MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Career and Technical Education Specialist

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

12d • $26 - $37

About The Position

Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College seek a Career and Technical Education Specialist to support coordination of the colleges' career and technical education initiatives and supporting activities to increase enrollment in career and technical education (CTE) pathways in support of the college’s strategic framework and equity goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of career and technical education experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Budget management experience.
• Ability to analyze data and appropriately use it in decision making.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to successfully develop and execute initiatives or projects.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear presentations to all levels in an organization.
• Ability to write clear plans and reports to satisfy external agencies’ and other stakeholders’ requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in higher education, business, or other relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Perkins grant management experience.
• Experience managing an annual budget of $50,000 or more.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Perkins grant initiatives and supporting activities.
• Develop and coordinate Perkins grant budget and spending.
• Ensure grant compliance and compliance with other mandates.
• Ensure appropriate Perkins consortia governance.
• Collaborates with internal and external organizations and other entities to advocate for CTE.
• Provides coordination and support for consortia activities and assists with communication among partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner including dual enrollment support and other special projects.

Benefits

• Our generous benefits include 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time