Dean of Business and Industry

at  South Central College

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary purpose of the Dean of Business and Industry is to lead the successful development, expansion, revision, improvement and maintenance of high-quality academic programs, supporting the best interests of South Central College students.
The Dean of Business and Industry promotes academic achievement and learning consistent with established educational objectives, quality standards and fiscal responsibility, accreditation standards, and the college mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a related discipline such as education or educational leadership from a regionally accredited college/university
• Two (2) years of administrative experience in higher education serving as a Department Chair/Head or higher
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching or training excellence. Broad understanding of the various disciplines which constitute strong business and industry programs
• Dynamic and innovative leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, resolve conflict, and identify solutions to complex problems
• Ability to manage day-to-day needs and execute operational requirements
• Experience in fiscal planning and budgeting
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships and collaborative agreements
• Demonstrated passion for community and technical college student success
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in a related discipline, doctor of education, educational leadership, or higher education degree
• Five (5) years of administrative experience in higher education serving as a Department Chair/Head or higher
• Three (3) years working in business and industry in a leadership/management role.
• Three or more years of experience in supervising professional personnel, which includes evaluating, motivating and developing employees
• Teaching in a higher education setting
• Experience overseeing selective admission programs
• Working knowledge of higher education policies, practices, and procedures
• Experience working in a union environment administering contracts
• Experience securing other sources of funding
• Evidence of data-informed decision making and effective strategies to increase enrollment and retention
• Experience building and supporting programs across multiple sites
• Proven success in strategic planning, assessment, and change initiatives

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State)Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Please apply online at www.southcentral.edu/hr as ONLY online applications will be considered.

South Central College requires that you include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae which clearly addresses the requirements of the position as described above.
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application screening).

Please be prepared with a list of 5 references and their contact information, 2 of which are current or past managers/supervisors.
For recent graduates:
Teachers, professors, and instructors may qualify as manager references. This information will be obtained from you as applicable during the recruitment process.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide strategic instructional leadership for the college.

• Cultivate effective teaching and learning in the areas of pedagogy, assessment of student learning, faculty development, curriculum development, instructional technology, instructional design, and online learning.
• Identify and support suitable internship and supervised occupational learning sites.
• Ensure the faculty and staff follow assessment policies and procedures, required training, and professional development plans and evaluations.
• Supervise program and regional accreditation activities, serving as a liaison with accrediting agencies, and preparing reports, and overseeing site visits as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with business and industry focusing on the college’s mission of student success and regional economic development.
• Oversee program Advisory Committee and program curriculum planning meetings.
• Analyzes systems, policies and practices and commits to continuous program improvement through the strategic use of culturally responsive data.
• Keep abreast of national, statewide, and programmatic trends, issues, legislation, and political action impacting program accreditation and operations.
• Develop, recommend, and implement Minnesota State and SCC policies and procedures for academic affairs.

4. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Participate in college planning and budgeting processes.
• Identify, communicate and monitor capital and instructional expenditures.
• Develop, implement, and manage grant-funded programming in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Partnerships.
• Partner to solve problems, adapt communication and approaches, and support healthy disagreements, that advance institutional goals.
• Interact with the community to foster understanding and to solicit support for overall college objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of Minnesota State and SCC policy assuring compliance within realm of responsibility.
• Manage program budgets, review and revise budgets, contain costs and authorize department purchases.
• Maximize use and safety of instructional facilities. Apply strategies which improve facility utilization in instructional spaces. Ensure instructional lab facilities meet compliance standards and reflect best practices.
• Provide leadership through representation on college committees.
• Collaborate with the VPAA in the identification and selection of new programs to meet market needs.
• Work collaboratively with other college deans to provide appropriate courses in support of college programs.