Dean of Health Science & Kinesiology; Educational Administrator

Dean of Health Science & Kinesiology (Educational Administrator)

Salary

$ - $ Annually

Location

Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Academic Management

Job Number

ALG-M00062-Dean

Department

School of Health Sciences

Opening Date

02/23/2026

Closing Date

3/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

* Description

* Benefits

Description

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 $ - $ depending on qualifications & experience

The full salary range is $ to $

Responsibilities

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.

Schedule and Budget Management

* 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.

Supervision and Contract Administration

* 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.

Administration-Outreach

* 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…