Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

Century College is committed to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive and diverse educational environment. The Dean will have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

This position exists to provide administrative management, supervision, and leadership for multiple academic departments/programs and serves as a member of the Academic and Student Affairs leadership and management teams. This includes developing and continually improving departments/programs, programmatic planning, and strategic scheduling, as well as managing resources and personnel effectively to meet program outcomes. This position supports student success by providing leadership to academic programs/departments through departmental workplans and program reviews. The position holder is also responsible for working with other college personnel to provide college-wide leadership for strategic planning and initiatives in achieving the college?s strategic priorities. This includes participating in college and system committees and task forces and leading college initiatives. Finally, this position requires engagement with other educational institutions, community organizations, legislative governing bodies, business and industries, and other external partners to meet the college mission.

This academic dean position will have oversight of the following departments/programs: Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, EMS/Paramedics, Health Sciences, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Orthotics and Prosthetics, and Radiologic Technology.

Position Responsibilities

• Faculty and Staff Supervision and Development 

• Support Student Success through Departmental Workplans, Program Reviews, and Assessment of Student Learning

• Strategic Planning and Initiatives 

• Strategic Schedule 

• Programmatic Planning  

• Industry and Transfer Pathway Outreach and Partnerships 

• Budget Development and Management  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master?s degree.

• Three or more years of higher education administrative experience or at least three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.

• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse student population and proven understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion as critical components of academic excellence and student success.

• Excellent communication skills, i.e., verbal, listening, written, interpersonal, and public presentation.

• Leadership and supervisory experience in the areas of planning, program development and evaluation, staffing, budget management, and supervision.

• Experience and understanding of strategic planning

• Understanding of critical need for attention to detail with demonstrated abilities in effective critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.

• Record of data informed decision-making including experience in analyzing multiple datasets and resources of information to make recommendations and implement solutions. 

Preferred Qualification 

• Master?s degree in related field for position posting or doctoral degree in any field.

• Demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action in hiring and promotional opportunities.

• Knowledge and commitment to fulfilling the mission of a community and technical college in a student-centered approach.

• Knowledge and understanding of higher education accreditation and federal and state higher education laws and regulations.

• Record of leading innovation and organizational change as it relates to curriculum, academic programs, and student success.

• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships and relationships across various interest groups.

• Experience being able to delegate, collaborate, and promote consensus in accomplishing the college?s strategic plan while maintaining trust, cooperation, and cohesion across the college.

• Evidence of ability to deal with demanding and high stress situations, multiple priorities, and varied situations simultaneously.

• Experience working in a unionized educational setting.

Other Requirements

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. 

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver?s license background check. 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday ? Friday 8:00am ? 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes - *Century currently operates in a hybrid work environment. The hiring manager will provide guidance to the type of work environment at/following the interview process.

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub.  Employees may also search for ?Browse Jobs ? Employees? in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the  career site  to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.

Please upload the following documents to your application.

• Cover letter/letter of interest describing how your credentials and experiences meet the requirements and qualifications for this position

• Current resume.

• Unofficial Transcripts - (please redact the following private information on the transcript before uploading. Foreign transcripts must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits)

These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg) and are required for your application to be considered complete so not attaching all the required documentation will not allow you to move forward in the process.

Candidates having issues with job applications (unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email:  careers@minnstate.edu . Inquiries about application status should be directed to jobs@century.edu

For additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, ; click on Current Employment Opportunities for more information.

About

Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve over 16,500 credit and non-credit students every year.

We offer  degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and  non-credit workforce training .

With various  student support and  student life opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.

As a ?community? college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.

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For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at jobs@century.edu

Notice of Annual Security Report Availability: Century College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security Report is available on the Century College Department of Public Safety website at If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can contact the Century College Department of Public Safety on East Campus room E1411 or by calling 651-444-2910.

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About Century College

At Century College, we are passionate about our mission and the role we play in transforming our students' lives, our communities, and the broader world. As a college of the community, we serve a variety of important roles, including transfer preparation, occupational preparation, business and industry training, continuing education, and personal enrichment?each of which we believe is critical in supporting our community and developing a strong and resilient workforce and populace.In doing this work, we are committed to partnering with the individuals, organizations, and K-12 institutions in our community, to ensure that we remain accessible and provide a clear pathway to higher education for our increasingly diverse and underserved populations.At the center of our mission is the success of our students. We believe that this success is about more than just "the numbers," public accountability, and meeting or exceeding benchmarks.It?s about people?transforming their lives, and helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities that can, in turn, transform their families and their broader communities.In fulfilling this mission, we are committed to sustaining rigor in our wo ... rk?holding high standards and expectations for both our students and for ourselves, and approaching our work with compassion?working with integrity and caring, accepting people where they are and moving them forward without sacrificing standards or expectations.

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