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Associate Dean of General Studies, Business, Technology, and Hospitality
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Position Number: 5082207
Location: Cleveland, WI
Position Type: Deans - Education

Associate Dean of General Studies, Business, Technology, and Hospitality

# of Weeks: 52
Hours per week: 40.00
Work Schedule Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Schedule: Primarily day, but varies upon the needs of the college.
Reports To: Dean of Business, Education, and Culinary Arts
Recruitment Group: Full-Time Exempt
Multiple Locations - See job description for more details: No
Closing Date: March 15, 2024
Salary Expectation: $71,589 to $80,537 annual salary (Note: The salary will commensurate based on education and occupational experience.)
LAKESHORE'S MISSION:
Transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning.

Full-time Benefits Include:
Competitive health, dental, vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.9% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings

Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick/personal leave,
10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.

Additional Perks:
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
"Dress for your day" | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed Fridays during summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.

SHIFT: Day/evening/weekend hours | Flexible based upon the needs of the College

LOCATION: Lakeshore Technical College - Cleveland, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Dean of General Studies, Business, Technology, and Hospitality, the Associate Dean provides leadership and assists in managing operations and instructional programming in the division, specifically focusing on programs relating to college education programs and Adult Education. Advocates for education accessibility, quality instruction, and inspires a student-first culture. Leads an environment in which integrity and ethics are the norm. Collaborate with the Division Dean, faculty, staff, and departments across the college, at the Sheboygan and Manitowoc center sites, and county jails to provide the resources, information, autonomy, and support needed to achieve results. Advance the image of the division and programs inside and outside of the College. Support and champion college initiatives, policies, and procedures. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

(40%) People Leadership

Manage, and coach a diverse faculty/staff talent pool capable of achieving results.
Trust the judgment of others, delegating and giving latitude to exercise authority in their own areas of expertise.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication fostering open and respectful interaction.
Motivate faculty to incorporate contemporary adult learning theory into practice.
Maintain customer focus by tailoring message and style effectively communicating to internal and external customers.
Guide Advisory Committees and foster engagement.
Address staff and student issues in an effective and timely manner.

(25%) Resource Leadership

Maintain state of industry-relevant labs and classrooms.
Analyze reports to effectively assign workload; manages personnel and non-personnel current expense, and capital budgets,
Utilize a problem-solving and decision-making process which incorporates data, experience, and faculty and staff appropriately.
Manage open and transparent division-level financial processes and communication.
Seek resources from internal and external resources (e.g., Grants, donations) to meet division needs.
Grant managing and reporting.
Assists with developing plan(s) and budget for department.

(15%) Strategic Division Leadership

Engage faculty, staff, and stakeholders to create strategic division plans that align to the Academic Master, College Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
Create a culture in which breakthrough ideas are generated to create and improve programming, curriculum, and delivery and student success.
Measure division performance using quality and key performance indicators, monitors, reports and other available data.
Ensure that student learning is assessed, improved and effective through program review and continuous improvement processes (e.g., QRP, folder, academic maps, etc.)
Design student-focused schedules that optimize workload and classroom efficiencies within the education and adult education programs.
Ensure program compliance with the Wisconsin Technical College System Board's and program accreditation standards.
Balance the achievement of day-to-day results with accomplishments of key college initiatives.

(15%) Personal Leadership

Convey credibility through academic and leadership expertise.
Respect all individuals and treats them fairly; honors commitments to others; models high ethical standards and integrity.
Demonstrate the courage to do what is right despite personal risk or discomfort.
Has realistic understanding of own strengths and development needs; commit time to continuous learning.
Cultivate and active network of relationships inside and outside functional area; foster teamwork by being inclusive, supportive, and collaborative.
Participate in and/or lead local and state activities appropriate to the position.

(5%) MANAGER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision is provided to the General Studies, Education and Adult Education programs.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these staff.

Responsibilities include design position responsibilities, interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; supervise, mentor, and develop staff through the Employee Performance review; reward and discipline employees.

Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws to include:
o Develop plan(s) and budget for department.
o Address staff and student issues in an effective and timely manner.
o Be an active advocate for LTC in the community.
o Be active in the college by serving on committees.
o Teach classes, as requested, based on course-identified qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related discipline is required.
Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.
Three to five years of relevant occupational experience required, and a minimum of two years relevant higher education experience preferred.

Note: If educational/certification requirements are not met, candidates may be considered, however the expectation would be that they be met within 5 years of employment.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

None

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to navigate through Windows; access college network system; understand database concepts; and download and manage various applications and files.
Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and be able to support any software or hardware that is used by the College.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team, take initiative, and identify needed action without continual direction.
Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices with experience using social media and various job board platforms.
Creative and strategic thinker proactively seeking opportunities and proposing new ideas and/or solutions.
Ability to effectively problem-solve and provide solution-based recommendations.
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
Demonstrate the ability to lead, advise and educate employees at all levels of the organization.
Must be results-oriented and demonstrate flexibility, working effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Must be hands-on and capable of producing work with limited support staff.
Exemplify college values in all staff and student interactions, as well as services delivered.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and people of diverse cultural, social, or educational backgrounds.
Fluent, bilingual individual is beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment may require multi-tasking.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.

Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license is required.

#LakeshoreProud

Lakeshore Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic testing, lack of English skills, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, veteran status, parental status, marital status, pregnancy or other protected categories, in its services, employment, programs, and/or educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admissions, access and participation. The college attempts to be in compliance with all federal laws including but not limited to Title IX & section 504. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies are handled by the executive director of human resources/affirmative action officer, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland WI 53015, phone 920.693.1139 or 888.468.6582, ext. 1139.

Lakeshore Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs or activities. Persons requiring accommodation to access the college's programs, services, and/or employment should call LTC at 920.693.1000 or 888. Go To LTC (888.468.6582), or TTY 711.

Website: WWW.GOTOLTC.EDU | Telephone: 1-888-GOTOLTC

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