Interim Associate Dean, Athletics (Full-Time, Temporary) Fresno City College
State Center Community College District
Closing Date: 08/03/2026 at 11:59 PM
Campus Location: Fresno City College
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Essential Functions:
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general direction of the Dean, Instruction, plans, organizes, integrates and manages the educational processes, administrative activities and operations of the college's intercollegiate athletic programs; manages team coaches and athletic department employees; ensures compliance with sports-specific rules/regulations/policies of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA); promotes the integration of athletics into the college's broader educational mission including scheduling, program/curriculum development and Guided Pathways; actively engages in participatory governance processes; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Associate Dean, Athletics is distinguished from other deans and academic managers by its responsibility for student athletes' academic success in a community college athletic program and for providing leadership and management oversight of associated intercollegiate athletic teams as the college's Athletic Director.
It is further distinguished from the Director, Athletics classification by the provision of additional educational/administrative support to the Dean and by the increased complexity in planning, organizing, compliance monitoring/ reporting/ investigations, liability, and risk brought about by the increased number and variety of athletic teams/events, student athletes and employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
1. Plans, organizes and manages the college's athletic department.
2. Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned employees; with employees, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives;
contributes to the development of and monitors performance against the annual department and grant budgets; manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
3. Participates in the selection and on-boarding of full-time and part-time faculty, in coordination with the Dean, selection advisory committees, and the Human Resources Department; monitors teaching loads; participates in curriculum review and evaluation and scheduling of class offerings and classroom allocations; conducts timely performance reviews of assigned department faculty; develops and works with faculty to maintain an assessment plan to measure instructional courses for student learning outcomes and adherence to accreditation standards to improve student learning; assists faculty with program accreditation requirements; works to promote/maintain a collegial environment within the division; mediates the adjudication of faculty, staff, student and community conflict resolution and grievance processes.
4. Directs and manages the performance of assigned employees; participates in the selection of employees; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development, including timely performance evaluations; ensures accurate reporting of absence time; hears and acts on employee grievances; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, approves or takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures, Personnel Commission Rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
5. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with employees to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports achievement of the division's, college's and the District's mission, objectives and values; promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and a positive work environment; provides guidance for program planning and data analysis to inform practices that support student achievement.
6. Plans, organizes and administers programs of athletic competition for students; manages all activities related to athletic event scheduling, game management and team logistics, including oversight of playing fields/facilities preparation and maintenance, availability and safety of athletic equipment, and scheduling game officials and other personnel; ensures availability of or serves as administrator-in-charge at home events; ensures accuracy and compliance of the team status reporting and contest results.
7. Ensures intercollegiate athletic program is administered in compliance with Board policies, the California Education Code, and sports-specific rules/regulations of the CCCAA, NCAA, and any other local/regional policies; interprets and ensures compliance with Title IX objectives and the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA); with the College President, enforces the CCCAA Constitution and Bylaws.
8. Plans and implements policies/initiatives that contribute to student-athlete eligibility; assists athletes with rules interpretations, appeals and reinstatement of eligibility; ensures accurate completion of student-athlete eligibility documentation and required reports; coordinates with Student Services departments to ensure student-athletes' needs are met in admissions and records, financial aid, student activities, counseling and other support services; develops materials for distribution to incoming students; works with coaches and other employees to ensure student-athletes complete appropriate matriculation steps; coordinates with college faculty, counselors, coaches and support programs to assess and monitor student athlete academic progress and completion of education goals; in conjunction with Institutional Research, assesses student-athlete achievement and success.
9. Ensures the successful completion of the Athletic Department's Program Review, the assessment of student learning outcomes, annual reports, action plans, and other college-required reports to improve student learning.
10. Prepares athletic schedules for each sports season in accordance with applicable guidelines; interprets and disseminates information pertaining to NCAA and NAIA student-athlete transfer requirements; ensures employees associated with the athletic department receive required annual training on CCCAA eligibility, decorum, recruiting and game management; develops and updates coaches and student-athlete handbooks.
11. Works closely with coaches in student athlete recruiting and fundraising activities.
12. Participates actively in the life of the college, the District and participatory governance processes and initiatives by serving on or leading committees, workforces, task forces and councils; coordinates, assigns, directs and/or participates in work on projects associated with accreditation.
13. In collaboration with the Dean, works with department faculty, staff and administration to ensure compliance with California Code of Regulations Title V, accreditation standards and Board Policies and Administrative Regulations; works with faculty in monitoring student success and equity outcomes and assessment activities at program and course levels; fosters quality instruction and provides support to incorporate and implement best practices within fields of instruction.
14. Works in close collaboration with other instructional and student services deans to facilitate the development of new programs; provides expert assistance to the Dean, Vice President and College/ Campus President on college-wide strategies/programs for achieving institutional goals within areas of responsibility.
15. In collaboration with the College President, Public Information Office, and College Relations, participates in developing and implementing an effective outreach, marketing and public relations/information plan for athletes; provides leadership in the coordination of state, local and regional collaborations and in community outreach activities in an effort to expand programs.
16. Represents the District/college at local, regional, state and national conferences and meetings, including CCCAA and applicable athletic organizations; makes presentations to various groups within the District, other educational institutions, community organizations and governmental agencies.
17. Oversees the development of grant applications and administration of grants for the department; participates in advocacy efforts for program funding and participant resources; participates in the solicitation of donations and other sources of funding.
18. Recommends, develops, implements and revises policies, procedures and operational guidelines to improve and/or clarify processes.
19. Interprets, applies and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, applicable program policies, procedures, guidelines and reporting requirements; remains current on applicable legislative decisions and developments; ensures accuracy and validity of program tracking and data; develops, maintains and audits spreadsheets, databases and reports; utilizes third-party portals and databases to research and track student information.
OTHER DUTIES
1. Investigates complaints or allegations directed at the athletic programs.
2. Provides advice and guidance to individual students in crisis or threat situations as appropriate.
3. Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
4. May serve as Title IX Coordinator, Investigator or other member of a Title IX Team.
5. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and four years of increasingly responsible experience overseeing an athletic department function,
or
Meet the state minimum qualifications for an educational administrator, which include a master's degree and at least one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; or California Community College Supervisory Credential
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate one's relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
1. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of program, administrative and organizational analysis, planning and management applicable to the management and execution of a community college athletics program.
2. CCCAA and NCAA regulations, requirements and reporting systems.
3. NCAA and NAIA athletics transfer policies and matriculation policies/processes.
4. Principles, practices and techniques of athletic facility preparation and maintenance.
5. Physical fitness, conditioning and rehabilitation programs used in the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries and conditions.
6. College organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to the college's athletics program.
7. Athletic contest rules, scorekeeping and statistical guidelines for a variety of sports.
8. Additional federal, state and local laws, policies, rules and regulations, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, California Education Code and Administrative Code provisions related to intercollegiate athletics, CCCAA and NCAA.
9. Curriculum standards and application in assigned department.
10. Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
11. Regional, District and community resources including governmental, community and social service organizations and their functions as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
12. Principles and practices of delivering student and academic counseling as well as principles of individual crisis counseling.
13. District/college student recordkeeping practices, procedures and systems for processing and maintaining student information.
14. Research methods and analysis techniques.
15. Principles and practices of strategic and program planning applicable to a community college.
16. Practices of budget preparation and control; principles and practices of generally accepted accounting and auditing procedures related to federal and state-funded grant programs.
17. Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
18. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work, including those required in crisis or threat situations.
19. District practices and procedures for purchasing and maintaining public records.
20. Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.
21. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
22. Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures, Personnel Commission Rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
23. Community college and its mission and goals.
Skills and Abilities to:
1. Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
2. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility.
3. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference.
4. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to create a culturally responsive teaching environment.
5. Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
6. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
7. Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.
8. Plan, organize and direct the operations and activities of a large community college athletics program.
9. Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, mandates, codes and guidelines including those of the NCAA, CCCAA and EADA.
10. Advocate for student athletes and ensure academic and co-curricular opportunities.
11. Direct and coordinate communications, information, resources and employees to meet instructional needs of the college and enhance the institutional effectiveness of assigned departments.
12. Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
13. Analyze, utilize critical thinking and make sound recommendations on complex instructional and administrative issues.
14. Work collaboratively with college deans, directors, managers and the community and provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues.
15. Lead and participate in monitoring and assessing student learning and success outcomes and student equity measures to improve student learning.
16. Contribute to college-wide institutional effectiveness efforts in planning, program review, accreditation, outcomes assessment and financial stewardship with the overall intent of actively supporting the achievement of instructional goals, college-wide needs and the healthy functioning of governance, management and other systems.
17. Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
18. Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
19. Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
20. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
21. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and practice active listening.
22. Operate a computer and use standard business software.
23. Represent the District/college effectively in dealings with students, game officials, coaches, administrators and athletes from other colleges and athletic conferences.
24. Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences.
25. Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
26. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
Conditions of Employment:
219 duty days and 24 vacation days for a total of 243 days. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment.
Salary and Benefits:
$158,139 - $177,986 based on education and experience.
Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment. A doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical,
Selection Procedure:
Applications will initially be screened by Human Resources to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents, a search advisory committee will screen the application packets and determine the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum qualifications and desirable qualifications. Those candidates will be invited to interview.
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:
- FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS ON AUGUST 11
- FINAL INTERVIEWS ON AUGUST 11
The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the "recommended candidates". These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews.
A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
SCCCD EEO Plan
For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721, (559) 243-7100. For more information on Fresno City College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu.
Please refer to position number FATHL-ADEAN (Slot #3398).
Submission of application and related materials is the applicant's responsibility and must be submitted through the District's online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.
Additional Information:
This is an academic management position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and implementation of district policies, regulations, budget decisions, and supervision of personnel including assignment of work, evaluation of performance, adjusting grievances, recommending hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, and termination.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this assignment, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office and athletic equipment; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. The full spectrum of vision abilities is needed for this job.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this assignment, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under intensive deadlines. The incumbent interacts with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public, occasionally with dissatisfied individuals.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee works in several environments, including office, athletic training facilities and athletic event locations subject to frequent public contact and interruption and intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. The climate, temperature, noise level and overall environment will vary according to the specific circumstances at each venue.
The employee will be required to travel to locations other than assigned worksite and to adjust to work schedule changes. This is an academic management position exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
At Fresno City
College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college and the workforce community. The successful academic manager will be an equity-minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who:
- Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
- Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
- Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
- Reflects on institutional and teaching practices and aims to create a culturally responsive teaching environment; and
- Strategically builds buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Fresno City
College seeks academic managers who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The college strongly encourages collaboration across all departments and divisions to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Academic managers should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend
Fresno City College. Additionally, the college desires academic managers to utilize a framework of practices that is grounded in change theory and cognitive science.
The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2024-2025 academic year, we enrolled over 45,000 students in which 68% identify as Latinx, 11% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 4% as Black/African American, 14% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 2% as multiracial. Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of a curriculum responsive to the students it serves.
About the College
As the very first community college in California, Fresno City College has a proud history of leadership in education and preparing generations of students for their future. Fresno City College is nestled near the lively Tower District and minutes from downtown Fresno, brick buildings and towering trees tell the long story of this historic institution. It is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, and students. The college takes responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all students.
Work for Us!
Mission
As California's first community college, Fresno City College provides access to equity- centered, quality, innovative educational programs and support services. Committed to a culture of anti-racism, we create dynamic communities of respect and inquiry which encourage student success and lifelong learning while fostering the sustainable economic, social, and cultural development of our students and region.
Vision
Fresno City College aspires to build upon our equity-centered mission and further our commitment to normalize a culture of racial equity and anti-racism. As a community of educators and learners, we will use our individual and collective positions of influence, power, and privilege to foster a community of belonging, affirmation, and validation. We will courageously join as faculty, staff, and students in upholding our core values to transform lives in the Central Valley and beyond.
Core Values
Equity-Mindedness: We call attention to patterns of inequity in student outcomes and take personal and institutional responsibility for the success of our students. We critically reassess our own practices, are race-conscious, and aware of the social and historical context of exclusionary practices in American Higher Education.
Social Justice: We are focused on removing institutional barriers, taking responsibility for and mitigating systemic barriers. We are invested in validating our students' lived experiences through examining qualitative and quantitative data which enhances our understanding of intersectionality. This builds a foundation of data-driven solutions and responses to systemic issues.
Sustainable Social and Economic Mobility: We commit to breaking extractive, exploitative, and racist systems and practices. Servimos y empoderamos (we serve and empower) marginalized and racially-minoritized individuals, communities, and histories. With invested community partners, we build programs which foster trans-generational economic growth and prosperity.
FCC Institutional Research Site
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: www.scccd.edu
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