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Certain positions in state employment such as Program Director, administrators, and some supervisory positions are defined as professional. Currently, we have the following positions open:

Position Title: Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Position Classification: MnSCU Excluded Administrator – 9 (Unclassified MnSCU Administrator)

Employment Conditions: This is a full-time, 12-month position with a competitive salary and generous vacation, sick, and other employee benefits. Start date is July 1, 2007.

Salary Range: $81,327 to $130,127. We offer an excellent benefit package. Administrative Candidate Benefits Information.

Position Statement

Normandale Community College offers a dynamic opportunity for an accomplished and successful administrator to serve as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. As a member of the college leadership team, the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs provides the leadership, vision, and oversight for instructional programs and student services at the college.

• Plans and administrates a budget of approximately $32,000,000 consistent with the college’s strategic plan.

• Provides leadership and academic vision to FTE of 225 faculty under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

• Manages credit and non-credit academic programming and the administration of student affairs.

• Supports academic and professional excellence for students, faculty and staff while promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity.

• Strengthens a collaborative, inclusive and visionary environment, including a strong shared governance model.

• Facilitates strategic planning, shared problem solving, and decision making.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree, with preference given to an earned doctoral degree.

• Experience teaching or counseling at the college level.

• At least five years progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education.

Desired Qualifications and Characteristics

• Executive experience working in a unionized college or university environment.

• Record of leading innovation and organizational change as it relates to academic programs, workforce development, and student services and activities.

• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships.

• Knowledge of and commitment to fulfilling the mission of a community college that is learner-centered.

• Ability to delegate, collaborate, and promote consensus in accomplishing the college’s Strategic Plan.

• Experience in using data-driven evidence and proven practices to analyze problems/issues and identify solutions.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven commitment to academic excellence.

• Ability to build trust, teamwork, cooperation, and cohesion among faculty, administrators and staff.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent in a diverse environment.

About Normandale

Normandale Community College is known for its strong academic programs, community support and involvement, and the success of its students. In addition to specialized certificate programs, we offer Associate Degrees in Arts, Fine Arts, Applied Science, and Science. The college and staff have received numerous accolades and national awards for excellence. We are particularly noted for our nationally accredited music program, a four-year teacher education degree in collaboration with Minnesota State University at Mankato, successful student transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and comprehensive student services.

The college has an increasingly diverse student population; about 18 percent of our students are persons of color. We have more than 12,000 students and over 500 faculty and staff. Normandale’s annual college budget is approximately $50,000,000. Our scenic 90-acre campus features wetlands, restored prairies, and a nationally recognized authentic Japanese Garden.

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Normandale Community College is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, part of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The Twin Cities is known for its cultural sophistication, sporting events, excellent public school systems, water and other recreational opportunities, economic viability, and the performing and visual arts. Many national and international corporations are headquartered near our campus. The region is considered one of the country’s best places to live.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit:

  • A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications and preferred characteristics (not to exceed 5 pages).

  • A current resume.

  • A Normandale Community College application form (may be completed on our website Normandale Employment Application Form or by using other methods noted below) including contact information for five professional references.

  • For those who are not able to fill out the online Normandale Employment Application Form, you may download a hard copy of the application by clicking on the provided links Application for Employment (pdf) and Supplemental Protected Class Form (pdf)

Note:  Official academic transcripts will be requested from those invited for an interview.

Application Submission:

·        Application materials should be submitted directly to the college either by e-mail (HR@Normandale.edu), fax (952-487-8265), through on-line application form or by regular mail to:  Cyndee Robinson, Human Resources Assistant, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431.

To receive guaranteed consideration, please send your application and materials to arrive by December 15, 2006. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Applications are confidential and references will not be contacted without the applicant’s expressed approval.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek applications from women, persons of color and persons with disabilities.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

This document can be made available in alternative formats such as large print, Braille or audio tape by calling 651-296-3816, 1(888) MnScu-4-U or TTY (651) 282-2600.

Position Updates: 

Applicant files will be reviewed from December 20, 2006 - January 23, 2007.

 

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Position Title: Vice President of Finance and Operations

Position Classification: MnSCU Excluded Administrator – Range 8 (Unclassified MnSCU Administrator)

Employment Conditions: Unlimited Full-Time, 12-month position. Proposed start date January 2, 2007.

