Dean of Student Success
Posted 4 hours 28 minutes ago by Northland Community & Technical College
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Working Title:
Dean of Student Success
Institution:
Northland Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Administrator 5
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
City:
East Grand ForksNLND - Thief River Falls Campus
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$87,098.00 - $139,466.00
Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, the Dean of Student Success provides strategic and innovative leadership that enhances student access, engagement, retention, completion, and well-being.
The Dean of Student Success is expected to collaboratively develop and lead holistic and systemic approaches to student success, implement assessment strategies that support continuous improvement; build symbiotic relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and demonstrate professionalism and quality customer service.
The Dean of Student Success fosters, supports, and enhances a student-centered academic environment, which frames Northland's mission, vision, and strategic plan at the forefront of decision-making. The Dean is expected to engage as a collaborative member of the Academic & Student Affairs Leadership Team to maintain a positive, collegial, and productive environment that encourages innovation, opportunities, and excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Must submit: Resume & cover letter
Knowledge of:
Days, M-F
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
In accordance with the Minnesota State's Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
As an employee, you'll 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:
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at
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.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Kari Beito at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Benefits Information: . click apply for full job details
Working Title:
Dean of Student Success
Institution:
Northland Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Administrator 5
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
City:
East Grand ForksNLND - Thief River Falls Campus
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$87,098.00 - $139,466.00
Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, the Dean of Student Success provides strategic and innovative leadership that enhances student access, engagement, retention, completion, and well-being.
The Dean of Student Success is expected to collaboratively develop and lead holistic and systemic approaches to student success, implement assessment strategies that support continuous improvement; build symbiotic relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and demonstrate professionalism and quality customer service.
The Dean of Student Success fosters, supports, and enhances a student-centered academic environment, which frames Northland's mission, vision, and strategic plan at the forefront of decision-making. The Dean is expected to engage as a collaborative member of the Academic & Student Affairs Leadership Team to maintain a positive, collegial, and productive environment that encourages innovation, opportunities, and excellence.
- Provide innovative and transformational leadership in collaboration with Academic & Student Affairs Leadership Team resulting in improved student success outcomes
- Collaboratively develop and lead holistic and systemic approaches to student success utilizing assessment strategies that support continuous improvement
- Cultivate and maintain healthy, symbiotic relationships with all stakeholders (e.g. students, faculty, staff, peers, community agencies, advisory committees, business and industry partners as well as secondary and higher education partners).
- Serve as the Title IX Officer
- Manage NCTC's complaint, grievance and student conduct procedures.
- Lead and Supervise Student Success Office/Departments
- Demonstrate professionalism, create a respectful workplace, and embody quality customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally (institutionally) accredited college or university; AND at least three years (6 semesters) of progressively responsible leadership within academics, student affairs, and/or equity work at a college or university.
- Ability to be physically present on campus with frequent travel between Northland's main locations (Thief River Falls, East Grand Forks). This position is NOT eligible for remote work.
- Demonstrated understanding of the equity, inclusion, and success needs of rural community college students.
- Demonstrated cultural competency as well as a demonstrated ability to work successfully with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, religious, gender identity, sexual orientations, and ethnic backgrounds of Northland students, faculty, and staff.
- Evidence of championing and modeling a continuous improvement mindset in assigned areas.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines on simultaneous projects.
- A valid driver's license.
- Master or Doctoral degree in education, educational leadership, counseling, or another student affairs-related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in student services in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning and evidence of systematic decision-making.
- Professional or lived experience in engaging diverse constituencies.
- Experience working in a union environment.
- Previous experience in a vocational/technical college and/or a combined comprehensive community & technical college.
- Previous experience as a Title IX Officer.
Must submit: Resume & cover letter
Knowledge of:
- Northland's student populations and their related issues, needs, and opportunities.
- Instructional and student support methodologies and best practices.
- The President's Forum "Learners First" framework and Minnesota Department of Education's Career Fields, Clusters & Pathways.
- Effective in written, oral, and non-verbal communication.
- Applying appropriate perspective to situations leading to creative solutions to the multitude of daily situations that arise.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, and integrity.
- Manage conflict, change, and transformation effectively.
- Consistently follow through.
- Occasionally travel overnight and work non-standard hours.
Days, M-F
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
In accordance with the Minnesota State's Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
As an employee, you'll 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
- Low-cost 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 insurance
- to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability
- insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, 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 varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at
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.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Kari Beito at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Benefits Information: . click apply for full job details