Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 01/25/2021
Closing Date: Open until filled. First review of applicants 02/22/2021.
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State/Central Lakes College
Division/Unit: Administration/Vice President ASA
Appointment Type: Full-time, Unlimited
Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies
Days of Work: Varies
Travel Required: Occasionally
Salary Range: $80,858 – $129,377 Annual
Classified Status: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union 220, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Personnel Plan for Administrators
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE 1.0
Location: Brainerd
Re-Posting: No
Connect 700 Program Eligible: No
Position Control Number: 00795539
Previous Incumbent: Martha Kuehn
Job ID: F069P
Job Description
Central Lakes College is hiring an administrator that will cultivate CLC’s culture of caring and our strategic pillars: inspires learning, advances innovation, and transforming lives, for our Liberal Arts and Sciences Division located on the Brainerd Campus. The Dean will assist in leading the college’s efforts to promote a relationship-based culture that respects and honors the talents of the employees of CLC. The Dean will provide leadership and supervision for 27-Liberal Arts departments, 2-technical programs, along with OER, e-learning, the tutoring center, library, Honors program, theatre, music and performing arts, study abroad program, and the transfer pathway program. Working under the direction of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean will be the key contact for the Adult Basic Education, and the Developmental Education and serve on the Academic Affairs and Standards Council.
The Brainerd Lakes area is an active, growing community offering a wide array of activities and amenities. A small town with rich arts programming, a vast variety of businesses of all shapes and sizes. A top-rated healthcare system and a school system with a history of academic and athletic excellence. The Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences will have a key role in developing relationships and partnerships within the community while supporting college and community initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job)
- • Master’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
- • Three years of teaching experience.
- • One year of supervisory and leadership experience.
- • Demonstrated commitment to the success of culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse students, faculty and staff.
- • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills including public speaking to effectively communicate with various stakeholder groups.
- • Ability to motivate employees to work towards department and college goals.
- • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- • Knowledge of higher ed topics and trends.
Preferred Qualifications (desired but not expected to have to enter job)
- • Earned Doctorate Degree
- • Human relation skills to deal effectively with diverse internal and external clientele.
- • Leadership experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
- • Experience in strategic planning and budget development.
- • Excellent listening, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- • Effective project management skills and the ability to analyze, interpret and present data.
- • Exercise sound judgment and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills-individually and through teams.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
A background check is required.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
HOW TO APPLY
Central Lakes College requests that applicants upload a resume, cover letter, and any additional required documents to apply for this position. Apply online at https://clcmn.peopleadmin.com/. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Application deadline: Position open until filled. First review of applicants will be February 22, 2021.
Why Work for Us
At Central Lakes College, 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, 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.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Michelle at [email protected] or 218.855-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 contact Human Resources at 218-855-8055. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
NOTICE OF VACANCY
It is the policy of Central Lakes College to ensure that the selection for this position is accessible to all candidates. This document can be made available in alternative formats by calling Human Resources at 218-855-8055