Dean of College of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.    
 

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed.  We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.
 

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Department: Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Reports To: Vice President, Affairs and Workforce Development

Travel: Day-8/month; Overnight-2/month

Positions Supervised: Direct supervision of Associate Deans, Office Supervisor, Faculty, and Lab Technicians. Indirect supervision of Faculty, Lab Technicians, and office support and part time employees.

LOCATION: Green Bay, WI

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

STARTING PAY RANGE: $115,533 - $124,519

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Academic Dean, you will be at the forefront of shaping our academic direction and fostering a culture of innovation. Your role will be pivotal in providing strategic leadership, promoting academic excellence, and enhancing student success. This includes integrating the Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Division priorities and department Academic Program Portfolio into our strategic initiatives. By collaborating with faculty, staff, and the wider college community, you will advance our mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with our academic goals and objectives.   You will make decisions related to resource allocation, effective implementation of organizational policies, and addressing long-term needs within your areas of responsibility. This role involves leading strategy formulation and ensuring alignment at the divisional level.

Provides strategic leadership to promote academic excellence through oversight of Associate Deans, ensuring high-quality curriculum and pedagogy via faculty evaluation and assessment processes, while also collaborating with the Teaching and Learning Center to support meaningful faculty professional development. Deans will also provide strategic vision for dual credit initiatives, partnering with the K12 Pathways and Rural Community Impact team to ensure high school partners have access to high-quality program pathways.

As a member of the Academic Leadership team and Leadership Council, you will contribute to key decisions and initiatives that shape the future of NWTC. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving our institution forward and empowering individuals to achieve their educational and career aspirations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and articulate a clear vision and direction that utilizes innovation and creativity to maximize opportunities for improvement and growth for the department, division, and the college that align with strategic initiatives of the college.

• Cultivate an organizational/team climate, which engages staff and faculty to live NWTC’s values, develop and accomplish the strategic goals and objectives as it relates to the department, division, and the College.

• Provide oversight for educational offerings and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing economic development, including K-12 initiatives, transfer opportunities, workforce development to meet the community's needs with a strong academic portfolio.

• Define priorities, allocate resources, and secure funding to ensure the sustainability and vitality of program health that aligns with strategic plan and academic portfolio.

• Prioritize, approve, and ensure alignment with institutional and departmental planning, budgeting, and resource allocation efforts to optimize operational efficiency.

• Authorize the allocation of resources to uphold academic excellence and maintain a