MnSCU Admin-6 - Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Metropolitan State University • Duluth, MN

6d

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and administrative support for instructional programs at Lake Superior College. Participate as part of campus leadership teams to provide an equity focused, innovative climate for programs targeted at college transfer, occupational preparation for full, and part-time students, economic development, customized training, community outreach and other educational and training needs of the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a discipline taught in the division or a related discipline is required
• 3 or more years of administrative experience at the level of Dean or higher
• 3 or more years of higher education teaching experience or equivalent experience working with faculty and students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching and/or training
• Possess knowledge of higher education organizations, curriculum, goals, vision, system policies, procedures and contracts, fiscal regulations, policies and procedures.
• Possess managerial and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of online learning and student record systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Higher Education Teaching experience
• Three or more years of experience in Academic leadership
• Experience in working in a unionized environment.
• Experience seeking and securing other sources of funding.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, direction, and administrative support for instructional programs
• Participate as part of campus leadership teams to provide an equity focused, innovative climate for programs targeted at college transfer, occupational preparation for full, and part-time students, economic development, customized training, community outreach and other educational and training needs of the community.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees