DEAN, ATHLETICS, KINESIOLOGY & HEALTH EDUCATION

R-01567
San Diego County - Cuyamaca 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, August 16, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Office of Instruction

Months worked out of the Year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary)

Shift Differential: None

Starting Salary Range:
Range: MG-10: $118,523 (Step A) or $123,264 (Step B) or $128,195 (Step C)
Based on education and experience

Preferred Start Date: October - December 2022

Job Description

Cuyamaca College seeks talented and dedicated candidates who share our strategic focus on student success and equity to apply for our Dean of Athletics, Kinesiology and Health Education position. With a remarkably diverse student body, we especially seek candidates with a record of effective leadership and mentoring of students of all backgrounds. Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized in California for its equity-minded and innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students. Situated on a tree-studded, 165-acre oasis, Cuyamaca College is also among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978, Cuyamaca College celebrates over 40 years of excellence and serves approximately 10,000 students. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join a stellar team of colleagues to lead us into the future.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean will be responsible for the development, direction, supervision, and evaluation of the assigned set of the college's academic programs and/or college service areas, which include Athletics, Kinesiology, and Health Education. Administrators may be assigned responsibility for a combination of day, evening, and weekend programs, on-campus and off site. Each instructional Dean assumes responsibility for some college-wide functions and is responsible for grants management in his/her area. Managers will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their job description.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to advance the College's vision, mission, and values in the Athletics, Kinesiology, and Health Education Division's programs and services and within the institution.
• Commitment to and support of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in support of student success and retention.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and an understanding of, students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; students who are differently abled, and students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA community.
• The ability to advance the College's strategic goals related to access, success, retention, eliminating equity gaps, and increasing equity in hiring in the Athletics, Kinesiology, and Health Education Division's programs and within the institution.
• The ability to manage, evaluate and coordinate academic subject areas and student services in accordance with legal requirements, district policies and sound instructional and student services principles and practices.
• Experience or qualifications relevant to oversight of physical education, health education, athletics, and athletic support functions; background in physical education and coaching; experience managing or overseeing physical education facilities and equipment.
• The ability to establish overall goals, objectives and plans; prepare reports and presentations; initiate and participate in overall program review and planning, including Student Learning Outcome (SLO) development and assessment, communicate statutes, district and college policies and philosophies to division staff.
• The ability to support division faculty in curriculum planning and development; evaluate and recommend instructional materials, equipment and facilities.
• The ability to oversee and comply with the Constitution of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), and provide administrative support and supervision to 11 athletic teams during day, late afternoon, evening and weekend on/off campus contests and activities.
• The ability to perform the hiring, evaluation and retention of assigned faculty, coaches and staff according to statutes, Governing Board policy, and collective bargaining units; plan and coordinate orientation and in-service education for professional development of program faculty, coaches and staff.
• The ability to prepare faculty teaching assignments, catalog material and schedules and other program information as required; assign certificated and classified staff to work areas, hours and duties; orient and assist new personnel as needed.
• The ability to prepare budgets and submit through appropriate channels for approval; monitor and control assigned program-operating budgets; initiate special fund requests; determine need and priority for capital equipment and materials.
• The ability to serve as a member of district, site and/or other committees and task forces.
• The ability to ensure responsiveness of assigned special programs and effective coordination with student services' functions to the overall needs of the campus, students, faculty and administrators.
• Commitment to the community college concept, including the open door philosophy and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous student population.
• The ability to coordinate and facilitate the resolution of student, instructor and staff conflicts and problems.
• The ability to perform related duties regarding assigned programs as necessary.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5 and other administrative state and/or federal regulations and the ability to apply these regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree from an accredited institution plus five years of achievement in management, supervision or leadership programs, departments or divisions within an institution of higher education, with emphasis in one or more of the areas to which the Dean position is assigned (Kinesiology, Health Education, Athletics).

Additional Information

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• How do you practice equity-mindedness in your work?
• How do you promote an inclusive culture and build trust with your coworkers?

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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 Water/Wastewater Technology programs.

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