MnSCU Administrator 9 - Interim VP of Academic & Student Affairs

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The Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs provides educational and administrative leadership to Academic and Student Affairs faculty and staff to achieve a high standard of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning inclusion and diversity strategic retention management persistence and completion instructional and student support technologies management and operation of all student services and faculty and staff professional growth. The Vice President will provide the vision and overall guidance for policy formulation educational planning the Higher Learning Commission and programmatic accreditation processes budgeting and new program development in an integrated academic and student services/student success setting. The Vice President will report to the Lake Superior College President and serve as the executive administrative representative on Academic Affairs and Standards Council and participate in various Minnesota State community state and national organizations.

Salary Range

$116314 $185771 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in any field related to the College programming or to higher education leadership;
• 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 commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college;
• Experience managing complex budgets;
• Administrative-level experience working in a unionized College or University environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds and commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Preferred Qualification

• Doctorate degree in a College-related field with an alignment to managing and leading in Higher Education;
• Demonstrated success developing and sustaining new academic programs;
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective enrollment management strategies;
• Knowledge of and experience with policies and practices relating to excellence in teaching; curriculum development; instructional program planning and budgeting; program innovation assessment program development and review; articulation/transfer; faculty evaluation; staff development; distance and on-line education; course and faculty scheduling; technology to support instruction and overall college infrastructure; and customized training;
• Knowledge of and experience in the areas of fostering relationships with public school and workforce partners;
• Experience with or knowledge of customized training or revenue-generating workforce solutions;
• Experience supervising employees in a collective bargaining environment;
• Success in grant writing and administration;

About Lake Superior College

Lake Superior College is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator deeply committed to fostering the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. We unequivocally 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 proactively seek to cultivate a diverse and talented workforce. We sincerely encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including women racial and ethnic historically underrepresented groups persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status. Our commitment to affirmative action is integral to creating a workplace that values and leverages the unique perspectives and contributions of every employee. LSC actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff who represent the richness of our institution and the broader community we serve by fostering their development and recognizing their contributions. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where all individuals feel valued respected and empowered.

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 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. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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