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Dean of Academic Affairs

Employer
Riverland Community College
Location
Minnesota, United States
Salary
$80,858.00 - $129,377.00
Date posted
Jun 25, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Deans
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

Dean of Academic Affairs- Business, Social Sciences, Public Safety & Customized Training

Salary range $80,858- $129,377

Riverland Community College seeks an experienced, equity-minded, student-focused, visionary leader to serve as the Dean of Academic Affairs, leading the Business, Social Sciences, Public Safety, and Customized Training departments. We welcome your inquiries, recommendations, or nominations for this great opportunity.

Institutional Overview

Riverland Community College, named one of the Best Places to Work in 2021, has an innovative and collaborative culture focused on its mission “to transform lives through excellence in service, education, and career training.” 

Riverland is a member of the Minnesota State system with 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities. Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in Minnesota.

With three campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, Riverland graduates support the economic region in Southern Minnesota which consists of a variety of small to large employers in key industries such as healthcare, food manufacturing, agri-businesses, transportation and distribution sectors. A campus is within an hour’s drive to the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Mankato and has many recreational and lifestyle assets to offer.

With nearly 90 program options, students most often seek out Riverland for careers in healthcare, business, public safety, computer technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and transportation. In addition to the many technical and professional degrees offered, Riverland is a comprehensive college that awards certificates, diplomas, Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees and many Transfer Pathways that complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree that can seamlessly transfer to one of Minnesota State’s seven universities.

Riverland has seen a growth in enrollment over the past five years due to:

  • a dedication to providing a high-quality affordable education.
  • equity-minded leadership and academic teams who welcome all learners from ages 16 to 70 and recognizes their needs for life/college balance.
  • flexible enrollment and delivery options for on campus, online, and blended/hybrid.
  • numerous K-12, workforce, university, and industry partnerships and support.

 

The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, this position supervises approximately 50 faculty and staff to:

  • Provide leadership and oversight of all academic programs in the Business, Social Sciences, Public Safety and Customized Training departments.
  • Work collaboratively with the Academic & Student Affairs Leadership Team to eliminate equity gaps and increase student success.
  • Support teaching and learning programs, services, partnerships and personnel to serve students effectively.
  • Support faculty in closing equity gaps as part of Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 goals.


Qualifications

 

The following qualifications are required, along with a desire to make a difference in the students and communities we serve at Riverland.  We invite you to join our amazing, student-centered team!

 

  • Master’s degree in related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Minimum of three years of related experience in education or higher education.
  • Knowledge of innovative programs and pedagogy designed to serve diverse and nontraditional and adult students.
  • Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to assessment of prior student learning.
  • Ability to organize time and diverse tasks, to write clearly, to conduct meetings, to direct others, and to follow up on tasks and projects.
  • Demonstrated skill in working effectively with personnel conflicts and concerns.
  • Experience in developing and administering budgets.

 

Application Process


To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by July 30, 2021.

 

Applicants will be asked to provide a cover letter, CV or resume, unofficial copies of relevant transcripts, and contact information for four references, including two managers.

Please apply online at https://riverland.peopleadmin.com/postings/1569

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