MnSCU Admin-9 - Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Working Title:
MnSCU Admin-9 - Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Administrator 9
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$122,203.00 - $195,175.00
Normandale Community College will be hosting a virtual open house on Thursday, October 8th at 11:00 AM CST for applicants to learn more about the college and culture. Register in advance for this webinar-style open house. After registering, you will receive an email with information for how to join. Click here to register for the open house.
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Classification: MnSCU Administrator 9
Unlimited, Full-time
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
Hybrid (telework 2x/week)
** We are aware of a Workday system issue that may cause an incorrect salary range to appear elsewhere in this posting. Please refer to the salary range listed below as the official range for this position.
Salary Range: Annually from $119,222 - 166,684
*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
The vacancy is posted on-line from Monday, September 21st through Monday October 12th until 11:59 PM.
THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT
The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs reports to the President, serves as the senior academic affairs officer, and has primary responsibility for leadership, management, strategic direction, policy development, and oversight for the academic affairs division. The Provost/Vice President provides critical leadership in enhancing and supporting the mission of the College by providing a range of academic services and programs to support students’ academic success and meet the diverse educational needs of students and the College community.
The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs provides the leadership, vision, and oversight for instructional programs. This position provides the vision and guidance for policy formulation, educational planning and new program development in an integrated instructional, academic support and student success setting. The Provost/Vice President is also responsible for academic planning, teaching, research, partnerships, and continuing education.
The Provost/Vice President, as the colleges’ chief academic affairs officer, provides administrative leadership and oversight of a large, complex college division which currently includes but is not limited to: Academic Operations; Business, Social Sciences, and Education; Humanities; Health Sciences; STEM; and Continuing Education/Customized Training.
The Provost/Vice President serves on the President’s cabinet and provides broad advice and assistance to the President in establishing and meeting the strategic direction of the college. As a member of the president’s senior administrative team, the Provost/Vice President develops policy and procedure on institutional issues, represents the College in Minnesota State decision-making and with other external agencies and bodies, and serves as a college officer/representative on public occasions.
This position will directly contribute to the achievement of the college’s strategic goals through individual, divisional, and college-wide efforts. The ideal candidate in this role is a visionary, inspiring, and transformational leader committed to the principles of equity and inclusion, and has a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management in a mission-driven organization.
Reports to: College President
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications required to be considered for an interview:
Master’s degree
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience within academic affairs at a college or university
Experience as an academic dean or equivalent position at the college or university level
Experience as a college or university faculty member, including teaching responsibilities and engagement in academic scholarship, curriculum development, and assessment of student learning, demonstrating an understanding of teaching, learning, and the academic mission of higher education
Experience in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, program development and evaluation, budget management, and supervision
Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and needs of college students, staff, and faculty
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, and exceptional written, oral, and public speaking skills
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative planning and shared governance in a multi-contract collective bargaining environment
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the mission and values of a community college, with an understanding and appreciation of equity, inclusion, and belonging principles in higher education
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree
Demonstrated experience leading innovation and organizational change as related to academic programs and workforce development
Demonstrated experience in dealing with demanding and high stress situations, multiple priorities, and varied situations simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, equitable solutions and make data-informed decisions to complex management and operational challenges
Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships
Demonstrated ability to build trust, teamwork, and cooperation among faculty, administrators and staff
Knowledge and understanding of higher education accreditation, FERPA laws, and student records
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 17,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 54% of whom are students of color and nearly 27% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. This position is also part of the Personnel Plan for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Administrators. The following link (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/administrators-plan.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your online application and supporting information to: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Bloomington/Vice-President--People---Culture---MnSCU-Admin-7_JR0000003117 (To be updated upon link creation)
Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position;
Upload (attach) current resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful