Dean of Liberal Arts and General Education

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs the Dean of Liberal Arts and General Education sets the vision and is responsible for the following departments: Communication Computer Science

Developmental Education English Fine Arts Social Sciences Humanities mathematics Reading and World Language programs. The dean provides daytoday management and strategic leadership for topics associated with the above instructional areas such as: academic and strategic planning assessment and curricular mapping course/program articulation scheduling faculty/staff mentorship evaluation and professional development academic program review budgeting continuous quality improvement and pedagogical innovation. This position provides direction for the area of related curricular and cocurricular arenas. The dean serves in a leadership capacity on the RCTC Academic Affairs Cabinet and Presidents Management Team. This position also interacts and coordinates curricular and related efforts with secondary institutions the Minnesota State system and other Higher Education partners. As a part of the Colleges academic leadership team the dean works with community organizations business and industry workforce development and other entities to understand and address local and regional education al and workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership vision direction and supervision of assigned personnel programs and disciplines. Collaborate with faculty and staff to offer innovative curricular and cocurricular offerings to ensure academic excellence and vitality. Develop sound rapport and working relations with all key constituents. Responsible for participating in college strategic and academic planning to set academic vision direction and priorities. Work with faculty and staff to create environments that foster and enhance student success. Advocate for the needs of RCTC students faculty and staff. Serve as the administrative lead on search committees for divisional hiring processes. Actively participate in state and national educational conferences and monitor program outcome data for identifiable trend analysis. Work with RCTC leadership to keep current institutional policies. Work with the Presidents Cabinet in setting annual budgets for academic areas in the division. Review program/discipline data and recommend revision program expansion new program development suspension and/or closure of existing programs based on needs analysis enrollment data financial viability and other factors. Responsible for hiring recommendations orientation training and development performance evaluations administering collective bargaining agreements and compliance with the Minnesota State system state and federal policies rules and regulations related to personnel management. Provide leadership for maintaining program standards as required by system state and national regulatory bodies as appropriate. Work with faculty to implement and facilitate effective advisory committees to maintain relevant program/discipline offerings.

• Seek and establish partnerships to meet division and college outcomes. Collaborate with Minnesota State system partners to enhance educational offerings. Implement and maintain education transfer pathways where applicable. Collaborate with area high schools and postsecondary institutions business/industry and government agencies to develop educational programs and maximize resources. Actively serve on advisory boards for all programs/disciplines to ensure programming meets needs of constituents. Partner with deans across the state to promote a cohesive statewide approach to education. Collaborate with other departments to encourage multidisciplinary approach to education. Meet with EVPAA foundation staff alumni business leaders and other potential financial supporters to help develop new ways to grow and further develop the division.

• Guide evaluate and administer program/discipline curriculum in collaboration with faculty. Maintain a systematic review process for changes in program/discipline curriculum. Lead the division in regular assessment and evaluation of class course program division and college learning outcomes. Monitor and assess the need for day evening weekend hybrid online and other instructional modalities to maximize student success retention and completion. Work with program department and division faculty to develop new and revised curricular offerings and services for the division. Provide guidance for and implement alternative options for degree completion e.g. credit for prior learning PSEO concurrent enrollment and articulations).

• Working with area Program Leader/Division Coordinators facilitate the development of and approve course schedules for each academic term to best meet student needs. In conjunction with program/ discipline faculty manage practices related to successful progression of students. Assist in guiding students to the appropriate coursework for successful completion of their respective degree. Provide leadership to maintain a diverse student body.

• Manage the nonpersonnel budget and work with program and departmental faculty to ensure submission of annual budget requests for all areas. Advocate for program operating and strategic budget requests to meet institutional needs/goals. Approve purchase orders requisitions and equipment repair requests as needed. Manage instructional budget for departments within budget goals set. Manage and make relevant recommendations concerning physical facilities.

• The dean will ensure Diversity and Affirmative Action through the following: Ensure compliance with college affirmative action program and equal treatment of all employees; assist in identifying and resolving problems and eliminating barriers which inhibit equal opportunity; encourage the hiring and promotion of qualified protectedclass members where disparity exists; communicate the colleges affirmative action policy to unit staff; perform other duties to support affirmative action as assigned by the college president.

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Preferred Qualification

Other Requirements

Exempt typical work week MondayFriday 8am4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

At RCTC occasional and situationalteleworkis welcomed for some roles. Our aim is to ensure that the needs of our students employees and the College are consistently met.This position is based at RCTC in Rochester Minnesota where relationships and the needs of our employeesmatter.

About Minnesota State

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a comprehensive twoyear college in the Minnesota State System. RCTC offers over 70 programs in 10 pathways with both liberal arts and career/technical education academic options.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesotas State employees have in common

• A sense of purpose in their work

• Connection with their coworkers and communities

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee youll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• 12 paid holidays each year

• Lowcost 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 insuranceto provide support for your family in the event of death

• Shortterm and longterm disability insurancethat can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

• Taxfree expense accounts for health dental and dependent care

• Resources that provide support and promote physical emotional social and financial wellbeing

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training classes and professional development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Federal Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information visit the Federal Student Aid website atstudentaid

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 wellbeing 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 variesbased on type of employment agency funding availability union/collective bargaining agreement location and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document athttp://mn/mmb/employeerelations/laborrelations/Labor/.

The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at ourCampus Safety webpage.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! 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 pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover 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. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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