Director Biohealth Career Pathways
Director Biohealth Career Pathways
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Description
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins largest and most diverse technical college offering 170 highquality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a fouryear degree. MATC is transforming lives industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATCs diverse team members 42 of whom are employees of colorwork with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse twoyear institutions in the Midwest. Together we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC atwww.matc.
This is a grantfunded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 09/30/2029.
Under the direction of the Dean STEM Pathway this Director Biohealth Career Pathways position works to advance the educational and workforce training vision of the Biohealth Tech Hub and directs activities related to the Biotechnology Radiography and CNC programs. The director also promotes a collaborative communicative working environment with project stakeholders (including leadership in the MCT and Healthcare Pathways) and external partners in an effort to promote the Colleges Mission and Vision and to provide a positive learning environment that leads to students who complete relevant degree programs and enter the workforce in a field related to Biohealth.
Additionally this individual networks with Biohealth Tech Hub partners and facilitates partnerships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure the success of the ABC Pathways project; develops strategic plans for funding for Biohealth ABC Pathways initiatives; and provides leadership in managing Biohealth Tech Hub grants and other funding sources in collaboration with initiative team leaders.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- External Stakeholder Relationship Management: Manages relationships with key external stakeholders including but not limited to grant and industry partners faculty and staff. Collaborates with teams in various functions and design strategies to improve communication and collaboration across teams. Networks and continuously improves external and internal relationships to aid in meeting the goals and financial sustainability of the ABC Pathways project.
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborates with the Dean of STEM Biohealth project partners and district wide administration on aligning programs and curriculum to labor market needs and maximizing opportunities for student success. Serves as a participant and leader in the Actualizing Biohealth Careers (ABC) Pathways project management team and provides leadership in ABC Pathways programs.
- Operational Oversight: Performs or facilitates operational activities related to the ABC Pathways program at MATC such as timesheet approval office scheduling purchasing repair orders tracking or maintenance requests. Compiles reports as needed by the ABC Pathways project partners.
- DataDriven Decision Making and Continuous Improvement: Leverages data analytics to drive informed decisionmaking and fosters continuous improvement within the area of responsibility. Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and relevant metrics to gain actionable insights and monitors performance measures aligned with organizational goals. Utilities data to inform strategic and operational decisions.
- Applies continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. PlanDoStudyAct) based on data analysis promoting a datadriven culture and enhancing team data literacy.
- Committee Participation and System Engagement: Participates in crossfunctional committees and organizes reviews and debriefs meetings among stakeholders. Attends internal and external meetings and may serve as chair/cochair for other committees.
- Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles values truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
- Budget Planning and Fiscal Administration: Assists with preparing and administering capital operational and grant budgets and reconciles and balances accounts in accordance with Biohealth Pathways grant and other funding requirements. Identifies program needs and works with WI Biohealth Tech Hub leadership to identify and secure applicable federal and state grants in partnership with appropriate stakeholders.
- Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes maintains and enhances positive work relationships with staff faculty administrators and other stakeholders.
- Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages a high performing team that is highly skilled and motivates staff to remain focused on the delivery of quality and valueadded services and allocates crossfunctional responsibilities and work processes. Responsibilities include hiring coaching/mentoring performance management and progressive discipline as needed.
- Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups trainings workshops seminars committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
- Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Compliance with all state federal and accreditation standards/requirement as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Biology Health or related field and five 5 years of related work experience with three 3 years of supervisory experience or one 1 year of staff supervision combined with an Emerging Leaders equivalency.
Preferred Education & Experience: Masters degree in Biology Health or related field and more than five 5 years of experience with a minimum of three 3 years of supervisory experience.
Required Licensure/Certification: None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Delegation of Work:
- Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s).
Supervision Given:
- Supervises managerial supervisory and professional personnel. Provides recommendations on hiring new employees; on coaching and counseling; on training; and granting time off.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of the functions and objectives of Biohealth and/or Biotechnology and workforce developmentrelated programs and student support services. Strong understanding of vocational technical and adult education in academic administration.
Knowledge and experience conceptualizing and delivering successful public and private grantsupported projects in a higher education setting.
Ability to problem solve and analyze effectively including use of data analytics such as to analyze and interpret statistical and management data. Demonstrated ability to gather information identify patterns or connections between situations.
Ability to persuade and influence across employment levels and across a large variety of different stakeholders in a higher education setting.
Ability to overcome obstacles by engaging outside resources or utilizing executive direction.
Ability to complete projects in a higher education setting.
Ability to organize prioritize and schedule work assignments.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means across all levels of employees and management including public speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to establish collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers students teachers staff representatives of outside agencies educational institutions and the general public.
Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position including spreadsheets and Google Suite.
Demonstrates integrity and deals effectively fairly and in a timely fashion with all stakeholders.
Ability to establish workflows manage multiple projects across divisions and meet necessary deadlines.
CORE COMPETENCIES:- Customer focus
- Action oriented
- Values differences
- Selfdevelopment
- Compassion
- Business insight
- Balances stakeholders
- Resourcefulness
- Drives results
- Attracts top talent
- Drives engagement
- Manages ambiguity
- Courage
- Demonstrates selfawareness
- Instills trust
- Builds effective teams
- Drives vision and purpose
Supplemental Information
Start Date: This position supports the STEM Pathway and is available to start as soon as possible. This is a grantfunded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 09/30/2029.
Hours: This position is fulltime 1.0 FTE/40 hours per week. Hours are varied but are generally between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends are required based on student programs and initiatives.Hours vary based on departmental needs.Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.
Salary: The salary for this position is listed to the midpoint of the 2024/2025 salary range. Salary placement is determined by a review of the applicants employment (on the job application only) and educational background. Please be sure to include your complete work history.Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.
EEO/AA: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee applicant for employment student or applicant for admission on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation creed religion political affiliation marital status parental status pregnancy disability age membership in any reserve component of the armed forces union affiliation arrest and conviction record or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process please contact our office at(Wisconsin Relay System: 711 or email. Women veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
