Vice President, People & Culture / MnSCU Admin-7
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Working Title:
Vice President People & Culture / MnSCU Admin-7Institution:
Normandale Community CollegeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrators PlanCity:
BloomingtonFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$100328.00 - $160965.00Normandale Community College will be hosting a virtual open house on Wednesday September 3rd at 11:00 AM CST for applicants to learn more about the college and culture. Register in advance for this webinar-style open house. After registering you will receive an email with information for how to join. Click here to Join the open house.
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women people of color persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.
Classification: MnSCU Administrator 7
Unlimited Full-time
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday Friday)
Hybrid (telework 2x/week)
Salary Range: Annually from $100328 - 140569 *Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
The vacancy is posted on-line from August 19 2025 through September 5 2025 until 11:59 PM.
THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT
The Vice President of People and Culture (VPPC) stewards the colleges human resources investigatory and equity & inclusion functions in alignment with its mission vision and strategic goals. The VPPC provides the vision and oversight for People & Culture policy formulation strategic planning and new program and initiative development. These areas include executive leadership for employee relations labor relations diversity equity and inclusion compensation and benefits change management organizational development and training and legal compliance for the college.
This is a senior leadership cabinet-level position that reports directly to the president. The VPPC collaborates with other college leaders on a diverse range of college-wide plans projects and initiatives; serves on a variety of committees and work groups; and may serve as the presidents designated representative of the college in community and public settings.
This position will directly contribute to the achievement of the colleges strategic goals through individual divisional and college-wide efforts which include achieving racial equity in educational outcomes achieving associate degree or baccalaureate transfer completion rate of 50% or better and supporting and sustaining a pervasive institutional culture of cultural responsiveness and service orientation.
Reports to: College President
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in human resources labor relations psychology DEI or related field
Seven (7) years of progressively senior leadership roles that include supervising leading and inspiring teams.
Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities we will interview for:
Demonstrated commitment to equity inclusion and belonging in action.
High proficiency in the interpretation oversight and interaction of employment laws labor standards labor contract and compensation plans Title IX and Affirmative Action.
Demonstrated ability to lead change and grow the people-related function preferably in a collaborative non-profit or public sector organization.
Demonstrated ability to make data-informed equity-minded and independent decisions including those regarding sensitive and confidential matters.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds and exceptional written oral and public speaking skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the mission and values of a community college with an understanding and appreciation of equity inclusion and belonging principles as they relate to higher education.
Working knowledge of key state and federal laws and regulations governing nonprofit and public sector organizations.
Preferred Qualification
Graduate degree in business psychology law or related field.
Professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP SHRM-CP SPHR PHR) and/or professional diversity and equity-related certification (IDI etc.).
Robust strategic planning aptitude and organizational skills to strengthen the institution work across divisions and collaborate in a college or university setting.
Engagement & Retention: Experience in creating programs that boost employee morale satisfaction and retention rates.
Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and mediate sensitive situations.
Cultural Responsiveness/Ethical Judgment and Integrity: High ethical standards trustworthiness and the ability to make decisions that prioritize the well-being of both employees and the organization and that utilize an inclusive and equitable mindset.
Understanding of higher education challenges and workforce needs.
Technology Proficiency: Knowledge of emerging People & Culture technologies such as AI in recruitment or employee engagement platforms.
Other Requirements
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system annually serving almost 15000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds 47% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow learn and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided. Learn more about working at Normandale Community College here.
Other helpful links:
- Normandale Community Colleges Mission Vision and Values
- Organizational Chart
- Full Position Description for the Vice President People & Culture is attached to this posting
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical dental vision insurance short- and long-term disability generous vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year employer paid life insurance pre-tax flexible spending accounts retirement plans and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits visit SEGIPs website SEGIP. This position is also part of the Personnel Plan for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Administrators. The following link ( outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits please view the retirement brochure through MMB.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment personnel practices or access to and participation in programs services and activities with regard to race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity or gender addition discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance please contact Human Resources at or . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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.
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date:
Open Date:
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Tia HernandezPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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