Associate Dean of Applied Technology

Lakeshore Technical College • Cleveland, WI

79d • $73,028 - $91,285

About The Position

Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean provides leadership and assists in managing operations and instructional programming across various programs within the Applied Technology division. Identify, research, and develop new career education program opportunities. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to achieve goals, ensuring high-quality program delivery and promoting integrity and ethics. Advocates for education accessibility and quality instruction and inspires a student-first culture. Champion college initiatives and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires the individual to achieve targets and other goals and objectives set by the Dean. Collaborate with the Division Dean, faculty, staff, and departments across the college to provide essential resources, information, autonomy, and support needed to achieve results. Beyond campus boundaries, the Associate Dean enhances the divisions and program's image and champions college initiatives and policies. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external stakeholders throughout every interaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college or university in a related discipline required.
• Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant occupational experience required.
• Three to five years of demonstrated leadership experience required.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• A valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Lakeshore's mission, vision, and strategic direction.
• Familiarity with different leadership styles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, manage, and coach faculty/staff capable of achieving results.
• Trust the judgment of others, delegating and giving latitude to exercise autonomy in their areas of expertise.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, fostering open and respectful interaction.
• Motivate faculty to incorporate contemporary adult learning theory into practice.
• Evolve to meet the continuing needs of our economy's manufacturing and business service sectors.
• Maintain customer focus by tailoring message and style, effectively communicating to internal and external customers.
• Guide Advisory Committees and foster engagement.
• Address staff and student issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Maintain a state of industry-relevant labs and classrooms.
• Analyze reports to assign workload effectively; manage personnel and non-personnel current expense and capital budgets.
• Utilize a problem-solving and decision-making process incorporating data, experience, and faculty and staff appropriately.
• Manage open and transparent division-level financial processes and communication.
• Seek resources from internal and external resources (e.g., Grants, donations) to meet division needs.
• Assist with grant management and reporting.
• Assist with developing plan(s) and budget for department.
• Engage faculty, staff, and stakeholders to create strategic division plans that align with the College Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Create a culture in which breakthrough ideas are generated to create and improve sales, programming, curriculum, delivery, and student success.
• Measure division performance using quality and key performance indicators, monitors, reports, and other available data.
• Ensure that student learning is assessed, improved, and effective through program review and continuous improvement processes.
• Design student-focused schedules that optimize workload and classroom efficiencies.
• Ensure program compliance with the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin Technical College System Board, and program accreditation standards.
• Balance the achievement of day-to-day results with accomplishments of key college initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• 6.95% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar
• 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
• College paid life and disability insurance
• Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
• Onsite fitness center and walking path
• Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
• Onsite wellness screenings
• Relocation assistance available
• Generous paid time off starting with 15 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave, 10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.
• Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events
• Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
• Common Read events
• Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs
• Identity theft protection
• Employee recognition and appreciation events
• Campus closed six Fridays during the summer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree