"Dean of Career, Technical and Workforce Education"

Job Description

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Career, Technical and Workforce Education is responsible for effective, creative leadership for instruction and industry partnerships.

• Supervises the following instructional and service areas: Accounting, Administrative and Healthcare Office Professional, Automotive Technology, Facility and Service Technician, Business, Carpentry, Computer Aided Design, Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Economics, and Welding as well as Business and Workforce Education.
• Plans, develops and implements innovative programs that offer supportive student learning environments.
• Advances innovative business, industry and community partnerships that fosters economic development and community engagement.
• Provides day-to-day management and strategic leadership for instructional innovation, academic and strategic planning, assessment and curriculum, course/program articulation, scheduling, faculty/staff mentorship and professional development, academic program review, budgeting, fiscal and human resources, continuous quality improvement, and pedagogical innovation.
• Leads innovation in secondary partnerships associated with the Carl D. Perkins Act. The dean serves in a leadership capacity on the RCTC Academic Affairs Cabinet, President's Management Team, Minnesota State, and other Higher Education partners.
• As a part of the College's academic leadership team the dean works with business and industry, community organizations and other entities to understand and address local and regional educational and workforce needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in a discipline reflective of positions current division programming.
• Three years of experience in post-secondary educational leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in educational program and/or curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated success in fostering collaborative working relationships.
• Budget experience.
• Experience in staffing, development and evaluation.
• Evidence of an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students.
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects.
• Strong organizational and budgetary management skills.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal, communication, organizational and facilitation skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Earned Doctorate.
• Ability to articulate programmatic and fundraising goals and relate those goals to college strategic goals and academic programming needs.
• Knowledge of higher education issues and the ability to relate those issues to governmental, corporate, and philanthropic communities in Minnesota.
• Supervision of faculty and instructional programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of Program Review, Strategic Planning and evidence of systematic decision making.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes.
• Evidence of professional leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making ability and agility.

Other Requirements

For optimal consideration apply by November 14, 2024 as review of applications will begin at that time. Position open until filled.

Full salary range is $93,713 to $149,940 effective 7/1/2024.

Please attach cover letter, resume, and transcripts.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 hours/day, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30.

Telework (Yes/No)

Situational telework as approved by supervisor.

About

Established in 1915, Rochester Community and Technical College is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 6,800 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC's expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date

01-02-2025

Open Date

10-17-2024

Posting Contact Name

Amanda Renee Melin

Posting Contact Email

nq1495jt@minnstate.edu

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