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Executive Director of Business Services

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  • Develops short-term and long-term financial goals for the district, regular financial forecasts, and other financial reports for internal and external use by the District.
  • Directs, plans and coordinates the District’s budget planning, development and implementation process.
  • Develops and monitors the District’s cash flow, debt management, long-term capital planning/management, financial forecasts, student accounting and student enrollment projections and board policies.
  • Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the District’s decentralized purchasing, contracting, risk management, and related functions
  • Provides strategic leadership through integrated practices for the finance and other operational departments
  • Provides technical financial advice and counsel to directors, managers, superintendent and school board on all financial matters
  • Oversees the essential business/finance department functions including accounting, student enrollment, payroll, purchasing, as well as the following operational departments: transportation, food service, and maintenance.
  • Cost negotiation packages for the district for negotiated bargaining groups.

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Royalton Public Schools’ main office is in Royalton, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 932 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.royaltonpublicschools.org

City Website: https://www.royaltonmn.com

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Royalton School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
  • Effective mediates and accommodates different perspectives; values teamwork
  • Is familiar with state and federal education laws
  • Follows the School Board’s chosen educational philosophy which reflects the community’s values
  • Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2020-2021 school year is $130,341. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 22, 2021

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at https://mnmsba.myrevelus.com/.  To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on March 22, 2021, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Royalton Public Schools Superintendent;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Lee Warne, MSBA Service Provider, [email protected] or 507-828-2468.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

Superintendent

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Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: Dassel-Cokato Schools

District Address: 4852 Reardon Ave. SW, Cokato, MN 55321

Qualifications: Hold licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota. Experience as a Superintendent, district office or principal setting preferred. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, and supporting all students to be successful.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. David Vick (847-343-0039), Dr. David Clough (847-644-5556), Dr. Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790)

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – “In partnership with our communities and families, we will educate and inspire all learners to maximize their potential, promote lifeline learning, and become contributing members of society.”

  • Strong stakeholder developed character traits program that emphasizes these traits in all schools: respect, responsibility, resiliency, integrity, compassion and understanding diversity
  • Embraces its vision of “Educate, Innovate, Succeed”
  • Strong staff at all levels
  • Supportive community
  • Excellent facilities
  • Good class sizes
  • Stable financially, levy passed in 2018
  • Able in last 2 years to restore reductions in the areas of supplies, capital budgets and eliminate the deficit spending trend that they were in
  • Strong fund balance (about 10%)
  • Enrollment trends stable to slightly increasing
  • Academic achievement high in most areas
  • MCA Math and Reading scores are higher than state average in all grades surpassing state averages by 8-21 % in math and 11-21 % in reading
  • Excellent Performing Arts Center
  • Recreation Center near completion
  • Area Learning Center to open in new location this fall
  • Strong extracurricular programs in athletics and fine arts, clubs – 85% of high school students participate in at least 1 activity
  • Strong academic offerings and curriculum at all levels
  • All students K-12 have computers available for use in the classroom
  • Grades 5-6 have one computer per student to use in the classroom and 7-12 students have their own computer assigned and can take them home
  • High school vison statements encourage personal relationships, personnel responsibilities, and academic rigor
  • The Middle School mission is to encourage a positive attitude towards learning while preparing students with transferable and meaningful skills for life in a global society.
  • The Elementary schools’ mission is to provide enriching educational experiences for all students and building a better tomorrow for all students.
  • Community Education program provides quality, lifelong learning opportunities for all with youth programming, adult enrichment and recreational programming and ABE, ESL and GED programs
  • Excellent music programs in all schools
  • Strong support services at all grade levels
  • Graduation rate of 90%
  • 14% of students receive special education services, 25 % of students receive free or reduced lunch

Communities Served: Dassel-Cokato is located approximately 50 miles west of downtown Minneapolis, MN, and includes the communities of Dassel and Cokato and surrounding areas in Wright county.

Student Population: 2100

District Operating Budget: 24 million General Fund

District Schools:

  • Early Childhood Center
  • Dassel Elementary School K-4
  • Cokato Elementary School K-4
  • Dassel-Cokato Middle School 5-8
  • Dassel-Cokato High School 9-12
  • Area Learning Center

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Settled 2019-2021

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: March 29
  • Selected candidates taken to the Board on: April 5
  • First round interviews on: April 6,7
  • Second round interviews on: April 12, 13, 14
  • Position Begins: July 1, 2021

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: https://www.isd466.org/

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply through the website http://www.schoolexecconnect.com/ if you are interested in this position.

