Associate Dean, Kinesiology / Assistant Athletic Director
Associate Dean, Kinesiology / Assistant Athletic Director
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Under administrative direction of the Dean of Kinesiology/Athletic Director this position serves as a member of the Districts management team as an administrator to assist in providing leadership in matters relating to the administration of the Kinesiology and Athletics Division including assisting with budget management faculty and staff evaluation athletic facilities management program and curriculum development and improvement schedule and enrollment management Division planning compliance reporting and other related work as required. The Associate Dean/Assistant Athletic Director will be required to provide game management duties for assigned sports which includes a significant amount of evening and weekend duties.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Associate Dean/Assistant Athletic Director must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities various gender identities sexual orientation individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the District provides strategies for success and pro-active student-centered practices and policies committed to eliminating equity gaps.
This is an academic administrative position. The incumbent will report to the Dean of Kinesiology/Athletic Director who reports dually to the Vice President of Instruction and the College Superintendent/President. The incumbent will perform professional work involving judgment in the interpretation and application of federal state and institutional policy and procedures; and must have a high frequency of responsible contact with administrative and professional staff students and public/private agencies requiring tact and good communication skills.
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If you have any questions about this position please contact the Human Resources Department at.Examples Of Functions and Tasks
REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this job classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
INTERCOLLEGIATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
1. Assist the Dean/Athletic Director with the administrative leadership and management of the mens and womens intercollegiate athletic program including scheduling staffing budget development and oversight game management and other related duties.
2. Aid with management and responsibility for the Districts compliance with Title IX.
3. Help to conduct culturally-inclusive orientations regular meetings and trainings to promote and ensure strict adherence among personnel and student athletes to conference and state athletic rules regulations and codes.
4. Support the development and provide leadership for programs that promote academic excellence and student success for student athletes.
5. Work with the Sierra College Foundation and Wolverine Athletic Association to ensure effective fundraising procedures are utilized.
6. Assist with the coordination of all athletic events including the preparation of facilities equipment officials and game personnel.
7. Provide support to eligibility personnel and assist with eligibility decisions.
8. Aid in the recruitment supervision and mentorship of all coaches and other athletic personnel in a manner that is culturally-responsive and trauma-informed.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION:
9. Assist the Dean/Athletic Director in orientation training assignment and supervision of Division faculty members and classified support staff members in a manner that is culturally-inclusive and equity-minded. This also includes being responsible for ensuring that Division and/or District and/or external agency regulations and policies are adhered to and applied correctly by Division staff members.
10. Screen applications interview and otherwise participate on selection committees including recommending candidates for hire or promotion ensuring equity-mindedness and in accordance with established District hiring processes and practices.
11. Aid in supervision of Division staff and office operations which includes setting schedules for classified support staff to maximize program and service coverage as well as conducting staff meetings on a regular basis to develop work plans/schedules and to assist staff in resolving issues and problems effectively.
12. Aid in administration and supervision of Division operations at District Extension Sites.
13. Help to monitor the faculty evaluation process and evaluate work performance of Division faculty members classified support staff and temporary help staff in accordance with District policies and procedures including classroom visitations and administering student surveys in classes of faculty being evaluated.
14. Support planning of Division staff development efforts.
15. Assist in assigning substitutes for faculty as needed.
16. Participate in the Districts shared governance activities as appropriate.
17. Encourage strategies and activities to establish and further diversity within the Division faculty and staff.
PLANNING:
18. Assist department chairs faculty and classified staff with the Program Assessment and Review process which includes facilitating the development of goals and assessment criteria engaging staff in review of the progress and using planning information to determine resource allocation.
FACILITIES COORDINATION:
19. Assist with management of athletic facilities and coordination of Kinesiology lecture classrooms.
20. In conjunction with Dean/Athletic Director administer capital outlay allocations divisional records including inventories of equipment and supplies maintain supplementary accounting records for audit purposes assist staff in determining appropriate maintenance schedules and facilitation of repairs for athletic and classroom equipment coordinate office facilities for full-time faculty and regular classified staff.
BUDGETING:
21. Aid in the development and management of Division budget including general and discretionary budgets grant funded projects part-time hourly staff and other appropriate categories of funds.
22. Be familiar with fiscal policy demonstrated fiscal responsibility and ensure the coaches and other supervisees follow financial policies.
CLASS SCHEDULING:
23. Assist Dean/Athletic Director Department Chair and faculty in creating tentative schedule of classes each semester including scheduling rooms for classes resolving room conflicts with other divisions and/or faculty loading issues develop final version of class schedule coordinate catalog revisions and final Division input into the catalog.
