applicable departments; monitors and evaluates operational, department, and service quality; may recommend, develop, and implement quality improvement assessment tools and/or methods with administration and/or regulatory agencies.
• Directs and/or conducts surveys and special studies; maintains program statistics.
• Develops, directs, and implements short- and long-term strategies and plans.
• Reviews, administers, and monitors budgets for assigned areas which may include grant and special program budgets; approves and administers budget allocations and procurements for all assigned funds as appropriate; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data.
• Coordinates and oversees the implementation and modification of technology.
• Supervises department employees; assigns and monitors employee's work and evaluates employee performance; trains employees; participates in employee selection.
• Monitors and reviews programs and/or operations for legal compliance.
• Analyzes and interprets data; prepares, reviews, and/or approves documents and reports.
• May submit grant proposals for additional outside funds and resources.
• May participate and/or chair campus committees and task forces.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred and Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Five (5) years of academic management experience.

Licenses/Certificates/Other Requirements

None.

Knowledge of: [list abbreviated for brevity, full list in text]

Ability to: [list abbreviated]

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:

• Mobility: frequent walking and sitting for long periods; occasional kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and standing; frequent reaching above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: frequent fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard; frequent grasping to handle individual papers, write and take notes, and feel individual objects.
• Lifting/Carrying: frequent lifting/carrying of papers, files, equipment, and materials weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens, and do close-up work.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others, including public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is typically performed in an indoor office or similar setting.

Salary

Starting salary: Step 1 $11,150 to Step 6 $14,233 monthly, depending upon education and experience.

Salary range: Step 1 $11,150 to Step 11 $18,676 monthly (including longevity steps).

For more information, please refer to the Management Salary Schedule.

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Scanned copy of diploma or transcripts indicating conferral date. Transcripts must show required coursework. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
• List of three (3) professional references. Please provide names, telephone numbers, and e-mail address for each reference.

Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant by the noted closing date. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications and any required attachments must be submitted by February 20, 2026. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as 'see resume') or missing required documents will not be considered.

The College will tentatively hold interviews in early April/May 2026.