Job Details

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

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Frequent travel on and off-sites of the District and San Mateo County
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Driving to, in, and around San Mateo County
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds
• Communicate and interact with others; compose oral and written communications and reports
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Use math/mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


Closes: 4/29/2026

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