Dean of Health Science & Kinesiology (Educational Administrator)

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, a Dean plans, organizes, administers, develops, and evaluates the projects and activities of assigned academic programs; provides leadership for faculty and staff to offer high quality educational services for students; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; and works collegially with faculty and staff. The Dean supervises both full-time and part-time faculty, classified personnel, and student workers.

THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND KINESIOLOGY
 
The School of Health Sciences currently includes programs in Nursing, including the Associate Degree in Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; and the Emergency Medical Technician program. In addition, the School of Health Sciences houses departments and programs in kinesiology, athletics, sports medicine/fitness science, nutrition, health education and dance.

The starting salary range is $124,816.16 - $146,017.27 depending on qualifications & experience 

The full salary range is $124,816.16 to $177,652.32

Program Development

• Provide leadership for program development. Work with faculty and staff to determine needs for curriculum or program additions, modifications, deletions, program review and SLO development.
• Set priorities for resource needs; produce program analysis and three-year plans and participate in strategic and long-range planning for the District.
• Produce accurate schedules, catalog information and program publicity.
• Prepare reports and grant applications.
• Work with faculty and staff to develop program improvements and investigate resources for special projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant research and new developments and innovations in community colleges.
• Recommend changes to maintain relevance of School programs to meet student and community needs.
• Work cooperatively with Student Services personnel to develop appropriate and effective practices relevant to division course/program offerings.

• Consult collegially with faculty and staff regarding appropriate schedule of classes to meet the needs of students.
• Assign faculty to teach classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester according to provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assure accurate and timely attendance accounting for all courses offered in the School.
• Exercise leadership in the development and management of the school budget; administer financial resources consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles.
• Evaluate, approve, and process school/area requests for supplies and equipment.

• Communicate effectively and openly with faculty and staff by holding regular meetings and in-service training to facilitate planning and decision-making for the division and to keep faculty and staff informed about issues and projects.
• Encourage excellence in teaching; orient new faculty and staff; work with faculty and staff to determine professional development needs; plan appropriate activities for meetings and flexible calendar days; maintain staff and faculty records for professional development, absences, and travel authorizations. 
• In conjunction with school staff, analyze staffing needs and make recommendations to the Vice President; assist in development of job descriptions for new positions; assist in development of targeted recruitment for job positions within the School.
• Organize and serve on screening and interview committees and assure compliance with District personnel policies, procedures and practices for the employment of faculty, administrators, classified staff, student workers and short-term, temporary and substitute employees.
• Mediate and resolve faculty, staff and student problems, complaints and first level grievances according to employee contracts and policy and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, student workers, and auxiliary personal such as coordinators, according to the District policies, procedures, collective bargaining contracts, state and federal regulations and established management practices.
• Adhere to collective bargaining agreements.

• Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses or support programs; serve as resource to the community.
• Respond to requests for services from the community; organize appropriate responses. Facilitate academic partnerships between SCC faculty, faculty in feeder high schools and four-year transfer institutions; work closely with the articulation officer of the College to assure maximum course articulation.
• Respond to requests for instruction from the community; organize appropriate classes, determine on which basis courses can be offered, and when appropriate, develop contracts for instruction, following through with budget and contract monitoring.
• Establish functioning advisory committees as appropriate for the programs.
• Work with assigned manager to plan and coordinate programs, to meet community needs and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of records and reports related to division personnel, including workload, schedule, enrollment, program review and budget.
• Assist in implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals for the district.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Participate as a collegial member of the management team of the college.

• Work with external agency, such as the Board of Registered Nursing, to ensure program compliance and accreditation.
• Work with Athletic Director to coordinate activities and ensure compliance with all required CCCAA regulations. 
• Assist in coordination of the nursing program with the faculty Director of Nursing.

Required: Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution; at least one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
 
Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
 
Preferred: Required qualifications plus four years of full-time postsecondary teaching experience and/or tenure, preferably in a discipline related to the assigned area; experience in planning and the implementation of current statewide initiatives in the California Community College system.
 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern California community college student developmental and instructional services including:  Federal regulations pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act (FERPA); pertinent sections of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to student developmental, curriculum and institutional services; pertinent sections of California Education Code; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance regulations; California State Chancellor's Office (Systems Office) legal opinions and advisories.
• Comprehensive information databases, such as BANNER.
• Knowledge of basic office computer technology and ability to generate reports.
• Program and employee evaluation methods.
• Awareness of or familiarity with curriculum development and instructional management processes, course articulation, student enrollment processes.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of program administration, supervision and staff development.
• Effective interpersonal communication.
• Policies, regulations, and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
• Programs, functions, purposes and goals of the division/area.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Effective practices and methods for program planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services.
• Principles of and protocols for collective bargaining using an interest based approach.
• State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern California community college student services and learning support programs, including those relevant to participatory governance and collective bargaining.
• Management Information Systems (MIS) and other reporting requirements for credit and noncredit courses.

• Collaborate with faculty and administrative staff in a collegial manner
• Communicate orally and in writing before groups, to facilitate meetings, and for reporting and preparing funding proposals; and to work effectively as part of a management team.
• Plan, organize, develop and evaluate the programs, activities and curriculum of a College academic school.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students and community members.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and disabilities to promote access and equity.
• Work effectively as part of a management team.
• Foster team-building, goal development and accomplishment-leadership.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the ideas and contributions of others, adaptability, and situational decision-making.
• Provide MIS reporting requirements and other reporting requirements for credit and noncredit courses.
• Present a positive image of the College in the community.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel according to District policies and procedures.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work cooperatively and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff to offer effective services to students.
• Understand the needs of the School in the context of the overall goals and priorities for the College as a whole.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and group discussions in a collegial manner.
• Engage faculty and staff in idea generation, goal setting and decision-making.
• Meet schedules and time lines; organize multiple projects effectively; and carry out required project details throughout the year.
• Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and/or new program efforts.
• Develop and manage grants and special projects.
• Work within Board/District approved guidelines to establish positive media and community relations.