MnSCU Administrator 6

Dean of Academic Affairs - Construction Trades, Transportation & Manufacturing

Administrator

Riverland Community College

Academic Affairs

Liberal Arts

Albert Lea, MN

Exempt

Full Time

1.0

Unlimited

Riverland Community College seeks an experienced, equity-minded, student-focused, visionary leader to serve as the Dean of Academic Affairs, leading the Construction Trades, Transportation and Manufacturing departments. We welcome your inquiries, recommendations, or nominations for this great opportunity.

89,250

115,500

Annual

220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan

• • Serve as Campus Dean (Albert Lea campus) working collaboratively with the Director of Facilities to ensure smooth operation of campus facilities and grounds
  • Provide leadership and oversight of all academic programs in Trades and Transportation at the Albert Lea Campus
  • Work collaboratively with the Academic and Student Affairs Leadership Team to eliminate equity gaps and increase student success
  • Support teaching and learning programs, services, partnerships and personnel to serve students effectively
  • Demonstrate dedication to helping the College achieve HSI status and expanded diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
  • Support faculty in closing equity gaps as part of the Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 goals.

 

• Master’s Degree in related discipline or leadership from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of innovative programs and pedagogy designed to serve diverse, non-traditional and adult students.
• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to assessment of prior student learning.
• Ability to organize time and diverse tasks, to communicate clearly, to conduct meetings, to direct others, and to follow up on tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated skill in working effectively with personnel conflicts and concerns.
• Experience in developing and administering budgets.

• • Demonstrated success promoting the values of shared governance.
  • Knowledge of community and technical college organization, curriculum, goals, vision, system regulations and contracts, fiscal regulations and procedures.
  • Demonstrated proven record for accurately assessing emerging college, business and community needs for cost-effective program development/implementation.
  • Demonstrated skill in executing projects effectively.
  • Ability to recruit women and other diverse populations into Trades and Technology.
  • Bilingual/Multilingual fluency in Spanish or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
  • Demonstrated experience working with a multicultural and underserved populations.

 

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Please refer to the 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Personnel Plan for Administrators for contract details including benefits specific to this position

The State of Minnesota offers a broad base of programs available to benefits eligible employees and their eligible family members. For information, please visit MMB State Employee Group Insurance Program.

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07/01/2024

01/08/2024

01/31/2024

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Yes

To ensure full consideration, provide a cover letter, CV or resume and unofficial copies of relevant transcripts. Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by January 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Aimee Sue Larson, VP of Human Resources & Employee Relations

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please email hr@riverland.edu and indicate what assistance is needed.