DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Educational Administrator Opportunity

Please apply at Please apply at https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/

A message from Dr. Kindred Murillo, Superintendent/President, Santa Barbara City College

Congratulations on the choice you made to  explore employment opportunities at Santa Barbara City College (College). As one of the top community colleges in the country we seek exceptional, forward thinking, innovative individuals who will contribute to the College’s vision and mission and keep
Santa Barbara City College at the forefront of California Community College athletic administration.  With our commitment to the success of every student Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. This includes the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low-income students.

We are committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. And as a leader among community colleges we take pride in our ability to solve problems for the benefit of our students and the community.

Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. And, in return, we make every effort to make this a great place to work. If this appeals to you and you are ready to make the commitment we invite you to join our community and embrace our commitments and values.

Vision Statement:

Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.

Mission Statement:

Santa Barbara City College welcomes all students. The College provides a diverse learning environment and opportunities for students to enrich their lives, advance their careers, complete certificates, earn associate degrees, and transfer to four-year institutions. 

The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student.

College Facts (as of Fall 2020)

? Instruction, administrative, and support services are provided by 242 full-time faculty, 511 adjunct faculty, and 363 full-time staff and management.

? Santa Barbara City College currently enrolls approximately 14,179 students, the majority of whom are from racially diverse populations as follows: African American/Black – 2.4%; American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.3%; Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander- 6.1%; Hispanic/Latinx – 34.7%; two or more races – 5.6.%; Unknown – 4.0%; and White: 46.7%.

? 39.8% of SBCC’s students are under age 19, 31.9% are between the ages 20 and 24, 19.8% are between the ages of 25 and 39, and 8.5% are 40 or older.

? 33.4% of SBCC’s students attend full time (12 units or more), and 66.6% of SBCC students attend part- time.

? Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

? In 2018, Santa Barbara City College celebrated 100 years of Adult Education in the Santa Barbara community.

? The College recently adopted the Umoja program, a transfer success program geared toward African-American and other black students.

? In 2009, SBCC gained the status of Hispanic Serving Institution, which among many other benefits, made the college eligible to apply for federal grants geared toward strengthening institutional capacity and building programs to increase the success of Hispanic and other underrepresented students.

Friday, January 28, 2022

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Application Deadline: Completed online applications must be submitted by Friday, March 11, 2022 @ 11:59 PM PST.

SALARY & PERSONNEL BENEFITS:

The current salary range for the Director of Athletics  position is Salary Table 30, Range 160, $113,710 - $128,642 per year, plus an earned doctoral bonus of $3,042.80.  This position will increase one step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $138,527.  Starting salary is commensurate with directly related and paid full-time experience.  In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" Health & Welfare Benefits Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

The Athletic Director is a forward thinking, innovative leader who can create and implement a vision that keeps the District at the forefront of CCC Athletic Administration. Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director of Athletics will plan, organize, direct and manage the college's Intercollegiate Athletic Program; supervise academic and classified staff; assist in the administration of the assigned division with the development, oversight and operations of the academic programs related to athletics; and perform administrative support duties related to the operation of the athletic program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

The candidate must meet the following criteria:

1. Possession of a master’s degree; AND

One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment; OR

2. Combination of education and other accomplishments that is equivalent to the above.  (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement that presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g., transcripts, publications, and other work products.)

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts does not exactly match one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications, you must complete an equivalency statement and attach it in the “Equivalency field” under the documents needed to apply.  Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalency process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

? Masters Degree in Kinesiology or related field

? Experience in a college educational setting.

? A minimum of five years of experience in athletic administration at the high school, community college, or four year college/university level OR a minimum of five years of successful head coaching experience at a community college or four-year college/university OR a minimum of five years of experience serving in an administrative capacity at a college or university;

? Effective leadership and management skills; strong organizational and communication abilities, as well as problem solving, mediation and conflict resolution skills;

? Excellent oral and written communication skills;

? Demonstrated commitment to promoting and ensuring the academic success of student athletes;

? Familiarity with and commitment to the mission and functions of Santa Barbara City College, with an emphasis on developing/revising/implementing policies and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Athletic Program.

? Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively and professionally with colleagues;

? Committed to the use of technology for compliance tracking, student-athlete recruitment, digital ticket sales, video production, and name, image, and likeness student education.

? A clean driving record and possession of a current California Driver’s License.

? Preferred fields of study include, but are not limited to: Sports Administration, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physiology of Exercise, Education, or Business Administration OR a Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Plan, organize, direct and provide leadership for the programs and operations of the College’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program (including cheerleading) within guidelines established by the District as well as pertinent rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and California Community Colleges Commission on Athletics (CCCAA).

Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned activities, programs and operations; recommend and administer policies, procedures and programs; participate in long-range planning activities.

Oversee and participate in the development, administration and coordination of the Intercollegiate Athletic budget (District and Co-Curricular budgets); assist the Physical Education Department Chair with the development and management of the division budget and fundraising activities; participate in the forecast of funds; monitor and approve expenditures; requisition physical education instructional supplies and capital outlay; implement adjustments.

Participate in the selection, assignment, training,supervision and evaluation of assigned faculty and staff;supervise assigned personnel in accordance with District policy; provide or coordinate training for staff (including sexual harassment training), participate in the evaluation of classified and certificated staff and faculty per District policy.

Plan, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.

Serve as game manager; develop and recommend the athletic schedule(s), including transportation and assignment of officials; propose the scheduling and staffing of day, evening, fall and spring athletic teams and conditioning classes; provide administrative supervision at athletic events at District facilities and all football games (average two nights per week and often on weekends).

Assign administrative supervision responsibilities to appropriate employee when unavailable and/or events require simultaneous supervisory responsibilities

In close collaboration with the SBCC Office of Admissions and Records, manage and monitor student athletic eligibility in accordance with state, conference, and district rules.

Prepare and maintain all student athlete records, provide for the security and confidentiality of these records, and supervise the release of student information contained in these records.

Direct the gathering, reporting, and analysis of the student-athlete statistics.

In consultation with appropriate staff, schedule and supervise the use of appropriate facilities, recommend improvement of the physical plant as necessary.

Manage and monitor both indoor and outdoor facilities including coordination with maintenance, community service, local community agencies, and local school sport groups.

Ensure compliance with District, conference and state regulations with the recruitment and retention of student athletes.

Establish an atmosphere that promotes student success and integrates athletics into the broader educational mission of the district and maintains high standards of performance and ethical conduct for faculty, staff, and students.

Assume responsibility for the Intercollegiate Athletic Program’s compliance with pertinent rules and regulations as well as Title IX objectives; conduct regular meetings and training to promote strict adherence among personnel and student athletes to conferences and state athletic rules, regulations, and codes.

In consultation with appropriate staff, complete the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act survey, self-study, and other compliance reports required by local, state, or federal agencies.

Direct and participate in the preparation of a variety of statistical and narrative reports, records and files related to assigned operations and programs; compile intercollegiate athletic program statistics and reports as required.

Represent the District as an active member and participant at local, regional and state meetings; attend conference meetings for directors of athletics as required.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of intercollegiate athletics.

Provide administrative leadership in working with the Division faculty and staff in identifying and implementing plans to raise external funds to augment budgets for the district’s athletic teams and facilities improvement projects; primary accountability for managing and monitoring Trust account income and expenditures.

Work collaboratively with the Foundation for Santa Barbara CityCollege with respect to fundraising efforts and activities.

Coordinate publicity and public relations activities for the athletic program.

Direct and review athletic web page content, as well as the appropriate use of other electronic social networking platforms to promote SBCC Athletics

Direct and review work assignments of the Sports Information Specialist.

In consultation with appropriate staff, review and update the SBCC Coaches Manual; review CCCAA legislative proposals for their impact on SBCC Athletics; assign appropriate game management personnel for home athletic contests.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Operations, services and activities of an intercollegiate athletics program.
Principles and practices of program development and administration. Methods and techniques of leadership and management.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
District policies, procedures and current educational programs.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Oral and written communication skills.
Public relations principles and techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
Manage, direct and provide effective leadership for a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments. Develop, coordinate and manage programs and services to meet the District’s goals and objectives.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Identify and respond to sensitive organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare and present comprehensive, effective oral and written reports.
Prepare and administer an operational budget.
Interpret, apply and explain applicable federal, state and district policies, laws and regulations related to assigned functions.
Plan and organize multiple activities and tasks to meet schedules and timelines.
Work successfully with District faculty, administrators and staff, as well as community representatives. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled,sexual orientation and cultural populations of community college students.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, demonstrating advanced writing skills.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Application Documents: (The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

1. Online District Application form

2. Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.

3. CV or Resume.

4. Copy of unofficial college/university transcripts, which verify minimum qualifications.

Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. An

official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Educational Administrators will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.

5. If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the “Documents Needed To Apply” section entitled “Equivalency” in the online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other documents.

6. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the online application. NOTE: If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit   http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

7. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment.  Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.

8. Within the online application, there is a required section to list three professional references; a maximum of six references may be submitted.  These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position.  These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance.

Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/ by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position.  Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Please Note: You will receive a confirmation number when your complete application has been successfully submitted online.

Selection Procedure:

Online applications will be initially reviewed by the selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will identify the candidates who are best qualified for the position.  The hiring supervisor and the Superintendent/President will interview the finalists, conduct reference checks, and make the final selection recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.

Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:

If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment:

? Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis risk assessment.

? Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization that you have the right to work in the United States permanently and do not now or in the future require sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring institutions.

? Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application.

WORKING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office, community and athletic field environment. Constant interruptions. Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions. Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment. Lifting, moving and carrying boxes and other materials.

For all openings, deadlines, and link to online application, please visit our website at: https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/

Santa Barbara City College,

721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA  93109-2394

(805) 965-0581Ext. 2258

Interviews by Invitation Only

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.