Associate Dean of Campus Operations

Connecticut State Community College•Middletown, CT

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. The Associate Dean of Campus Operations oversees the day-to-day campus environment and provides leadership, general direction, and administration of the campus's facilities, maintenance and custodial services, financial support services, information technology services, emergency preparedness, and auxiliary services (e.g., campus security, campus bookstore, food services). He/she assists the President/CEO in managing the overall budget and serves as a liaison with appropriate local, State, and College officials.

Requirements

Master's degree in an appropriate field with five (5) or more years of experience in higher education or academic administration, which includes three (3) years of experience in the supervision of the work of others or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.
Budget and fiscal management
Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
Campus Operations and Security
Higher education administration
Supervision and training
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in budget preparation, financial management, or operations, including budget responsibility
Experience in applying relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
Experience working with the state agencies managing building construction, renovation and environmental considerations
Experience creating and implementing emergency preparedness policies and procedures
Experience working with communities underrepresented and/or historically underserved in higher education

Responsibilities

Budget and Fiscal Management accountable for assisting with managing the campus budget and collaborating with the College to ensure efficient and effective performance of the campus.
Facilities and Capital Planning and Management accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus buildings, equipment, and grounds, and developing plans and capital budgets for the campus's future facilities' needs.
Campus Operations accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the campus's facilities, equipment, and utilities.
Emergency Preparedness and Security accountable for campus safety and security and campus-wide emergency preparedness.
Business and Auxiliary Operations accountable for managing the services associated with business and auxiliary operations.
Consulting and Advisement accountable for consulting and advising with the President/CEO and serving as a liaison within the College.
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.