Salary Range: $75,653 to $121,048. We offer excellent benefits package. Administrative Candidate Benefits Information.

About Normandale: The college seeks a dynamic and innovative administrator with vision and  personal drive. Normandale Community College is located in Bloomington , Minnesota, part of the greater  Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.  Normandale Community College is known for strong academic programs and community support.  The College has a diverse student population of approximately 12,000 and over 500 faculty and staff.   Normandale’s annual college budget is  $50,000,000; the Vice President’s division budget is approximately $13,000,000. 

Position Responsibilities: The Vice President of Finance and Operations is administratively responsible for the operations of Fiscal Services, Information Technology, Auxiliary Enterprises, Safety and Security, and the Physical Plant.  The position also manages facilities planning and capital projects.  

The Vice President provides executive leadership for the college’s budget, including budget and financial planning and overall fiscal policy.  Critical budgetary issues and information are communicated to the college and the general community by the Vice President.

As part of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President of Finance and Operations supports the college’s teaching and learning process through institutional planning, resource allocation, and other administrative functions, including strategic planning and facilities master planning:

  • Administrative leadership for the planning of capital, remodeling and construction projects and the management of implementation and budgeting for these projects.
  • Support of the teaching and learning process through institutional planning, resource allocation and other administrative functions.
  • Leadership and financial expertise in the development of the college budget and implementation of overall fiscal policy and procedures.
  • Development and management of the college-wide process of facilities master planning and the oversight of construction.
  • Administrative leadership for strategic planning and implementation of initiatives for the college.
  • Serving as part of the President’s Cabinet in the leadership of the college.
  • Managing over 100 diverse staff from a variety of work areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Progressively complex administrative/managerial experience in a medium to large organization.

  • Experience managing fiscal and administrative service operations.

  • Commitment to the mission and values of a community college.

  • Understanding of complex financial management and experience in accurately forecasting financial position.

  • Comprehensive skill and experience in managing finances for large capital projects.

  • Commitment to engaging and promoting diversity in an educational work and learning environment.

  • Understanding of the functions and operations of instructional technology and media services.

  • Knowledge and skills to manage in a collective bargaining environment.

  • Experience in planning and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing fiscal and other functions in a large college, university or other educational system.

  • Successful management of large capital renovation and building projects.

  • Experience working within shared governance structures and a unionized environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions to management and operational issues.

Application Process: Qualified Candidates Should Submit:

  • A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications and preferred characteristics (not to exceed 5 pages).

  • A current resume.

  •  A Normandale Community College application form (may be completed on our website Normandale Employment Application Form or by using other methods noted below) including five professional references.

  • For those who are not able to fill out the online Normandale Employment Application Form, you may download a hard copy of the application by clicking on the provided links Application for Employment (pdf) and Supplemental Protected Class Form (pdf)

Note:  Official academic transcripts will be requested from those invited for an interview.

Application Submission:

·        Application materials should be submitted directly to the college either by e-mail (HR@Normandale.edu), fax (952-487-8265), on-line through our website http://faculty.normandale.edu/~hr/professional.htm or by regular mail to:  Cyndee Robinson, Human Resources Assistant, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431.

 Further Information:

  • Information about the college, the community and the position may be found by visiting the Normandale Human Resources Website at http://faculty.normandale.edu/~hr/professional.htm.  Links to employee benefits sites and the required employment application forms will also be found here.

  • The search will remain open until filled.  For guaranteed consideration, please have all your application materials arrive by Friday, September 15, 2006. 

  • Applications are considered confidential and references will not be contacted without the applicant’s expressed approval.

 Additional Information:

  •  For additional information, please contact our search consultant: Angela Little Provart, President, Pauly Group, Inc., 1900 Sangamon Avenue, Suite B, Springfield, Illinois 62702.  E-Mail: alittle@paulygroup.com. Telephone: 217-241-5400.  Fax: 217-241-5401.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.  We actively seek applications from women, persons of color and persons with disabilities.  

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. 

This document can be made available in alternative formats such as large print, Braille or audio tape by calling 651-296-3816, 1(888)MnScu-4-U or TTY 651-282-2600. 

Position Updates:  

As of December 14, the final decision is pending. 

 

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