Associate Dean - Community & Human Services Pathway

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Associate Dean - Community & Human Services Pathway

Salary

$86,873.00 - $117,262.00 Annually

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2022-04287

Division

Community & Human Services Pathway

Opening Date

12/26/2022

Closing Date

1/9/2023 10:00 PM Central

Application Requirements

All applicants (internal and external) must fully complete the on-line application for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Supplemental Information

Milwaukee Area Technical College requires all new employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and to provide proof of vaccination status or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request within 45 days from the date of offer

Description

Under the direction of the Academic & Career Pathway Dean, the Pathway 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.  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 and requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.


Required Education & Experience: 

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

Occupational Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional-level occupational experience.

Teaching Experience:  Minimum of two (2) years required.

Supervisory Experience: Minimum of three (3) years required.

Supplemental Information

Supervise staff

Health Insurance 
  • MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
    • Low Deductible PPO
    • High Deductible PPO
  • Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll.
  • MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium. 
  • Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.
  • Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.
  •  Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.
Dental Insurance
  • MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
  • Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date. 
  • Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.
Vision Insurance
  • MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
  • Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.
Group Life Insurance 
  • MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee’s annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death. 
  • Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase. 
Long-Term Disability
  • MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College.   Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.
Flexible Spending Accounts
  • MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
    • Health Care FSA
    • Dependent Care FSA
  • This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.
Retirement Savings
  • Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)’s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.8%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.8% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
  • In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Sick Leave
  • MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.  
  • Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave. 
Vacation
  • MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.  
  • Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)
Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays
  • MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
  • MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).
Tuition Benefits:
  • Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period. 
  • Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions. 

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Do you have a Master's degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have five (5) years of professional-level related occupational experience?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have two years of teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have three (3) years of supervisory/management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have experience working with diverse populations? (Examples: Americorps, Military Experience, the Peace Corps, Public Allies, Vista Volunteers of American etc) OR are you bi-lingual?
  • Yes
  • No
06
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
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(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)

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