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Associate Dean, Community Education
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Position Number: 5158168
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Deans - Education

Associate Dean, Community Education

Salary: $86,873.00 - $117,262.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2022-04340
Closing: 4/22/2024
Location: Multi-Campus, WI
Division: General Education Pathway

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Please note: Position requires the ability to work at all four campus locations and Walker's Educational Center.

Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean assists the Dean in advancing the academic vision and leadership required to achieve high standards of excellence and continuous improvement in instruction and services with measurable outcomes for faculty, staff and students within an assigned academic program. Promotes a collaborative, communicative working environment with horizontal departments in an effort to promote the College's Mission and Vision and to provide a positive learning environment and sustaining high quality academic programs to ensure student success and retention. Networks and build relationships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure excellence in faculty development and instructional delivery; coordinates curriculum alignment among disciplines by managing resources and time allocation; provides daily engagement, guidance and direction to faculty, academic advisors, retention coaches and student success liaisons. Work requires the use of independent judgment, working from broad institutional and divisional policies and general objectives.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Stakeholder Relationship Management: Manages relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to academic and student support offices, pathway staff members, students, industry partners and faculty. Collaborates with teams in various functions and design strategies to improve communication and collaboration across teams. Networks and continuously improves external and internal relationships to aid in faculty development and improvement of instructional delivery.
Strategic Decision Making: Collaborates with the Dean and district wide administration on aligning programs and curriculum to labor market needs and maximize opportunities for student success. Serves as a participant and leader in the Dean's management team. Provide leadership in program and curriculum management.
Enrollment and Class Schedule Oversight: Coordinates with the Enrollment and Scheduling Offices and Lead Faculty to approve the schedule of classes and assigns staffing as needed for classes. Maintains master course and curriculum files for the assigned academic program. Ensures quality, uniformity and compliance in all publications. Supports the curriculum and instruction delivered within the program to ensure quality, completion, retention and effectiveness of courses.
Faculty Selection: Assists with the hiring of full-time and part-time faculty by reviewing credentials, interviewing, and recommending those best qualified for the position.
Fiscal Administration: Assists with preparing and administering capital, operational and grant budgets, and reconciles and balances accounts. Identifies student and program needs and researches applicable federal and state grants in partnership with the Grants Department and Quality Planning and Assessment teams. Collaborates with the Institutional Research Department to identify and secure external funding.
Operational Oversight: Performs operational activities related to the assigned academic program such as timesheet approval, office scheduling, purchasing, repair orders, tracking, or maintenance requests.
Committee Participation and System Engagement: Participates in cross-functional committees and organizes, reviews, and debriefs meetings among stakeholders. Attends state-called or other external meetings, including district board meetings as required. May serve as chair/co-chair for college-wide committees.
Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages high performing team highly skilled and motivated staff focused on the delivery of quality and value-added services and allocates cross-functional responsibilities and work processes. Responsibilities include hiring, coaching/mentoring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, training, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master's Degree in a related field; Ph.D. Preferred

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of professional-level occupational experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.
Minimum of three (3) year of supervisory/management experience.

Supplemental Information

Start Date:
The position supports the Employer Community Education division and is available immediately.

Hours/Location:
This position is a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per work week and is based out of Milwaukee, Walker's Square campus. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30pm.

Hourly Rate:
Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity

Application Materials:
Please complete application in its entirety, outlining all of your related work experience. Resume submission is also required. Your degree will be formally verified prior to offer.

Interviews:
Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined. Candidates who are selected after the first interview will be invited to a second-round interview.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/3888486/associate-dean-community-education