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Working Title:
Dean of Students - MnSCU Excluded Administrator 5
Institution:
Century College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Administrator 5
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
City:
White Bear Lake
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$87,098.00 - $139,466.00
Job Description
Position Purpose
Organizes and coordinates assigned programs and services that facilitate a supportive institutional approach to develop the whole student across the Century College student population. Provides leadership and administration for all units within the Dean of Student's Office, including but not limited to the following: Academic Advising, Career and Support Counseling Services, Student Life, Federal grants and more.
Reports to the Provost, Vice President for Academic Student Affairs and is actively involved as a key member of the President's Cabinet and Academic and Student Affairs leadership team. Directs and oversees a wide variety of programs that serve a diverse student population comprised of all enrolled students in liberal arts and career and technical programs, while working closely with systemwide student services on areas related to Title IX, student conduct, rights and responsibilities, and other compliance areas. Guides and advances student resources and advocacy processes, student accommodations, and campus safety programs.
Directs and coordinates personal services and programs related to student development and academic success efforts. Sets the strategic direction for the Dean of Students' programming and makes recommendations on related policies. Works in close collaboration with Academic Affairs at the college and the community.
Position Responsibilities
Lead and Supervise the Operations of Student Affairs Offices/Departments
Budget Development and Management
Salary Range:
$87,098 - $139,466 Annually
Salary and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) and the State of Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
*Initial salary placement could go up to $121,826 for new hires.
Minimum Qualifications (_ must have at time of application )_
Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Five or more years of higher education administrative and supervisory experience at the dean level or higher.
Demonstrated experience aligned with Century College's mission and student demographics, providing effective support through academic and student services.
Proven leadership in higher education, including enrollment management, program development and evaluation, budget management, staffing, and supervision.
Effective communication skills, including written, verbal, interpersonal, and public presentation abilities.
Experience with utilizing data to make data-informed decision making, including analysis of student outcomes to guide services and planning.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to higher education, including Title IX and student conduct.
Preferred Qualifications (desired but not expected to have to enter job)
Experience working in a unionized educational environment, including application of collective bargaining agreements.
Proven ability in broad strategic planning while maintaining strong attention to detail; demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Experience leading organizational change and implementing innovative student support initiatives including grant administration.
Proven capacity to manage high-stress and crisis situations while maintaining institutional priorities.
Other Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver's license background check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Days / 8:30am - 5:00pm / Monday - Friday
Telework (Yes/No)
Yes - *Century currently operates in a hybrid work environment. The hiring manager will provide guidance to the @type of work environment at/following the interview process.
Application Procedure
Internal Applicants - Please make sure your applications materials reflect how you appear in Workday.
All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants - Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials.
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.
Please upload the following documents to your application.
Cover letter/letter of interest. (That includes a description of your demonstrated commitment to student diversity, equity, and inclusion.)
Current resume.
Unofficial Transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts are required for all applicants. If foreign transcripts are being submitted, they must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits. Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.)
You can upload the required application documents under the Resume/Cover Letter section with a maximum total of 5 documents. If you have more than that then they will need to combine documents to upload. Photographs do not download with the rest of your application documents, so please make sure all your documents are PDF or Word documents.
These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg) and are required for your application to be considered complete so not attaching all the required documentation will not allow you to move forward in the process.
Candidates having issues with job applications (i.e., unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email: careers@minnstate.edu . Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to jobs@century.edu
For additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, https://www.century.edu/home/employment/ ; click on "Current Employment Opportunities" for more information.
About
Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve nearly 18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.
We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses (https://www.century.edu/academics/programs-degrees) in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training (https://www.century.edu/continuing-education) .
With various student support (https://www.century.edu/support-services) and student life (https://www.century.edu/campus-life) opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.
As a "community" college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.
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To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit https://www.century.edu/ or www.minnstate.edu
For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at jobs@century.edu
Notice of Annual Security Report Availability: Century College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the Century College Department of Public Safety website at https://www.century.edu/home/public-safety If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can contact the Century College Department of Public Safety on East Campus room E1411 or by calling 651-444-2910.
Link to Century College's Non-Discrimination Statement
https://www.century.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement
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:
10-08-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
08-20-2025
Close Date:
09-10-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Kim Claggett
Posting Contact Email:
kim.claggett@century.edu
