Job Information
Minnesota State Provost in MWST - Pipestone Campus, Minnesota
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Working Title:
Provost
Institution:
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Administrator 9
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
City:
MWST - Worthington CampusMWST - Canby Campus, MWST - Granite Falls Campus, MWST - Jackson Campus, MWST - Pipestone Campus
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
This position is open to all Minnesota West campuses (Worthington, Jackson, Canby, Pipestone, Granite Falls).
Job Description
The Provost serves as Minnesota West Community & Technical College’s Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officer. This position provides educational and administrative strategic, data-informed leadership to Academic and Student Affairs Deans and Directors to achieve a high standard of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, strategic enrollment management, workplace solutions, marketing, instructional and student support technologies, management and operation of student services and faculty and professional growth.
The Provost will provide the vision and overall guidance for policy formulation, educational planning, institutional effectiveness, the Higher Learning Commission and programmatic accreditation processes, budgeting and new program development in an integrated instructional and student service setting. The Provost will report to the College President and serve as the chief administrative representative on Academic Affairs and Standards Council and participate in various Minnesota State, community, state and national organizations. As a senior leader of the college, this position provides critical input to the president on key college issues and opportunities and serves as a key member of the president’s cabinet.
Responsibilities Include
Data informed strategic leadership of academic and student affairs, information technology, workplace solutions and financial aid.
Academic and Student Affairs planning, growth and institutional effectiveness
Student success, strategic enrollment management, and marketing
Ensuring financial stability within the division
Contribute to college-wide planning and decision making
Participate in System, state, and national initiatives
Supervise, evaluate and promote talent development and management
Equity and Inclusion focusing on policy development, strategic action, evaluation, and resource allocation
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree;
3+ years of administrative experience at the level of Dean or higher;
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college;
Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and rigor;
Demonstrated commitment to enrollment management and student services that enhance persistence, progression, and completion rates;
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives;
Demonstrated experience in curriculum design;
Knowledge and experience in mentoring and professional development;
Established reputation for celebrating and appreciating successes;
Experience managing complex budgets;
Preferred Qualification
Doctorate degree;
3+ years higher education teaching experience;
Demonstrated success developing and sustaining new academic programs;
Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective enrollment management strategies;
Knowledge and experience with policies and practices relating to excellence in teaching; curriculum development; instructional program planning and budgeting; program innovation, assessment, program development and review; articulation/transfer; faculty evaluation; staff development; distance and on-line education; course and faculty scheduling; technology to support instruction and overall college infrastructure; and customized training.
Knowledge and experience in the areas of fostering relationships with public school and workforce partners;
Experience working with employees in a collective bargaining environment;
Experience with customized training or revenue-generating workforce solutions.
Success in grant writing and administration.
Bilingual
Other Requirements
You must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter, resume and transcripts to your online application in order to be considered for this position.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday-Friday
About
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.
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:
06-30-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
02-18-2025
Close Date:
04-01-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Logan Schumacher
Posting Contact Email:
bo9165qk@minnstate.edu