Dean, Continuing Education

Dean, Continuing Education

Glendale Community College


Salary: $11,150.00 - $14,233.00 Monthly

Job Number: 01138-2026

Location: Glendale, CA

Department: Continuing and Community Education

Closing: Continuous

Description


Glendale Community College seeks a leader who is dedicated to all aspects of student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for its Dean, Continuing Education position. GCC seeks a true collaborator who will prioritize our students in decision-making and setting strategy for the College's human resources operations that support teaching and learning. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits that a diverse student population brings to a community college.

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:

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed by employees in this classification.

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The education, training and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.

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:

• Principles of noncredit adult and continuing education.
• Community and business needs, including demographic and other changes impacting current and future educational needs.
• Principles of enrollment management, scheduling, and attendance accounting for noncredit and not-for-credit classes.
• Program assessment and evaluation methods.
• Assessment tools and techniques for evaluating professional development needs, delivery of identified content, and development activities and services.
• Grant and fund development.
• Assessments for student, service area, or program learning outcomes.
• Current and emerging technologies that support the applicable area(s).
• Management principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Applicable laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements.
• Principles and practices of budget administration.
• Methods of prioritizing, planning, and organizing work.
• Principles of data research, collection, organization, interpretation, and reporting.
• General accounting and/or bookkeeping principles.
• Principles and practices of business communication and writing.
• Principles of knowledge management.
• Presentation techniques.
• Standard office practices or procedures.
• Standard office software and modern office equipment.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Interpersonal relations management.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct, and administer academic and/or student support operations and activities for multiple departments, divisions, and/or programs related to noncredit adult education.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes for academic and/or student support operations and activities for multiple departments, divisions, and/or programs related to noncredit adult education.
• Manage complex scheduling and enrollment management processes.
• Identify, recommend, and acquire funding sources.
• Identify and implement appropriate technology and resources.
• Develop and implement goals with identifiable outcomes and assist with development of strategic plans, as needed. Research, develop, apply, explain, and/or ensure the compliance of applicable laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Identify needs, analyze problems, and provide recommendations and/or alternative solutions.
• Manage and prioritize work, projects and/or programs within established deadlines
• Prepare, manage, monitor, oversee, and/or administer budgets.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned employees.
• Stay abreast of information, trends, and theories applicable to areas of assignment.
• Analyze data and compile and present narrative and statistical reports.
• Prepare and review reports, correspondence, and other documents using multiple business formats.
• Manage the maintenance of records.
• Prepare and deliver presentations.
• Utilize standard office software and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:

The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• 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.

Additional Information


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.

Travel Reimbursement

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information.

Position Funding

This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GCCD values diversity and recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides meaningful role models for all students. Our hiring processes support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates.

Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, GCC provides reasonable accommodation to all individuals throughout the recruitment process and during employment with the District.

To learn more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.


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