Regional Campus Manager - Walker's Square

Milwaukee Area Technical College•Wi, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking a Regional Campus Manager for its Walker’s Square campus. Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President, Regional Campuses, with a dotted-line matrix relationship to primary supervisors in each area, the manager provides leadership, direction, and coordination for campus enrollment and retention functions. The manager also oversees the campus’s day-to-day operations and serves as its point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The position ensures compliance with college policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations across admissions, testing, and registration. It maintains accurate, consistent, student-centered services and improves internal processes. The manager oversees general student services operations, staff, campus resources, and budgets; analyzes and reports data; and works with matrix leaders to hire, train, guide, and develop campus staff. The role also builds community and institutional relationships and supports the college’s objectives. This is a year-round, 40-hour-per-week position based at Walker’s Square, performed entirely in person in Wisconsin. Occasional evenings may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education.
Three years of staff supervision, or two years of staff supervision with completion of Emerging Leaders.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing across employee and management levels, including public speaking and presentations.
Knowledge of budget planning and resource oversight.
Ability to build teams, provide guidance, coordinate projects, and apply effective supervision practices in a diverse organization.
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret statistical and management data; gather information; and identify patterns or connections.
Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Ability to evaluate problems and identify and implement creative solutions.
Ability to demonstrate integrity and deal effectively, fairly, and promptly with stakeholders.
Knowledge of effective supervision and management principles.
Leadership and team-building ability to supervise professional and staff employees and interact with all levels of management.
Ability to work at the Walker’s Square campus in person in Wisconsin for at least 40 hours per week; occasional evening work may be required.
Compliance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards and requirements, and MATC policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Five years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education, including staff supervision.

Responsibilities

Manage department and campus resources and deliver timely, effective services.
Oversee assigned staff’s day-to-day work and coordinate with matrix supervisors for academic support, accommodations, admissions, career services, cashiering, financial aid, library, the resource center, registration, student life, and testing.
Prepare and implement budgets in partnership with the Assistant Vice President, Regional Campuses, and monitor budget activity.
Direct data collection and processing, analyze results, prepare reports, provide standard reports upon request, and conduct routine data accuracy and quality-assurance audits.
Collaborate with matrix leaders to hire, train, lead, mentor, motivate, and evaluate campus-based staff, and encourage professional development and engagement.
Oversee daily operations of general student services offices and serve as the functional supervisor under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Regional Campuses.
Participate in community and civic organizations, industry associations, chambers of commerce, service clubs, and local events under the direction of the Associate Vice President.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators, including through cross-department committees.
Build and manage a high-performing team; allocate cross-functional responsibilities and work processes; hire, coach and mentor staff; manage performance; and apply progressive discipline as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of higher education best practices and standards, particularly in community colleges, and organize or participate in relevant workgroups, training, workshops, seminars, committees, professional associations, and conferences.
Perform other related duties within the scope of the position to support efficient divisional operations and institutional objectives.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements and MATC policies and procedures.