Dean of Academic Affairs: Nursing & Allied Health

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•East Grand Forks, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Academic Affairs is a college-wide academic and campus leader who assumes primary responsibility for the supervision and assessment of all academic programs, instructional programming, personnel, and other areas designated by the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs (VPASA). The Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible to the VPASA and has broad accountability, within the shared governance framework, for ensuring quality instructional and academic programming. The Dean of Academic Affairs fosters, supports, and enhances a mission-driven academic environment that centers the student at the forefront of decision-making and is expected to engage as a collaborative member of the Academic & Student Affairs (ASA) team to maintain a positive, collegial, and productive environment. This position is charged with enhancing and increasing access, engagement, retention, and learner satisfaction consistent with the College’s strategic planning and best practices as well as promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability through transparent and collaborative programmatic budget development and assessments. This deanship’s areas of primary responsibility include the Nursing and Allied Health programs. Although based out of the East Grand Forks campus, the dean is accountable for ensuring the quality and integrity of assigned academic/career technical programming and supervising assigned faculty college-wide. This position directs applicable academic operations at the East Grand Forks campus with authority to make decisions on issues of an acute nature.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally (institutionally) accredited college or university
at least three years (6 semesters) of experience in educational leadership positions with progressive levels of responsibility as faculty or administrator
at least three years (6 semesters) of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Ability to travel weekly to be physically present at the East Grand Forks campus three (3) days per week and at the Thief River Falls campus two (2) days per week. This position is NOT eligible for telework.
Demonstrated success in building partnerships with industry.
Must submit CV or resume, and unofficial transcripts.
Applicants that do not submit the required application materials (CV/Resume and Official Transcripts) will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Credential in Nursing or Allied Health field.
Deep understanding of using data-informed assessment for continuous improvement.
Experience working in a union environment.
Previous experience working in a technical, community and/or comprehensive community & technical college.
Leadership maturity and ability to apply appropriate perspective to situations that allow for creative solutions to the multitude of daily situations that arise.
Knowledge of Higher Learning Commission policies and procedures including assessment for continuous improvement.
Evidence of incorporating a growth mindset into previous work.
Knowledge of: Dual/Concurrent enrollment Minnesota State College & Universities’ Guided Learning Pathways and Minnesota Career Clusters.
Skillsets: Skilled and effective use of written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
Problem solving to manage diverse and complex situations.
Evidence of consistent use of data to inform decision-making.
Effectively supervise, evaluate, motivate, and develop faculty and staff.
Ability to: Manage conflict, change, and transformation effectively.
Consistently follow through.
Frequently travel between Northland locations (mainly East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls with occasional travel to Roseau and Warroad).
Occasionally travel overnight and work non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

Provide innovative instructional leadership for the College in collaboration with Deans Council
Supervise and manage Northland’s concurrent enrollment programming.
Supervise and evaluate instructional programs and courses in collaboration with Deans Council and the Assessment & Program Review Committee.
Supervise and evaluate instructional personnel in assigned areas.
Provide fiscal oversight in assigned areas.
Provide necessary services in areas of assigned responsibility.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders (e.g. students, faculty, staff, peers, community agencies, advisory committees, business and industry partners as well as secondary and higher education partners).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.