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Closing Date:  | 01/08/2027
Open Until Filled  | No
Classification Title  | Dean
Working Title  | Dean, Career Education and Workforce Development
Recruitment Limits  |
Location  | District
Pay Information  | Range 6 ($10,908.18 – $17,768.27) per month based on the current Management salary schedule
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employee Relations webpage provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Management Association – Salary Schedule eff 4/1/2026 link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/employee%20relations/Salary%20Schedules/Management%20Salary%20Schedule%20effective%2004012026.pdf
SDCCD Employee Relations webpage link: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/
Collective Bargaining agreements/handbooks link: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/collective-bargaining-agreements.aspx
Position Equivalent FTE:  | 1.0 FTE
Job Duration  | 12 Months
Position Number:  | 001354
FLSA Status  | Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Bargaining Unit  | Management
Range  | 6
Position Type  | Academic
Department  | Educational Services
The Position  | Applications are being accepted for the position of Dean, Career Education & Workforce Development in the Educational Services Division at the District Office. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services, this senior-level district management position provides leadership for cross-functional efforts involving the District Office, San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges, and the College of Continuing Education.

The Dean leads the Career Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) Department, providing districtwide coordination, support, and guidance to advance equitable student access, retention, and success in workforce pathways, career education programs, and career services. Working closely with college career education leaders and career services teams, the Dean supports student economic mobility and responds to local and regional workforce needs. The position also provides districtwide support for compliance with child development center requirements.

Department Mission and Scope CEWD aligns resources and supports collaboration among the four colleges, employers, and community partners. The department promotes clear, transparent districtwide processes focused on student success and provides infrastructure to evaluate and improve programs and services.

The department has two primary areas of responsibility: Workforce Development: Leadership, coordination, and support for workforce pathways, career education programs, and career services that advance student economic well-being and meet regional workforce needs. Child Development Center Compliance: Support for the District’s child development centers in maintaining compliant, safe, nurturing early learning environments that strengthen families and support children’s development. 
Key Areas of Leadership Career Education Programs: Program quality and compliance; CTE biennial review; program and course coding alignment; labor market information; apprenticeship; work experience education; directed clinical practice site agreements; and industry advisory committees. Career Education Grants: Coordination, oversight, and reporting for career education resources, including Perkins and the Strong Workforce Program. Career Services: Work-based learning, employer engagement, job placement, and districtwide alignment of career services. Workforce Pathways and Partnerships: K–12-to-college career pathways, outreach, acceleration, and noncredit-to-credit transitions. Workforce Advocacy and Insights: Regional and statewide engagement, awareness-building, and advocacy related to workforce priorities, career pathways, work-based learning, resources, and policy. Child Development Centers: State and federal contract compliance and coordination for child development learning laboratories at City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges.
Leadership ApproachThe successful candidate will demonstrate inclusive, equity-minded leadership; effective cross-college collaboration; a commitment to quality and compliance; sound judgment and knowledge of evolving regulations and workforce needs; continuous reflection and evaluation; clear and timely communication; innovation; and adaptability.

Link to Classification: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/humanresources/classification/descriptions/Management/Dean.pdf


Major Responsibilities  | Provide leadership for districtwide planning, budgeting, communications, policy development, program improvement, advocacy, and supervision related to career education, workforce pathways, and career services. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Instruction, Student Services, the colleges, Continuing Education, and District Office departments to strengthen student-centered workforce programs and services. Identify, pursue, and administer external resources through grants, contracts, and partnerships; monitor implementation, outcomes, accountability requirements, and timely reporting. Collaborate with college leaders and faculty on career education program review and improvement, regulatory compliance, coding alignment, labor market information, apprenticeships, work experience, and directed clinical practice agreements. Advance integrated career services, including work-based learning, job placement, industry relationships, and employer engagement. Support seamless workforce pathways, including K–12 partnerships and noncredit-to-credit transitions, with attention to access, equity, retention, and student success. Establish and maintain partnerships with industry, educational institutions, community organizations, and regional, state, and national agencies; represent the District on relevant boards, councils, and workgroups. Convene and support districtwide committees and collaborative workgroups addressing career education leadership, career services, apprenticeships, directed clinical practice, work-based learning, work experience, career events, systems implementation, and CTE disciplines. Provide support for state and federal contract compliance, budgeting, and program coordination at child development learning laboratories, including infant/toddler, preschool, and food programs; promote alignment across centers. Oversee the preparation and maintenance of records, reports, and databases; assess progress toward districtwide career education and workforce development goals. Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff; foster transparent communication, shared learning, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration.
Qualifications  | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
In compliance with policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, applicants for this position must show evidence of the following minimum qualifications:Possession of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution AND one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.
Desired Qualifications  | Progressively responsible experience developing, managing, and delivering career education and workforce development programs and services. Knowledge of career education regulations, program practices, funding requirements, and trends in the California community college environment. Experience in grant development and management, complex budgeting, contracts, partnership agreements, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative organizational improvements across multiple departments or institutions. Experience with workforce partnerships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, employer engagement, and career pathways. Knowledge of child development center contract oversight and compliance. Strong communication, relationship-building, strategic planning, and staff leadership skills.
Equivalency  | If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

Click for Form: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf
Foreign Degree:  | Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

NACES Link: https://naces.org/
ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:  |
Commitment to Diversity:  | All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx
Working Conditions  | Physical Requirements:
Category III

Environment:
Favorable, usually involves an office.
Special Instructions to Applicants:  | To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Complete the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History; Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes; Letter of Reference; Resume; ANDThree (3) professional references. Foreign Degree evaluation (required, if applicable). Equivalency Form (if applicable).
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)  |
Conditions of Employment:  | SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT: Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position); Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment); Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND, Employed on an initial contract of two (2) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period. 
EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement

CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq
Additional Information:  | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

* Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
* $50,000 group term life insurance
* 22 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
* CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.40% (2026)
Posting Number  | AC01201
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