Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and General Education

at  Rochester Community and Technical College

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will support all liberal art and general education faculty and will focus primarily on administrative processes to improve efficiencies and allow faculty to focus efforts on the classroom and improved student learning. The work in this position is highly collaborative working with faculty and staff across many disciplines.

This position:

• Assists in leading and administrative support for liberal arts and general education with direct responsibility for First Year Experience.
• Assists with academic and strategic planning, assessment, scheduling, faculty/staff mentoring, academic program review, course program/articulation, budgeting, continuous quality improvement and pedagogical innovation.
• Leads faculty and staff in academic support service areas including The Echo (student newspaper), Goddard Library, Learning Center, Phi Theta Kappa, and K-12 collaborations.

As part of the College’s academic leadership team, the Associate Dean works to plan, guide, and carry out college wide strategic visions that will support the mission of the College. It involves working with community organizations, business and industry, workforce development and other entities to understand and address local and regional educational needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Education, or related field
• Three years teaching experience at post-secondary level
• Leadership or supervisory experience that required accountability for department, unit, function, program, or team/student results
• Experience working with diverse populations, student success initiatives and/or Developmental education
• Ability to conceptualize and manage detailed implementation; ability to effectively execute objectives in a timely and efficient manner
• Experience in budgeting, contract, and grant management in an education setting
• Strong organizational and budgetary management skills
• Excellent communication skills for working with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in student learning assessment and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to travel
• Ability to represent the College

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Progressive leadership and management experience in higher education
• Experience in higher education; knowledge of college systems, particularly two-year colleges, articulations, and collegial relationship development

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following:

• a cover letter that addresses the qualifications and experiences required
• resume/Curriculum Vitae
• copies of transcript(s) – undergraduate and graduate (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire)
• a list of professional references and copies of professional licenses, if required, for qualification purposes.

In accordance with the Minnesota State College and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety program, employees driving on college business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Please refer the Job description for details