Dean of Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance

Dean of Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance

Campus: College of San Mateo

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: 20

Category: Academic Administrator

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Reporting to the Vice President of Instruction (VPI), the Dean of Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating instructional programs in the Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance division. The Dean is responsible for advancing, expanding, and implementing innovative, successful programs and coordinating all activities related to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Duties and Responsibilities are representative and not intended to cover all duties the incumbent performs. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Provide leadership and strategic direction in the development of new Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance programs, certificates, and degrees, which provide access to on-site job training and workforce development opportunities for students
2. Work with faculty and staff to ensure that Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance programs and all academic support programs meet requirements for all college planning and evaluation activities, including but not limited to program review, accreditation, resource allocation, and student learning outcomes and assessment
3. Work with the VPI to develop a strategic plan for the Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Division, which includes enrollment goals, program growth opportunities, staffing needs, budget, and evaluation metrics
4. Work closely with the Division to establish yearly plans regarding evaluation procedures for all faculty and staff in the Division
5. Develop and manage the division budget and direct the development and implementation of selected externally funded initiatives
6. Assist with the development of resource allocations for personnel, facilities, equipment, and technologies that sustain and grow programs in the Division
7. Promote professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
8. Perform Athletic Director duties; attend and supervise athletic competitions and events; attend Athletic Conference and professional organizational meetings and training; prepare and submit reports and data as required; ensure compliance with Title IX, Title 5, CCCAA rules, Athletic Conference rules, and other regulatory requirements; review and approve athletic competition and event scheduling
9. Represent the college and lead efforts in building and improving athletic programs; work closely with local K-12 districts and the community in recruitment and promoting athletics; organize student and athletic fundraising events; encourage student-athletes to participate in student activity events
10. Coordinate with the Student Services team to provide counseling and support services to student-athletes
11. Represent the college to professional organizations, governance entities, community groups, and prospective donors and friends of the college
12. Serve on college and district committees
13. Foster instructional and institutional effectiveness by undertaking other duties as necessary or as delegated by the VPI
14. Promote effective communication within the department, including all members
15. Provide leadership for intercollegiate athletics programming, staffing, and compliance
16. Collaborate with student services departments engaged in the community and high school relations
17. Oversee and support Student Athlete Learning Communities, including budget management, staffing, events, and assessment of programming

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Federal regulations, Title 5/Education Code, California regulatory agencies, accreditation requirements, and collective bargaining practices
2. Intercollegiate athletics regulations and management strategies
3. Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance programs

Skills and Abilities:

1. Direct the development of student learning outcomes and their assessments, and use the results to improve student learning
2. Improve student success and retention through effective services and programs
3. Foster innovation in instructional programs
4. Provide leadership, direction, and support to academic and classified staff within the assigned programs and services
5. Motivate and encourage others to work constructively and cooperatively to achieve and sustain a student-centered learning environment
6. Manage and develop budgets effectively and coordinate the use of facilities
7. Work effectively as part of a team
8. Manage faculty and staff
9. Interpersonal communication, professional relations, and conflict resolution with students, staff, faculty, and the public
10. Promote and adhere to the principles of participatory governance
11. Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of comprehensive reports as required
12. Solve, organize and resolve complex issues (for example facilities planning, faculty schedules, student learning, etc.)
13. Build consensus and skills in problem-solving and forward-thinking

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution OR the equivalent
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

Preferred

• Five years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
• Teaching experience and a minimum of one year of experience as an administrator in a post-secondary instructional or related field