You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.

Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences / MnSCU Administrator 6

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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

 

Superintendent

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Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: Sartell-St. Stephen Schools, Independent School District 748

District Address: 212 3rd Ave. N., Sartell, MN 56377

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota. Experience as a Superintendent, Principal, or a District Office setting preferred. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, and supporting staff learning and development and financial management.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790 – [email protected]), Mr. Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997 – [email protected]).

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission–To inspire the entire community to develop well-rounded citizens capable of becoming successful and contributing members of society by providing outstanding instruction in a caring and supportive environment where excellence is the expected outcome for all learners.

  • District values are: Active Citizenship, Scholarship, 21st Century Learning, Professional Growth, Welcoming Environment and Whole Child Focus.
  • A construction bond was passed in 2016 to build a new high school which opened in the fall of 2019. Other buildings were updated and reconfigured for the opening of school in 2020.
  • The new high school offers bright, open common spaces, classrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, instead of solid walls, and a variety of learning spaces for individual, small-group, and large-group work as well as spaces for creating digital media projects.
  • Staff at Sartell High School provides a rigorous academic program. Students select from a wide array of core courses as well and electives and extra-curricular options. A school within a school provides alternative learning options.
  • Staff at Sartell Middle School creates an excellent learning environment appropriate for students in grades 6-8. The school programs and services meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of middle school-aged students.
  • Staff at two elementary schools serve students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. Both are exciting places for our youngest children and encourage parents as partners in their child’s education.
  • The Early Childhood Learning Center serves students in Pre-K and kindergarten classes.
  • The district is committed to the following 21st Century learning skills: critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration across networks, agility and adaptability, initiative and entrepreneurship, effective written and oral communication, accessing and analyzing information, and creativity and imagination.
  • The district focuses on differentiating instruction, personalizing education for students, utilizing technology to maximize student achievement, and ensuring best practices in instruction and assessment in every classroom.
  • District ACT composite scores (24.4) outperform state (21.3) and national (20.6) averages.
  • High quality extracurricular and enrichment opportunities for students of all ages.
  • Increasing enrollment.
  • 5% of district students enroll in district schools.
  • 8% of students are free and reduced lunch students.
  • 2% of students receive special education services.
  • 308 certified staff serve students.
  • In 2018 a community survey 90% rated the quality of education as good to excellent and 86% agree or strongly agree that the community receives a good value from its investment in local public schools.
  • Strong participation by students in school lunch program.
  • MCA scores rank higher in comparison to like districts.
  • $460 in referendum authority approved through 2030.
  • Low transportation costs for similar districts.
  • In 2010-11, the district had the highest percentage of expenditures going to regular instruction compared to both like-sized and aspirational districts.
  • K-5 Average class size is 24. 6-8 average class size is 29. 9-12 average class size is 30.
  • Strong gifted programming, technology, staff development, music programming, and teacher leadership.
  • Strong evaluation of all district programs that add to effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Strong Early Childhood and School Readiness programs.
  • Strong community and district support of the schools and the programs they offer.
  • Financially stable.

Communities Served: The Sartell-St. Stephen School District is located in Central Minnesota. The boundaries of the district touch the surrounding school districts of St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids-Rice, and Holdingford. The population of the Sartell-St. Stephen communities is approximately 17,000.

Student Population: 4200

District Budget: $47 million with a $13 million reserve fund balance

District Schools:

  • Sartell High School (9-12)
  • Sartell Middle School (6-8)
  • Riverview Intermediate School (3-5)
  • Pine Meadow Primary School (1-2)
  • Oak Ridge Early Learning Center (PK-K)

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: February 24
  • Selected candidates taken to the Board on: March 1
  • First round interviews on: March 2,3
  • Second round interviews on: March 8,9,10
  • Position Begins: July 1, 2021

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: https://www.sartell.k12.mn.us/

Application Process:
Apply through the website http://www.schoolexecconnect.com/ if you are interested in this position.

You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, a copy of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.