What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Health Sciences position at Normandale Community College?
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Working Title:
Dean of Health Sciences
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$93,713.00 - $149,940.00
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Dean of Health Science
Classification: MnSCU Administrator 6
Unlimited, Full-Time
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)
Salary Range: Hourly from $45.05 to $72.08; Annually from $93,713 to $149,940
- Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
This vacancy is posted online from March 12, 2025 – March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Dean of Health Science provides administrative management and leadership for the Division of Health Sciences in the Academic Affairs Division of the college. This currently includes programs in Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science, Public Health, Healthcare System Technology, Community Health Worker Navigator, and Nursing. The Dean of Health Sciences serves on the Deans’ Council and Administrative Council, and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
The Dean of Health Sciences works in a collaborative manner to provide leadership and management in planning, accreditation, curriculum development, faculty support, student support, internal and external communication, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and infrastructure. This position involves collaboration with higher education partners, health care industry and workforce partners, and regional K-12 partners on joint efforts to support the programs in the portfolio of the division. The dean also leads and manages healthcare related opportunities with the college’s Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT) division to build our regional market service and responsiveness to workforce needs
The position requires the ability to establish and maintain productive, collegial and professional working relationships with the college community and the college partners in the service area. A thorough understanding of budgeting, supervision, faculty support, evaluation, short- and long-term planning, and the post-secondary education environment is needed along with an understanding of the academic disciplines represented in the division.
The Dean of Health Sciences will directly contribute through individual and divisional efforts to meet the college’s strategic goals, which include achieving racial equity in educational outcomes, achieving associate
degree or baccalaureate transfer completion rate of 50% or better for degree-seeking students, and supporting and sustaining a pervasive institutional culture that is culturally responsive and service oriented.
Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job)
- Master’s degree in a discipline within the health division from an accredited institution
- At least five (5) years of related experience in a teaching and learning environments with supervisory responsibilities
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and fostering a culture that is culturally responsive, equity-minded, and service-oriented
- Knowledge and understanding of complex, collective bargaining environments
- Ability to provide broad, collaborative leadership and lead constituencies through consensus and trust-building
- Ability to evaluate programs, policies, procedures, and processes with an equity lens and student-ready framework
- Commitment to the college’s mission, vision, and values
Preferred Qualification
- Doctorate degree in a discipline within the division, higher education, leadership or health care education from an accredited institution
- Experience managing and leading direct reports
- Experience in nursing education and an active nursing license in Minnesota
- Knowledge, skill, and experience with simulation and clinical education
- Experience in program level accreditation
- Demonstrated understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy to meet the needs of our historically marginalized students, including students of color, first-generation students, and students from lower socio-economic households
- Expertise in strategic and operational planning, curriculum development, staffing, budget management, and other activities as listed in the position description
- Proven success in fostering collaborative working relationships; ability to communicate and work with faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds
- Evidence of highly developed and creative intercultural communication, organizational, conflict management, and facilitation skills
- Proven experience with information technology
- Demonstrated commitment to creating measurable equity and inclusion goals and implementing plans to achieve them
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
Other Requirements
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Normandale
is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, income protection plans, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website
SEGIP
. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure
through MMB.
This position is also part of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The
collective bargaining agreement
outlines many additional benefits provided.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or
jobs@normandale.edu
. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
06-11-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
03-12-2025
Close Date:
04-01-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Danielle Mitchell Busby
Posting Contact Email:
oi6137en@minnstate.eduSalary : $93,713 - $149,940