CURRICULUM/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
24. Assist faculty in developing reviewing revising and evaluating curriculum to ensure it is culturally- responsive/student-centered and meets the needs of students faculty community and industry. This includes staying current on laws affecting instruction and curriculum standards. PERIPHERAL: Communicate with other colleges regarding curriculum coordinate with articulation office regarding articulation agreements with other institutions.
STUDENT/STAFF COUNSELING:
25. Consistently be available to students to communicate with them on academic progress. Facilitate resolution of complaints among students faculty and staff; assist students in a culturally-responsive and trauma- informed manner with issues regarding courses grades audits etc.; refer students to appropriate resources for assistance.
SHARED GOVERNANCE:
26. Participate in Districts shared governance activities as appropriate. Participate in Deans Council meetings attend Board of Trustee Meetings and meetings of external agencies/ organizations related to shared governance.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
27. Maintain currency of knowledge in program areas develop administrative skills and expertise through professional conferences seminars workshops and professional journals; participate in staff development activities to enhance personal and professional skills and knowledge.
28. Additional duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to enter the job and/or which must be learned within a short period of time in order to successful in the job.
Education and Experience Guidelines
A Masters degree in any subject matter field and one year of collegiate administrative experience related to the duties of the position. One year experience as a coach is required.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California drivers license (Class C of higher) and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.
Knowledge of:
The rules and regulations of the intercollegiate sports offered by the college; knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA NAIA and CCCAA which govern community college sports.
Laws and regulations pertinent to the administration of instructional programs in California Community Colleges.
Instructional practices and techniques including culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy.
Curriculum development and program approval processes.
Personnel management practices and techniques of supervision.
Employment processes and collective bargaining processes.
Grant funding opportunities and grant writing.
Accounting and budgeting methods.
Data collection research and report writing.
Computers and related equipment.
Safety practices.
Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds which includes persons with disabilities various gender identities sexual orientation individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups.
Demonstrated ability to:
Supervise faculty and classified staff in a manner that is culturally-responsive.
Prepare and manage budgets.
Lead with integrity and consistency.
Evaluate work performance of faculty and staff.
Speak in public in a manner that is culturally-inclusive to the populations being reached.
Stimulate motivation in faculty staff and students.
Read and interpret technical and professional journals textbooks and other pertinent materials.
Set priorities and establish goals and objectives.
Interact effectively with District faculty staff and a variety of specialized and diversified business/ industry partners and the general community.
Organize work and manage time effectively.
Conduct effective meetings and coordinate group efforts.
Conduct research interpret data and report results.
Operate a computer.
Plan and manage in an environment of shared governance.
Inspire and promote socioeconomic and cultural diversity.
Exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty staff and the surrounding community.
Apply an equity-minded framework to ensure programs services and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all constituent groups.
Interact and work effectively with a diverse population utilizing exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise dust grease smoke fumes noxious odors and gases; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces. Position will be required to work a significant amount of evenings and weekends.
Physical:Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform moderately strenuous manual labor; to stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment; to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision:See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing:Hear in the normal audio range with or without correctionSupplemental Information
WHY SIERRA
- One of Aspen Institutes Top150 Community Colleges in the nation
- The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission. This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students etc.
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break)
- 22 accrued paid vacation days per year
- Competitive benefits package
- Currently during summers some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)
Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936 Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities various gender identities and sexual orientations as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
As an institution Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently Sierra College enrolls 17800 students per term where approximately: 23% of Sierra Colleges students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e) 3% are African-American/Black 2% are Filipino 6% are Asian 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.
The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students faculty staff and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students faculty and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC) culturally responsive student engagement centers support for our undocumented and AB540 students campus-wide equity summits a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.
Need Help With Your Online Account- Use the onlineHelp Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at if you need assistance with your online applicant account.
- Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday.
If you have any questions about this position please contact the Human Resources Department at.
Helpful Tip:
Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge skills and abilities.
Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial socioeconomic and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded if any).
Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpfultips and tools for prospective applicants.
Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews).
Key Information Regarding Our Hiring Process
Hiring Subject to Board of Trustees Approval
Please note that all new hires require approval from our Board of Trustees during one of their public meetings. Official hire dates will follow this approval. More information about the Board of Trustees and their meetings can be found athttps:// Visa Sponsorship Not Available
At this time we do not offer H1B1 visa sponsorship for new employees.
Terms and Conditions of Employment:
Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.
*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin Truckee and Grass its management of a multi-campus environment the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally the district reserves the right to cancel revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.
EEO/TITLE IXEMPLOYER
Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty staff and students.
Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below at or via email at.
Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at .
If you have limitations hearing or speaking the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
