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Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) seeks confidential expressions of interest and nominations for the position of Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. The successful candidate will provide the vision and overall guidance for policy formulation, educational planning, the Higher Learning Commission and programmatic accreditation processes, budgeting and new program development in an integrated instructional and student services setting.
M State was formed in 2003 by the merger of Fergus Falls Community College and three campuses of Northwest Technical College in order to better serve the needs of the region by combining strong career and technical programs with liberal arts and science offerings in one comprehensive college. A regional, student-focused institution, M State is the fifth largest college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 8,000 students each year. At M State students find the best of both worlds: big college resources and small college feel on its four welcoming campuses and in its many online courses and programs. The college’s vision is to be a success story for every student. College administration, faculty and staff value integrity, inclusion, and innovation and they strive to be ‘ALL IN’ as they teach and serve their diverse student body.
The Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs provides educational and administrative leadership to achieve a high standard of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, strategic enrollment management, instructional and student support technologies, management and operation of all student services and faculty and staff professional growth. The Vice President 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.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Build connections with people based on shared values of trust, compassion, stability, and hope
- Stay focused on what is in the best interest of students
- Provide dynamic, charismatic, purposeful and innovative leadership
- Encourage and empower employees
- Recognize the impact of decisions and communications on college culture
- Remain curious and ask a lot of questions
- Build authentic relationships with stakeholders
- Create high performing teams
- Build partnerships and collaborative agreements
- Communicate authentically and directly through all mediums
- Demonstrate passion for community and technical college student success
- Support academic freedom, shared governance, inclusion and participation in decision- making
- Create a positive, respectful culture and
- Take initiative by changing policies and/or process to benefit students and the college
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The Seton Hill University community seeks a Dean for the School of Business to provide innovative programmatic development, student-centered, collaborative and visionary leadership, and external relationship-building.
A Catholic, co-educational, four-year liberal arts university located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Seton Hill University offers more than 80 undergraduate majors, twelve graduate programs and a wide variety of certificates and minor fields of study through five Schools. The University is committed to education in the liberal arts tradition as well as a center for professional advancement for individuals seeking opportunities relevant to the changing needs of their careers and society. Seton Hill embraces students of all faiths and pursues its mission in the tradition of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who promised her own students: “I would wish to fit you for that world in which you are destined to live.”
Seton Hill University has both a strong foundation and a bright future. Enrollment has nearly doubled in the last two decades (2,072 in 2018). In the last decade, Seton Hill invested over $100 million in a campus expansion plan to accommodate steadily growing enrollment and new academic programming that aligns with regional workforce needs. Since 2015, the University has opened a new health sciences center, performing arts center, and is preparing to open a new residence hall. Finally, Seton Hill has achieved an operating budget surplus for 21 consecutive years and continues to maintain its fiscal stability through enrollment growth and sound fundraising campaigns.
The School of Business currently houses undergraduate programs in business administration, accounting, sports management, health care administration, communication and data analytics and an MBA program with numerous areas of specialization. Degree programs serve traditional and adult undergraduate and graduate populations, both on campus and online, including the ability to earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in as little as five years through our FastForward Programs. In addition, the Wukich Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (Wukich CEO) provides specialized support for students interested in owning a business.
The Provost and School of Business community seek a dean whose qualifications include: a terminal degree in business, or a related field, from an accredited institution of higher education; a record of success in higher education academic administrative leadership as well as teaching, scholarship and service; experience in a corporate environment; The ability to leverage external partnerships to benefit the School of Business; and an understanding of, and desire to embrace, the University’s mission and values. A full list of qualification can be found in the Executive Search Profile.
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San Jose State University invites nominations and applications for the Associate Vice President, Facilities Development and Operations.
Founded in 1857, San José State University (SJSU) is a major, comprehensive public university located in the center of San José, California – the heart of Silicon Valley. A member of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) System, SJSU is the oldest state university in California and fifth largest campus in the system. Its distinctive character has been forged by its long history, its location and its vision – a blend of the old and the new; the traditional and the innovative. Among its most prized traditions is an uncompromising commitment to offer access to higher education to all persons who meet the criteria for admission, and to provide for and support a faculty that is active in scholarship, research, technological innovation, community service and the arts.
Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO, the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Facilities Development & Operations is the principal facilities administrator at the University. The AVP is responsible for leading and directing the operational and developmental planning of all campus facilities to support the academic mission of the University.
The AVP provides vision and leadership for Facilities Development and Operations, which includes the following departments: Planning, Design and Construction, Maintenance and Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, as well as the Financial and Administrative Services unit that supports the needs of the department. The AVP is responsible for the successful operation, maintenance and development of the University physical plant, and will play a key role in establishing and directing the strategic goals of the department and will ensure operational objectives are achieved. The AVP plays a significant role in creating the campus master plan and the five-year capital outlay program, and will engage collaboratively with campus administration and the campus community to provide superior customer-focused services while advancing the University’s goals.
